andy stroud Posted January 28, 2022 Author Share Posted January 28, 2022 35 minutes ago, Cowley 47521 said: Hi Andy. I’ve kept this page open for a couple of days and read through it from the beginning to the end now. It’s been really interesting reading all of it and having only properly got into N gauge about three years ago I appreciate threads like this because it shows what can be done with this scale. It reminds me of my very early childhood in Cornwall in the 1970s I must say. Thanks for explaining your methods, I might come back and ask some questions at some point! Nick Hi Nick, thankyou for your kind comments. I am glad you have enjoyed reading the thread and if you need any assistance then please just ask. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium maq1988 Posted January 29, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2022 Andy - is the plan for the layout to be at Doncaster still on? It'd be great to see it in person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted January 29, 2022 Author Share Posted January 29, 2022 13 minutes ago, maq1988 said: Andy - is the plan for the layout to be at Doncaster still on? It'd be great to see it in person. Yes will be at Doncaster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium maq1988 Posted February 13, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13, 2022 Great to get to see the layout at Doncaster, it really does show what can be achieved in a 'small' space. Even though the layout is only about 18" wide there's such a sense of depth that you get from seeing it in real life. Noticed some little details that sometimes might be missed in photos - such as on one of the sheds there's a missing piece of feather boarding and you can see the studwork of the structure modelled behind. The tiny writing on the side of the coal yard hut must have been quite the challenge. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andy stroud Posted February 15, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 15, 2022 (edited) I took the layout to Doncaster and was extremely pleased with the way things went. The layout ran very well indeed apart from a short circuit which prevented the layout from running for about 10 minutes on the Saturday lunchtime, while I franticly rushed around pulling leads out in an attempt to pin down the problem. I did see a comment on another website that the layout looked nice but nothing seemed to be running so perhaps that was during this relatiely short period. There seemed to be a good crowd watching the layout throughout the whole weekend which was very pleasing to see. I am grateful to all the people who came over to chat or comment on the layout. Edited August 22, 2022 by andy stroud picture 11 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted February 15, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15, 2022 1st day gremlins, seem to be the standard, layouts tend to work best during the last hour or so of a show. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andy stroud Posted August 30, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 30, 2022 I will be taking my layout to the exhibition which is part of the Swindon Railway Festival at STEAM, Swindon, on the 10th and 11th September. 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted August 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2022 6 hours ago, andy stroud said: I will be taking my layout to the exhibition which is part of the Swindon Railway Festival at STEAM, Swindon, on the 10th and 11th September. Thats great to hear Andy 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 7 hours ago, andy stroud said: I will be taking my layout to the exhibition which is part of the Swindon Railway Festival at STEAM, Swindon, on the 10th and 11th September. I have a pass out this weekend so look forward to seeing the layout. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
IRC Posted September 11, 2022 Share Posted September 11, 2022 Great to see this today. The detail is exceptional. I have to ask though - I visited your layout three times over a period of time and those 2 x 37’s on the china clay hoods in the loop never moved! Was I just unlucky??? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted September 12, 2022 Author Share Posted September 12, 2022 12 hours ago, IRC said: Great to see this today. The detail is exceptional. I have to ask though - I visited your layout three times over a period of time and those 2 x 37’s on the china clay hoods in the loop never moved! Was I just unlucky??? Hi, glad you enjoyed seeing the layout but sorry that you didn't get to see that clay train on the move. It did indeed stretch its legs but I have to admit it did spend a lot of time stabled in the loop. Sometimes there was a ballast train in the loop. There was also a long train of clay wagons running in the other direction. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_C Posted April 7, 2023 Share Posted April 7, 2023 Hi Could I ask you a couple of technical questions, please? What is the height difference in MM between your higher platform (loading platform) to the front of your station(I saw this in ther video posted on p9 of this thread)? What is the diameter of your viaduct curves? I'm modelling Mansfield in the 60's, and it has both a very big viaduct, and a loading bay next to platform 1 of the station. Thanks in anticipation of a response, Andy. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andy stroud Posted May 29, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 29, 2023 (edited) I have been working on a rake of MSV wagons that were used in block trains for aggregate traffic on the Western Region during the 1970s and early 1980s. Trains from Merehead were often hauled by Westerns and Peaks, whilst trains from Tytherington tended to be hauled by pairs of class 37s. I am aiming for a rake of about 28 wagons. So far I have eleven completed. The transfers including the 'Stone' logo and pool number are from Railtec. Most of the bodies are built from plasticard and 0.5 microstrip. I had intended to use brass contruction but after completing just two wagons, I couldn't find anymore 0.6mm square section for the stantions, after Eileens had closed. The chassis are 10 ft wheelbase, 8 shoe underframes from the 2mm Association together with roller bearings, self contained buffers. The Farish chassis are incorrect for these wagons in WR aggregate traffic. Brass and plastic bodies together. Once painted, hard to tell apart. Edited May 29, 2023 by andy stroud 24 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted May 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2023 Great stuff Andy! My good friend Neil@Downendian is modelling the same trains in 4mm…. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
StephenB Posted May 30, 2023 Share Posted May 30, 2023 Nice to see some more from this delightful representation of BR’s blue period. Stephen 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andy stroud Posted May 30, 2023 Author Share Posted May 30, 2023 2 hours ago, Phil Bullock said: Great stuff Andy! My good friend Neil@Downendian is modelling the same trains in 4mm…. Hi Phil. I bet that looks impressive. Block trains do have a certain presence about them. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Robert Shrives Posted May 30, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2023 The hook and link couplings mean you get a lovely effected of picking up each wagon in turn, must be lovely to watch , 11 of 28 is a good leap thanks for showing progress Robert 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andy stroud Posted August 3, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted August 3, 2023 (edited) I havent done any modelling over the last couple of months but the layout is set up and has been running quite regularly. Here are a few pictures that I had on my phone of recent running sessions, which, to the best of my knowledge, have not been previously uploaded. Green class 47, above seen passing the signal box. One of the reasons I built the layout was to be able to run nice long trains, however I do quite like short trains as well! The picture above shows an engine and brake van entering the tunnel. Above, A short parcels train is seen passing the signal box whilst a class 37 hauled clay train waits in the northbound goods loop. Above, the unusual sight of four class 37s together. All have had their body/bogie gap reduced. Above. Fairly new to the layout is this blue class 31, although I do already have a green one with full yellow ends. I would like to reduce the oversized gap between the body and the bogies on this loco. Finally, a class 50 hauled passenger train seen crossing the viaduct. The coaching stock is close coupled and fitted with corridor connections made from folded black paper. Edited August 3, 2023 by andy stroud 37 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted August 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 3, 2023 Smashing stuff Andy - keep em coming! 😀 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted August 4, 2023 Share Posted August 4, 2023 Loving the pictures Andy! Always a pleasure to see! Best regards, Jeremy 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tapdieuk Posted September 22, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 22, 2023 Just fantastic, the colours/tones really blend locos, railway and the scenic elements together. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post andy stroud Posted February 18 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 18 My Mendip stone train now consists of 28 wagons which is the total I had in mind when I started making them just over a year ago. The picture above shows the newly completed train passing over the viaduct. The wagons are vacuum braked 27 ton ex iron ore tipplers with 10ft wheelbase. Tops code MSV. The Farish ones depict 9ft wheelbase wagons with incorrect brakegear for these particular trains. Most of the wagons were built from plasticard sheet and 0.5 square section microstrip. The first couple were built in brass but after Eileens closed down I couldn't find any more square section for the stanchions. The underframes are etches from the 2mm Association. These trains were often hauled by Westerns or Peaks from the Foster Yeoman and ARC quarries in the Mendips. The transfers which include the 'Stone' logo are from Railtec. The wagons have roller bearings. The picture below shows some of the wagon bodies in the early stage of construction from sheet plasticard. 29 1 1 15 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Izzy Posted February 19 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 19 They are just great Andy. The subtle finish you have got on the bodies along with the fine stone loads just takes them to another level. Brilliant. Bob 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy_C Posted February 19 Share Posted February 19 Very inspirational. When i get to seriously looking at constructing the viaduct for mansfield, i'll be in touch to ask you how you did yours? Any photo's of it's construction will be very useful. Kind regards, Andy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted February 19 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 19 That’s great modelling Andy thanks for sharing. I know @Downendian will appreciate it too! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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