gwrkev Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 My current attempt at a Highland lochside terminus in 'N' is detailed on another thread on this board, but I normally model the GWR 4mm and this is my current layout (if it can be called that!). It's a classic 5-3-3 Ingelenook design and was chosen as an ideal first project in 'EM'. There's some detailing still to do on the scencs, but it's not far from completion. P1060811 by GWRKev, on Flickr P1060810 by GWRKev, on Flickr P1060813 by GWRKev, on Flickr P1060815 by GWRKev, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d600 Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hi that's a very nice little layout you have built. cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Unless there's invisible ink I've missed, the topic and first post clearly says its EM? Are you confusing it with Kevin's other layout? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted August 28, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 28, 2013 Hi Kevin It never ceases to amaze me how many variation of this theme are modelled, not all of them to this standard. Well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted August 28, 2013 Share Posted August 28, 2013 Delightful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merc435 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Nice one Kev, did you use kit built or scratchbuilt points? More piccies please. Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Enterprisingwestern Posted August 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2013 Not a fan of the Great Waste of Rails, but, that looks very good. Now, with a D95XX and a few minerals,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Mike. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrkev Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Thank you for the kind comments folks. Andy, the points are built from C&L components, using their Timber Tracks bases. I must admit I 'cheated' and used the ready-assembled crossing v's and machined blades. Rather an expensive option but there are only two turnouts and, as it was my first attempt at building track, I wanted to be reasonably sure of success! I'll post some more pics shortly, although there's not a lot else to see! Kev Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DAVE1562 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Hi Kev...nice and simple and looks good...lets see more progress pics as you detail... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 That is a cracker mate, just so relaxing to look at as you are not trying to see loads of silly detail that is not needed on small layouts. Just Beautiful. :locomotive: :locomotive: Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sn Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 very nice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GreenDiesel Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve howe Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Lovely modelling Kevin, I'm doing something similar in P4 but with longer sidings, how big is your layout overall and what sort of exit/fiddleyard setup are you using? Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornbyandbf3fan Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Wow, I'm doing something similar! What did you use for the roads? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Twright Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Lovely wagons and great detail. What locos are you using? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrkev Posted August 29, 2013 Author Share Posted August 29, 2013 Lovely modelling Kevin, I'm doing something similar in P4 but with longer sidings, how big is your layout overall and what sort of exit/fiddleyard setup are you using? Steve Hi Steve, it's 54" x 12". There's no fiddleyard, it's intended to be used as the classic Inglenook 'shunting puzzle'. Wow, I'm doing something similar! What did you use for the roads? It's beach sand (from dunes on the Norfolk coast) sieved onto PVA and painted with a variety of different washes of enamel paint. Lovely wagons and great detail. What locos are you using? At the moment the only 'EM' loco I have is a 'Metro', built from a Roxey kit. Will get it in the next set of pics. I'm also building a Martin Finney '1854' (and have been for over a year!).I have a penchant for the earlier small tanks, especially open-cab ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alant Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 As many others have said, very nice. I also like the uncluttered look about it. Alan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr. John Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Very nicely done! I like the uncluttered look. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
john flann Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I can only echo the praise of others-very nicely done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Brady Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 I agree with what everyone has been saying about this layout an excellent variation on the Inglenook plan, being a cuplrip aswell for Inglenook design. Just a quick question though are you using automatic couplings on this layout and if so what type? Benjamin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrkev Posted September 1, 2013 Author Share Posted September 1, 2013 I agree with what everyone has been saying about this layout an excellent variation on the Inglenook plan, being a cuplrip aswell for Inglenook design. Just a quick question though are you using automatic couplings on this layout and if so what type? Benjamin Hi Benjamin, yes I use B&B autocouplings, with magnets from the same source. They have proved to be pretty much 100% reliable. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Hi Kevin, have you any pics of the Couplings as I have never heard of them. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Brady Posted September 1, 2013 Share Posted September 1, 2013 Pictures would be great as Andy says, I have put in a quick google seach and not managed to come up with anything Benjamin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gwrkev Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi Andy/Benjamin, here are some pics of the couplings. Basically they are very similar to the more well-known DG couplings but have the advantages that they are already blackened, and they need no soldering. The coupling itself. The one on the other end of the wagon has no loop. The etch does provide for loops at both ends but I find it works better with a loop on one end only. P1060829 by GWRKev, on Flickr In the coupled position: P1060827 by GWRKev, on Flickr And after activation by the electromagnet (note latch prevents loop re-engaging): P1060828 by GWRKev, on Flickr The contact address is: 24 Layston Park Royston Herts SG8 9DS Last time I ordered some, I think they were around £4 for a fret of 10 couplings. I ought to declare that I used to work with both B's - Derek Bunting and the late Denys Brownlee, but that was about 15 years ago! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted September 2, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi Kev, I tried B&Bs but fount that when I had enough 'iron' on the end of the dropper for the magnet to attract it that it would start 'bobbing' and would consequently uncouple, I then went back to DGs, have you found this at all? My solution was to remove the loops and fit DG loops, but just cutting off the dropper and soldering on a steel wire might work. Nice little layout*. *even if it is GWR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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