Intercity 125 Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 Hi all, I am starting this thread on behalf of someone else, this is not my layout but I have done some work on it and run quite a few trains to test everything and just for fun. It is based on Beistol Temple Meads station and St Phillips Marsh, and is based on the first floor of a large double garage. There is a lot of stock, but from memory there are 2 Hymeks (TTGWSYP), 1 DCC sound class 25 (TTGWSYP), 2 DCC sound class 45 Peaks (GWSYP) although one of those rook a tumble. It is now back in service though. 1 class 47 (BWFYE), and many other steam locks which I don't know much about. I should be able to get some pics in a few days, but after that updates will be infrequent unless I can get pictures mailed to me from one of my relatives who is also working on the layout. Cheers for now, IC125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keith George Posted July 23, 2014 Share Posted July 23, 2014 I started going to Temple Meads to do trainspotting in 1952, so will be looking forward to seeing photo's of the layout. Regards, Keith. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 I started going to Temple Meads to do trainspotting in 1952, so will be looking forward to seeing photo's of the layout. Regards, Keith. Hi Keith, should get some photos tomorrow. Did you take any photos when at Temple Meads? If so, feel free to post some on this thread. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted July 24, 2014 Author Share Posted July 24, 2014 Here are some videos from last year. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 25, 2014 Share Posted July 25, 2014 Another follower now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted July 25, 2014 Author Share Posted July 25, 2014 Pleased to have you following too. I couldn't get photos today as I left my phone where I was staying and only remembered when we had left. On the plus side, I fitted a rake of 10 RES coaches (2 BGs, 4 Super BGs & 4 GUVs) with Kadee couplings for this layout, but some work is needed to make them work more reliably. I will put more detail on my workbench: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php/topic/82525-intercity-125s-workbench I will attempt to get some photos tomorrow, although I'm going to Bridport show tomorrow and stopping at Buffers on the way back. BTW, is anyone else going? Cheers, IC125 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Right, finally, here are some pictures of the layout. They aren't great (my photography skills are questionable) but they show the layout alright. Bristol Temple Meads Station sign by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Bristol Temple Meads Station sign by firstbusphotos, on Flickr One of the BR signs from the station above the stairs Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr 31304 on the RES train Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Track towards the main shed Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Coach sidings and trackwork leading to the station itself Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Most of the station Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Class 25 (DCC sound) with a MK1 rake Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Class 45 (DCC sound) with a GWR centenary coach Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The bridge over the road approaching the station at the opposite end Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Trackwork into the same end of the station Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Control board No.1. The routes are indicated by red LEDs when it's turned on and points are controlled by a separate control panel Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Control Board No.2. This has some yellow LEDs and push or flick switches on the board Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr 31304 on the RES train Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Some of the ballasted track showing both the DCC sound peaks (one left and one far centre) Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The main shed Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr 31304 on the turntable. I see a theme... Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The bridge linking the shed and the station Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Ventilation fans. These automatically turn on/off when it gets too hot Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Some of the platform and the approach track Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The curve of the station is evident here More photos next post. Photo posts will be done in blocks of 20 photos or less. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 More pictures! Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The other turntable and stabling area Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The track exits the station from this end either past the stabling area and into a tunnel or over a road bridge and into another tunnel Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr A rake of Hornby sleepers in the platform on the St Philips Marsh area of the layout Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The other end of the rake Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr A view of the shed, St Philips Marsh and the station mouth trackwork. Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The main platforms, the bay platforms and the entrance to the underground tunnel which joins onto St Philips Marsh and Parson Street Junction from the back of the station. Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Control board No.3 Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Control board No.4 Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Overall view of the station Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The stabling area Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Entrance to the station and the underground tunnel (top left) Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr St Philips Marsh Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr St Philips Marsh Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Trackwork above the underground section. Tunnel on the right leads to the back of the station, tunnel on the left goes to Parson Street Junction Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The tunnel dropping below the station Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Lots of levels and curves. Bottom left leads to St Philips Marsh, middle to Platform 9 and the top to the back of the station and the underground tunnel, although access to the front of the station is also possible Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The track disappearing under a beam Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Parson Street Junction Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The main shed (again!) Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr One of the sound peaks with a mixed bag of stock, mostly GWR with one BR Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Intercity 125 Posted August 1, 2014 Author Share Posted August 1, 2014 Third lot of photos! Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr A rake of MK1s behind the class 25 at Parson Street Junction Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The Peaks again Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Storage sidings behind Parson Street Junction Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr The station with 14xx and autocoaches Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr Three levels past the stock shelves Bristol Temple Meads Station (00) by firstbusphotos, on Flickr A panorama of the layout. It isn't very precise, but gives an idea of where everything is in relation to everything else. That's all for a long while now, any questions, please ask away, I will try and answer them. If you quote one of my shorter posts or part of my posts then I'm more likely to notice you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sub39h Posted November 4, 2015 Share Posted November 4, 2015 Any further update to this? Looks cracking! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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