DanielB Posted June 24, 2013 Share Posted June 24, 2013 This layout is huge - but doesn't seem overly busy. I like it a great deal, particularly the raised main line - inspired. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 looking good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 Very nice indeed, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted October 27, 2013 Author Share Posted October 27, 2013 Hi all Not much progress on the layout over the summer months, but gave the outside of the shed a coat of protection ready for the winter months, added a none slip step and gave the door some stripes. This week had a go at a large works relief building, so far added draine pipes and a large pipe to the front that will connect to other buildings along with a bit of weathering. Thanks for looking. Jez 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 27, 2013 Share Posted October 27, 2013 Brilliant, Keep up the good work David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 (edited) Hi all Today been working on the fiddle yard and the latest works building adding more pipework and a balcony with access to the roof ,this will be sitting above the fiddle yard. More items of rolling stock have arrived a large logo Farish 47 , picked up for £50 and a class 60 for £52, will change to metal sector brading, had not planned on running 60s but at that price had to have one .....it is in my era but i like my pairs of 20s 37s and 56s.... have to admit it looks the buisness with a rake of loaded BAAs on coils, and is a great runner will pull 24 MGRs up the incline with ease just like the real thing! All the best ....Jez Edited November 3, 2013 by Mr Pix 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 Looking good buddy. Love the class 60. But have to agree double headed 20's & 37's look awsome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted November 3, 2013 Share Posted November 3, 2013 like the latest photo's looking really good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 3, 2013 Author Share Posted November 3, 2013 Looking good buddy. Love the class 60. But have to agree double headed 20's & 37's look awsome. Thanks mate, cant wait for when Farish realese the 37`5s a pair would look great outside that new depot of yours. Jez Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 4, 2013 Author Share Posted November 4, 2013 Hi all Added a balcony and steps for roof access on latest project just need to add a door, will also add more pipework and vents but dont want to over do it though. Took a couple of shots of a 60 on empty weathered BAAs steel working passing a 56 on the MGRs with a 31 in the works in the background. Thanks for looking. Jez 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted November 4, 2013 Share Posted November 4, 2013 Thanks Jez. I hope Bachmann will do a railfreight grey disc version class 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 17, 2013 Author Share Posted November 17, 2013 HI all A hevy duty fork lift truck used for container stacking arrived from Japan, removed the container lift and made an attachment for lifting coils. Not sure if the truck is a bit over the top for loading coils...? IT towers over a Tip Hook coil wagon but some coils do way 25 ton.... What do you guys think...? Thanks for looking Jez 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Mmm difficult to say jez, Something just doesn't look right. This is the fork truck I have on my layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 (edited) big forks looks good, no harm in being over specced for a heavy lifting job. a quick google search found this video on youtube another type here http://www.scheuerle.de/en/products/new-vehicles/steel-industry/semi-finished-products-handling/coil-lift-truck.html or build one like this Edited November 17, 2013 by Ralph 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted November 17, 2013 Share Posted November 17, 2013 Looks good Jez, I think the only change i would make is the cab, Maybe cut out the section that raises it off the main body? Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 (edited) Looks good Jez, I think the only change i would make is the cab, Maybe cut out the section that raises it off the main body? Graham. Thanks Graham..... I will give it a go and see how it looks. Edited November 18, 2013 by Mr Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hi Jez, love the latest photos. I am a big fan of class 60s especially on BAAs, they look superb on a fully loaded rake. I look forward to seeing your Metals 60, 031 is a nice one to model. My favourite!.... The photo with the Railfreight Grid, Red-stripe Railfreight 31 and 60 is right up my street. Great work Sir. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 I agree with Graham that it's the cab which looks wrong. Not only would I drop it onto the main 'deck' of the machine, as Graham suggested, I'd also consider reducing it's height. Difficult to be sure from the photo, but it just looks far too big for a scale driver. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 18, 2013 Author Share Posted November 18, 2013 Hi Jez, love the latest photos. I am a big fan of class 60s especially on BAAs, they look superb on a fully loaded rake. I look forward to seeing your Metals 60, 031 is a nice one to model. My favourite!.... The photo with the Railfreight Grid, Red-stripe Railfreight 31 and 60 is right up my street. Great work Sir. Hi Grimleygrid.... Thanks for the comments plan to have a rake of 20 BAAs, half way there at the moment and will have a mix rake of some with Tip Hook hoods and BDAs. Here is another photo of a 56 leaving the yard on MGRs with a 60 on the main line. Jez 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 18, 2013 Share Posted November 18, 2013 Very nice, lovely to see some Type-5 action! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted November 19, 2013 Author Share Posted November 19, 2013 Looks good Jez, I think the only change i would make is the cab, Maybe cut out the section that raises it off the main body? Graham. Good call Graham...I think it looks much better just needs a bit of weathering. Jez 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted November 19, 2013 Share Posted November 19, 2013 Good job Jez, looks better with the cab at wagon level. The layout is coming along really nicely, love the pic of the 60 passing with the steelworks in the backround. Cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted January 1, 2014 Author Share Posted January 1, 2014 Hi All A bit of progress at the north end of the layout... Made a small bridge for the main line to pass over the entrance to the yard that links up with the steel works, the main line carries on along with a small drop and a gentle turn to the right onto an helix which will link up with the fiddle yard. The plan is for the depot to sit above the helix (half built at the moment) if i can get on with making the helix work to my liking. Thanks for looking and a Happy New Year. Jez 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 1, 2014 Share Posted January 1, 2014 Nice pics Jez, I was wondering what was going to happen at the other end, looking great. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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