shanks522 Posted September 15, 2015 Author Share Posted September 15, 2015 Evening all, Little bit of maintenance on some hidden trackwork tonight. Photo of the confusion behind the hidden panels. I've been buying a few ready to plonk buildings to create part of the town scene. And finally a strange visitor to the Aylestone North branch. cheers Graham. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 16, 2015 Share Posted September 16, 2015 Nice updates Graham... thanks neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 Hello all, A day off! Once the usual domestic jobs were out the way i had a good few hours to do some work on the layout, all of which has been taken up constructing the tunnel mouths to the west of the station. I started off with some rough templates as a guide then knocked up a mock version in cardboard before getting the scalpel out and attacking the plasticard, I'm fairly pleased how its come out and hopefully i'll get on with painting and weathering in the next few weeks. Cardboard template in position whilst i tested the clearances. Once happy i built the final version in plasticard, plenty of filling and fine tuning to do before painting. More testing. Cheers Graham. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Looks great cant wait to see it all finished 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetrains6 Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Those tunnles look absolutely amazing Johan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Hello all, Thanks for the kind comments. 24 hours later and its painted, weathering next. Cheers Graham. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjf4375 Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Love this layout, the sweeping trackwork and great mix of southern stock - look forward to more updates! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Hello all, The tunnel mouth has been lightly weathered and bedded in position today, I've been checking clearances with various trains and just happened to have the camera to hand so took a quick video. cheers Graham. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 22, 2015 Author Share Posted September 22, 2015 Nice work Graham, the tunnel mouth is a cracking job. Everything is coming together really well, you must be pleased ! Marcus Hi Marcus, You know what i am quite pleased with the tunnel, Its a job i've been putting off for a while and i just decided to get on with it, now its done i can crack on with some scenery. cheers Graham. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 23, 2015 Author Share Posted September 23, 2015 Love this layout, the sweeping trackwork and great mix of southern stock - look forward to more updates! Thanks tjf4375, seeing your 4 car networker on sevenoaks reminds me i need to get on with mine. cheers Graham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 23, 2015 Share Posted September 23, 2015 Like those tunnels Graham, they look very smart.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Hello all, Did some more work on the tunnel area over the weekend, Third rail fitted and then ballasted the mainline inside the tunnel and all of the branch line towards the station, just needs weathering now. Branch done with fresh ballast. Also added chicken wire to create the hillside and then this evening layed papier mache all over it, Static grass is on order so greenery not to far away. cheers Graham. Edited September 29, 2015 by shanks522 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) coming along nicely now! Your going at blistering pace as well! Edited September 30, 2015 by WCML100 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Looks really good Graham, the tunnels look the part! Jez 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Great work there graham its really coming together now keep up with pace and you will have the station in soon Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted September 30, 2015 Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hey,Graham, really liking this,going together very well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 coming along nicely now! Your doing at blistering pace as well! Thanks WCML100, I've not done much for months so its about time a speeded up a little. Looks really good Graham, the tunnels look the part! Jez Cheers Jez, I must admit i couldn't be happier with the tunnels, they have come out better than i expected. Great work there graham its really coming together now keep up with pace and you will have the station in soon Stuart No station yet, weekend engineering works are needed to fit point motors ( hidden ones ) which is going to take some time. Thankyou to all who have commented and liked etc cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 30, 2015 Author Share Posted September 30, 2015 Hey,Graham, really liking this,going together very well. Thankyou mr Todd, Seeing as you were getting on with ballasting on Dover Priory it made me get on with mine! cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 3, 2015 Share Posted October 3, 2015 Any new updates Graham... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted October 4, 2015 Share Posted October 4, 2015 Just had a read of this thread, very nice so far. Great selection of stock too. Looking forward to seeing more. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 4, 2015 Author Share Posted October 4, 2015 Any new updates Graham... Hi Neil, Nothing great, I have bought some Bachmann PCA's for a new train on the branch and also picked up a load of static grass, just need to get and lay it now! cheers Graham. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 5, 2015 Share Posted October 5, 2015 Looking forward to your grass scenery!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 Hello all, Had a bit of an oops moment on Ebay, I've been trying to thin out some of my stock and after selling quite a bit i stumbled on this. No good for a 90's layout i know but i do like an 08 and think she looks good in red. In other news i'm working with the static grass but having mixed results, will post some pics when i'm happier with it. cheers Graham. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Hello all, Not much work on the layout of late but i have been thinking which is always dangerous! Got a question for any DCC experts. I've been looking at maybe automating the branch line so it can run with no intervention from yours truly, I'm no DCC expert in fact novice or idiot will suffice so simplicity is the name of the game, I've looked at the Hornby railmaster which i believe has a record function, so in theory i can run a whole sequence, record it and then run it at a touch of a button? Is there an easier or similar option that anyone knows of without to much hassle as it were? cheers Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovetrains6 Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 If you gust whant a shuttle survis than you don't need dcc. On my n gauge layout I have got two shuttle lines wich is controlled by a gaugemaster electronic shuttle control module Hope this helps Johan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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