ess1uk Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Looking good. Far more professional than my attempts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 Just "bagged" bargain today Jinty think you be impressed Bachmann br blue large logo 47535 £30 then later on to find it also has dcc sound Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted September 29, 2014 Share Posted September 29, 2014 You sir are 1 spawny individual David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 I've been having a few days reflection with regards to Wrexbury. There are some aspects of it that I'm not too happy with, these are based in the fundamental construction using MDF and softwood framing. I've noticed quite a considerable 'dip' in a number of places, such as the entrance to the Speedlink depot and the main platform roads. If I took a low shot of one of my coach rakes in the platform, it looks like a dogs leg!!! And that's with the MDF treated correctly with a sealer before being fitted, also, any holes that were drilled were coated the same!!! My thoughts are either, to persevere, fit extra bracing below, where I can, although it would be difficult with the station throat area as there are rather a lot of points!!!My alternative is to move forward with Wrexbury Marsh, and once I get that up and running so I can at least play trains, I can re-build Wrexbury onto 9mm ply instead. That will also allow me to alter slightly, the configuration of the station throat, and to rectify some glaring errors. The depot and cutting area are not affected by all this as they are constructed with 9mm ply tops (why the hell I ever went for MDF I don't know!!!). So they'll be able to stay, and the whole area will still have the same footprint.I've already ordered the wood for Wrexbury Marsh, Well the base supporting frame that is, and the boards will be 4, 2'6" x 4' boards with 9mm ply and softwood construction. I think by typing this out, I've answered my own question , but feedback would be appreciated.On a lighter note, after a transfer from Tidworth (Thanks Ian), Wrexbury plays host to a couple of 158's. Hoping to streamline journeys from Wolverhampton and Cardiff, with faster turn around and more route availability. They will be working in conjunction with loco hauled stock, before anyone objects!!! They've got to be fitted out with lighting and a permanent coupling between them and have plugs and sockets fitted so as only one decoder will be needed for each pair.158757 and 158791, sit side by side just outside Wrexbury.........158791 sits in platform 2 awaiting departure. (You can just see the undulating track as it rises just in front of the unit!!)158757 makes its way to the depot for a brief check over.......Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Looking good liking the dmu's wouldn't mind a158 myself David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 It will look better with a smokey near life expired Class 105 DMU passing by them new gleaming 158's Quote "My thoughts are either, to persevere, fit extra bracing below, where I can, although it would be difficult with the station throat area as there are rather a lot of points!!!My alternative is to move forward with Wrexbury Marsh, and once I get that up and running so I can at least play trains, I can re-build Wrexbury onto 9mm ply instead. That will also allow me to alter slightly, the configuration of the station throat, and to rectify some glaring errors. The depot and cutting area are not affected by all this as they are constructed with 9mm ply tops (why the hell I ever went for MDF I don't know!!!). So they'll be able to stay, and the whole area will still have the same footprint.I've already ordered the wood for Wrexbury Marsh, Well the base supporting frame that is, and the boards will be 4, 2'6" x 4' boards with 9mm ply and softwood construction. I think by typing this out, I've answered my own question , but feedback would be appreciated "Quote" are you possibly being a little too critical ? the real railway has dips and discrepancies .. just watch any trains entering into the old bay platforms at Man Vic as a classic example. Happy modelling Craig. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 It will look better with a smokey near life expired Class 105 DMU passing by them new gleaming 158's Yes it will look atmospheric at least, black clag!!!!!!! lol I know what you're saying, but I've already found a bit of unreliability at the neck of the Speedlink depot, especially with the Kadees. The real railway is bloody awful for dips and rises, it's a wonder anything runs!!!!!!! I'm still pondering............ Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If your kadees keep uncoupling I can see that being very annoying you could always attempt to correct the speedlink area if you are largely happy with that and always just reconstruct the station area if you want to replan the trackwork David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 If your kadees keep uncoupling I can see that being very annoying you could always attempt to correct the speedlink area if you are largely happy with that and always just reconstruct the station area if you want to replan the trackwork David Hi David, The problem lies with the basic structure of the boards, I should of kept using 9mm ply!!! From the wall where the line disappears to the TMD and the plate girder bridge crosses the main line, up to the end of the station area is MDF. I treated it with the proper sealer as well, but I started to notice some dipping during the summer, now the weather is starting to chill off and dampen a bit, it seems to be getting worse. I will try and take some low photographs to try and explain what I mean. I would certainly rather do it before I do any more scenic work. Thanks for the ideas though, it's appreciated. Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 where did you get the 158's from as they look good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'm becoming a post whore this evening with this one................ OK here are a couple of photographs to try and give you some idea of the problem. I've tried to use stock that has an even line on the side to give a reasonable representation. Photo 1: low shot of a set of PWA's sitting on the neck of the Speedlink depot And across the point the ballast has cracked with the movement of the wood....... A low shot down the platform middle line. I should of used the Mk2 set as it's all blue/grey, but it gives you the idea, there are 2 x dips in the length of 6 coaches........ Answers on a postcard please.... Jinty ;-) Edited to say that if you look at the first picture, you can see the difference in the roofline of the RR class 31 and the first coach!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Todd Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'm becoming a post whore this evening with this one................ OK here are a couple of photographs to try and give you some idea of the problem. I've tried to use stock that has an even line on the side to give a reasonable representation. Photo 1: low shot of a set of PWA's sitting on the neck of the Speedlink depot WRX353.jpg And across the point the ballast has cracked with the movement of the wood....... WRX354.jpg A low shot down the platform middle line. I should of used the Mk2 set as it's all blue/grey, but it gives you the idea, there are 2 x dips in the length of 6 coaches........ WRX355.jpg Answers on a postcard please.... Jinty ;-) Edited to say that if you look at the first picture, you can see the difference in the roofline of the RR class 31 and the first coach!!! What, is one of those ?.................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you really aren't happy with it as it is quite wavey in those photos rather now than senicing the area and having to do it all again later on, but if your on a roll with wrexbury marsh get that to a place where your happy with that and go back and look at this area so you can manage as it is for now while marsh is up and running .... I think that makes sence David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Jinty just saw this departing Pendeford Sidings for Berw en quarry , 8J34 8J34 Pendeford Sdgs to Berw en quarry by bescotbeast, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 where did you get the 158's from as they look good. Sorry missed your question, Temeraire of this parish Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Sorry missed your question, Temeraire of this parish Jinty ;-) Good to see BR are investing in local services for the good people of Wrexbury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 If you really aren't happy with it as it is quite wavey in those photos rather now than senicing the area and having to do it all again later on, but if your on a roll with wrexbury marsh get that to a place where your happy with that and go back and look at this area so you can manage as it is for now while marsh is up and running .... I think that makes sence David Thanks David, it makes sense to me ;-) Jinty just saw this departing Pendeford Sidings for Berw en quarry , 8J34 8J34 Pendeford Sdgs to Berw en quarry by bescotbeast, on Flickr Berwen Quarry kicks out more than 1 Dogfish's worth of stone you know!!!!! Good to see BR are investing in local services for the good people of Wrexbury Yes and a major investment in infrastructure needed too!!!!!! Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 Hi Jinty, I think post whore is being a bit harsh on yourself maybe more of a tart. lol Sorry to hear about your baseboards, I have had a problem with Llanbourne over the years but have sorted things out by adding extra legs and support. I am not sure if you will have the room to add legs to Wrexbury but as you haven't ballasted the station area yet it may be worth a bit of a rebuild with a new board. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hope you can sort out your base board problem Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Hope you can sort out your base board problem Jinty Same from me as well Jinty, nothing worse than seeing all your hard work undone by a simple thing like water . I hope you manage to solve this engineering challenge Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 20, 2014 Author Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hope you can sort out your base board problem Jinty Same from me as well Jinty, nothing worse than seeing all your hard work undone by a simple thing like water . I hope you manage to solve this engineering challenge Simon Thanks guys, Yes it is a bit of a downer, but a couple of weeks of manic work, and a family issue to sort out, has given me time to think, and not make any rash decisions. I have decided that the last 12' x 3' of Wrexbury will be ripped taken up, and the boards replaced with decent quality 9mm ply. The reason for this is that the station throat complex can be saved with a degree of support underneath. This is the part that has had scenery added, there is only a little bit of ballasting to be removed, right at the platform ends. This work will be undertaken in the spring. In the meantime, I am going to go through my fleet and finish the locomotives and stock off as they should be, instead of just sticking a decoder in and running them!!! They will be weathered/detailed in a specific rota, that I've already drawn up. I need to organise myself. Whilst this is going on, I am going to build the supporting framework, and the baseboards for Wrexbury Marsh, and I intend to be sat at the kitchen table during the winter nights building trackwork from Templot templates, so that track laying can commence in the spring as well. I've also had the idea that I could re-locate the hidden sidings underneath Wrexbury Marsh, by way of a gentle incline 'up' on the branch and 'down' on the line to the hidden sidings. I will work on the idea to see if it's feasible. I've drawn up a locomotive 'Works' list and will describe all this later. Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 I'm becoming a post whore this evening with this one................ OK here are a couple of photographs to try and give you some idea of the problem. I've tried to use stock that has an even line on the side to give a reasonable representation. Photo 1: low shot of a set of PWA's sitting on the neck of the Speedlink depot WRX353.jpg And across the point the ballast has cracked with the movement of the wood....... WRX354.jpg A low shot down the platform middle line. I should of used the Mk2 set as it's all blue/grey, but it gives you the idea, there are 2 x dips in the length of 6 coaches........ WRX355.jpg Answers on a postcard please.... Jinty ;-) Edited to say that if you look at the first picture, you can see the difference in the roofline of the RR class 31 and the first coach!!! Love the first picture..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Hi Jinty, I think post whore is being a bit harsh on yourself maybe more of a tart. lol Sorry to hear about your baseboards, I have had a problem with Llanbourne over the years but have sorted things out by adding extra legs and support. I am not sure if you will have the room to add legs to Wrexbury but as you haven't ballasted the station area yet it may be worth a bit of a rebuild with a new board. Cheers Peter. from a serious post whore....I just love the pictures. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Thanks guys, Yes it is a bit of a downer, but a couple of weeks of manic work, and a family issue to sort out, has given me time to think, and not make any rash decisions. I have decided that the last 12' x 3' of Wrexbury will be ripped taken up, and the boards replaced with decent quality 9mm ply. The reason for this is that the station throat complex can be saved with a degree of support underneath. This is the part that has had scenery added, there is only a little bit of ballasting to be removed, right at the platform ends. This work will be undertaken in the spring. In the meantime, I am going to go through my fleet and finish the locomotives and stock off as they should be, instead of just sticking a decoder in and running them!!! They will be weathered/detailed in a specific rota, that I've already drawn up. I need to organise myself. Whilst this is going on, I am going to build the supporting framework, and the baseboards for Wrexbury Marsh, and I intend to be sat at the kitchen table during the winter nights building trackwork from Templot templates, so that track laying can commence in the spring as well. I've also had the idea that I could re-locate the hidden sidings underneath Wrexbury Marsh, by way of a gentle incline 'up' on the branch and 'down' on the line to the hidden sidings. I will work on the idea to see if it's feasible. I've drawn up a locomotive 'Works' list and will describe all this later. Jinty ;-) great plan, and looking forward to seeing all the stock coming off the production line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 20, 2014 Share Posted October 20, 2014 Glad you've have time to think about it and look forward to you plan coming into fruition David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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