mason Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks Andy I will pass those bits onto the man and see what we can use and if thats how he will do it too. I like the sound of the halfords flooring too. I have also just been informed by the boss ( Lacey ) that the plans have changed and Lacey and her dad have decided that the shed will be 16 x 7 now No arguments from me thats for sure. So the plan with the shed is that i will have an end to end layout along one of the 16ft sections. Neptune street will figure in this alot as i am looking to incorporate the scenic section into the 16ft. My idea is that i will build the frame and boards so that Neptune street slots into a bigger scene and can just be plugged in. The rest of the layout will run through Neptune street as the main scenic section to the road bridge is rectangular and all lines are straight. There is a natural exit between the buildings at the opposite end that will be a nice run through. I have not got a track plan yet as i want to ensure that the idea will work but i will be using C&L as that is what Neptune Street is made of also. Neptune street will still be an exhibition layout and it will be just a case of sliding the scenic section out and adding the sector plate for shows. The rest of the shed will be a workshop for Little Layouts. As neptune street is only 10" wide ill have plenty of building room to carry LLC forward until next year when we plan on a Retail unit and proper workshop. Well thats the plan anyway Any thoughts?? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted June 18, 2015 Share Posted June 18, 2015 Any thoughts?? Hi Neil 16'x7' - sounds good! As Andy has said - insulate and make it as comfortable as possible - especially important if your are to run TLLC from in there in the short term. Make sure the lighting is half decent. In respect of the end to end one tip I'd suggest is build a strong open frame, attached to the wall then place your boards on top of this. This allows you to move the boards about or flip them over to wire / add point motors etc. If you attach the frame to the wall with 45 degree cross braces rather than legs to the floor it will make the shed feel a lot bigger. I have done this in my garage with my layout Laoson Valley - couple of photos of what I mean at the bottom of this post > http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/76254-laoson-valley-1990s-to-modern-day-tmd-oil-terminal-p-way-yard/?p=1163548 Happy modelling! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Hi Neil 16'x7' - sounds good! As Andy has said - insulate and make it as comfortable as possible - especially important if your are to run TLLC from in there in the short term. Make sure the lighting is half decent. In respect of the end to end one tip I'd suggest is build a strong open frame, attached to the wall then place your boards on top of this. This allows you to move the boards about or flip them over to wire / add point motors etc. If you attach the frame to the wall with 45 degree cross braces rather than legs to the floor it will make the shed feel a lot bigger. I have done this in my garage with my layout Laoson Valley - couple of photos of what I mean at the bottom of this post > http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/76254-laoson-valley-1990s-to-modern-day-tmd-oil-terminal-p-way-yard/?p=1163548 Happy modelling! Hey Sam Thank you for the tips, i see what you mean from the pictures and that will work well I am not sure how im going to do the frames yet as i have to consider how Neptune street will slot in and out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Here is a very crude quick drawing of how id like it to pan out, well whats in my head anyway. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 Just a little update. The shed/workshop has been put on hold at the moment as we have seen a property that has more to offer in the way of a workshop and railway room so more on that as it develops. Managed a little running session this week I will be adding buffer stop lights and another yard lamp next week and will hopefully have all my stock chipped and ready to go. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted July 3, 2015 Share Posted July 3, 2015 All good Neil - well tidied up and refined. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 3, 2015 Author Share Posted July 3, 2015 All good Neil - well tidied up and refined. Ian Thanks Ian I am thinking about trying to recreate the pics that were in railway modeller of it in 2008 to show how it was then and now kind of thing 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 5, 2015 Share Posted July 5, 2015 More nice work neil. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 16, 2015 Author Share Posted July 16, 2015 Not much to update on Neptune street lately. Only thing i have done is weather and fit couplings to two old Hornby box vans i had laying about. They have come out pretty well and look good with a gronk on the front. I also got down with the kids and got a selfie stick It does give a few different angles for pictures but nothing great. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 18, 2015 Share Posted July 18, 2015 More super modelling Neil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 More super modelling Neil Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Always enjoy looking over your work on here Neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted September 14, 2015 Author Share Posted September 14, 2015 A few update pics of a few additional details added Road work barrier and tools and a yard light has appeared in the middle of the yard Must mean a night shift a Neptune street 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 14, 2015 Share Posted September 14, 2015 Like your roadwork theme 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 New arrival at Neptune street, 31110 Grabbed a bargain with this one just by pure chance. Needs pipework and some dirt adding over the next few weeks. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Good layout - where have you been Neil? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted September 18, 2015 Author Share Posted September 18, 2015 Hi Ian I have been very busy with customer builds and the garden workshop too I'll be building a home based layout soon in there, but for now I'm just tinkering with this one Iv had a play about with the 31 and weathering it. I'm pretty pleased so far Only one side done Here is a before and after shot 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 18, 2015 Share Posted September 18, 2015 Looks good Neil, well done, now do the other side. hahhah 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted September 19, 2015 Share Posted September 19, 2015 Hi Neil, Love the progress on the layout, can never have enough detail, also l love the 31, dutch is my all time favourite livery on the 31s and 37s.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted September 19, 2015 Author Share Posted September 19, 2015 Thanks Andy and George I will get the other side done tomorrow I think. Dutch is my fave too, I would like a dutch 37 now I think and I do have a dutch 08 in progress as well I may illuminate the rear shed internally and I still need to redo the road bridge as it falls short at the front. I am toying with the idea of changing it to red brick to give it a bit more visual look as it makes it quiet dark in that section. Any thoughts?? I am also going to change the buffer stops for PH design versions to get that extra detail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 20, 2015 Share Posted September 20, 2015 Very nice "dutch" 31... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted September 21, 2015 Author Share Posted September 21, 2015 Dutch 31 is finished and i am really pleased with the outcome All ready for its first outing in November at the Weston on trent show 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 Looking forward to more pictures!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted October 13, 2015 Author Share Posted October 13, 2015 Had a little running session ahead of the layouts apperance at the Weston on trent show next month rude not to take a few pictures Let me know if you are attending the show 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 13, 2015 Share Posted October 13, 2015 Hi Neil, I will be there, so will have a chat and a catch up over a coffee mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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