matt-b Posted September 23, 2013 Author Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hello Thanks for the input I am looking at getting 2 DRS 37`s and a couple of Network Rail coaches. The auto ballaster idea is on hold at the moment but we`ll see, i seem to change my mind from day to day. Matt 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 23, 2013 Share Posted September 23, 2013 Hello Thanks for the input I am looking at getting 2 DRS 37`s and a couple of Network Rail coaches. The auto ballaster idea is on hold at the moment but we`ll see, i seem to change my mind from day to day. Matt Sounds good to me Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted September 24, 2013 Author Share Posted September 24, 2013 Does anyone know when the DRS 37`s are ment to be released? Here is my 66 leaving on a rake of ferry waggons, is this type still in daily use, they seem a pretty old style. Matt 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted October 2, 2013 Author Share Posted October 2, 2013 Anyone know any links to pictures of top and tail trains that you can buy as ready to run models. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 DRS 37's suppose to be Dec/Jan time according to my local model shop. (But you know what its like, could be february, march. Looking good Jack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Just ordered a rake of weathered PCA wagons. I can fit 11 maybe 12 at a push in the loop. Looking at pictures this would be a rather short rake. Its tricky to run really length freight trains now with most of them having long wagons and lots of them! Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) Hello A few updates on the layout. EWS class 66 and 67 have come back from weathering and ready for action. On the downside, my 156 smoked then stopped, so that`s out of action and will maybe need replacing. Decided on a layout name, going for Parys Road. Matt Edited December 26, 2013 by matt-b 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Looking great David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Does anyone know when the DRS 37`s are ment to be released? Here is my 66 leaving on a rake of ferry waggons, is this type still in daily use, they seem a pretty old style. Matt Pretty sure I've seen some recently in Didcot.Great looking layout btw. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sammyboy Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 (edited) A good looking layout. The station does have the feel of a seaside resort which has seen better days with it's long platforms. The station needs a canopy to about halfway down the platform to keep waiting passengers dry and sheltered from the sea winds. Also, the two sidings could also be used as carriage sidings which were common at Seaside places in the past but they would still be in use occasionally these days but with weeds like yours as such long trains (e.g. day excursions) are still common as regular charter trains, especially in the summer months with trains full of both tourists & railway enthusiasts at weekends. Also, your platform looks long enough for a HST on a through train from one of the London terminals which should look good. About your layout name, I would go for calling the station the same name of the town it serves, not what sounds like a name of a road unless the town has two separate stations. Sam Edited December 9, 2013 by sammyboy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Am thinking of fencing off the 2 sidings with high sercuity fencing and making bit of a hard surface for unloading . Do people think this would add much to the layout, or does the balance look better as it is now. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 i'd leave it as it is, but that's just me, it just looks right (still having headaches getting as far as you have) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 15, 2013 Share Posted December 15, 2013 Agree with the above, It has a nice feel of neglect, if you try and make the sidings into an unloading area, I think it will be unrealistic. There's not much scope for that sort of thing in modern times and it's hard to portray. Maybe an area with old sleepers and a couple of OCAs or such like offloading old engineering junk like that ? That's the only way I would think it would be viable Would be nice to see blue/ grey diesels running round..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted December 15, 2013 Author Share Posted December 15, 2013 Ok point taken, i`ll give that a miss and leave it has it is. I haven't got anything blue and grey, all my models are newer liveries. att Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted December 21, 2013 Author Share Posted December 21, 2013 66 waits to leave with a MOD train, maybe need a few more VGA`s to beef it up bit. Matt 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboPetes Posted December 21, 2013 Share Posted December 21, 2013 The VTG vans were introduced back in the early 80s and are still in use. The VTG lettering was painted out on these vehicles back in the mid-90s. These models are to continental N gauge and are a bit small for British outline stock. The Dapol Ferrywaggons were introduced at the same time and are longer than the VTG types (known as F2s). The newer VTG types (F3s) were introduced about '83 and were longer than the F2s. The liveries for the Dapol ferrywaggons: black lettering on a white background as new (as new from 1981); blue lettering on a yellow background - 1983; the blue livery is suitable for your period. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted December 25, 2013 Author Share Posted December 25, 2013 Thanks for that info. Warflats on order now, so i`ll see how that goes. How do i change the topic name, i want to change it to Parys Road. Thanks, Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted December 25, 2013 Share Posted December 25, 2013 Open your original post. Chose edit from the options on the bottom of the first post. You can change the title and add tags to make it easier to find you in searches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 A rare visit from Wrexham & Shropshire 67, DVT and rake of mk 3 coaches. Looking at it i think this train is slightly to long and makes things look out of proportion so think i`m going to have to move it on, anyone interested? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted July 20, 2014 Author Share Posted July 20, 2014 (edited) Hello Haven't done much to or on the layout lately and due to the fact that i am now trying to raise funds for a mortgage i`m looking to thin out my collection. The layout itself is open to offers so if your serious then let me know. It will need to be collected from Ludlow (Shropshire) and comes with a fitted light and Gaugemaster controller.. its set up for DC. It can always be sold with rolling stock, this is - 1 x 156 Northern Rail (weathered) 1 x 156 Northern Rail with graphics (weathered) 1 x 153 Nortern Rail (weathered) 1 x 66 EWS (weathered) 1 x 67 EWS dummy (weathered) 4 x VGA wagons (weathered) Let me know your thoughts.... Matt Edited July 20, 2014 by matt-b Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
definate maybe Posted July 21, 2014 Share Posted July 21, 2014 (edited) Hi, Its a lovely layout and I hope you find a good home for it. I have both this and your truncated through station as shortcuts on my favourites board so will miss the updates but I can understand the reasoning behind your decision. I hope you get a good price for it. Edited July 21, 2014 by definate maybe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted July 22, 2014 Author Share Posted July 22, 2014 Hello Thank you... i will miss it but needs must, Keep a eye out on eBay for afew models i`ll be listing soon - Mercig 47 in Scotrail/Network Southeast. 150 Regional Railways (weathered) 156 Regional Railways dummy (weathered) 3 x silver bullets (weathered) Fingers crossed. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Items going live on eBay tonight... look out for some Mercig bargains. Matt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt-b Posted August 3, 2014 Author Share Posted August 3, 2014 typical Sunday. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium richierich Posted August 4, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 4, 2014 (edited) Just had a look at this thread following your advert for the layout in classifieds. I saw the stock on eBay. Is the track Peco code 55? Wish it was closer to Yorkshire, as it's the kind of layout I'd quite fancy. Never seem to get the time to build something myself and have a layout plan pencilled for something not dissimilar either. Edited August 4, 2014 by richierich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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