sn Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 (edited) These are some first pics of SOUTHPORT ROAD GOODS. It is a Liverpool set micro layout in which I’m attempting to capture the feel of some of the North Liverpool yards that once existed. The layout structure is mainly foamboad construction It is early days and not much scenic work has been undertaken except for the arches. The bridge you see spanning the entrance to the yard is a temporary one placed just for the pics and will be replaced with a proper structure soon. The arches supposedly carry some sidings on an Ex LYR line. The Preston Station Pilot Jinty you see in the pics ended up in Liverpool after helping an an ailing Black 5 on a Preston – Exchange service (It’s reputed to have been doing 65 plus through Maghull) and never went home again, the staff at Aintree Shed taking a fancy to it! These days, it rarely gets above 15mph shunting around Southport Road Goods yard except if it’s a Saturday and regular driver on the shunt, Jack, wants to get off early to catch the electric service up to Crosby to watch Marine FC play. Edited June 1, 2016 by sn 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted July 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi sn, Like the look of this. Although your scenics are in the early stage of development they do already convey something of what I have seen in pics of steam era Liverpool. What are the overall dimensions of the layout? Regards, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike140 Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Nice little layout. I'll be following this for obvious reasons Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Cracking layout and trackplan Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Lovely layout and a nice track plan, VERY PLAYABLE, who needs big yards and lots of scenery. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Nice Layout, are those Scalescenes arches. E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Yes they are Scalescene arches. Alex the layout is 1' by 5'3" 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looks good little setup so far!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 I have just had another look and it looks to me like you could run this as ANY ERA and it would look right. You could even put some German Steam with those wonderful red chassis / Diesels on here and get away with it at a show. Andy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 I have just had another look and it looks to me like you could run this as ANY ERA and it would look right. You could even put some German Steam with those wonderful red chassis / Diesels on here and get away with it at a show. Andy Certainly considering buying a diesel or two! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Totally agree could be any era Andy ,But I keep looking and think 70,s period green/blue change over period with 08,24,25,20 and a small steel terminal or scrap yard. Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 Did a bit of work on it today 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 22, 2013 Author Share Posted July 22, 2013 The gate will be weathered and finished off tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 74 Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Looks very good so far! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 I need to seal the printing ink on those arches . Has anyone had any experience of sealing in print outs from a HP printer (ink jet) - What did you use successfully? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted July 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 23, 2013 Hi again, That faded backscene image really does work, drawing the eye away from the gate and into the 'distance'. I agree with the suggestion that there is an element of timelessness about this layout. As Hugh says it would also work very well in a 1970s setting, although I would suggest avoiding a scrapyard as it's been done to good effect so many times already; perhaps some general sidings with room for coal and perhaps a specialised trader? Again, a great layout and looking forward to seeing more. Regards, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice Layout, are those Scalescenes arches. E Thanks SN, keeping an eye on this one. E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 That's smashing - nicely under stated, don't be tempted to fill it up with 'stuff'... I find most mini-pikes like this are totally over whelmed with bits and bobs that they cease to be convincing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 23, 2013 Author Share Posted July 23, 2013 Thanks, yes intend to keep it simple.I'm pleased too with that backscene. Quite agree that it could be 1977 as much as 1963. I've always been fascinated by semi-neglected end of life yards like this.Wish I'd had the sense to seek them out in my late teens but too busy drinking beer and chasing unsuitable women! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 What type of fiddle yard do you use, is it the casette type. E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 What type of fiddle yard do you use, is it the casette type. E Just a single track. I'll post a pic of that area tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted July 29, 2013 Share Posted July 29, 2013 Just a single track. I'll post a pic of that area tomorrow Thanks SN E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourthsVeil Posted July 30, 2013 Share Posted July 30, 2013 Hi, regarding sealing the ink: I only can tell you that I ran into problems with HP inks plus various (!) matte sprays. The surfaces get a distinctive reddish hue. A thing I never observed with other products I used prior to HP. I would recommend you leave the arches uncoated for the time being; in my opinion sealing isn't sooo important. Turning to something more serene: you've got a really fine layout – even in its present WiP-form it is very appealing. I like it very much and even would say it's nearly finished. Keep up the fine work! Armin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted July 31, 2013 Author Share Posted July 31, 2013 Cheers Armin, so glad you like it.Yes it is nearly finished! I've enjoyed bringing a project to fruition a lot faster than larger layouts would allow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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