Carl BR Posted March 28, 2014 Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi people I've been lurking around this forum for some time now but haven't made too many posts so I think to correct this I am going to introduce you all to my layout Alderford. A 38ft OO end to end layout with a terminus station, TDM and OHLE set in the mid to late 1980's. You will find Alderford in the April edition of Railway Modeller as layout of the month. A big honour in my opinion. Alderford can be seen at York over Easter, Wigan in June and Warrington in October of this year. I hope you all like and please fire question, criticisms and helpful suggestions. Carl ps. I will upload some photo's later when I get chance to shrink the file sizes a bit. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted March 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2014 Carl, could I kick off with an observation and question about the figures used on the layout. Though it's a very fine layout indeed the figures stood out as being something a bit special. On the cover of RM the little girl and her nan look particularly well observed. I know it's only a small part of the whole, but could you tell us some more about them please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PjKing1 Posted March 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi Carl I've caught a glimpse of your layouts and I've seen the YouTube video great looking layout mate very impressed, can't wait to see more photos. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 28, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi Carl, Glad to see it's not all BR blue on Alderford............ See you at York. Cheers, Mick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted March 28, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2014 Hi Carl. I have to say you have a cracking layout mate. Loved the spread in RM this month. Can I ask, why Alderford? I thought you might have taken it from a David Eddings novel Regards Lez.Z. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Carl, could I kick off with an observation and question about the figures used on the layout. Though it's a very fine layout indeed the figures stood out as being something a bit special. On the cover of RM the little girl and her nan look particularly well observed. I know it's only a small part of the whole, but could you tell us some more about them please? The little girl and her nan are from the Hornby range and no great thought went in to positioning any of the figures on the layout other than if they looked right in a place that's where they got glued. But I have to say the setting of the little girl and nan do look convincing in that cover photo. Hi Carl, Glad to see it's not all BR blue on Alderford............ DSC_0254.jpg See you at York. Cheers, Mick A bit sneaky of you with that 66 Mick but I won't say it will never happen again as I really the class 350's. We've had one on Alderford at the club and looed good sat in the station. I'm really looking forward to York as it will be the first time we have run the layout in anger since Preston last year. Should be a good weekend. Hi Carl. I have to say you have a cracking layout mate. Loved the spread in RM this month. Can I ask, why Alderford? I thought you might have taken it from a David Eddings novel Regards Lez.Z. I came up with Alderford for the new Preston club layout that will replace Bee Lane in time but the other members weren't sure so I used it for me new layout instead. I did find a small village in Norfolk called Alderford but it has no connection with any railway. Cheers for the kind comments so far. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Saw your layout in RM this month. Looks fantastic mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobby (John) Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Carl Looks good. As I shall be assisting Mick and New Bryford at York I'll come over and " have a play" (Hopefully you wont have anything yellow!!!). :-) Edited March 29, 2014 by Nobby (John) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Hi Carl Looks good. As I shall be assisting Mick and New Bryford at York I'll come over and " have a play" (Hopefully you wont have anything yellow!!!). :-) Your very welcome to come and play John. Nothing yellow apart from front end warning panels. @ Sub39h. Thanks. I hope you get a chance to see Alderford in the flesh. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ragtag Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Enjoyed reading this in RM. Have to say I did a double-take at the cover image at first, thought it was real as I walked past the shelves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 A few more photo's for the magazine but ended up not being used. Credit to Derek Shore & Railway Modeller 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 First class layout and stock Carl, really enjoyed the RM article. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Great looking layout David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Just read the modeller , great layout very nicely done Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted March 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2014 The little girl and her nan are from the Hornby range and no great thought went in to positioning any of the figures on the layout other than if they looked right in a place that's where they got glued. But I have to say the setting of the little girl and nan do look convincing in that cover photo. ... Thank you, I'll take a look at the Hornby range. You must have a good natural eye for grouping the figures in a way that echoes real life. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2014 (edited) Hi Carl Looks good. As I shall be assisting Mick and New Bryford at York I'll come over and " have a play" (Hopefully you wont have anything yellow!!!). :-) Is that a challenge? Your very welcome to come and play John. Nothing yellow apart from front end warning panels. Just don't turn your back for too long............................ Cheers, Mick Edited March 29, 2014 by newbryford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
drs37038 Posted March 29, 2014 Share Posted March 29, 2014 Looking good. Really enjoyed the RM article Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted March 29, 2014 Author Share Posted March 29, 2014 Is that a challenge? Just don't turn your back for too long............................ Cheers, Mick My team will be warned in advance of your intentions Mick. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 29, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2014 My team will be warned in advance of your intentions Mick. But maybe one of your team is a fellow yellow junkie and can be swayed into seeing the (yellow) light.................................. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted March 30, 2014 Author Share Posted March 30, 2014 But maybe one of your team is a fellow yellow junkie and can be swayed into seeing the (yellow) light.................................. Cheers, Mick May be a test of loyalty. I could possibly turn a blind eye to the yellow 150. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted March 30, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2014 May be a test of loyalty. Everyone has a price! Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 30, 2014 Share Posted March 30, 2014 This looks realy nice!! cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carl BR Posted April 3, 2014 Author Share Posted April 3, 2014 I have another lecy loco on it's way for Alderford in the shape of a Limby class 87 87010 King Arthur IC Swallow livery. It should land tomorrow or Saturday but as I'm away in south Lincolnshire all weekend I won't get my hands on it until I get home Sun night. It's not brand new but I'm told it's in like new condition and was only £43 inc p&p. Once it's tested and I'm happy it I will be at it with the weathering brush. I will also be making a call to Bachmann about buying a Bracknell Willis pantograph they fit to the class 350. Dose anyone here know if these are available from Bachmann as spares? I know of people being able to get the Class 85 pan from them. Carl Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heavyhaul Posted April 3, 2014 Share Posted April 3, 2014 A few more photo's for the magazine but ended up not being used. Credit to Derek Shore & Railway Modeller Alderford photo 8.jpg Alderford photo 11.jpg Alderford photo 15.jpg Alderford photo 16.jpg Hi Carl, The layout looks great, can't wait to see it at Wigan. Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 4, 2014 Share Posted April 4, 2014 Looking forward to more photos Carl cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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