Andrew P Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 I refer the Honourable Gentlemen to post #5572, Its STILL NOT ME, so I'm working on another idea. I have a cunning Plan. NOW YOU CAN ALL SEE WHY I HAVENT STARTED A NEW THREAD YET, hahhahahha. :no: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 O.K. Guys, this is what I've done, just as Peter above has suggested, I have a taken a 1950 / 60's track layout and then rationalised it as per the South Devon area with the 2nd main lines lifted and showing where the old Goods sidings would have been in Steam Days. It still has all the same facilities and Goods run round loops and a head shunt that was the old main line. WHITTAKER STREET 3 and 4.png Definite thumbs up for the second plan Andrew. Plenty of action and visually appealing in the way it runs diagonally across the board! Regards Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Possibly by putting in a reverse curve by the signalbox, it'd get away from a too straight-look.The old CJ Freezer trick..... I'd also be inclined to join up the goods yard and oil terminal by a connecting line - just have the oil terminal as one siding and the other line as a headshunt for the yard. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 1, 2015 Author Share Posted May 1, 2015 Cheers Bill, and very nice idea Peter, Thanks Guys for you input, I've been over to my mate Jeff's (Binney) this evening and playing with his excellent Depot, (its still work in progress) gave me more satisfaction that Bitton did in just running Trains around. Its an excellent Layout, and only 12FT X 1FT. Obviously I had to add a touch of Class to it though. Then some of Jeff's stock. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Nice looking layout Pity about the blue boxes though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Agreed Duncan! Not only were they 'blue boxes', they were "Duff's" to boot!!! :) Ha, ha, ha! Only joking, Andy! However, in the 80's I did get fed up of them turning up whenever a 'Peak' was hoped for, most disappointing that was, be great to see them again now though. Love Peter K's plan I must say. Cheers, John. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donington Road Posted May 1, 2015 Share Posted May 1, 2015 Agreed Duncan! Not only were they 'blue boxes', they were "Duff's" to boot!!! :) Ha, ha, ha! Only joking, Andy! There's blue boxes and then there are proper blue boxes as seen at Werrington Junction 38 years ago 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hi Guys, I have a FINAL PLAN and it WONT BE CHANGED, (much) just 14 Point Motors, Run round in the Platform, think Buxton for the Stabling point but without the Shed, Distribution Warehouse, Oil Depot, Bay siding for DMU / Parcels, Split junction with Track rationalisation. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looking good mate,,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looks good Andy. Id like the boards about a foot either side of the track wider but I like it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 Looks good Andy. Id like the boards about a foot either side of the track wider but I like it! OR N gauge tack on the same boards is what you really mean hahahhahha. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Ooh now youre talking!! Haha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 You don't hang about do you that's looking great. Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Nice one Andy - now go for it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted May 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hi Guys, I have a FINAL PLAN and it WONT BE CHANGED, (much) just 14 Point Motors, Run round in the Platform, think Buxton for the Stabling point but without the Shed, Distribution Warehouse, Oil Depot, Bay siding for DMU / Parcels, Split junction with Track rationalisation. Fial Plan 001.JPG Fial Plan 002.JPG Fial Plan 003.JPG Fial Plan 011.JPG Fial Plan 012.JPG I will remind you of my post before you started palnning this new venture. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/88984-bitton/?p=1860353 Go matey enjoy the new train set. :good: :good: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Hi Guys, I have a FINAL PLAN and it WONT BE CHANGED, (much) just 14 Point Motors, Run round in the Platform, think Buxton for the Stabling point but without the Shed, Distribution Warehouse, Oil Depot, Bay siding for DMU / Parcels, Split junction with Track rationalisation. Fial Plan 001.JPG Fial Plan 002.JPG Fial Plan 003.JPG Fial Plan 011.JPG Fial Plan 012.JPG Well done that man! Looks like Andrew is winding up to speed again! So, turnout building this holiday weekend Andy or are you going to sit back and plot interesting stuff to come? And when's the new thread starting? Regards Bill Ee Heck! I'm getting all excited now! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 2, 2015 Author Share Posted May 2, 2015 (edited) I have started track laying but I will now wait till the new thread starts before posting any more pics as this has run its course now. Thanks again Guys for all your ideas track Plans, suggestions etc and again for all that you contributed to Bitton. Edited May 2, 2015 by Andrew P 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted May 2, 2015 Share Posted May 2, 2015 Don't forget the trap points Andy - even if they're just dummies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Hi Andy, I like it, a nice flowing traclplan with plenty of shunting options. Looking forwards to seeing this develop. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 How long is that bit of layout Andy? I thought you said 12ft however the other day I was playing around with templot doing a plan for my Buxton Low level MD extension which I wanted to get into 6ft (exactly the same space really as your 12ft OO) you seem to have a lot more train length available on your pics than I seemed to have. I could barely get a platform that would hold a 4 coach train and loco with a stabling point as per your plan that would only take a single loco. Very odd. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Blimey Andy theres room for a dozen more sidings and at least 20 more points, are you losing it ? hahahahahahahahaha 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 (edited) How long is that bit of layout Andy? I thought you said 12ft however the other day I was playing around with templot doing a plan for my Buxton Low level MD extension which I wanted to get into 6ft (exactly the same space really as your 12ft OO) you seem to have a lot more train length available on your pics than I seemed to have. I could barely get a platform that would hold a 4 coach train and loco with a stabling point as per your plan that would only take a single loco. Very odd. Hi Cav, The pics shown above cover the 12ft Scenic section available, I could get a 5 coach train in the Platform but only room for 4 plus a Loco in the fiddle yard and for the run round. Also I have left about 6 to 8 inches at the Buffer stops for a road along the end. The long platform runs across the board joint, and the release point set back far enough for the 4 coach run around. Re the Stabling Yard, the Head Shunt is on the end board but there is two 3 way points feeding the Stabling Sidings making them about 4ft long and finishing about 4 inches short of the Scenic break to allow for a road or similar at that end beyond the sidings. Here is a sketchmatic plan to show the point arrangement that I have used. I was going to save this plan for the new thread but here it is for your guidance. As I said its NOT Buxton, but just think Buxton for the Stabling Point arrangement. I hope that helps mate. Edited May 3, 2015 by Andrew P 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Blimey Andy theres room for a dozen more sidings and at least 20 more points, are you losing it ? hahahahahahahahaha LESS IS MORE, hahhaha but it may not last, I laid the first 6 points last night all wired with individual droppers ready for connecting up. Nothing will be done today but I may get a bit more done tomorrow. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Liking that Andy. I always think a "fog" lifts when you have a clear direction in your head. Good luck with this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Actually I take it back. I was trying to fit the plan into a 5ft long area to allow for a full 180 degree return curve to a rear fiddle yard. It makes sense now. I could easily get what you have in there if t were a foot longer. I know yours isnt buxton but my design was for a buxton low level which turned out remarkable like yours haha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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