Newtz1981 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 I've finally had the time (and drive) to cut the hole in the baseboard to fit the ground signal to Newton Grove. This is positioned almost under the road bridge, between the two entrance tracks. I am yet to weather it all down and I also need to purchase servos etc to wire it all up and make it work. However to begin with it's looking brilliant. Many thanks to Mr. Jon Fitness of Bolton Bit's for his amazing craftsmanship!! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve4rosegrove Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 I've finally had the time (and drive) to cut the hole in the baseboard to fit the ground signal to Newton Grove. This is positioned almost under the road bridge, between the two entrance tracks. I am yet to weather it all down and I also need to purchase servos etc to wire it all up and make it work. However to begin with it's looking brilliant. Many thanks to Mr. Jon Fitness of Bolton Bit's for his amazing craftsmanship!! IMG_1911.JPG IMG_1913.JPG That last shot is very reminiscent of 10F. The top disc was for that short head-shunt / trap point at the shed entrance and the lower one for the exit onto the Down Slow. Interestingly that ground signal only appeared after 1964, before that there was a small arm semaphore bracketed off the big retaining wall. Keep up the good work, Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9430 Posted March 3, 2018 Share Posted March 3, 2018 Hi Newtz, Just going back to the frame for a minute I think that you should have London Midland Red on there. Is the Scot yours and if so which one is it going to be ? As always keep up the good work, always a pleasure to see your photos. Tim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted March 3, 2018 Author Share Posted March 3, 2018 Hi Newtz, Just going back to the frame for a minute I think that you should have London Midland Red on there. Is the Scot yours and if so which one is it going to be ? As always keep up the good work, always a pleasure to see your photos. Tim. Hi Tim, Yes I will use the LM red for the frame, but along with Black too. I think that all red is far too much The Scott is mine, I've kept it on the shelf for many years though and not on Newton Grove. Eventually she will become 46132 'The Kings Regiment Liverpool'. I have the plates for her and sometime this year I will get along to finishing the loco with lining, plates, etc. Thank you for the compliments Newtz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted March 4, 2018 Author Share Posted March 4, 2018 2MT 46519 is starting to get weathered. The fireman side is mostly done and I've sealed it with Matte varnish this morning. Trouble is, it's no longer as 'dull' as it was when it was just powders - oh well, I can fix that with more powder if needed. And here is a video of 44871 entering the head shunt road. (Hopefully it uploads) I need to give the track a good clean and also clean the wheels of the locos too. I don't run the models much and as a result they don't always run the best. I'm sure all the weathering powders and matte sprays don't help either :/ 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9430 Posted May 1, 2018 Share Posted May 1, 2018 Hey Newtz, Is that you on the V499 project news clip on Facebook? Tim. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 5, 2018 Share Posted May 5, 2018 The close up of 46519 looks like you could just climb aboard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 The close up of 46519 looks like you could just climb aboard. Thank you JeffP Still lots of work to be done on this loco, but she's getting there Hey Newtz, Is that you on the V499 project news clip on Facebook? Tim. Hi Tim, Yes it is me. I'm the project coordinator for the V499 build. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted August 20, 2018 Author Share Posted August 20, 2018 (edited) I can't believe how long it's been since I logged on here. Life gets busy and in the way at times. I haven't done too much in the way of modelling over the past few months, however recently I've started a YouTube channel to make videos about Newton Grove. Here's a look around the layout: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=s48wIGkOzxA Edited August 20, 2018 by Newtz1981 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
9430 Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Hi Newtz, I am a contributer to the LNWR George the Fifth project and know that every little bit counts so I've sent a small donation to V499. Best of luck with the project. Regards Tim. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted September 2, 2018 Author Share Posted September 2, 2018 Hi Newtz, I am a contributer to the LNWR George the Fifth project and know that every little bit counts so I've sent a small donation to V499. Best of luck with the project. Regards Tim. Hello Tim, I saw the donation come through and I thought that it was from someone in the UK. Thank you so much for your support. I've been following the LNWR George Fifth project for a while am I'm very impressed with the progress you're all making. It's going to be a cracking loco! Next time I'm in the UK I'll have to come and take a look at it, if that's ok? Warm Regards, Jonathan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Major Posted July 27, 2020 Share Posted July 27, 2020 Jonathon, Just seen your article on Newton Grove 19F in the August 2020 G0G Gazette. Brilliant stuff. The photos are really moody and catch the feel of a 1950s/60s loco shed to perfection. You certainly maintain the high reputation of modelers "Down Under". Ian. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 On 27/07/2020 at 10:43, Ian Major said: Jonathon, Just seen your article on Newton Grove 19F in the August 2020 G0G Gazette. Brilliant stuff. The photos are really moody and catch the feel of a 1950s/60s loco shed to perfection. You certainly maintain the high reputation of modelers "Down Under". Ian. Hello Ian, I haven't been on RMWeb for a very long time, so apologies for the late reply. Thank you for the compliments, I really appreciate them. Since then the layout has been featured in BRM's Jan 2021 edition which I am very grateful for. Looking back at this entire thread, it's humbling to see where I started 6 years ago and look into what it has grown in to. I'm very proud of it and I'm glad that other modellers like it too Many Thanks Jonathan 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 So I don't get on here these days. I haven't been on in ages to be honest. However I felt that I should do one last post to 'round off' the project as such. I stared to build what became knows as 'Newton Grove 19F' on January 18th 2015. It has grown into a layout that I am very proud of. I've learned a lot over the build, made mistakes (as we all do) and ultimately increased my modelling skills. The ultimate culmination of the layout has really been in 2020. It has been featured in the Gauge O Guild 'Gazette' magazine, BRM's Jan 2021 edition and it will also be featured in the Feb 2021 edition of Hornby Magazine. So a lot has happened and been achieved in a year that turned the entire world on its hands and knees. Below are some of the photographs that I took for the BRM article. I hope you enjoy them. Thank you all so much for your feedback, guidance and support over the years. I can't thank you enough. Special thanks must go to Stephen Fay who not only inspired me to build a small O gauge layout (unknowingly) when I saw his magnificent 'Cardiff Canton MPD', but also personally as I connected with him here on RMWeb and also on Facebook. He's been a wealth of support and he is an amazing modeller. May all your layouts be fun and enjoyable and keep those trains rolling! I'll see you another time, as well as in the many Facebook groups. Jonathan 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted December 8, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 8, 2020 I was only reading the article today. Well done! Cheers, Ade. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted December 8, 2020 Author Share Posted December 8, 2020 2 minutes ago, Adrian Stevenson said: I was only reading the article today. Well done! Cheers, Ade. Thank you Ade I'm glad you enjoyed it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 You rightly should feel proud of your achievements, it is a magnificent little layout 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted December 9, 2020 Author Share Posted December 9, 2020 3 hours ago, 47606odin said: You rightly should feel proud of your achievements, it is a magnificent little layout Thank you I'm very proud of it. Once I move to the UK I'll eventually make Newton Grove MkII - but this time it will be a lot bigger to incorporate the turntable, coaling plant and all 6 shed roads. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted December 10, 2020 Share Posted December 10, 2020 Yes very impressive and great photos Paul R 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Newtz1981 Posted December 11, 2020 Author Share Posted December 11, 2020 On 11/12/2020 at 02:23, pwr said: Yes very impressive and great photos Paul R Thank you very much Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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