matty1988 Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 I want to produce a n gauge racecourse with grandstand(s). The course I want to be national hunt(jumps). I want the course to have the look of a medium to major course (course grade 1 or 2). I don't mind what grandstand is weather it's a all in one stand like ascot or multiple of smaller stands like york Cheltenham or even smaller like Thirsk don't mind what but look modernish(2000s onward built but other building can be older looking). I would like to also know how to make the running rail( my idea on other layout is peco fence paint White take every other post out would that be best) and stables other racecourse amenities. Hope you understand this any questions on the Constance( dyslexic ) or other things not mentioned ask Away Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34theletterbetweenB&D Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 You will need to think about some clever compression, because these things are big, like miles; and a mile in N gauge is roughly thirty feet. Perhaps just the finishing straight in front of a grandstand, and the enclosure for the winner's presentations? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wollastonblue Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 Hi, I did post this on the Layouts Forum, If you are after a card kit: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Model-Railways-N-Gauge-Modern-Racecourse-Buildings-Grandstand-Card-Kit-/151293760528?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item2339cf9410. Looks very similar to Worcester. Anything else you would be looking at scratchbuilding. With regards to fencing have a look at the http://www.amazon.co.uk/Faller-272404/dp/B000O5V7E4 looks pretty good to me. Hope this helps. I've seen football grounds on a model railway, but a racecourse sounds really interesting. Keep us posted with your progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ozzyo Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 One course that you may like having a look at is Cark in Cartmel, it only has about 4 meets a season. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted May 7, 2014 Share Posted May 7, 2014 You will need to think about some clever compression, because these things are big, like miles; and a mile in N gauge is roughly thirty feet. Perhaps just the finishing straight in front of a grandstand, and the enclosure for the winner's presentations? Having put up a 'big top' in the centre of Utoxeter race course along with camping space for a couple of thousand teenagers and group leaders I can echo the size of a race course. Don't abandon the idea though, a curve of the course and a grandstand with the rest of the course represented on the back scene would be a possibility Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 8, 2014 Author Share Posted May 8, 2014 Wool wow I will buy thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 9, 2014 Author Share Posted May 9, 2014 Nourgty 2 grandstand Any idea on starting stalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 9, 2014 Share Posted May 9, 2014 Nourgty 2 grandstand Any idea on starting stalls Please note that National Hunt (jumps) racing doesn't use starting stalls. Neither do point-to-points. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I want for flat any ideas Also the converted land rover defenders Race tec use. 1 hade a Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 13, 2014 Author Share Posted May 13, 2014 I know cAn I find or get one made Also land rover defenders race tec type some used for stall Movement so has no rear cab or loading bay just a coupler and others have a back lading deck. Channel 4 tv studio truck I know cAn I find or get one made Also land rover defenders race tec type some used for stall Movement so has no rear cab or loading bay just a coupler and others have a back lading deck. Channel 4 tv studio truck Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve-e Posted May 13, 2014 Share Posted May 13, 2014 I know cAn I find or get one made Also land rover defenders race tec type some used for stall Movement so has no rear cab or loading bay just a coupler and others have a back lading deck. Channel 4 tv studio truck I know cAn I find or get one made Also land rover defenders race tec type some used for stall Movement so has no rear cab or loading bay just a coupler and others have a back lading deck. Channel 4 tv studio truck You could paint one of these landrovers http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/P-D-Marsh-N-Gauge-Scale-G16-Landrover-Series-II-/370110356700?pt=UK_Trains_Railway_Models&hash=item562c4bdcdc to produce one of these https://www.flickr.com/photos/30230615@N07/3962777725 or chop it a bit to make one of these https://www.flickr.com/photos/30230615@N07/3962780383 Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I know exactly what land rover you're thinking of without looking! It's got a standard lorry '5th wheel' connection on it, I made one in 00 many years ago from a Modelscene Scammell Scarab and a JB models land rover kit. The defender version is correct for a layout from 1984 onwards, the older land rover Nes has linked to is suitable for mid 1970's onwards (no reason an older one wouldn't still be in use today, they're expensive pieces of kit for something that doesn't see the road) In N gauge I can only suggest oxford die cast Scarab and Land rover and a junior hacksaw. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 They do see the road they pull the horse boxes back to base eg after Thirsk they pull the trailer with the stalls on to base at york ( they use to pull stall directly now needs a trailer) how would I construct it and have u any 00 photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I've not got any photos, Hacksaw the land rover behind the pick up cab, do likewise on the scarab then contact adhesive after filing the halves for a good fit. I used the other two halves to make a parks department vehicle with the front of the scarab Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Cool so I need a dona cab for 5th wheal then paint cool. Any ideas about starting stall layout is to be befor racing on a raceday so stalls will be all Closed unused position. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I want to produce a n gauge racecourse with grandstand(s). The course I want to be national hunt(jumps). .... ...Any idea on starting stallsPlease note that National Hunt (jumps) racing doesn't use starting stalls. Neither do point-to-points. I want for flat any ideas... Change of plan already? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 What about modern horse boxes not a must as im say before racing so can be to early for horses but would like Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 What about modern horse boxes .... Google search? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 No It could be mixed codes but flat can use less space for course and shows summer. Horsetan u a racing fan like me. Horse boxes ether old railway ones or 1980s style ones sim to older style removals lorries Not any moden ones just railway ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Ps n gauge not oo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 ....Horsetan u a racing fan like me. I only do NH and point-to-point, and have raced 6 furlongs (and NOT on a Thoroughbred either!) in aid of the local hunt. I find Flat racing boring, unfortunately, and some horses are spoiled because they have started out too young. Ps n gauge not oo Try this search, then Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 Boxes in n are all old big 4 railway owned boxes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 Boxes in n are all old big 4 railway owned boxes You might have a bit of a problem, then. You might have to resort to buying a couple of modern lorries and seeing if you can convert them into something resembling a modern horsebox. Suggest you look at Oakley horseboxes for reference photos. They are built on fairly common cab / chassis designs anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matty1988 Posted May 14, 2014 Author Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have not the skill For that what about stalls Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted May 14, 2014 Share Posted May 14, 2014 I have not the skill For that As there's nothing available ready-made you might just be forced to have a go.... what about stalls Similar story, I'm afraid. Nothing ready-made. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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