Diesel Do Nicely Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 I could be looking at it the wrong way but would the river flow towards or away from an embankment? If you build the 'newspaper' area to be a grassy embankment as you said,where would the river go to/come from? As i said i could be missing something but just a thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Diesel Do Nicely Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Ooops,thats already been asked! My bad Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 After much thought on Friday I decided to go for a canal instead of a river. I've been busy working on it over the weekend. This is still very much a work in progress, but i'm very happy with it so far. The tunnel is scratchbuilt and is roughly based on Dudley Tunnel 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Nice work there Richard, Looks great. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phixer64 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Looking good, just need a canal boat, or a shopping trolley in there. Excellent work. Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Legend Posted August 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2014 Yep good plan, so you can still have embankment behind Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Is the canal tunnel scratch built? if so it looks fantastic richard. I think you have made the right choice in removing the motorway and adding a canal as it fits in with the scenery much more. Terry Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I've been a fan of your you-tube video's since ever your how to video's helped me through some tough spots I even signed up to RMWeb around the same time to see your progress Your canal makes the junction look more flowing and fits in nicely keep up with the video's and I'll keep watching Everyard Junction will always be a favourite Shaun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted August 17, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2014 Richard Please forgive me for saying so because your efforts look brilliant (as is the rest of the thread and your youtube videos). However, the images suggest that the tunnel mouth is probably twice as wide as a conventional canal tunnel. Tunnels be they canal or rail were expensive to build so their width was kept to a minimum. A traditional narrowboat is nominally 7ft wide. Most tunnels were built to handle two way traffic so the maximum width was more likely to be around 15ft. Using the number of sleepers on the line at the rear as the basis for judging the width measurement I reckon the tunnel mouth is about 13cms wide which is around 30ft wide. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Richard Please forgive me for saying so because your efforts look brilliant (as is the rest of the thread and your youtube videos). However, the images suggest that the tunnel mouth is probably twice as wide as a conventional canal tunnel. Tunnels be they canal or rail were expensive to build so their width was kept to a minimum. A traditional narrowboat is nominally 7ft wide. Most tunnels were built to handle two way traffic so the maximum width was more likely to be around 15ft. Using the number of sleepers on the line at the rear as the basis for judging the width measurement I reckon the tunnel mouth is about 13cms wide which is around 30ft wide. Hi Ray The tunnel is certainly wider than a traditional tunnel. I've just measured it and Its 22ft wide. The widest tunnel I found when doing a bit of research was Nertherton Tunnel which is 27ft wide. Rather than put a canal boat on it when finished I'd like to use a cabin cruiser instead perhaps with some very drunk passengers aboard!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Is the canal tunnel scratch built? if so it looks fantastic richard. I think you have made the right choice in removing the motorway and adding a canal as it fits in with the scenery much more. Terry Hi Terry The tunnel is scratch built. Took me about a day to get it made, it also has brick sides and a roof once inside the tunnel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Looking good, just need a canal boat, or a shopping trolley in there. Excellent work. Jeff Now that's a great idea! It wouldn't be complete without a shopping trolley or two. I'll look into seeing how one could be made. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manc_tech Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Hi Ray The tunnel is certainly wider than a traditional tunnel. I've just measured it and Its 22ft wide. The widest tunnel I found when doing a bit of research was Nertherton Tunnel which is 27ft wide. Rather than put a canal boat on it when finished I'd like to use a cabin cruiser instead perhaps with some very drunk passengers aboard!! Sticking a towpath through it (as would be the norm) would narrow it down a bit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 (edited) Now that's a great idea! It wouldn't be complete without a shopping trolley or two. I'll look into seeing how one could be made. Cheers Mousa models do an etched pack of 4, I got mine from Eileens emporium Edited August 18, 2014 by 37114 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ray H Posted August 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 18, 2014 Richard I had a subsequent thought and was going to suggest a towpath on each side based on my original size estimate but I was beaten to it by Manc_tech above and your more accurate measurement which means that a single towpath should be all that is needed. I hope you didn't mind me pointing it out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Morning Richard, Great to see you on the RMWeb at last, l have watched most of your helpful videos on You-Tube love the way you show how to do things in such a laid back manner, think the river is much better than a motorway, great stuff... GT Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looks great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvrace Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I love this layout takes me back to my boyhood days watching network southeast in east anglia I look forward to to more updates and videos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hoffers Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I too am a great follower of your videos so it is good to see your efforts on RMWeb. I never really liked the idea of a motorway on Everard Junction so I'm pleased it has been replaced by a canal. Cracking layout and very inspirational. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Thanks for the suggestions guys. I've been busy again tonight and have added a towpath. I'm having some really good fun building this area up. Its been a while since I last got really involved with building a scene. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Looking good Richard! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Spot of scenery tonight. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Nice blend of colours there, it creates a nice transition from the layout area to the backscene. Great work Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Love the trees and bushes Richard! A great contrast to the security fencing and the track in the foreground! Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard w Posted August 21, 2014 Author Share Posted August 21, 2014 Made a shopping trolley tonight. Bit rough, but as its going to the bottom of the canal I think it will do fine. Its very small and my fingers are very burnt!!! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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