Intercity 125 Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi, I am building (or going to build) a layout. It will be 8' x 1'6", but I can't decide what design to go with. It will be either a TMD, a terminus, a through station or a stretch of mainline. Can you all help me to decide? Thanks. I don't know how to add a poll, so just reply and I'll count. EDIT: It seems to have worked! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted March 1, 2014 Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi - Have gone for the TMD, but a stretch of main line is good, if you have the room to watch the trains go by. Cheers. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted March 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2014 Hi I've tried all three over the last year, after returning to the hobby I decided in a shed scene, it makes track plans simpler, and you only really need to buy locos etc. after a few months and looking on here I decided I wanted to run passenger trains etc so I decided on a terminus. This lasted a couple of weeks, it just didn't feel right as I wanted full length trains and a mainline terminus, there was no way I felt I could do this to the scale I wanted and with a terminus I couldn't run goods trains. So take three, I've now decided on a mainline layout, this gives me the possibility to run passenger and goods, as there is a large yard off scene to allow a large selection of goods trains. There is also a stabling point going off scene to, but I'm building it with room to expand so in future I can add a shed scene. Hope this helps and good luck, there is a link below to my thread if that will help more. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RSLR Posted March 10, 2014 Share Posted March 10, 2014 Stretch of mainline could be nice Running lots of trains and plenty of room for scenic potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted March 13, 2014 Author Share Posted March 13, 2014 If I choose the TMD, it will be Crewe DMD, so look out for Crewe DMD thread soon-ish as I will probably go with the TMD. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted March 13, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2014 Can't beat a good depot layout, what era are you planning? Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted March 15, 2014 Author Share Posted March 15, 2014 Anywhere between 1970s and 2000 really. Sometimes just one year, sometimes anything! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted March 31, 2014 Author Share Posted March 31, 2014 Hi everyone, I have gone for a hybrid of two choices, the TMD and the stretch of mainline. The mainline will go past the TMD, but I still need a name. I initially thought North End TMD? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted April 1, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2014 Hi everyone, I have gone for a hybrid of two choices, the TMD and the stretch of mainline. The mainline will go past the TMD, but I still need a name. I initially thought North End TMD? Nothing wrong with that, so if your happy with it go for it. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 1, 2014 Share Posted April 1, 2014 Sounds good to me. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted April 1, 2014 Author Share Posted April 1, 2014 I guess this will become the layout thread. Will edit topic title. Here is the track plan too. The green bits are off scene and lead to the removable fiddle yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 There won't be progress for a while as I am moving house, but soon building will start. I say very convincingly... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 That plan looks good - Good luck with the move, look forward to more updates when you get the time. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted April 2, 2014 Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just a thought. Would it not be more interesting from an operational point of view if you had a spur from the TMD to the main line? Or is the lack of connection deliberate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted April 2, 2014 Author Share Posted April 2, 2014 Just a thought. Would it not be more interesting from an operational point of view if you had a spur from the TMD to the main line? Or is the lack of connection deliberate?Well, I thought about that, but my background story is that just offscreen to the left there is a terminus and the TMD connects further along just before the terminus, so yes it is deliberate. Also, it's cheaper as there are fewer point motors! Bobster, we should get the keys on Friday, but I am then going on holiday to Rome , so there won't be anything happening for 2-3 weeks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 Well, I thought about that, but my background story is that just offscreen to the left there is a terminus and the TMD connects further along just before the terminus, so yes it is deliberate. Also, it's cheaper as there are fewer point motors! Bobster, we should get the keys on Friday, but I am then going on holiday to Rome , so there won't be anything happening for 2-3 weeks. Good luck with the move on Friday - Enjoy your trip to Rome - Watch those Centurions if they try to push you for a photo !! They ain't cheap - Hail Caesar Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Oh dear. I went to the Bistol MRE and awlots of N gauge layouts... I'm tempted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted May 10, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 10, 2014 Oh dear. I went to the Bistol MRE and awlots of N gauge layouts... I'm tempted. When I returned to the hobby I went for n gauge but then after watching various YouTube videoes I turned back to oo gauge as I wanted dcc sound. But having said that the standard of n gauge locos has really come on and a friend of mine bri.s who's on here (Barnsley Central) has an n gauge layout with sound. If you go to my weathering link you can see some n gauge locos compared to oo if that helps. Good luck Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted May 10, 2014 Author Share Posted May 10, 2014 Cheers PjKing1, I've seen your thread, I liked your 08. N gauge has improved and apart from the couplings, the new locos are almost equal. Now I've posted a track plan, I'm not sure what design to go for. Does anyone have any ideas of prototype location that will fit in 8' (or 185 4mm scale metres)? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted May 25, 2014 Author Share Posted May 25, 2014 Finally, we've managed to move in to the new house, now having an extension built and the loft converted, unfortunately it's not for railways. Although, the garden looks quite big, a nice stretch of two or maybe four track mainline Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 It depends what you want really,,, If you want mainline express trains 8' isn't a lot even in N gauge. I tried N but remember there may be more available now, but it's still a drop in the ocean compared to OO Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 Hi IC125, What about a TMD & small wagon works? Lots of stock potential and loco diversity!!! Just an idea :-) Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 Nice one Jinty, I might have a go at a wagon works, although I know nearly nothing about freight stock. I know I have a BTU tool coach and a couple of open wagons and a bogie well wagon. For me, it's all about the coaching stock! Once the extension is built, I might be abe to crack on with the layout. I thought maybe a changeable river board (see below) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 I've just realised, I started this project in June last year and I was hoping to get it finished in three years! The baseboards are now a whole year old! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted August 14, 2014 Author Share Posted August 14, 2014 Hello all, I haven't posted for ages, but here's the new plan: Bristol Bath Road TMD 00 gauge by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Some of you may recognise it as Bristol Bath Road main shed (others will read the above caption ) I have nearly finished the baseboards, I need to add side strengthening and drill holes for the bolts between each board. Bristol Bath Road TMD 00 gauge by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Bristol Bath Road TMD 00 gauge by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Bristol Bath Road TMD 00 gauge by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Bristol Bath Road TMD 00 gauge by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Bristol Bath Road TMD 00 gauge by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Progress should be quicker now we've moved in, turns out we have rising damp or dry rot at one end of the living room, we should get a quote from the builders for the extension and the loft conversion as well soon. Cheers for now, IC125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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