stivesnick Posted April 5, 2015 Share Posted April 5, 2015 The layout has emerged from hibernation ready for the Cambridge (31A) show at Sawston Village College CB22 3BP on Saturday 18th April. The venue is close to the M11. south of Cambridge. The Citi 7 bus runs every 20 minutes from Cambridge Station to Sawston. Some new rolling stock inspired from pictures of the "railways of cornwall" pages from RMweb. A class 153 in London Midland livery currently seen on some branch lines. The other is the summer loco hauled train using the sleeper rolling stock. Currently 3 coaches - need a 4th - likely to go for the TGS when Dapol release it - not 100% accurate and Rule 1 will apply. The other issue is coupling up the locomotive on the curved tracks in the fiddle yard. Pictures below 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Some pictures taken at todays Cambridge 31A exhibition at Sawston Village College. Layout generally behaved itself - a few items of stock need checking for the layout's next out on 11 July at Hoddesdon. As you can see, there were a number of unusual visitors. By the way there is a London Midland livery Class 153 on the Cornish branches at present - see the railways of Cornwall pages for pictures. Nick 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 I spy a cross country super voyager!!???? Did it have five coaches ?? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted April 18, 2015 Share Posted April 18, 2015 Hi Paul Sorry - its the Bachmann version so only 4 coaches. I don't think Bachmann ever released the 5th coach. Could always lend you a coach for an exhibition if needed! Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted April 18, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2015 Hi Nick, Paul, The Bachmann/farish model is the standard Voyager, correctly a 4-coach train. The 5-car Super Voyagers were only done by Dapol, and was sold as a 4-car box set with extra fifth car available separately. The spotting point (apart from the number of vehicles) are the bogies, which have unusual inside bearing axles on a standard Voyager. cheers Ben A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 And now for something completely different! My Bank Holiday project has nothing to do with Molinnis, N Gauge or the railways of Cornwall. At the request of the local Norris Museum in St Ives, Cambridgeshire, I have made a representation of one of the barges that used to operate on the River Ouse. It was the coming of the railways in the 1840's that caused most the river traffic to end. The museum wanted something to go with a talk they do on the history of the town. The barge is to 4mm scale and is made from foam board and card with added plastic details. It is by no means an exact copy, but is meant as a prototype for something that children can make at a history day being held in July. The pole at the front is how a group of barges were linked together, often 4-5 at a time. Barges were usually pulled by horses and a sail was used if the wind was right. I have included it on the forum as an example of how modellers can use their skills in the wider community, and who knows encourage future modellers. Nick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted May 4, 2015 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi Nick, Very nicely done! When do the kids get to make theirs? Cheers Ben A. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted May 4, 2015 Share Posted May 4, 2015 Hi Ben The Riverport Discovery Day is on 25th July in the Corn Exchange, although there are other events around the town the same day. . The aim is to make a diorama of the St Ives Quay, with the kids in a day! It is a shame there were never any railway tracks along the quay. Regards Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted July 8, 2015 Share Posted July 8, 2015 Molinnis is at the Hoddesdon show this Saturday 11 July. Sheredes School, Cock Lane, Herts EN11 8JY (close to Broxbourne Station) Show is open 10.30 to 17.00. Do say hello, if you come along Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted July 11, 2015 Share Posted July 11, 2015 Some pictures taken at the Hoddesdon Show today. First outing on the layout (following repairs by Paul) of FGW 150 and works units. Also some of the first Dapol 66's which have been living in the stock box for some time also saw daylight. Man thanks to Alan to helping me out (refer picture of confused operator!) Regards Nick 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 It's been a year since I posted anything on the layout. The layout is still alive and looking forward to a trip to the N Gauge Show in September. There was a visit from Chris Nevard this week, taking photos for a Model Rail article coming soon. The sample pictures look great, but you will have to wait to see them. The layout / backscene interface has worked well. Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted September 8, 2016 Share Posted September 8, 2016 Molinnis will be at the N Gauge show in Leamington Spa this weekend. Hopefully a few new items of rolling stock will appear. Do say hello, if you visit the show. Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted September 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2016 Looks good, look forward to seeing it on Saturday! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Interesting weekend at TINGS. The controller played up and hopefully a new one will be wired up for the next outing in Colchester in October. Thanks to all those who stopped for a chat and for all the kind comments. For those who are fed up with buses in the bridge photos, here is something different.... Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted September 12, 2016 Share Posted September 12, 2016 Oooooops This time with photo 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted September 18, 2016 Share Posted September 18, 2016 All Video of the layout at TINGS last weekend shot by fellow N Gauge area group member Maurits https://youtu.be/YJE-gQHnQs4 Regards Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted November 6, 2017 Share Posted November 6, 2017 Molinnis will be at the Spalding Show this weekend. Some new rolling stock, details, and as I am in the small dark hall, some LED lighting. One of a number of modern N gauge layouts that will be on display. Regards Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted July 23, 2018 Share Posted July 23, 2018 Molinnis will be at the N gauge society AGM this Saturday in Horsham. Could be the layout's last public appearance unless some new invites arrive. If anyone would like to take over the layout, please send me a PM. Regards Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted February 10, 2019 Share Posted February 10, 2019 Molinnis will be at the East Beds Model Railway Show in Biggleswade next Saturday 16th Feb. Show is at the Stratton School, Eagle Farm Road, Biggleswade, SG16 8JB. Hours 10.00 to 16.30. In keeping with true prototype practice, the new Dapol Pacer is expected to struggle on this Cornish Branch Line, some Revolution N cargo twins will be added to the china clay trains. More details of the exhibition here: http://www.ebmrs.org.uk/show.shtml Regards Nick 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 A good day at the Biggleswade show today. Many thanks to all at EBMRS for all their hard work in putting on a great event. Fellow N Gauge member Jonathan brought along his own Voyager so we had Cross Country trains meets on the layout for the first time. Some photos taken during the day - and yes the pacer did not like the curved points at the entrance to the fiddle yard. Has anyone tried them around the Peco Setrack curved points? Regards Nick 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted October 25, 2019 Share Posted October 25, 2019 All Molinnis will be at the Newbury Model Railway Exhibition this Saturday 26 October. The exhibition is at St Bartholomews School, Buckingham Road, Newbury RG14 6JP. The show is open 10.00 to 16.30. This will be the layouts last appearance. The need to start building something new is getting strong. The rubbish skip awaits unless anyone wants to the buy the layout. Nick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted October 25, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2019 1 hour ago, stivesnick said: All Molinnis will be at the Newbury Model Railway Exhibition this Saturday 26 October. The exhibition is at St Bartholomews School, Buckingham Road, Newbury RG14 6JP. The show is open 10.00 to 16.30. This will be the layouts last appearance. The need to start building something new is getting strong. The rubbish skip awaits unless anyone wants to the buy the layout. Nick Nick I’ve sent you a message Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted November 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 6, 2019 On 25/10/2019 at 08:59, stivesnick said: All Molinnis will be at the Newbury Model Railway Exhibition this Saturday 26 October. The exhibition is at St Bartholomews School, Buckingham Road, Newbury RG14 6JP. The show is open 10.00 to 16.30. This will be the layouts last appearance. The need to start building something new is getting strong. The rubbish skip awaits unless anyone wants to the buy the layout. Nick It’ll be a shame the layout isn’t going to anymore shows. Would love to have seen it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 All Some pictures of the layout taken at the Newbury Show Enjoy Nick 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DavidMcKenzie Posted November 9, 2019 Share Posted November 9, 2019 Just stumbled across this layout, looks superb and the elephants in the back garden made me chuckle. All the best Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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