retroman Posted February 13, 2013 Author Share Posted February 13, 2013 (edited) I have been learning about electrics as I've worked on this. My knowledge is still very basic. I have added a CDU which seems to have sorted out a few issues with sticking points. I have also built a small control desk, shielded from the rest of the layout by a factory shell built from an old FOR SALE sign. It struck me that I could add a small end-to-end industrial layout to run alongside MARSHFIELD with suitable mods ... the forthcoming Hornby Sentinel will be accommodated here. Here is the completed desk, with PECO point motors, simple signal control, Heljan Traverser control, DYNAMIS, programme track doubling as world's smallest fiddle yard, and outlet line to the main layout. How it looks from the viewing side. With the lights on! Latest project is to mess up the area with overhead pipes and other stuff. Edited February 13, 2013 by retroman 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted February 13, 2013 Share Posted February 13, 2013 Looking great, david 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 16, 2013 Author Share Posted February 16, 2013 Thank you, DWP. Plaster roadway now laid and landscaping/detailing commenced. The 03 trundles off towards the shed with its single tanker. Lots of scrap, scrub and garbage to add to this scene. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted February 16, 2013 Share Posted February 16, 2013 Great layout, lots of lovely details. I like how you built a shed around to conceal the controls very clever. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 24, 2013 Author Share Posted February 24, 2013 (edited) Thanks Brit.This project has taken 7 years, the layout is now complete (well, as complete as these things can be). I intend now to concentrate on locos and stock for a bit, although I will add details here and there as the need arises. Anyway, the small industrial area - inspired by the steelworks I drive by every day taking hapless prisoners to Cardiff Bay Police Station - is now complete. Thanks to Brian Rolley (BR2975 of this parish) for supplying photos of the area. An 03 works this area for now, its crying out for the Hornby Sentinel I feel. An overall view of this area, which occupies about 3'x1' Edited February 24, 2013 by retroman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 The loco yard on a weekday, when the allocation is out earning its keep. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted February 25, 2013 Author Share Posted February 25, 2013 A few more of the industrial area. That Transit needs its lights sorting. A bit more work finishes off the cutting at Bute Tunnel. A final phot for now, seems pointless photographing the same subject over and over. The layout is now complete and has given me a great deal of satisfaction building it these past 7 years. I now look forward to fettling my locos and stock, and playing trains for a few years more. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Very impressive layout!! with lots of detail too 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted March 16, 2013 Author Share Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks 66. I have weathered the traverser pit, still weeds and some other bits of debris to add. Plus a wonderful 22 has arrived. Complete with loose valances, as per prototype!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Those night-time shots look very atmospheric DaveThere seems to have been quite a bit of progress on this layout lately........ what's your secret? lol 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr Pix Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Dave ....The industrial area and works look great very atmospheric. Great weathering also. Jez 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hybridangel77 Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Great layout.full of fantastic detail. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefredie Posted March 19, 2013 Share Posted March 19, 2013 Hi Dave What a fantastic layout a credit to you there is pleanty interesting scenes to keep the viewer occupied many thanks for keeping us up to date David Wexford 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted March 26, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 26, 2013 An absolutely joy - do you have any videos perchance? What's your secret to making those roads look so good! Did I see you using plastruct as a guide / former? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 More detail!! awsome pictures!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 Thanks for the very encouraging comments!! Mr McC, for the roadway in the industrial area I used old bits of sprue as the former, in-filled with Polyfilla, sanded it smooth once dry then removed the formers. They came away easy and leave a proud 'shoulder'. Hope this helps. I will try and get a video added at some point, but at the moment I don't have access to a decent camera. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 (edited) Hi Dave, I am a first time peruser of this layout thread, very blue , excellent, loved read this thread, just a question though, have any of your local "community on your layout" been round an obliterated the J***y S*****le Poster ? Best regards Craig. Edited March 27, 2013 by muddys-blues 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 27, 2013 Share Posted March 27, 2013 Keep those awsome photo"s coming!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted March 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thanks David - the effect is stunning! Thoroughly enjoying and being inspired Please keep them coming :) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted September 14, 2013 Author Share Posted September 14, 2013 Once more into the breech for the winter modelling season. First job: knock up a loco cabinet. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
retroman Posted September 25, 2013 Author Share Posted September 25, 2013 (edited) As Mrs Retro is Cornish, the Kernow MRC Engine House was a 'must buy' for my layout, despite being a bit, er, 'out of area'. I now have a 'Kernow Korner' at MARSHFIELD .... 37207 does the honours with those lovely China Clay hoods .... passing 'Wheal Pencare'. Edited September 25, 2013 by retroman 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robf Posted September 25, 2013 Share Posted September 25, 2013 This layout is amazing and inspirational. I wish I had the time to be able to progress mine. Hopefully some progress over the winter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Looking good as always!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted October 2, 2013 Share Posted October 2, 2013 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted November 1, 2013 Share Posted November 1, 2013 I bought the Walthers Ashland Steel Coke model that you have, It is almost complete then I need to paint and weather. It really is a great kit, I think I may have to add a couple more from the series. You can see my progress in my thread. (link in the signature) Regards Scott 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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