Andrew P Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Must of been hard to break up such a good layout with a great history on the forum and exhibition circuit. Good luck with the new one. Alan Its all in a good cause Alan, hahhah Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Like the look of your new layout 'Bodgit', drastic actions l see (but it has to be done) good luck.. GT Cheers George, I am trying to get it so that it is self contained but I am still not sure whether to have a Brewery or just a yard at the back, The Brewery will look very big. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 28, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Jeff, Leesismoor, Leesimour, Lessismore, are three names I was playing around with when I had Bare Boards BEFORE I built LL. You were not supposed to see that bit. Hahaaaaaa!!! I'm just an observant (NOSEY) git - so I tend to spot stuff like that. I think Loch Leven was the better choice! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 28, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 28, 2013 Btw Andy - since you are on here at the mo....I'll send you a PM shortly re. a non-modelling issue.... Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 28, 2013 Author Share Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Andrew Like what you are doing should give a lot more operating potential. Hope It all blends in as before. By the way what make is the pub looks like something that would fit Cornwall area? Hugh Hi Hugh, good to hear from you, The pub is from the Hornby Skaledale Range, The Wheatsheaf Arms, R9652, It is really nice, I also have the Masons Arms, which is my Mothers Maiden Name, but Hornby have omitted to put a chimney on it for some reason, so when I get around to using it I will put a stone one up the side. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted May 29, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 29, 2013 I would go for a brewery Andy, it'll give the layout a real purpose for it's existence and the size of it will frame the layout really well. It may mean that you need to operate from the front but will be a lovely feature. Plus, if you are clever with the redesign, you could have brewery buildings at the back on both sides, build a connecting line and then justify a couple of industrial shunters (Hornby Sentinel........) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 29, 2013 Author Share Posted May 29, 2013 I would go for a brewery Andy, it'll give the layout a real purpose for it's existence and the size of it will frame the layout really well. It may mean that you need to operate from the front but will be a lovely feature. Plus, if you are clever with the redesign, you could have brewery buildings at the back on both sides, build a connecting line and then justify a couple of industrial shunters (Hornby Sentinel........) Hi Jason, I think you are right, I will certainly have the Brewery on the Left and still retain the sidings on the right. I will operate from the front as I do at home and on all my Exhibition Layouts as I am a CHATTER BOX and the little ankle snappers enjoys pressing the horn buttons and starting engines up. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 29, 2013 Share Posted May 29, 2013 Andy I'm liking the plans for FY. Need photos :jester: Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 30, 2013 Share Posted May 30, 2013 Morning Bodgit, Yes l agree with you about operating layout's from the front, you can talk and answer any question's that may arise, much better than 3-4 operator's chatting away at the back, like the operating ideas you are thinking about on 'FY' l am sure you will come up with a winner, keep us up-dated with some picture's please.. (PS) Will we still have a 'violent confrontation' on the narrow bridge?? GT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hi all, A pic of the single slip and 3 way point in position, the single slip will feed the head shunt and the main Brewery siding, then there is a kick back to the right for the Grain Discharge Shed. The tracks to the left will serve the Goods Yard. I am also taking the chance to re ballast the main line as it was originaly done with sand for the Scottish colour, it will now be re done in limestone ballast. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 30, 2013 Evening Andy. My first thought my I looked at the photo was that you'd gone Peco Setrack - but they don't do that in code 75, do they? The slip is a good idea and, from what you've said, the Brewery is going ahead. Good - plenty of shunting going on there. More piccies please, when you get chance. Jeff ps. Nice to look at track instead of rocks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 30, 2013 Author Share Posted May 30, 2013 Evening Andy. My first thought my I looked at the photo was that you'd gone Peco Setrack - but they don't do that in code 75, do they? The slip is a good idea and, from what you've said, the Brewery is going ahead. Good - plenty of shunting going on there. More piccies please, when you get chance. Jeff ps. Nice to look at track instead of rocks! Evening Jeff, it is actually code 100. more pics soon. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hello Mate, l thought you were only going to touch up 'LL' but as l see its a MAJOR overhaul, will there be any trace of the old layout on the new one ? looking good mate, keep the pics coming. GT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hello Mate, l thought you were only going to touch up 'LL' but as l see its a MAJOR overhaul, will there be any trace of the old layout on the new one ? looking good mate, keep the pics coming. GT George - I was thinking the same thing. Andy could have kept the original and built a new section to go with it. However, you can guarantee it'll be a grand piece of work when he's finished with it (end of next week?) I hadn't realised he'd used code 100 - it's apparent when you study the bare track, but the Baron does such a good job with the ballasting/weathering that, once finished, you'd never know. Andy - I hope you're going to put plenty of COLOUR into this one! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 Jeff, l have known Baron Bodgit for many years, and l have found that he just loves to build layouts whatever gauge, but that's all, once a layout is finished, he loses interest and seek's other project's, l remember when we lived in the south l would visit him a lot and vise-versa, once he built a wonderful layout in his garage and it filled every every inch of space with 4 or 5 train's running independent of each other, you could just sit in the middle and watch trains running, l thought it was the best he'd ever made, came back a week later and it was gone, replaced with a diesel depot ? l have learned so much from bodgit, and he rub's off on you, so l would go home and build a diesel depot, he has cost me thousand of pounds over the year's (hahaha) what l can't believe is how long he has had 'Glen Roy' must be a record, Andy, keep the pics coming as l think its starting to look the part as per your usual, and l am looking forward to the day out on the SVR, maybe we will get some new ideas on a future layout number 65 hahahahaha GT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hi Jeff and George, well a make over is what I first intended, BUT I came up with a cunning plan, Yes it involved even more points and track, Another bank of switches, And yes something new to stop me getting board. I liked the right hand board so the majority of that will stay, Let me rephrase that, I liked the right hand board, BUT there are a few changes that will take place once the left hand board is laid and wired. The intention is to shorten the siding at the front of the board, (the one on the right) by about 6 to 8 inches. The front scenic area will be leveled off and that will be the coal yard. The area at the end if it where the track has been removed will be a small Diesel distribution Depot served by the track from the run around loop, this will give me two more areas of operational and scenic interest. This will balance the layout scenically and enhance its operation and also give me a use the almost defunct front siding. More pics coming soon as the new switch panel is almost done and the points are having a complete re wire under the board to a new multi block and I hope to colour code the wires this time. Bodgit, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2013 I really admire the way you think these things through, Andy. I spent the best part of 2 years planning, and revising, KL. However, you've built at least 5 layouts in the 18 months I've been a member of the Forum and from what George says, you've always been the same. If you are installing Kadees into the new section, can you show some pics of where you put them - for those of us who've never used them (I like watching the trains go by, but you've converted me into a wannabee-shunter!!) Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 I really admire the way you think these things through, Andy. I spent the best part of 2 years planning, and revising, KL. However, you've built at least 5 layouts in the 18 months I've been a member of the Forum and from what George says, you've always been the same. If you are installing Kadees into the new section, can you show some pics of where you put them - for those of us who've never used them (I like watching the trains go by, but you've converted me into a wannabee-shunter!!) Jeff Hi Jeff, cheers for that, I do enjoy building and re planning, I nearly converted Glen Roy to THROUGH RUNNING last year. As for the Kadees I am looking at the possibility of trying the under base board ones, I am told they are really powerful and will work through the Ply, Cork and Ballast so I will be doing some experiments with that. As for watching trains go by, well that's why I built Glenfinick, but N wasn't right for me, but one day, when the Estate Agents around here get there fingers out I may have the room for a nice roundy roundy with my 9F's, A1, Patriots and Black5's etc pounding the S & C beat. I am thinking of phoning my Estate Agents and saying that someone has put a For Sale board in our garden, do you know anything about it? Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted May 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2013 Hi Jeff, cheers for that, I do enjoy building and re planning, I nearly converted Glen Roy to THROUGH RUNNING last year. As for the Kadees I am looking at the possibility of trying the under base board ones, I am told they are really powerful and will work through the Ply, Cork and Ballast so I will be doing some experiments with that. As for watching trains go by, well that's why I built Glenfinick, but N wasn't right for me, but one day, when the Estate Agents around here get there fingers out I may have the room for a nice roundy roundy with my 9F's, A1, Patriots and Black5's etc pounding the S & C beat. I am thinking of phoning my Estate Agents and saying that someone has put a For Sale board in our garden, do you know anything about it? Bodgit Yes, I wish you well with the house business. It's been a poor market for selling for quite some time. I'd like you to move, A) for your piece of mind and B ) so we can see a 00 roundy roundy layout. I bet you have it planned - though, as I've said before - you should incorporate the new FY into it. I really like that top view in post #42 - all the more interesting for the empty sidings. I've never used Kadees and hope someone will educate me in the craft for when I (eventually) get to the goods yard section. Only 3 more days and it'll be a year since construction of KL commenced. A lifetime by your layout standards!! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted May 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2013 As for the Kadees I am looking at the possibility of trying the under base board ones, I am told they are really powerful and will work through the Ply, Cork and Ballast so I will be doing some experiments with that. If you find that 1 isn't powerful enough, you can add more to increase the strength. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 Yes, I wish you well with the house business. It's been a poor market for selling for quite some time. I'd like you to move, A) for your piece of mind and B ) so we can see a 00 roundy roundy layout. I bet you have it planned - though, as I've said before - you should incorporate the new FY into it. I really like that top view in post #42 - all the more interesting for the empty sidings. I've never used Kadees and hope someone will educate me in the craft for when I (eventually) get to the goods yard section. Only 3 more days and it'll be a year since construction of KL commenced. A lifetime by your layout standards!! Jeff Jeff, looking at Neil's post above I will need to do some experimenting, I know they work under the sleepers by cutting away the cork underlay and I have also been told that kitchen cupboard door magnets are also very good. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 31, 2013 Author Share Posted May 31, 2013 If you find that 1 isn't powerful enough, you can add more to increase the strength. Thanks for the info Neil, have you used the big 009 ones by any chance, and if so what thickness wood and underlay do you use? Mine is 1/4 ply and 1/8 cork. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Nile Posted May 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 31, 2013 On a previous layout I used Kadee #308 magnets under the baseboard, which was I think 6mm ply, with no cork. Two magnets together was normally enough to operate the couplings. Three may be enough in your case. Definitely try some experiments first before you stick any new track down, and let us know how you get on. Magnetic Bodger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 On a previous layout I used Kadee #308 magnets under the baseboard, which was I think 6mm ply, with no cork. Two magnets together was normally enough to operate the couplings. Three may be enough in your case. Definitely try some experiments first before you stick any new track down, and let us know how you get on. Magnetic Bodger. Hi Neil, I am going to try some kitchen door magnets first and see what happens. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 3, 2013 Author Share Posted June 3, 2013 HELP, I need some help, No not with that you fool, It is whether this warehouse looks o.k. or not, I think I like it more than a jumble of buildings that will form a Brewery and it gives me the same van traffic options, I can also fill the yard with pipes, pallets, barrels etc. It is a Scalescenes one that I picked up at the RM Web event last year and and I have since weathered it a bit to tone down the pinky colouing. Edit as I forgot to add these pics. Bodgit Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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