Mr Pix Posted April 23, 2017 Author Share Posted April 23, 2017 Hi all A small bit of progress.... adding some minor detailing, fencing and a crossing light for the access road that will be a one way system. The 08 shuttling a couple of OCAs with steel slabs around the works. Jez 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Awesome pic's, love those steel carrier's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted April 23, 2017 Share Posted April 23, 2017 Good update Jez. Mirrors work well. Tried it with a scratched MPD. Saved on buying a lot of Evergreen sheet Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hi all A little more progress on the road bridge that crosses the main line and the line that access the works reception sidings. Started to ballast the main line around the bridge area but will leave the rest because it's raised and runs along the front risking damage whilst working on other areas of the layout. A red stripe refurbished 37 with empty coil wagons trundles over the crossing, passing by the works signal box that controls the works reception sidings. Jez 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted April 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 30, 2017 This is pure brilliance.....anyone who says they don't have the room to build a convincing layout needs to take note! I was a bit gutted you changed the design because I thought the first one was bloody good.....but I'm not complaining at the second one either. Top stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 This is pure brilliance.....anyone who says they don't have the room to build a convincing layout needs to take note! I was a bit gutted you changed the design because I thought the first one was bloody good.....but I'm not complaining at the second one either. Thanks for the kind comments Mike...... much appreciated from someone with the modelling skills of yourself. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted May 1, 2017 Author Share Posted May 1, 2017 Hi all Making the most of good weather, a bit of patch work on the largest half relief building on the layout. It has been knocked about a bit so covered up the marks by....giving the looking as though building has had panels removed and replaced. Also sorting out the pipe work that will run on the outside of the structure. A new class 60 leaves Lackenthorpe Works with a heavily loaded train of BAA coil wagons. Jez 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi all. Not much to show.....just a little weathering on a couple of break down /rerailing wagons and a pair of TTAs tank wagons. Here is a photo of where they will spending most of there time at the rear of the depot. Next major job is ballasting the main line and air brushing the whole layout.... depot,track and works structures along with most of the rolling stock. Jez 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Looking good Jez, I'm half tempted to get one of the engineers CCT's, they look very nice. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 (edited) Looking good Jez, I'm half tempted to get one of the engineers CCT's, they look very nice. Hi Paul... Thanks..... yes they are nicely done and look the part, they don't take to much space either. Just need a snow plough to go on the end of the other siding that will leave enough space for stabling 3 large locos. Jez Edited May 8, 2017 by Mr Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi Jez, Paul? Hahahaha.... wrong person I will probably get one, be nice to match it with a breakdown crane though! Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted May 8, 2017 Author Share Posted May 8, 2017 Hi Jez, Paul? Hahahaha.... wrong person I will probably get one, be nice to match it with a breakdown crane though! Sorry GRAHAM..... had just been on the phone to my boss Paul!!!...D' oh! It would be nice for some one to make a breakdown crane in N. Farish do a MK 1 BSK Departmental yellow breakdown crane coach, I was tempted but limited for space. Jez 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted May 8, 2017 Share Posted May 8, 2017 Big crane in development, have a read here on the N Gauge Forum. I have seen it so far and it does look most excellent!! http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=18191.0 Best wishes Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted May 10, 2017 Share Posted May 10, 2017 Looks awesome fella. Love the depot feel you have created Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted May 14, 2017 Author Share Posted May 14, 2017 Hi all Not much progress... An artic been loaded by a forklift and the some of the metal sector wagons that will be used on the layout for moving finished product from the works. An 08 shunting stock and a new class 60 bringing empty BAAs to the reception sidings. Jez 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted June 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2017 Hi Jez, Lackenthorpe is progressing well! Looks really good. What are you plans for the next developments? Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 Hi Jez,Lackenthorpe is progressing well! Looks really good. What are you plans for the next developments? Hi Rich..... thanks. Things have slowed down at the minute with Lackenthorpe, but it's always been a long term project. I've just started a new thread in layout topics on a new project, it's a 5x2 Depot with a small freight loop. I wanted something smaller I can set up and store in the garage. "Trainload freight subsectors". It's the same era as Lackenthorpe, it will be a larger fictional trainload freight metals sector sponsored TMD that provides traction for nearby heavy industries. I'll have a go at scratch building the main depot structures with one loosely based on Landore/Cantons main heavy repair building. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted June 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2017 Hi Rich..... thanks. Things have slowed down at the minute with Lackenthorpe, but it's always been a long term project. I've just started a new thread in layout topics on a new project, it's a 5x2 Depot with a small freight loop. I wanted something smaller I can set up and store in the garage. "Trainload freight subsectors". It's the same era as Lackenthorpe, it will be a larger fictional trainload freight metals sector sponsored TMD that provides traction for nearby heavy industries. I'll have a go at scratch building the main depot structures with one loosely based on Landore/Cantons main heavy repair building. Jez Hi Jez, Good luck with the new project, although glad to hear you've not done away with Lackenthorpe - do like what you've done with this layout. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted April 9, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 9, 2018 Hi Jez Has steel production at Lackenthorpe ceased? Or has it just gone all stateside . Hope your still progressing with things. Rich Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 10, 2018 Author Share Posted April 10, 2018 Hi Rich..... still a long term project, will have future in some form along with other projects. Distracted by a new member of the family. Jez 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Gorgeous! I love them when there little, mine now takes up a sofa to himself! Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 Deffo a stunning little puppy. Remember when our little terro was a pup. Now takes over the bed more than the the wife 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike K Posted April 15, 2018 Share Posted April 15, 2018 Hi, Congratulations on the new addition to the family! I've spent about half an hour this evening reading through this thread, its superb! Can i ask, I may have missed it earlier (sorry if i did) but how did you build the steelworks buildings - is it foamboard with some kind of covering? Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark Saunders Posted April 16, 2018 Share Posted April 16, 2018 The advantage of a Dog is that unlike the Human members of the family they will be happy to see you whatever time of day you return home and if you leave them locked outside for a while the do not hold a grudge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted April 16, 2018 Author Share Posted April 16, 2018 Hi,Congratulations on the new addition to the family! I've spent about half an hour this evening reading through this thread, its superb! Can i ask, I may have missed it earlier (sorry if i did) but how did you build the steelworks buildings - is it foamboard with some kind of covering? Hi Mike... many thanks for the kind words Some of the buildings are Walthers kits that have been modified and some are scratch built using ply wood covered in some lined plastic sheets that I obtained from my time in the RAF. They were used for packaging aircraft components. The Walthers kits are very good, well detailed and easily modified, they're not cheap but got mine whilst on holiday in the US. Cheers Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now