Andrew P Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 I like it Andy and the sharp curves look to work ok in the scottish setting. Looking forward to seeing some greenery on this. Cav Hi Cav, thanks, yes once it has foliage around it it SHOULD look better. well that's the plan, anyway. I have not seen Neil, (Mason) on here of late, is he O.K.? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 like it, its already got the West highland look. Are you going to equip it with Stevens lattice post signals? Hi Gary, I think not, my stupid fingers won't let me, I was going to go for the LMS Dapol ones and then I thought that the trains would be working with block tokens so I need to do some research and find out if they still used signals. Andy Very nice Andy. Don Thanks Don Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Morning Baron Bodgit, l like it a lot, cant believe its got a DCC chip in and lights and so small, you have captured the scottish feel already, well done buddy another great video to add to the collection Sir Nowall.. Hi Sir Knowall, firstly you have lost your K at the begining of Knowall, have you reported this to the Knowall Police? And Secondly when did you get upgraded from Cap't to Sir? Thanks for you comments on the video, the run from Tunnel to Tunnel looks longer than I thought it would. I will post some stills later. Sir Bodgit Flockgrass McAndrew the 3rd Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sixteen 12by 10s Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Andy The semaphores disappeared from the West Highland, in 1985, the exception been around the immediate Fort William area. Radio signalling became active on the Mallaig section in late 87,and the rest followed the year after, sorry! The Dapol LMS ones would be ok, but throw in a Reading western region tubular post, with UQ arm, most of Mallaig was signalled with these, so they were possibly the furthest west, western type signals in the UK! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 It will look better mate, cracking stuff so far. I have a 47 and some mk 1s that would look nice on there if not a bit out of its way! I think that Neil is concentrating on other things at the moment but he's certainly still around. I have no reason to think that he is not OK. Cav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 N is the future certainly. I have embraced it big time, my last N layout was a good 20 years ago and the quality of rtr now available is incredible. I have also honed my skills somewhat since then and modifying the stock is much more doable. I cant see me going back to 4mm any time soon. Dont worry I will start Millers Dale as soon as Outon Road leaves me room to build it. Cav Phew at least you did not cross to the dark side(P4) Layout looking good Andrew just something about N gauge Scottish layouts. Hugh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi Andy The semaphores disappeared from the West Highland, in 1985, the exception been around the immediate Fort William area. Radio signalling became active on the Mallaig section in late 87,and the rest followed the year after, sorry! The Dapol LMS ones would be ok, but throw in a Reading western region tubular post, with UQ arm, most of Mallaig was signalled with these, so they were possibly the furthest west, western type signals in the UK! Cheers Gary, now totally confused. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 It will look better mate, cracking stuff so far. I have a 47 and some mk 1s that would look nice on there if not a bit out of its way! I think that Neil is concentrating on other things at the moment but he's certainly still around. I have no reason to think that he is not OK. Cav Hi Cav if we are at the same show we have to have a stock swap, hahhaaa Andy Phew at least you did not cross to the dark side(P4) Layout looking good Andrew just something about N gauge Scottish layouts. Hugh Hi Hugh, thanks for that, Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 22, 2013 Author Share Posted March 22, 2013 Hi all, here are some pics from today, now the wiring is finished and tidied up along with the plug and socket, and Programing Track, also the fiddle yard is almost complete and tested. More testing to come Andy 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Andy You work far too fast for me to keep up :sungum: Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Morning Bodgit, l can't see any bodging at the moment ? looking very good buddy, keep the pics coming, (Anymore videos in the pipeline ?) Nowall.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Morning Bodgit, l can't see any bodging at the moment ? looking very good buddy, keep the pics coming, (Anymore videos in the pipeline ?) Nowall.. Morning Sir Knowall Nowall I have hidden the BODGING and as for another Video, well I am seeking funding from MGM but it appears that YOU HAVE HAD IT ALL , hhahaaaa Bodgless :sungum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi Andy You have been busy while i have been hiding away. But dont worry i havent been out the game, iv been sorting my stock out and pretty much all my 4mm stuff has gone.....why i here you scream?? I couldnt let you and Cav got to N gauge and not follow suit hahahaha love your project and its very close to what i want to do and flow like yours....so watch this space hahaha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Andy No progress today? Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted March 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2013 (edited) Andy - what I'd like to know is, when did you start collecting N gauge rolling stock? Is this a very recent thing, or were you accumulating parallel to O Trebudoc and all the 00 layouts you've made? You already have a decent enough collection of motive power in that fiddle yard. Jeff ps. Like Duncan - wondering where you've got to today... Edited March 23, 2013 by Physicsman Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi Andy You have been busy while i have been hiding away. But dont worry i havent been out the game, iv been sorting my stock out and pretty much all my 4mm stuff has gone.....why i here you scream?? I couldnt let you and Cav got to N gauge and not follow suit hahahaha love your project and its very close to what i want to do and flow like yours....so watch this space hahaha Hi Neil, good to hear from you, I will have more pics later, did you see the Video, only 2 mins, on page 7? Bodgit. :senile: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Andy No progress today? Duncan Hi Duncan LOTS OF PROGRESS all will be reveled later, as Jeff would say, hahhaaaaa Bodgit :beee: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 hi mate, yeah saw it and loved it, im getting the N bug now too hahahha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 Andy - what I'd like to know is, when did you start collecting N gauge rolling stock? Is this a very recent thing, or were you accumulating parallel to O Trebudoc and all the 00 layouts you've made? you already have a decent enough collection of motive power in that fiddle yard. Jeff ps. Like Duncan - wondering where you've got to today... Hi Jeff, I started to collect N about 4 to 5 Months ago, just in bits and pieces as and when I saw what I would need, Most is s/ hand including the fiddle yard points. See comments above as to where I have been lurking, hhhaaaaa :blum: :blum: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Hi Duncan LOTS OF PROGRESS all will be reveled later, as Jeff would say, hahhaaaaa Bodgit :beee: Now I feel that I need to be worried Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 O.K. so I have a day SNOWBOUND, and have managed to get quite a bit done between Coffee Breaks, Lunch and Tea. Firstly I have experimented with another Ballast idea given to me at the Nottingham show. It involves mixing the Ballast with the PVA into a paste and then spread into the sleepers with your finger and it looks quite good. Secondly the Fiddle yard is now finished and the two kick back sidings are in place. I have also fitted the back scene board Next I have built the other platform and painted the edging and rail sides. Bodgit 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted March 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 23, 2013 Excellent work, Andy. Snow or no snow - there' S NOW stopping you!! (sorry) Very neat fiddle yard. Looking forward to watching the backscene develop - as I'll have to do some, eventually. Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I have to agree that that fiddle yard looks good. Need something similar for MD albeit much longer. The kick backs are good, I wondered how the very short back road was going to develop. Cav Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 O.K. so I have a day SNOWBOUND, and have managed to get quite a bit done between Coffee Breaks, Lunch and Tea. Firstly I have experimented with another Ballast idea given to me at the Nottingham show. It involves mixing the Ballast with the PVA into a paste and then spread into the sleepers with your finger and it looks quite good. Secondly the Fiddle yard is now finished and the two kick back sidings are in place. I have also fitted the back scene board Next I have built the other platform and painted the edging and rail sides. Bodgit Andy Please tell me that was not the big reveal. Excellent work though. I do think that the fiddle yard looks a bit too neat though. Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 23, 2013 Author Share Posted March 23, 2013 I have to agree that that fiddle yard looks good. Need something similar for MD albeit much longer. The kick backs are good, I wondered how the very short back road was going to develop. Cav Hi Cav, There is room to come in and back a train into each side without poking its nose out the other end of the layout, each is about 18 inches, that is the beauty of the West Highland Line, nice short trains :D . So I have ended up with five through lines and the two kick backs FOR NOW, hahhaee. Andy :taunt: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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