shaunthesheep277 Posted September 28, 2015 Author Share Posted September 28, 2015 Looking back at all the photo's of Entering the Yard it was a very detailed layout for it's size So looking at what the future layout holds and after a massive clean out of the spare room I've the two side by side and I must say a feel a little disheartened at the moment Here is the choice do I carry on with this new improved layout or do I go back to the original and improve on it Like I said I feel a little disheartened at the moment Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robofleeds Posted September 28, 2015 Share Posted September 28, 2015 Keep your chin up Shaun! Why not go for a compromise and build a layout that takes the best ideas from both! Regard the previous photos as a reminder of the excellent, detailed modeling you are capable of achieving and let them motivate you to exceed those standards rather than seeing them as a standard you feel you won't achieve again. It's all in the mind! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Hi Shaun, Please keep going with your new project. It is coming along nicely. I would suggest to keep going with the scrapyard theme as it comes across really well. The only other thing i could say is possibly adding in a reverse siding onto the nearside siding to add operating interest. Alltogether the whole layout seems to already be better as you have got the working road theme as well as two levels to the layout. Hopefully it will be as detailed as your last layout if not better, but i would say that it will probably take longer as your taking on more of a project than your previous layout. Regarding your name change i would suggest something along the lines of: "............... Sidings" Maybe fill the first part with an area or place of some personal interest or relevance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted September 29, 2015 Author Share Posted September 29, 2015 (edited) Something sidings I can think of a few names As for the reversing loop, I was thinking of using the furthest track and carry that round back behind the backscene The road is becoming a problem that's why it's becoming frustrating. I'm thinking of cutting it off and building the whole thing as a separate component so I can work on them both easier. Build the road track then sit the layout on top So thinking about it I could try a little harder If work start's to calm down a bit I can work on the layout more On a plus note my tickets are booked for Warley along with the B&B (yeah) Edited September 29, 2015 by shaunthesheep277 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WCML100 Posted September 29, 2015 Share Posted September 29, 2015 Something sidings I can think of a few names As for the reversing loop, I was thinking of using the furthest track and carry that round back behind the backscene The road is becoming a problem that's why it's becoming frustrating. I'm thinking of cutting it off and building the whole thing as a separate component so I can work on them both easier. Build the road track then sit the layout on top So thinking about it I could try a little harder If work start's to calm down a bit I can work on the layout more On a plus note my tickets are booked for Warley along with the B&B (yeah) Good to hear. I think the idea of having one of the tracks carrying on a great idea, better than mine anyways... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
clifford1981 Posted October 1, 2015 Share Posted October 1, 2015 dont give up! your detailing has pushed me through the building of wrexham central as im jealous of what you can do! i do know the feeling though of being disheartened and have many thoughts! i would say perservere, i love the idea of the moving cars! if that isnt detail, i dont know what is! after all how any people have utilised this? i think this is going to be your best layout! i think also keep the theme of srap metal yard! or if you had to change it, keep it very close to the idea as i think ths is your strong point in modeling. also less is more-regarding reverse loops and the like! keep to your plan and it will come right! think of little touches like trap points ect ect! i cant wait for more photos, whatever stage its at! look at my layout for example!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted October 10, 2015 Author Share Posted October 10, 2015 (edited) Hello it's been a while, first things first I've had a week's holiday so all refreshed and ready to work (booooo) Right I have started a new post called station terminus & TMD which is in planning stage at the moment but will become my personal home timeless layout upon which I don't have to worry on life and play trains. I going to build it so it comes apart in-case of moving houses Entering the yard or something something sidings is still going on so tomorrow the road sections are coming off and will be built as a separate kind of layout which the other will sit upon, also thinking about it I might change it a little just to make it more (oh what's the word) pro-typical I'm thinking about so when the road is off I'll be able to look at it as a work in progress not a pain Oh by the way the title isn't to become the layout's name although that would be funny It's just a type-o I'll run with it for a while Edited October 10, 2015 by shaunthesheep277 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted October 15, 2015 Author Share Posted October 15, 2015 Ok so while everything is in bits at the moment here is the change I'm talking about I've done it in anyrail so you can see what I'm thinking of changing What I'm thinking is the bottom line can become a head shunt for passing trains to come off the main line (lets imagine there is a main line for a moment) and await instructions While the other two service to scrap yard It looks better to me and easier for point work too also pro-typical Everyone's a winner There is one more thing and this will surprise you I'm going to save Entering the Yard too Why? you may ask Well the large layout I'm thinking of creating is a long way way down the line (no pun intended) and with this one in the pipeline all Entering the yard is doing at the moment is collecting dust on top of the wardrobe. It still works (kind of) so with a little t.l.c she'll be back up and running again Plus I more or less have two of everything stored somewhere through out the house so I'm no longer torn between the two Something something sidings will soon become a separate forum page if you still want to follow it's progress which at the moment is in bits like I said at the begining Thank you all for your comments, your support, encouragement and appreciation and I love the hobby even more now then ever now that I have two layout to and I'm sorry to say play with 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted October 18, 2015 Author Share Posted October 18, 2015 Hi all Something Something Sidings now has it's own forum page Don't worry I won't loose intrest Anyway Entering the Yard is up and ready for inspection I think the first job would be a complete rewiring So I will have to start installing new point motors too It's all hard work lol 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted October 19, 2015 Author Share Posted October 19, 2015 Ok so making a start on making the layout better I've started clearing the right hand corner and lifted the point to replace it with a new one Also I've cut all the wires and basically now have a clean slate underneath to do it correctly Turned on the soldering iron and bang! ok I thought I'll change the fuse nothing Great I start doing something and a tool stops me doing what I wanted to do for the day Not the first time either oh well still loads to do 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted October 25, 2015 Author Share Posted October 25, 2015 I've been bouncing between the two layouts this weekend, it is simple to do but there are a lot of jobs to do too The point is down but I've ran out of blade splicers so because of this I cannot check my wiring Oh well never mind I could always check it when they arrive No pictures I'm afraid because both layouts are moving slowly (no! it's getting me to move at all that's moving them along slowly) There is progress so if I can get off my ..... (notice I left that space blank ) I could do a lot more Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted November 5, 2015 Author Share Posted November 5, 2015 A little update The point work is down and ballasted It seems to be working for the moment The chinchilla dust is down with a coat of light grey for a base coat, it's a mess for the time been but it's getting there A few pics 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 The lights are back on in the yard The class 08 Serco is parked up for the night Problems with the points again but this time it's sorted I took on one of the old points and modified it and now it works 90% of the time Only one draw back the center where the two out lines meet I've made it into a insulfrog so as not to short out at all It really does work with only one stall all evening backwards and forwards shunting It's nice to be playing trains again :locomotive: 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 11, 2015 Share Posted November 11, 2015 Looking realy good Shaun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 (edited) While thing are progressing slowly I have decided to make a diorama I thought nothing special and er well here is the result I'll soon here pictures of all my rolling stock and loco's Edited November 20, 2015 by shaunthesheep277 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted November 27, 2015 Author Share Posted November 27, 2015 It's that time of year again and all ready for setting off to the N.E.C in Birmingham tomorrow Hotel is booked, loads of spending money (hopefully wont go too barmy) Looking forward to the weekend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted November 28, 2015 Author Share Posted November 28, 2015 Well after a long first day I've mainly been buying vehicle's for the other layout because all Entering the yard needs is finishing touches really, if anybody wants to say hi there is a van stall at the back called The bar, I'll be behind it sat on the floor having dinner at well dinner (12:00am) just call out my name (Shaun to you all) I won't bite honest Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Well I bought a lot of stuff over the weekend, mainly scenery stuff but I did get one loco A Bachmann Class 66 66050 EWS Energy ltd edition weathered by Dirty boy, here's a few pics on the diorama All boxed up I been doing some work on the layout weathering and adding the fencing Some one has arrived at the warehouse cause the lights are on Gates are shut Gates are open Getting there slowly 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Like your new 66 in ews!! I went to Warley for "scenery" But ended up buying Euro cargo EWS 66062 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Love the attention to detail shaun, and the 66 is a stunning... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Looking great nice buy David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted December 5, 2015 Author Share Posted December 5, 2015 Some more scenery added to day and also the main building has been added too 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted December 6, 2015 Author Share Posted December 6, 2015 The bus wires for all the lighting is now in place and all connected together Not everything is connected up yet still waiting for a few things but here is a few pics 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shaunthesheep277 Posted December 7, 2015 Author Share Posted December 7, 2015 The Diorama received it's acrylic casing today and sits in it's new home under the telly Not to add a pun but I'm well chuffed 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 9, 2015 Share Posted December 9, 2015 Diorama looks great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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