tender Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I would have thought that Lyme Bay/Swanage area would have been limestone, but it suppose it depends exactly where abouts you're basing the layout. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Morning Lads, Yes l guess it is around Swanage, they have some chalk / lime there (l think) also found some red LEDs so l thought why not, l know they don't fit with a steam layout but they will be hidden in the fiddle yard later.......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Morning Lads, Yes l guess it is around Swanage, they have some chalk / lime there (l think) also found some red LEDs so l thought why not, l know they don't fit with a steam layout but they will be hidden in the fiddle yard later.......... That's 'posh', buffers with lights in the fiddle yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 I'd say forget the Chalk/ Limestone, think more of Maytyn Welch's Hursley, with just Grass, Shrubs, Trees, Bushes, and general Foliage surrounding it all. Andy. P.S. I agree with Ray, that must be the poshest Fiddle Yard I've ever seen, you'll have it signaled next, hahha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted March 16, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 16, 2014 From my memories of Swanage the Tiily Whim Caves and Old Harry Rocks Chalk/Limestone is OK. Better not post any pictures if you saw how I was dressed then no one would take me seriously again. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Hello Don / Ray / Bodgit & Bob, Would love to see those photos hahaha, trouble is that the wall of the fiddle yard is upright and too steep for a hillside so thats when l thought about a chalk type of cutting ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Been busy today and built a pit for the shed and a coal stage, also painted inside of the shed black. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Nice work George. The pit looks very effective. And to top a scrath built coal stage! Cheers Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Looks nice George, I like the Coaling Stage, very neat, almost TOOOOOOO neat, now it needs damaging and SH***YING UP A BIT. hahahha Good job mate Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted March 16, 2014 Share Posted March 16, 2014 Good progress George - Looks Great. Cheers. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 16, 2014 Author Share Posted March 16, 2014 Good evening lads, Thanks for the kind words and encouragement, l am really enjoying scratch building 'Ashcombe' l normally get bored at this point but that has not happened, l think its because of the track plan that 'Bodgit' designed for me it has much more interesting movements, where as my other layouts never had, so l got bored quickly, The fiddle yard has made a big difference in operations, as you can have two trains waiting to come on, l have been operating 'Ashcombe' most of the day between building different things, l find you don't have to touch the stock in the fiddle yard as you use a locomotive to do all the shunting for you, its another layout in its self... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Hi, Real coal make's a world of difference ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 That looks better mate. Bodge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 17, 2014 Author Share Posted March 17, 2014 Bought myself some strong trestles today on the advice Bodgit, and l am so pleased with them, much stronger.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted March 17, 2014 Share Posted March 17, 2014 Very nice George, no more back ache craning over / under the layout. Look nice and sturdy too, will invest in some for St.Agnes. Cheers Jack Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hello Jack, Yes l don't know why l didn't think of them before, Bodgit did mention them a while back on his 'Kingsley' thread, they are great as you can have the layout at shoulder height, also my computer chair doesn't hit the layout when l move back, as it did when it was lower, £21;99 each at wicks George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Bought myself some strong trestles today on the advice Bodgit, and l am so pleased with them, much stronger.. Hi George, I bought some of these last year, as you say the're great to have around the home/garage as they're so versatile. I did find them a bit too big for the car though as once assembled they don't fold too flat so take up a lot of room, at least in my 'less than average' sized car. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hi George, the Trestles look really good but I still think you need a third for total rigidity and safety. Lights look good too. :locomotive: Bodge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hello Bodgit / Ray, Believe me Andy its rigid a third would be overkill, l think they are great for use indoors also they would be a bit bulky in the family car on the way to shows etc, (l don't have that problem) so l see were you two are coming from ? George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Doing shows has taught me that lightness and small space are two of the most important ingredients for show supports. Just don't try and SIT in the middle. Bodge EDIT = Glad the computer's sorted mate. :locomotive: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Been busy this afternoon...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Cracking mate really Cracking, I wish I had done something like that instead of Kingsley now, that yard will look the Dogs, (but then look who planned it) I like the loading dock at the end of the Goods Shed. Brilliant mate. Well done so far. :locomotive: Bodge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pete 75C Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 George, those trestles are exactly the same as a pair I've got. They're very strong and the height adjustability is a bonus BUT they have a tendency to become stiff or seize after a while. Might be worth keeping the sliding columns WD40'd. I've had mine for a couple of years but made the mistake of storing them in a damp shed for a couple of months and they've never been quite the same since. They look ideal for the job though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tender Posted March 18, 2014 Share Posted March 18, 2014 Been busy this afternoon...... Blimey George, at this rate it'll be finished by the end of the week. Them coal staves look brill. Ray. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 18, 2014 Author Share Posted March 18, 2014 Hi Lifeboatman, Thats a good tip, thank you, l have given them a little spray of W40 Thanks George Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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