Andrew P Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Not been in for a while, hence the rather large raft of LIKES for some really amazing pics Les, this is a cracking layout, and some superb photography as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted September 2, 2017 Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hello Les, I haven't commented upon this superb layout but as many before me have stated its lovely in its simplicity to my eyes. You have definitely captured the GWestern-ness ( is that a word ? LOL ) in a small space and I've found it very inspiring. Please keep posting. Grahame Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Not been in for a while, hence the rather large raft of LIKES for some really amazing pics Les, this is a cracking layout, and some superb photography as well. Thanks Andy. Always appreciate your generous comments. Cheers, Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Hello Les, I haven't commented upon this superb layout but as many before me have stated its lovely in its simplicity to my eyes. You have definitely captured the GWestern-ness ( is that a word ? LOL ) in a small space and I've found it very inspiring. Please keep posting. Grahame Thanks for the feedback Grahame. It's taken me a long time to learn it, but I think for me simplicity is the key, especially in a small space. Cheers, Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted September 2, 2017 Author Share Posted September 2, 2017 Here's a few more pictures of 7754 as it comes off shed and waddles it's way to couple up to the coach waiting in the platform. Thanks for looking in, Cheers, Les. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Hey Les- great to see you still modelling and wonderful photos again. Atmosphere... that's what your layout has in spades mate. See you at Hamilton Gardens in late October. We head to uk for older sons wedding early November. Slowly working on new hawkinsfield terminus- awaiting parcel from uk of new track making components now. Regards Andy R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hey Les- great to see you still modelling and wonderful photos again. Atmosphere... that's what your layout has in spades mate. See you at Hamilton Gardens in late October. We head to uk for older sons wedding early November. Slowly working on new hawkinsfield terminus- awaiting parcel from uk of new track making components now. Regards Andy R Hi Andy, thanks for the comment about atmosphere. Being over here and never been to the west of England in the 1950's, it's kind of nice if you and others think I've captured that. Inspiration being mainly from pictures in books and magazines. The book I referenced most has been one called Great Western Branch Line Album by Ian Krause, which I picked up in a second book shop in Hamilton. It's got some great photos that have influenced me hugely in what I'm trying to achieve. Still lots to do though, certainly I think I need more plant and tree growth, it looks a little bit too manicured at the moment. Will see you the Hamilton show, are you exhibiting? Cheers, Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted September 9, 2017 Author Share Posted September 9, 2017 Finally the last photos from last weekends shoot. 7754 is seen departing Wydgate with its solitary coach, and no passengers. Hopefully there will be some passengers further along the branch, otherwise it wasn't worth the crew getting out of bed so early. And this is what it would have looked like if we could have had access to a drone in 1955. Cheers, Les 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 Hi Andy, thanks for the comment about atmosphere. Being over here and never been to the west of England in the 1950's, it's kind of nice if you and others think I've captured that. Inspiration being mainly from pictures in books and magazines. The book I referenced most has been one called Great Western Branch Line Album by Ian Krause, which I picked up in a second book shop in Hamilton. It's got some great photos that have influenced me hugely in what I'm trying to achieve. Still lots to do though, certainly I think I need more plant and tree growth, it looks a little bit too manicured at the moment. Will see you the Hamilton show, are you exhibiting? Cheers, Les Hi Les- re Hamilton no invite for my BLT Dymstock, but likely to be helping on the o gauge as usual. See you one of the days no doubt. regards Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Sole passenger waiting for the mid morning service from Wyd Junction. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just perfect Les - see you at Hamilton- I'm there Sunday and Monday Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Just perfect Les - see you at Hamilton- I'm there Sunday and Monday Andy Thanks, Andy. Yes, we'll see you there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted October 1, 2017 Author Share Posted October 1, 2017 Our passenger didn't have to wait too long. The auto-train draws to a halt at the platform. Doesn't look like anyone is getting off today. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Like this layout a lot as it has plenty of atmosphere of the bygone days of steam (with a diesel thrown in!) and sometimes tranquility of a branch line scene. Pictures are great and capture the feel of the era to perfection. Keep on posting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 Like this layout a lot as it has plenty of atmosphere of the bygone days of steam (with a diesel thrown in!) and sometimes tranquility of a branch line scene. Pictures are great and capture the feel of the era to perfection. Keep on posting. Thanks Kevin, Very kind words. My goal is to achieve the look of a branch towards the end of its time, with life just plodding along until the axe falls. It makes me happy if hopefully people get that impression from the pictures of the layout. Cheers, Les 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted October 2, 2017 Author Share Posted October 2, 2017 The fireman has one last look back to see if all is OK, before 4573 sets off back down the branch with a loaded stone train. Got to make sure those tension locks are secure! Cheers, Les 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 Hello all, Went into the train room yesterday with the intention of doing some work, but ended up playing trains and taking photos. For those that are interested, here is a picture of the traverser. Pretty straight forward, a sheet of MDF running in some aluminum angle. Some floor vinyl has been fixed to the bottom to give it some slide. Alignment is achieved by brass tube soldered to one rail with a sliding pin to securely locate. One rail has power connected, and the electrical connection to the other is when the location pin is in place. Very agricultural but simple and reliable. There's a sheet of MDF fixed to the underneath of the framework and this acts as a shelf to store stock on. The traverser travels over top. A view down the lane. Not much has changed since we last looked down here, still filling the pot holes. Cheers, Les 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted October 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2017 Just been catching up Les. I'm really impressed with these scenes, there's a very real sense of rural calm and yet it never tips over into a parody. Superb use of figures too, they really set the scene. The cream and grey colours bring it all together. Even the lone passenger is colour coordinated! Brilliant. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Just been catching up Les. I'm really impressed with these scenes, there's a very real sense of rural calm and yet it never tips over into a parody. Superb use of figures too, they really set the scene. The cream and grey colours bring it all together. Even the lone passenger is colour coordinated! Brilliant. Thanks Mikkel, I think you give me a little too much credit though. No thought was given to the colour of the passenger apart from what I thought would be worn at that period! I do admit though, that I prefer to use varying shades of limited colours, especially within the railway boundary. Plus I try to avoid too many bright colours. Cheers, Les 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 Hi All, A few pictures of 5819 shunting the wagons from its train and making up the outbound service. Those who are sharp eyed may notice that the signal box now has a roof, though it still has to be completed and painted. I finally got around to finishing the interior. I fabricated up a lever frame, furniture, tablet machines etc from bits of plastic. It doesn't stand up to close observation, but viewed in the gloom through the windows doesn't look too bad. Cheers, Les 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 I’m sure with your standards of modelling the interior will be great! Regards Andy R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dbr1295 Posted January 16, 2018 Author Share Posted January 16, 2018 Hi All, Haven't posted on here for a while, basically because I've done nothing new on the layout. I have been doing some modelling, but in NZ railways Sn3 1/2. Anyhow, I was doing some experimenting with various settings on the camera (white balance and various ISO settings sort of thing) and thought I'd share one of the images captured. Hope you like. Cheers, Les 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 Very effective. I'm a great fan of taking a picture where you have to peer around, past, through things to see the subject matter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted January 20, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 20, 2018 Our passenger didn't have to wait too long. The auto-train draws to a halt at the platform. IMG_6759 (2).jpg IMG_6763 (2).jpg Doesn't look like anyone is getting off today. What were the station staff talking about? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy R Posted January 20, 2018 Share Posted January 20, 2018 Hi All, Haven't posted on here for a while, basically because I've done nothing new on the layout. I have been doing some modelling, but in NZ railways Sn3 1/2. Anyhow, I was doing some experimenting with various settings on the camera (white balance and various ISO settings sort of thing) and thought I'd share one of the images captured. _MG_6924 (3).jpg Hope you like. Cheers, Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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