vtrtrucker Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 First of all,hi guys,have modelled in oo gauge for a few years now and got the urge to do o gauge.i had the garage sorted out ie,insulated roof,and elec doors.. The boards are in 4 sections with a length of 22 ft plus room for a small fiddle yard. I'll post a few pics first and give more details as I go on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Forgot to say,the layout is called branah junction after my 2 kids,Bradley my lad and Hannah my daughter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Hi, Looks good. What about motive power? Can I suggest the stone fence behind the station in the last photo needs a bit of filling between the joins. I have a plan for initial O gauge layout of 12'x2' with a 3 line turntable at one end. Have some track and 2 wagons, need a couple of points and some more stock. Mark in OZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 The layout is very much in the making,loads to do,never finished as you all know.points have micro switches fitted and layout is wired for dcc running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostofNigelGresley Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Welcome Sir, This looks excellent. Echo what is said above - where are the trains ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 Just a few of my locos on layout,tend to keep most in display case in house with rolling stock. The manor class loco,Bradley manor is a spring side kit made by a guild ex winner as is also the prairie . The pannier is a tower models,all have sound fitted either south west or howes. The buildings are a mix of Skytrex,Invertrains and scratch built. Still a very long way to go but you get the idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted June 16, 2013 Share Posted June 16, 2013 Very nice looking layout there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Father Dougal Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 Very nice layout. Could do with a few Diesels at some point. Dougal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 17, 2013 Author Share Posted June 17, 2013 Yeah a few diesels would be good,already on my list. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheGhostofNigelGresley Posted June 17, 2013 Share Posted June 17, 2013 At last a bit more time..... You're somewhat ahead of a lot of us on here who are still at the bare boards stage or in planning. 22 ft is a bit of a monster, how long has it taken you to get to this stage - looks like a few years work ? Thanks for posting it up, always helps to have something to aspire to. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi mate, just caught up with this and it looks wonderful. well done Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hello Lee, What a cracking layout, very impressed, l have sent you a message, keep the pictures coming. George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Hi Lee, just a thought, it may be worth PMing Andy Y and transfering this to the Layouts section as you will get more positive feedback, help and advice. Andy, (alias Bodgit) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks for adding rolling stock. Brings layout to life. Really like this. Though I prefer apple green engines. You have done an excellent job. I would suggest getting one of the mags around, would go well in one of them or all of them. Chris Nevard, ANdy York or Tony Wright would bring the best out of the layout with their excellent photography. I have a friend who is building a 45' x 20' O gauge layout. Has built baseboards and laid track. I will find a photo and post it some time. Thanks for sharing your work. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 20, 2013 Author Share Posted June 20, 2013 Thanks for the positive feedback,started this layout last summer,was of work after an operation so built boards to give me something to do.had garage insulated so can use and work on through winter. Built the station and engine shed from Invertrains kits.signal boxes are Skytrex ones.viaduct is scratch built as are platforms. The layout is dcc and I use an nce power cab with booster. Points have micro switches built in for polarity chance and also a twin micro switch on the crossover connected to a point ease of use. Still not to sure about point motors or wire in tube. Used cobalt motors on last layout with marcway points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted June 20, 2013 Share Posted June 20, 2013 Another cracking O gauge layout and GW too. Just what I like! The 7mm section is the best part of Rmweb in my opinion so keep it here and with plenty of updates. I'm now following. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 It's a marvellously good "first attempt". I applaud your work, sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Hi guys thanks for your comments,had done a cool of oo gauge layouts before,so that helped a bit.just took me a bit of time getting my head round the size difference as to what I wanted to get in the space available.put a cpl more pics up,brassworks diesel on layout.plus a cpl of in the making stages. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Good stuff, sir. BUT please, please, please, save my poor old neck - rotate your pictures so that they are upright before you post 'em! What this layout really needs is working signals. Even ground discs are not that difficult in 7mm. Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Sorry about pics wrong way,will make sure next time they are the right way. Yeah signals are needed,don't know what sort yet ie,ratio or wait till dapols new ones Come out. But to be honest signals are not my strong point,don't what goes where,ie distant,home or ground,can't seem to get my head round them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 21, 2013 Author Share Posted June 21, 2013 Close up of station looking down platform Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 21, 2013 Share Posted June 21, 2013 Close up of station looking down platform Hi Lee, WHERE? You lost that one or I am so tired I can't see it, hahahahhaaa Andy :sarcastichand: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vtrtrucker Posted June 22, 2013 Author Share Posted June 22, 2013 Ooooops,forgot to add pic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 That's clearer mate, and really good, I must be awake now, hahaaa Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted June 22, 2013 Share Posted June 22, 2013 I'm not an expert on GWR signalling but I'm sure there are RMwebbers who are. Suggest you post a track plan and ask for advice on where to put 'em. One of the problems you will have is that you will certainly need some ground dollies.... Chaz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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