MRDBLUE17 Posted August 24, 2016 Share Posted August 24, 2016 Hi Simon, The whole layout is really looking good and the progress you are making seems really quick. Especially getting all the fiddle yard in like that. Keep up the great work. Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted August 25, 2016 Share Posted August 25, 2016 The scenics look superb Simon. Very impressed with this! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted August 26, 2016 Share Posted August 26, 2016 Hi Simon Those recent photos look superb. Definitely the essence of the WCML without a doubt. I can feel myself driving along there now although I only go as far as Crewe. Your layout reminds me of the stretch between Brinklow and Attleborough where the line goes under the M6. Great work indeed. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted August 27, 2016 Author Share Posted August 27, 2016 Hi Guys, thanks for all the great comments, its certainly appreciated! Its helping calm my nerves anyhow, 5 weeks today and will be getting ready for the Wigan show to open. Thanks again. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted August 30, 2016 Author Share Posted August 30, 2016 Managed to check and test the wiring and operation of the fiddleyard tonight across the 3 boards which are fed from the south end of the layout. All appears to be ok- touch wood. The pushpull was very successful, being pushed over the medium radius peco points with no derailments. Here is the pushpull set during testing. Sorry no video yet! 87019 and load 10 in push mode. 86425 waiting in loop with a mk2 rake and the Dallam trip 08 slowly rounding the curve with 6 wagons. A Virgin 86 is also stabled awaiting its turn. Just the other half of the fiddleyard to wire and test. Cheers Simon 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted August 31, 2016 Author Share Posted August 31, 2016 Evening all, bit more progress tonight. Chris called in, so again he continued with some scenic work whilst I continued working in the fiddleyard. Chris also brought some road vehicles he has been working on along with some people. The Warrington Borough Atlantean is a repainted BT model and the ice cream van again is a repainted Oxford model, this based on a local firm Lewis Bros. Finally sorted a video clip, XC HST accelerates North whilst the pushpull heads towards WBQ. Cheers Simon 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freight Connection Posted August 31, 2016 Share Posted August 31, 2016 Stunning Simon... Superb setting, masts look great. I always look forward to these updates Regards - Stephen Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60012 Commonwealth of Australia Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Just spent an enjoyable day and a half reading this! Very nice project, and it's coming along really well! In regards to the adding overhead wires or not, I think it'll probably improve on what's already a great layout, but might be best to try a few different options in terms of wire types and thicknesses first. I'm currently planning/building a micro-layout (2 sets of points, and a board 75 x 25cm, but nothing glued down) which is in some respects like yours - will be set mainly in 2001, and will have OHLE, so this will be a good place for inspiration once things start getting glued down! Keep up the good work! Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Hi Simon, Excellent work mate! You've go the atmosphere spot on and the scenery is looking superb. Love the video, I've been looking forward to it for ages and it didn't disappoint one bit! Looking forward to the next video!! Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Nice video Simon, loving how this is progressing now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 1, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 1, 2016 Glad to see that you have the mandatory bus on the bridge. Looking very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Glad to see that you have the mandatory bus on the bridge. Looking very good. Thanks, yes you can't beat a bus on a bridge. It would have been nice to have a Ford Focus or a Vauxhall Astra or a Peugeot 306, and on... etc but no such luck at the moment! Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Thanks for all the great comments guys and all the likes, its much appreciated. Its getting there but the Wigan show is fast approaching. The fiddleyard is progressing, the inner loop is now complete with regards to track, just needs wiring. Another video for you, the Dallam trip loco has been changed out at Arpley for EWS liveried 08897. Aswell as tripping the VGAs back to Arpley, its got a rake of open wagons from a weekend engineering job in the sidings to return. RES Liveried 86425 speeds by on a Glasgow to Euston not stopping at WBQ. Cheers Simon 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Brilliant! Keep them coming Simon! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 Very nice Simon, the layout looks fantastic. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted September 1, 2016 Share Posted September 1, 2016 (edited) Looking forward to seeing the layout at Wigan Simon! Top, top modelling! If you ever decide to sell the layout, just let me know Edited September 1, 2016 by branchie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 1, 2016 Author Share Posted September 1, 2016 Looking forward to seeing the layout at Wigan Simon! Top, top modelling! If you ever decide to sell the layout, just let me know Thanks Branchie, look forward to seeing you there. Ha ha will do but looking at atleast over 5-8years before replacing. Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 2, 2016 Author Share Posted September 2, 2016 Evening, Another good session tonight on the layout. Chris called around again so he finished off more of the scenics at the Bewsey Road end, more trees and bushes added. The fiddleyard is nearly done, the 2 longest roads which can both be accesed via each of the fast lines are 10ft in length. This will hold quite a nice length freightliner or for example a 2+7 HST along with a loco + 9 mk3 + DVT rake. To fit the 10 roads in they have been laid quite close together however. Also a video shot from some testing again, HST and Push pull in action. Only 4 weeks to go........... Cheers Simon 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted September 2, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 2, 2016 Only 4 weeks to go........... Cheers Simon Loads of time........ Nothing like a deadline to concentrate the mind. It's in my diary to visit. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 This is looking absolutely fantastic, really is a great advert for modern image in N. Well done, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Evening, Another good session tonight on the layout. Chris called around again so he finished off more of the scenics at the Bewsey Road end, more trees and bushes added. 2016-09-02 23.20.28.jpg The fiddleyard is nearly done, the 2 longest roads which can both be accesed via each of the fast lines are 10ft in length. This will hold quite a nice length freightliner or for example a 2+7 HST along with a loco + 9 mk3 + DVT rake. To fit the 10 roads in they have been laid quite close together however. 2016-09-02 23.22.11.jpg Also a video shot from some testing again, HST and Push pull in action. https://youtu.be/jzw3u2T2_54 Only 4 weeks to go........... Cheers Simon Hi Simon, Looking brilliant mate! The speed that you are running your stock at looks spot on too. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 3, 2016 Author Share Posted September 3, 2016 Thanks for the comments everyone, hopefully it will all run smoothly at the show. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Al. Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 It's looking great so far. Best of luck with the show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Padishar Creel Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Hallo, been following and loving this thread for months! gets even better Great work es grüßt pc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted September 3, 2016 Share Posted September 3, 2016 Great work simon, looks so realistic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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