sn Posted August 3, 2013 Author Share Posted August 3, 2013 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 What's the tender engine in the background? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Great little layout Shows the kind of atmosphere you can create in a small space Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Gets better and better, thanks for the updates. Out of curiosity where is the backscene from. E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted August 3, 2013 Share Posted August 3, 2013 Inspirational stuff here. Puts me in mind of the Iain Rice layouts of the '80s which inspired so many around that period, this one takes the ideas to a new generation of modellers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted August 4, 2013 Author Share Posted August 4, 2013 Brian, Hoover, Ranger, thanks. The two buildings for the backscene are old pics , one is copied from a black and white postcard I came across - i think the building was in Leeds, and the other a pic from the web that the owner allowed me to use. Since building this I have become a big advocate of small layouts - They can be LOTS of fun! Most importantly the end of the build is quickly in sight and so keeps momentum high. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted August 4, 2013 Share Posted August 4, 2013 Brian, Hoover, Ranger, thanks. The two buildings for the backscene are old pics , one is copied from a black and white postcard I came across - i think the building was in Leeds, and the other a pic from the web that the owner allowed me to use. Since building this I have become a big advocate of small layouts - They can be LOTS of fun! Most importantly the end of the build is quickly in sight and so keeps momentum high. SN Totally agree large layouts are fine but the smaller ones are definitely more fun and probably more akin to what most people can achieve at home. It is a shame but there seems to be a run on large layouts in certain areas of the modelling press at the moment which is a bit off putting for those with not a lot of room seeking inspiration. Anyway Southport Goods is developing nicely, keep up the good work and posts. E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Well I hope you're satisfied Sir. Your super little layout was just the inspirational straw on the proverbial camel that made me make a start on "Akenfield" at the weekend! Less is more indeed, with little in the way of actual "stuff" on it, you're free to run what you like, when you like, how you like. Lovely! C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d600 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 hi excellent layout what size is the layout. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 That last couple of sets of pics are really good, More More More please. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 Well I hope you're satisfied Sir. Your super little layout was just the inspirational straw on the proverbial camel that made me make a start on "Akenfield" at the weekend! Less is more indeed, with little in the way of actual "stuff" on it, you're free to run what you like, when you like, how you like. Lovely! C6T. That's great to hear. I look forward to seeing your Akenfield layout emerge. What have you planned for it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted August 6, 2013 Author Share Posted August 6, 2013 hi excellent layout what size is the layout. cheers It is 5' 3" by 1 foot! As you will see there is a kind of temporary extension to the fiddle line (not yard!) which adds another few inches to this. The thing I like most about it is the weight as being constructed out of foamboard with a hardboard scenic top it is remarkable light. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted August 6, 2013 Share Posted August 6, 2013 That's great to hear. I look forward to seeing your Akenfield layout emerge. What have you planned for it? It's a teeny-weeny goods yard with an even smaller budget. Bits of track that were laying around (hence it's awfulness). A running line alongside allows running round and a minimal passenger service. Anyway, this is your thread! More pics please! C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
90164 Posted August 7, 2013 Share Posted August 7, 2013 I really like this, SN. It reminds me of looking down at Huskisson Goods from the line going into Exchange back in the day. Good work! Frank Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted August 8, 2013 Author Share Posted August 8, 2013 I really like this, SN. It reminds me of looking down at Huskisson Goods from the line going into Exchange back in the day. Good work! Frank The sort of chord I wanted it to hit, Frank. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Nice little shunting layout, but to set the scene you'll need at least 1 figure of a thieving Scouser! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
flyingsignalman Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 (edited) Nice little shunting layout, but to set the scene you'll need at least 1 figure of a thieving Scouser! No thieves in Chesterfield then ? Edited August 8, 2013 by flyingsignalman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JBM37404 Posted August 8, 2013 Share Posted August 8, 2013 Like it! Keep up the pics coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoover50008 Posted September 20, 2013 Share Posted September 20, 2013 HI SN Any updates on this little beauty please? E Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted September 21, 2013 Share Posted September 21, 2013 Sorry on my comments about my thoughts on Liverpool folk, I'm sure there are many Scousers that don't nick stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D802 FORMIDABLE Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Fantastic little layout..I nearly fell over when I saw how small it was....Brilliant Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sorry on my comments about my thoughts on Liverpool folk, I'm sure there are many Scousers that don't nick stuff. I wouldn't worry about it their a open minded lot the scousers I should know my partner's one. Anyhow if there were any thieves about the Jinty would be on bricks with no wheels !!!!!! Anyway was.nt the Jinty pinched from Preston shed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
waggy Posted September 22, 2013 Share Posted September 22, 2013 Sorry on my comments about my thoughts on Liverpool folk, I'm sure there are many Scousers that don't nick stuff. Calm down Calm down Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted December 17, 2013 Author Share Posted December 17, 2013 I wouldn't worry about it their a open minded lot the scousers I should know my partner's one. Anyhow if there were any thieves about the Jinty would be on bricks with no wheels !!!!!! Anyway was.nt the Jinty pinched from Preston shed 'Borrowed' Just like Bath MPD 'borrowed' a Bank Hall black 5 for a run over the S&D once! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted January 2, 2014 Author Share Posted January 2, 2014 I've been pondering the fact that I've not doen any modelling for at least three months! Been chewing over the idea of a larger version of this layout either a new build or an extended version of it. The question is can I face the building of that many arches x 2 again! Not sure I can as yet. To be honest not sure I have the space anyway really, as the other side of the shed is taken up with Summerhill and I still really enjoy that layout so I'm far from ready to replace it. Good job the shed out on our allotment has got no 'lecie otherwise that might become a duel purpose shed!!!! Space - the constant limiting factor of our model railway dreams. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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