Frates Posted June 28, 2014 Share Posted June 28, 2014 Thought I'd take the plunge and get a topic started about my layout, Hexford. I've never posted any shots before because I didn't build the original layout of Hexford, a late 70s / early 80s station terminal layout but I'm now at the point where I'm having a go at building an extension so I thought I'd document my progress. I'm a complete beginner so I've set myself quite a challenge to match the look, feel and quality of the original layout. I bought it from a nice fella in North East London but I don't think he was the original builder, so maybe the builder is active on here... who knows? Anyway, on to my initial plans and progress, to add a new single line curve for additional running length, whilst keeping it as compact as possible, due to space restrictions (as well as the wife being non-too happy with the extension plans in the first place!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frates Posted June 28, 2014 Author Share Posted June 28, 2014 Here's one of the original layout... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frates Posted July 6, 2014 Author Share Posted July 6, 2014 Work got underway today and after a few cider's the bold decision was made to add some sidings to the plan. Due to the tight bend on the curve of the main line; the track has been super-elevated (camber / cant or whatever you call it) The new track plan First go at airbrushing actually worked out really well to get a base layer of sleeper grime down. I was worried about spraying the points but the electrofrogs were fine and running is smooth after a rub down of the top surface of the rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frates Posted July 10, 2014 Author Share Posted July 10, 2014 Backing boards are now on. Next job is the back-scene and wiring then I can get started on the scenery and ballasting (not looking forward to the ballasting). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frates Posted July 21, 2014 Author Share Posted July 21, 2014 Quick update. I've cut the backboard down and added the back scene. I also lifted the track on the bend as a badly placed join was causing stress in the flexi track which may have caused problems in the future. So the curve has been re-laid as one continuous piece and re sprayed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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