steve fay Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 I've recently started to help out a friend with his large new project, it's a 4 track main line on the ex LSWR main line out of London. It will have 3rd rail which will go down once the track has been ballasted. On my first visit I added the sand and weathered the track ready for ballast. This will be from the slaters range as they have now agreed to start supplying it again. The station will be based on surbiton and will be designed by Pete Thompson of joint Lines. One of my next jobs will be to build a goods shed. The layout will be split into the main scenic section, a large fiddle yard and then an engine shed and goods shed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted August 17, 2014 Share Posted August 17, 2014 Hi Steve, Thanks for starting this thread,it does look impressive. Is it going to be portable or will it be a permanent fixture in its home? Regards Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 17, 2014 Author Share Posted August 17, 2014 Permanent fixture, the room was purpose built for it. The owner loves EMU's and colour light signals so we will be having plenty of both. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Permanent fixture, the room was purpose built for it. The owner loves EMU's and colour light signals so we will be having plenty of both. Hi Steve, It's shame It will be a permanent fixture as it would have been nice to see it on the exhibition circuit as well as your own layout sometime in the future. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Alan & I have the same issues in that even though we both have a few helpers it is essentially a one man project. This layout would require an arctic lorry to transport it. At least with these threads we can all follow the progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I missed that this was 7mm the first time round! Wow! I still keep wanting to make smutty comments about the thread title tho' ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Amazing. Keep the photos and videos coming. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jimbo Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 Hi , Great to see Surbiton station being modelled,spent many happy hours watching the EMU's Diesels and Steamers in the 1960's. Looking forward to seeing the layout take shape. Jim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 For me Surbiton is a very interesting subject to model in any scale. Is there a timeframe in which the railway is set? Good luck with the project. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted August 25, 2014 Share Posted August 25, 2014 We used to travel in the morning train from Friary to visit relatives in Surbiton. It was there my interest was kindled in railways at a 'tender' age. The station was so modern, much different from the Victorian structures in the South West as were the engines, Arthurs, Nelsons and other exotic stuff not seen west of Exeter. The Sothern's concrete structures always were fascinating to me and they seem to have endured over the years. So thanks for this thread which will be of great interest. Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted August 25, 2014 Author Share Posted August 25, 2014 We will be arranging another visit to make a start on the ballasting after Telford It will be set in the late 50's & it will be based on surbiton rather than a scale model. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted August 27, 2014 Share Posted August 27, 2014 I have passing through Surbiton stationevery working day for the last 20 years or so though it is down to days a week these days. It even has a siding with a buffer stop and I once saw a wagon standing on it about ten years ago. Is it not sad that today's railway scene is so boring that one is excited by a single rusty siding and a buffer stop? By the same measure Woking is a delight and Eastleigh heavenly. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 7, 2014 Author Share Posted October 7, 2014 A foam board mock up of the station, looking absolutely brilliant This was made by Michelle Davidson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 image.jpgimage.jpg A foam board mock up of the station, looking absolutely brilliant This was made by Michelle Davidson Passed through it this morning on the 0618 Winchester to Waterloo. The cast concrete smoke deflectors still adorn the footbridge, as they do at Woking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 I think that the footbridge deck is a bit narrow, there are two footbridges side by side (a wide passenger bridge between the modern gatelines to the west and a footpath to the east with a further passage for the lifts stacked on top of the public footpath - I'm trying to remember if I've every been across the bridge at 'lift' level - I don't think so. The Bing maps birs eye view shows it quite well. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 8, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2014 The station "mock-up" is a work of art in its own right! And I'm sure I can see the motor-coach of a 6-PUL (or PAN) in the background. There is some serious modelling here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 I think that the footbridge deck is a bit narrow, there are two footbridges side by side (a wide passenger bridge between the modern gatelines to the west and a footpath to the east with a further passage for the lifts stacked on top of the public footpath - I'm trying to remember if I've every been across the bridge at 'lift' level - I don't think so. The Bing maps birs eye view shows it quite well. Jon Thanks Jon but this is not a scale model, it's a very close representation of Surbiton, this station is Suburbiton. What Alan wants is to capture is the Southern at its most noticeable, four track main line, 3rd rail, intense commuter service and Art Deco. We spent some time searching the Internet and Surbiton really stuck out to us and Alan used to pass through there on a regular basis. We thought we could do a good representation of it so its emidiatly recognisable but not an exact copy. I came up with the name by the way!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mopar Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Oooh now this looks very promising indeed. I grew up deep in 3rd rail suburbia, travelled to and from school everyday on 4 Subs and Epbs SR concrete architecture is a joy and that station building is going to be awesome. I hope amongst all the units there will be Bulleid Pacifics storming through that station, and best of all Warships on the Waterloo/Exeter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 Outstanding! Could we possibly see a track plan (incl the fiddle yard) and dimensions please? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 8, 2014 Author Share Posted October 8, 2014 Bullieds definitely, not to sure on warships, I'm working on him ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonhall Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks Jon but this is not a scale model, it's a very close representation of Surbiton, this station is Suburbiton. What Alan wants is to capture is the Southern at its most noticeable, four track main line, 3rd rail, intense commuter service and Art Deco. We spent some time searching the Internet and Surbiton really stuck out to us and Alan used to pass through there on a regular basis. We thought we could do a good representation of it so its emidiatly recognisable but not an exact copy. I came up with the name by the way!!! I realised it wasn't a faithful copy, the point I was trying to make was that the proportion of the thing looks too tall and narrow, and as you seem to have the room adding a bit of the width back would do no harm. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 9, 2014 Author Share Posted October 9, 2014 Thanks Jon Il have a look although it might be some time before I get over there and it's ultimatly Alan's choice. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Pleased to report that the real Surbiton station was still there this morning as I travelled up to Waterloo from Winchester. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 9, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2014 I like the name, although I have feeling the same name was used - derogatorily - in the original episode of The Good Life tv series? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 9, 2014 Share Posted October 9, 2014 Does anyone remember the Monty Python sketch showing Mr. & Mrs. Brian Norris' journey from Surbiton to Hounslow in their Ford Popular ? http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vgHsCyWkB5g Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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