jazzer Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 My platforms will be a snug fit for 5 Mk1s... 20190112_132224.jpg but I care not, because that leaves more room for the interesting bits 20190112_132058.jpg anyone want to do me a signalling diagram? BR(W) tubular post lower quadrants, circa 1960s 20190112_132146.jpg It's basically the ba4stard love child of Henley on Thames and Moor Street... Regarding certain other topics, if it starts with face and ends in book I switch off. Happily deleted my Fb some time ago, and refuse to engage in any 'social' media. That's a super looking track formation. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 My platforms will be a snug fit for 5 Mk1s... 20190112_132224.jpg but I care not, because that leaves more room for the interesting bits 20190112_132058.jpg anyone want to do me a signalling diagram? BR(W) tubular post lower quadrants, circa 1960s 20190112_132146.jpg It's basically the ba4stard love child of Henley on Thames and Moor Street... Regarding certain other topics, if it starts with face and ends in book I switch off. Happily deleted my Fb some time ago, and refuse to engage in any 'social' media. Does that make RMWeb anti-social media? Tony p.s. Also like the pointwork. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 12, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 You have to be careful with this method if any of your coaching stock has lighting. I was not too fussed where I put the isolating joiners on my terminal platforms on the grounds that the loco on the other end would be well away. So I was lazy and just put them where the next joint fell, rather than making an extra joint one loco length from the platform. This was fine until I bought some illuminated Bachmann Pullmans. With eight wheel pick up they nicely bridged the isolating section. Took me a while to understand why a completely definitely definitely isolated loco was getting power and pushing the departing train out... When I get round to it I will have one very crowded platform, full of impatient passengers and the others almost completely empty, save for the odd member of station staff leaning on a broom or something. Hi Ian I am modelling the days when the guard turned the lights on (if he remembered) as the train entered a tunnel and turned them off again as the train left. He turned them at night but I don't model night time, so I think I might be safe. It is something that when buying new stock I do need to be aware of and remove. Station staff don't lean on the broom, they are observing the passenger who's activity is presenting with some concerns of safety. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 Hi Ian I am modelling the days when the guard turned the lights on (if he remembered) as the train entered a tunnel and turned them off again as the train left. He turned them at night but I don't model night time, so I think I might be safe. You could pretend you were the guard with DCC controlled lighting. Just switchin' on................. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 12, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 My platforms will be a snug fit for 5 Mk1s... 20190112_132224.jpg but I care not, because that leaves more room for the interesting bits 20190112_132058.jpg anyone want to do me a signalling diagram? BR(W) tubular post lower quadrants, circa 1960s 20190112_132146.jpg It's basically the ba4stard love child of Henley on Thames and Moor Street... Regarding certain other topics, if it starts with face and ends in book I switch off. Happily deleted my Fb some time ago, and refuse to engage in any 'social' media. Hi Doc Can you post a track plan indicating what each track is, it might be helpful for the signalling gurus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 12, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 You could pretend you were the guard with DCC controlled lighting. Just switchin' on................. I am already the signalman, driver, lineside photographer, PW engineer and litter picker up. Now you want me to play being a guard to switch on and off the lights :scratchhead: Talking about coach lights, what a faff it is to modify Bachy Mk2Fs to EM gauge. Andy Clayton was showing me today. The Bachy pickups prevent EM wheels being fitted so they need removing then new pin point axle bushes need to be made to fit EM wheels and new pick ups. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) Went to the Great Central at Loughborough today and saw these 3 Green coaches with a Brum Brum sound and thought of you! Edited January 12, 2019 by Andrew P 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 Talking about coach lights, what a faff it is to modify Bachy Mk2Fs to EM gauge. Andy Clayton was showing me today. The Bachy pickups prevent EM wheels being fitted so they need removing then new pin point axle bushes need to be made to fit EM wheels and new pick ups. At the risk of upsetting the broad gauge modellers....... Bachmann is a manufacturer that makes 00 models. So they fit pickups that fit their 00 wheels. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 12, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) At the risk of upsetting the broad gauge modellers....... Bachmann is a manufacturer that makes 00 models. So they fit pickups that fit their 00 wheels. Cheers, Mick I couldn't agree more, in fact in chatting I did mention I disable lights. You cannot have a layout up north and portray it as being bright and cheerful. Gotta keep drab and dull. :rtfm: Edited January 13, 2019 by Clive Mortimore Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 12, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 IMG_6539 - Copy.JPG Brummmmm Brummmmm Brummmmmm Brumm Brumm Brummmmm Brummmmm Brummmmmm Did you like the way I changed gear. :dontknow: 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted January 12, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 (edited) I couldn't agree more, in fact in chatting I did mention I disable lights. You cannot have a layout up north and portray it as being bight and cheerful. Gotta keep drab and dull. :rtfm: In all my years I have never passed through a station that was less aptly-named than Sheffield Brightside (runner-up: Coatbridge Sunnyside). Edited January 12, 2019 by St Enodoc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 12, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2019 No trains tonight, couldn't be bothered. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Titan Posted January 12, 2019 Share Posted January 12, 2019 Brummmmm Brummmmm Brummmmmm Brumm Brumm Brummmmm Brummmmm Brummmmmm Did you like the way I changed gear. :dontknow: Did not know you could double de-clutch on a 101... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) Did not know you could double de-clutch on a 101... You should see what I can do with my Lima ones Edited January 13, 2019 by Clive Mortimore 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northmoor Posted January 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 No trains tonight, couldn't be bothered. You should apply for the MD's role at Northern Rail, Clive. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 Look what has been running on the main lines making their way to the station. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 The first to arrive is the loco coal train. This is fresh full wagons (please use a little imagination) to replace the ones that have replenished the locos. The driver slowly eases the Jocko and her train into the station. The signalman has routed the train into platform 7 as it is free and not due an incoming train for a while. Luckily there are no passenger train movements so the coal train can be propelled onto the GN departure line so it can be shunted back into the steam loco yard. The loco coal train is soon shunted on to the loco yard headshunt as to clear the departure line. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 When planning the layout I hoped I got the clearances right for the planned trains. The steam loco yard has regular deliveries of 40 to 45 tons of coal, thsi can be either 3 x 16ton mineral wagons or 2 x 21toners. When I first designed the layout I didn't include a end loading dock, I know it wouldn't be used that much but it could well be used to load and unload parcels, so I extended the loco yard headshunt to be the end loading dock as well. Today was to test if I got my clearances right. With two NPCCS vehicles in the dock the coal train fits. If there is two the wagons would need to be shunted into a loco siding for the next moves to take place. This in turn could mean much shuffling of locos. Note apart from the hand of Vishnu placing the BG in this photo all other shots are of real moves. Only one derailment and that was caused by poor uncoupling. The train is shunted down the coal road and coupled up to the empties. The whole ensemble is then reversed back down the headshunt. With only one van in the dock both empties and fulls can accommodated. The empties and brake van are shunted back on to the points in front of the loco sidings, and uncoupled. The fulls are then reversed and shunted into the coal siding. The loco then shuffles about and collects the empties, the fireman or yard shunter inform the signal man the train is ready to depart the loco sidings. The loco is at the wrong end to be let out on the mainline back to the marshalling yard. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 (edited) To get the loco the right end it needs to run round the train and this is done best in one the platforms, number seven is still empty. The first move is back to the shunt signal on the GN departure line. The train is soon reversed back into platform seven. The Jocko is uncoupled and moves down to the buffer stops. The driver and fireman can now have a rest while they wait for the departure of the parcels on platform eight so they can run round their train. The delivery of coal and diesel had to be timed when the station wasn't too busy and the platforms with run round facilities will be free. The driver has just charged his pipe and has to get ready to move as the parcels departs for Preston and all points north of. The loco crossed over to platform eight and makes its way all the way back to the shunt signal on GN departure line. Normally the loco at the buffer stops when the parcels departed would be shunted to the stabling point but the need to clear platform seven has given priority to the class 3 tank. When he is given the right away the driver reverses loco back to wagons, stopping short of the train and waits for the shunter to guide him back for coupling up. Departure is delayed as a local departs for Doncaster, it is the hybrid Derby/BRCW 2 car set. As the train departs to the empty wagon sidings at the marshaling yard the guard looks and his watch and thinks to himself, " The missus will be pleased with another 2 hours overtime money going into the holiday pot". Edited January 13, 2019 by Clive Mortimore 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 A quick note to the 16ton mineral police, there are two mainline long ones in the photos. They were donated to the layout by Matt and will be shortened and placed on 9ft chassis. I have some 9ft chassis in the "stash" of Parkside kits. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 Clive, tell the 16T Plods to F off; that's the sort of mood I'm in to deal with some of the to##ers on here that keep jumping on things they spot because they are so f#####g clever. Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 Clive, tell the 16T Plods to F off; that's the sort of mood I'm in to deal with some of the to##ers on here that keep jumping on things they spot because they are so f#####g clever. Phil Hi Phil Lord Bullock of Abbotswood calls me the Bachmann LMS van police because I point that out so I deserve it. :yes: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted January 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 Talking of police - could I just mention Hawick is pronounced 'Hoyk' Also its a shame they didn't take the hi viz light off that Met-Cam, it looks quite splendid. I have a soft spot for them, don't tell Clive though...… Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted January 13, 2019 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2019 Well now the solid fossils have been delivered we need the liquid version for the other side. D3245 still in black livery arrives with three older tank wagons for the diesel stabling point. It is held at the signal (please use your imagination) while a Leeds and Bradford (via Doncaster) DMU departs form Platform one. It is signaled to platform four and will reverse from there back to the L&YR departure line to gain access to the stabling point. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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