RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 Thank you for that insight into the heroic efforts of the military musicians on the big day. After playing and marching for hours in the rain their train journey home must have been a relief but very steamy! What a contrast between the superb music in all parts of the Coronation to the concert in Windsor park ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted May 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2023 Morning all, Well, railway things are quietly progressing..........ish.... This morning I've managed a bit of planning, Sheep style......I am pretty rubbish at visualising stuff so need to plan in 3D. The trackplan is the same as EWE but reversed. In other words, it will be viewed from what is currently the backscreen side. The intention is to use medium radius peco bullhead points and trackwork on the new build so the track formation will be slightly more bendier, innit. More images to follow. Rob 26 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 Hmmmm, that looks rather nice (again...). PLease can you remind me how big the baseboard is. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 Laying out tracks actual size, be they real or paper facsimile, quickly tells you if the layout is viable. Pencil sketches can look glorious but may prove wholly inaccurate, with loops and sidings that are too small to be of use. Here, the pudding has been proved. 1 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted May 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2023 To expand on the above......... Of the buildings in situ, all will be repainted or weathered to a greater or lesser extent. I wanted to give this layout a pre-grouping, early to mid twenties vibe and set about obtaining the Bachmann Pendon buildings. These are really farm type buildings but I think they'll work in a small, undeveloped wharfside setting ( though we might have to fit the locos with spark arresters....!) I'm awaiting the arrival of one more building which will sit on the right hand side of the layout amongst this grouping which will therefore vary a tad from this... Inspiration has come from ( in no particular order ) Louis's lovely Ingleford Wharf, Martyn's sublime Upbech Town Quay and various contemporary images on the internet. There won't be any big boats though. In addition, the entrance made by squeezing between buildings was an original thought for Bleat Wharf Mk, as below, back in 2018 but it didn't survive the great dismantling of Mk1 and the subsequent rather hurried build into BW Mk2. I'll be revisiting this approach to entering the scenic section... Small Southern tank engines are the order of the day. There'll be an avoidance of any company signage so I can flit between SE&CR, L&SWR or early Southern Railway. Ground level will be raised, using DAS as per SOP, to sit flush with the top of the rails. The long siding to the front will be inlaid using DAS which will be carved to represent a stone surface. The other siding to the rear... may well be inlaid using planks... The rest of the track will be fine ballast. Much still to fine tune but I'm happy thus far....... Rob. 25 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 I really like the building in that last photo. Where is it Rob? Cheers Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted May 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 12 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Hmmmm, that looks rather nice (again...). PLease can you remind me how big the baseboard is. Hi Stu, Thanks. I'm currently working on a 120cm x 40cm footprint. This is the easiest option to navigate the stairs when removing from the Room of Doom......but I do have a 120cm x 60cm baseboard ready to go. The extra width would of course be beneficial, allow more bendy trackwork and will add to the spacious feel. So, not ruled out but I do want to retain a single scenic baseboard. Rob. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted May 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 2 minutes ago, JustinDean said: I really like the building in that last photo. Where is it Rob? Cheers Jay Hi Jay. Kings Lynn. It prompted me to look at this from Bachmann... Not a warehouse but a bit oldy worldy all the same. Rob 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Hi Jay. Kings Lynn. It prompted me to look at this from Bachmann... Not a warehouse but a bit oldy worldy all the same. Rob Nice. Im enjoying the seemingly steep pitch on the roof for sure. Jay 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted May 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 We can of course rely on George, The Mischievous Apprentice to fully apply himself to the planning process......as we see here..... 9 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Winslow Boy Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 Well that's certainly different Rob to your last couple of offerings. As you say harking back to Bleat Wharf with a lot more buildings - dare I say it almost urban looking to your usual open settings. I foresee plenty of challenges for you so should keep you busy for some time. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gedward Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2023 Really looking forward to watching this one progress Rob. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 On 07/05/2023 at 09:33, Ramblin Rich said: If this had been last year, it would have been Jacob Rees Mogg carrying the sword. Although he probably would have got a servant to do the work. Nanny, probably. 3 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 where is the third photo, is that kings Lynn too? Thank you for the compliment about Upbech, it really was cobbled out of buildings I already had, that were then revamped. The pub in its much smaller form and the lock up were originally built around 1998 and then left laying in a box when the first Essex loft layout built from set track and code 100 streamline was dismantled. The thatched cottage was originally built for the box file version of Upbech in around 2008, recycled modelling or what! Martyn 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 4 hours ago, NHY 581 said: To expand on the above......... Of the buildings in situ, all will be repainted or weathered to a greater or lesser extent. I wanted to give this layout a pre-grouping, early to mid twenties vibe and set about obtaining the Bachmann Pendon buildings. These are really farm type buildings but I think they'll work in a small, undeveloped wharfside setting ( though we might have to fit the locos with spark arresters....!) I'm awaiting the arrival of one more building which will sit on the right hand side of the layout amongst this grouping which will therefore vary a tad from this... Inspiration has come from ( in no particular order ) Louis's lovely Ingleford Wharf, Martyn's sublime Upbech Town Quay and various contemporary images on the internet. There won't be any big boats though. In addition, the entrance made by squeezing between buildings was an original thought for Bleat Wharf Mk, as below, back in 2018 but it didn't survive the great dismantling of Mk1 and the subsequent rather hurried build into BW Mk2. I'll be revisiting this approach to entering the scenic section... Small Southern tank engines are the order of the day. There'll be an avoidance of any company signage so I can flit between SE&CR, L&SWR or early Southern Railway. Ground level will be raised, using DAS as per SOP, to sit flush with the top of the rails. The long siding to the front will be inlaid using DAS which will be carved to represent a stone surface. The other siding to the rear... may well be inlaid using planks... The rest of the track will be fine ballast. Much still to fine tune but I'm happy thus far....... Rob. The 2018 photos look a bit 'Chris Nevard.' You have a really nice selection of buildings to work with, loads of potential. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 Very much looking forward to seeing this one come together Rob, looks like it will be another cracking layout. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 You've already got me picturing something that falls between these two images. Looking forward to seeing it develop. 16 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 I was thinking of something like this... 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Sitham Yard Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 8, 2023 40 minutes ago, durham light infantry said: I was thinking of something like this... Interesting looking building. The date is wrong as the lorries are I think mid to late 1950's. Andrew 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 1 hour ago, durham light infantry said: I was thinking of something like this... Woodbridge, Suffolk? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted May 8, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted May 8, 2023 Evening all, More jiggling about of buildings has produced these views..... Top to bottom, starting at the left of the layout as you look at it. Rob 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 48 minutes ago, Sitham Yard said: Interesting looking building. The date is wrong as the lorries are I think mid to late 1950's. Andrew You're right. The lorry is a Morris FE 5 or 7 tonner made between 1955-59. 1 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted May 8, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 8, 2023 Ah tuned back in! Looking forward to seeing these ideas play out. Love the inspirational photos and the plonked arrangement of buildings. You always turn these RTP into something rather special. Little Southern engines right up my street. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
durham light infantry Posted May 8, 2023 Share Posted May 8, 2023 2 hours ago, mullie said: Woodbridge, Suffolk? Correct. Woodbridge Tide Mill, late in working life and with the original wooden structure covered in wriggly tin. Right up the Sheepmeisters street for adaptation of rtp and weathering. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted May 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 9, 2023 6 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Evening all, More jiggling about of buildings has produced these views..... Top to bottom, starting at the left of the layout as you look at it. Rob Sorry to be a party pooper but the thatched building doesn't seem to fit in, to my eyes. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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