hybridangel77 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Yeah same as Terry but I've only been at it 14 months. But I am younger than Terry lol. well theres no need to be ageist ian i cant help being born to early lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hi Terry, No worries about the kind comments, credit where credit is due .. Still watching and catching up where you started. I sure have got along way to go in regards to learning about the diesel era, having modelled mostly steam for years now .. I knew little of diesels but as I was only building small western branches .. So I had no call for diesel operations as the headshunt for station loop was to small, although do have a decent railcar which was only diesel service. But just recently I got bitten by the bug of curiousness and wanted to start diesel modelling by building a Tmd .. Now after all encouragement on this Awesome site and Huge inspirational input via Glebe Road, Everard Junction and few others ...I am now planning a continuous double track mainline station and Tmd in the Garage Just yesterday I pulled out my baseboards to which I had in storage ( two 8'x2' chipboard braced with 3"x1" timber) fully dusted off and now awaiting legs to be bolted on. I am sure these baseboards should be ok for use in the garage, what do you think?. I would be Very greatful for any further advice please? Many Thanks Dan Hi Dan Well first of all i just wanted to say welcome to the dark side as most steamies would call us and im sure you will have enormous fun modeling the diesel era mate. What year(s) you thinking of replicating or are you just going to run anything like me? In regards to the boards you have already built in the garage id say you have a good head start already and you should be starting at the fun part which is the track planning stage...but im sure you already know that being a past steam modeler.My only advice is to make sure the boards are still serviceable i.e. not warped etc. Have you got yourself any diesel models yet and will you be selling your old steam to fund the new project? Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 19, 2014 Author Share Posted April 19, 2014 Saw your last you tube, glad to see you have some mojo back. And to hear that you have been spending time with the family. Although we all like seeing you moving forward on the layout, it cannot be at the expense of other parts of your life. enjoyed seeing the purchases including the Sentinel...I can sympathise with the going to paint it....it is BRIGHT. Are you going to trying weather it first, just for the fun, or go straight to yellow? Hi Jaz Thanks again for the kind words and no i think im going to just dive in the deep end and respray the sentinel shunter from scratch. But im first going to wait until i have got another one so i can respray both into yellow and use them both as my main TMD yard shunters and name them as shunter one and two or even name them after either my two sons or my two daughter but not sure yet. Terry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted April 19, 2014 Share Posted April 19, 2014 Hi Dan Well first of all i just wanted to say welcome to the dark side as most steamies would call us and im sure you will have enormous fun modeling the diesel era mate. What year(s) you thinking of replicating or are you just going to run anything like me? In regards to the boards you have already built in the garage id say you have a good head start already and you should be starting at the fun part which is the track planning stage...but im sure you already know that being a past steam modeler.My only advice is to make sure the boards are still serviceable i.e. not warped etc. Have you got yourself any diesel models yet and will you be selling your old steam to fund the new project? Terry Hi Terry, Cheers, must say it's great to be learning something new and have that thirst for knowledge back once more as for modelling year(s) I am really not to sure yet .. although after a good session up at my railway club last night and asking Loads of questions to the hardcore diesel fans (of which most do work on the real thing) which went very well. I do kind of like the 90's period and I have a new fondness for Network Southeast stocks .. but I might just go along with modelling what suits me or what I want to run. Yeah the boards are well and truly solid .. and no evidence what so ever of warping. I built this type of heavy and well braced baseboard as its what I was going to use it in my shed, so with varying temp changes .. needs called for heavy duty bases. As for track plans .. I am still looking over many different style layouts and looking for ideas .. though between you, Everard junction, Dean park and Newchapel junction think I have got loads of ideas to which I am playing around with.. That's if you don't mind me borrowing few ideas of yours?. But once I'm there though I will post up a track plan I do have 5 loco's already all EWS livery they are classes 37,47,60, 66 and 67 but that's just the beginning, just got 2 Dmu class 117 Nse livery today. think that's enough to get me started. What you been up to, any new stock for Easter?. Best wishes Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi all As promised here are some photos of the layout. First up are some photos of my new arrivals that still need to visit the work bench for upgrades and a coat of grime when i get round to it. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 A view down the station.the station still needs lots of detailing work before it completed with the likes of the platform lights on the far platform and the signals are yet to be wired up along with other smaller detailing work. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 A Hornby class 08 sits rusting away in the sidings. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 A Heljan class 33 visits the wash and a Hornby class 08 refuels after shunting in the yard. A few more scenic shots. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Great pics & vids, first class layout. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 I thought i would give my Heljan class 58 a well deserved run after sitting on the shelf since before xmas. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 And on a lighter note....Here is the all new porsche spider that we have in our showroom at work. This is the actual car that recently got the fastest lap time at the nurburgring and what a beast she is. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 A Bachmann class 37 that i have just finished weathering and a limited edition Heljan class 57 virgin jeff tracey that i have just started weathering. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 21, 2014 Author Share Posted April 21, 2014 Here are some overhead signals that i have started to scratchbuild. A overview of the north end of the station. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Cracking photos Terry, your layout is great. Really like the shot looking down the station. Regards Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 WOW great photos Terry!! Really impressive mate I love the job you've done on the 57! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pipparooba Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Terry great photos. I just love the 08 done nothing on mine as I had a trip to York to pick a few sound chips up yesterday keep up the great work bubbly. Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doughnut Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Quality pics Terry. The one with the 58 & Yeoman stone wagons, going past the signalbox is Top Drawer. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Here are some overhead signals that i have started to scratchbuild. A overview of the north end of the station. I like your Bridge/Tunnel very nice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 Hi Terry, Just read through your new post and had a good gander at the pictures .. Awesome as usual The more I look at your layout, from all different angles it just oozes that certain railway atmosphere. Great work and as always (as a Fan) look forward to your next update. Oh by the way .. now having caught up with all your other latest updates, the new Tmd site is in much better place .. It just looks right. The sense of space and the depot look about it. Though do slightly agree with another comment - that being to make the depot building a through one .. more storage for those unexpected future bargains or possible dmu stabling??. Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dannyboy2891 Posted April 21, 2014 Share Posted April 21, 2014 P.s the new 128 looks fab .. Right at home on Glebe Rd, Gotta be worth every penny??. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 Thanks for the comment guys....i tried to catch as much of the real atmosphere as possible in the photos and hopefully they did my layout justice. as for your comment dan on making the dmu shed a through shed i think your maybe right and im going to see what plans i can come up with over the weekend mate. keep an eye out for more photos this weekend. terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted April 23, 2014 Share Posted April 23, 2014 love the Class 58 photo's.latest photo's are great too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted April 28, 2014 Share Posted April 28, 2014 Enjoyed your new video as always. Even spurred me on to buy one of those RM Class 128s! I model ER so I didn't have reason for one until I saw a photo of 55995 at York and plus your video was enough for me to place an order on Hattons! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
captinfranko Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I sense a cameo with that Porsche coming on... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted April 30, 2014 Author Share Posted April 30, 2014 I sense a cameo with that Porsche coming on... i sense me stealing it and keeping it for myself,lol. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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