Only-Me Posted September 17, 2014 Share Posted September 17, 2014 Cheers Iain, part built whilst working last weekend!! Oh and your letter is in the first class post... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted September 18, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 18, 2014 Hi Paul, I don't know much about the GWR (as you know!) but the shed you've got looks similar to that at Ashburton. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ashburton_railway_station As far as I can tell from the photos it's about the right length as it is. Also, I suspect that once it's accompanied by the main ticket office and other peripheral buildings ithe area won't seem as bare. Besides, if the shed were too long then we wouldn't be able to see the trains! cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) I also saw the same type of shed in Devon at Kingswear this year I believe.... It still needs painting and weathering down, I'll move it a bit further forward I think. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kingswear_railway_station#mediaviewer/File:Kingswear_train_shed.jpg Edited September 18, 2014 by Only-Me 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 (edited) One big whoop whoop!! And another smaller success to satisfy myself that I could do it!!! I thought it would be excellent if Iains outside signalbox light could really work!!! Edited September 18, 2014 by Only-Me 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted September 18, 2014 Share Posted September 18, 2014 Fantastic! The funicular is amazing. I am also gobsmacked that you managed to illuminate that tiny lamp outside the box...that will add to the atmosphere for sure. cheers, Iain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 Absolutely incredible! I struggle to wire up for 4mm, let alone the fantastic stuff you're doing with 2! Brilliant Paul! (Are you going to model some point rodding coming out of that delightful signal box? ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 19, 2014 Share Posted September 19, 2014 (edited) There are some plans afoot on the signalling side and I have thought of putting in some rodding ( I have the rods but no idea where I could purchase all the other little parts that I would need!)...... I shall get on with fitting a colour light Starter signal to the through platform...(part of the 1960's signalling upgrade, however Tormouth box has been retained and is being upgraded to modern standards as it now controls the entire block all the way from main spur South of Exeter, through the smaller intermediate stations as far as the Terminus at Chudleigh Balterton.....As technology advances on the WR and Tormouth being a 30 lever frame it made sense that it became the main "Power Box" and the old intermediate boxes have been locked out and closed down. So essentially a little cameo scene on the platform with be a couple of engineers decommissioning the old semaphore/working on the new signal... Edited September 19, 2014 by Only-Me 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 20, 2014 Share Posted September 20, 2014 (edited) The engineers have been busy, they've taken over some land, concreted it over and begun to put up some security fencing!! Edited September 20, 2014 by Only-Me 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) Hi all, today some more bits arrived... A CR Signals double yard lamp kit to replace the one I broke, difficulty rating 8/10 i will in future buy the ready made kits again!! I started by making up the station approach signals which let the diver know which platform they will arrive at, then fitted the up platform starter and laid a langley dummy signal to mark the signal upgrades.. Also the security fencing has begun to be added along with some ex lyddle end diesel tanks and a walkway to get down from a loco.. Got a stuck pm so will need to sort that when I wire all the signals in before the weekend! Edited September 23, 2014 by Only-Me 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 23, 2014 Share Posted September 23, 2014 (edited) One last pic. Had some workers idling about so thought they would look better tending to the new ballast and signal apparatus! This way i will leave the new ballast un weathered! Edited September 23, 2014 by Only-Me 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 (edited) Well where would we be without my evening update eh? So all the wiring done now for the new signals and they work as required... The cr signals yard lamp I built doesnt work so is destined for the bin and a fully built one will be procured!! The depot now has all its security fencing from Ancorton Models installed and the barbed wire fitted.. Have begun to add the station yard to bring it level with the rear of the platform, a slope access road can be seen moving up to a larger area. Wiring wise i've also added DCC connections and the switches to turn lights off etc under the board, so now only one kettle lead is required to power everything.. The transformers have been hidden away out of inquisitive finger reach too!! It has its first scrutiny this weekend at our NGS meet so i'm trying to get as much done as I can without rushing.. Edited September 24, 2014 by Only-Me 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 25, 2014 Share Posted September 25, 2014 (edited) Lazy evening!! So just some new buffers to save the platform and some buffer lamps! Edited September 25, 2014 by Only-Me 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2014 (edited) Lazy evening!! So just some new buffers to save the platform and some buffer lamps! image.jpg Are they the Train Tronic lights? If they are, I found them a little bright so put a wash of thinned out black over them (with power disconnected and left them to dry) and its toned them down nicely. Edited September 26, 2014 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 26, 2014 Share Posted September 26, 2014 Theyre very bright I'll give you that, but they are cut down gaugemaster ones, need to paint them and add another resistor I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 (edited) Tarting up the yard, adding bits and pieces... Not sure about the old kettle being left to rust though!! Edited September 27, 2014 by Only-Me 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Grafarman Posted September 27, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2014 image.jpg Tarting up the yard, adding bits and pieces... Not sure about the old kettle being left to rust though!! image.jpg Left to rust?! Looks more like a static display model to me; far too clean and way too much paint still on it to have been abandoned... Maybe have a squad of business-types gathered round it and a Lowmac with crane pulling into the yard to take it on its way to some preserved line or other... Anyway, it all looks really good, and I love the cameos... David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 27, 2014 Share Posted September 27, 2014 I could not bring myself to rustify it as its a perfect working model .... However I like your thought there David... What a brilliant idea.. Off to find a lowmac! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 (edited) So we have now levelled up the station yard to the platform using Wilkos Elephant Filler!! and applied a rough paint coat before planting begins!! The road meanders along the platform until its level with the High Street it goes up about 12mm so about 6ft in real terms...Whilst it was drying I thought i should tackle the shipping aspects of the layout, submitted a couple of plans to "Engage" of this very forum for approval and settled on his idea of less is more, my original plan called for enough wood and bracing to build a small shed... However once I had come back to my senses I realised a smaller design would do the job just as well and not bankrupt me in the process!!My wood working skills were pretty poor when I started modelling a few years back, but they are improving with each layout and build..yes there is an unwanted hole or two in places but they have been caulked... Edited October 1, 2014 by Only-Me 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 Iain, theres a blank canvas there at the top missing something !!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iain C Robinson Posted September 30, 2014 Share Posted September 30, 2014 I'll be on it soon! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
freebs Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I'll be on it soon! hurry up then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 (edited) So paint dried now and put on the base coat of the grass. You can see I have also levelled up the main platform. Tried to take a photo as well to show the angle and height of the station yard Edited October 1, 2014 by Only-Me 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted October 6, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2014 Hello all, I got to see Tormouth for the second time yesterday - it's looking very good. And we couldn't resist the chance to pose John's Hymek in the locoshed. The layout is set in the South West, and Paul is planning to operate it in two eras - 1969 (he's keen on green and blue diesels) - and present day (as we have lots of suitable stock!) so the station and building signage will be removable (probably via magnets) to allow both eras to be depicted. There may be some compromises but a lot of railway infrastructure is fairly long-lived so hopefully it won't look too odd. There's be a row of buildings along the back edge, and the backscene requires some finishing. I hadn't seen the signal box "in the flesh" before - it really is quite superb.... especially with all the working signals Paul's fitted... The layout's now found its way to my house as I have promised Paul I will help out with the scenics around the cliffs and the sea. cheers Ben A. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Only-Me Posted October 6, 2014 Share Posted October 6, 2014 Thanks Again Ben.. It now also releases space for our other project to commence!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 6, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2014 Next project?? Look forward to seeing the thread for this. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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