RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 14, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2018 Both layout ideas sound great. Could you do both and have one lead into the other perhaps? I love the idea of the tram shed-type roof. Thanks Corbs, I’d love to build both layouts, but lack of space means it’s one or the other. I love the tram shed type roof as well, and I think it’s probably likely that out of the two, Elsbridge is the more likely to appear as it’s the one I really want to build. Just every so often I get an urge to model the inner workings of Anopha quarry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted July 15, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2018 What about a double deck layout with the sector plate replaced with a train elevator.... But seriously, maybe Elsbridge would give more variety in terms of traffic workings? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 15, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 15, 2018 I think there is definitely potential for more traffic variety with Elsbridge. Anopha would be basically just quarry traffic. Whereas Elsbridge has the potential for passenger, freight, traffic to and from St Pedrocs Dairy, plus the occasional wagon from the mines at Toryreck too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted July 16, 2018 Share Posted July 16, 2018 Elsbridge would have a greater variety, but quarry traffic isn’t all uninteresting. Aside from empties in and stone out, there would be various vans of supplies, flat trucks of engineering equipment and of course the quarrymen in and out each shift! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 18, 2018 Share Posted July 18, 2018 (edited) Elsbridge would have a greater variety, but quarry traffic isn’t all uninteresting. Aside from empties in and stone out, there would be various vans of supplies, flat trucks of engineering equipment and of course the quarrymen in and out each shift!Agreed that quarry traffic is interesting! Neil, have you an idea of what would be the basis of your standard quarry stone open wagon? A standard RCH type or something different? Edited July 18, 2018 by south_tyne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 26, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 26, 2018 Apologies south_tyne, I've only just noticed your message, I think standard quarry open would probably be an RCH 1923 design, or a Gloucester 5 plank for an older design that could have been cast-offs from one of the earlier Sudrian companies. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted July 27, 2018 Share Posted July 27, 2018 Apologies south_tyne, I've only just noticed your message, I think standard quarry open would probably be an RCH 1923 design, or a Gloucester 5 plank for an older design that could have been cast-offs from one of the earlier Sudrian companies. Hi Neil, no need to apologise at all, I appreciate the response! That's great as I've said, I love the modeeling and the creativity on show here and follow any update of your progress with great interest! David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 27, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 27, 2018 Thanks David, that’s much appreciated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted October 4, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2018 It’s been a while since I’ve picked up the stock for Elsbridge (Wharf), but tonight I finally did some more work on some of them. The single plank open seen a number of pages back has had a complete body rebuild, and now looks much better for it. I’ve also modified the axleboxes somewhat in an effort to hide their (Midland Railway I think?) origins. Seen here with the 4-plank open completed recently. I have another three resin-bodied dumb buffer opens to finish at some point, courtesy of Phil at Port Wynnstay, but need to sort out axleboxes and wheels etc. first before they progress to the workbench. I’ve also done a bit more on the second tramcar, which I don’t think I’ve shown on here before. This will be pretty much identical to the first one, but probably a First/Third composite rather than All-Third like the first one. I have enough parts to build a third one of these, but fancy doing something a bit like this rather delightful preserved example from Stoomcentrum Maldegem (the locos a bit lovely too I must admit!) More progress as and when in my usual ad-hoc manner I’m sure! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I am curious as to why there is a bucket hanging under the front buffer beam. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckles Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 I will guess maybe it has a few small holes in and acts as a sander? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted October 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2018 No clue as to the reasoning behind the bucket unfortunately gents. I don't think it's for sanding purposes, as it doesn't appear in all of the photos that I've seen of the loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brack Posted October 5, 2018 Share Posted October 5, 2018 Filling the tank from brooks and streams? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted October 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2018 Filling the tank from brooks and streams? Shades of the Titfield Thunderbolt?! Perhaps I should install a bar in the First/Third composite... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted October 5, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2018 Some progress this evening on the First/Third tramcar: Beading added to both ends, plus the lower strip on each side to form the waist panels. I’ve then cut away the surplus balcony at each end to create the recess for the steps, and added the chassis timbers. I was going to attempt the interior partition tonight, but I have now been claimed for kitty fuss and am unable to move... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted October 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2018 Shades of the Titfield Thunderbolt?! Perhaps I should install a bar in the First/Third composite... Serving Felgood’s Famous Ffarquhar Ales, of course! +1 for cat tax Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted October 6, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2018 . . . . . . and the mad dog in the background - or is that the semi-sensible one ? . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sir douglas Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 old japanese painting ofa woman cutting her kimono (dress) rather than disturb the sleeping cat 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 What is it the say people have dogs and cats have staff. I always thought if you were on the staff you got paid, I can't recall ever being paid by the cat. Therefore it must be slavery. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted October 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2018 (edited) Mike that’s definitely the mad one - though they are both somewhat loopy...! Marc - same in our house! Edited October 6, 2018 by NeilHB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted October 6, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2018 This afternoon has been very productive. The workshops at Elsbridge have been very busy with the First/Third tramcar, which is moving swiftly towards the finish line: Wheels etc. added - these are from the Slaters chassis extras kit for their Shockwagon. Usually they provide two different types of springs, the ones fitted here, and a wagon type of spring. Different axleboxes are also provided too, plus brakegear. A very useful set of parts in all! It’s also gained an interior. 1st class seats from Slaters. I think the seating in the 3rd class section came from Phoenix Precision Paints. And then there were two! Some detail differences between the two - see if you spot them... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Knuckles Posted October 6, 2018 Share Posted October 6, 2018 Your work I find very inspiring mainly for one reason.... You make 0 gauge scratch building look so easy....and is much cheaper! Keep it up. Good stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 Scratch-building in O scale is just so much easier. Everything is just big enough to make the detail work practical, but just small enough that you don't have to get council planning permission for the layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted October 7, 2018 Share Posted October 7, 2018 What is it the say people have dogs and cats have staff. I always thought if you were on the staff you got paid, I can't recall ever being paid by the cat. Therefore it must be slavery. The cat pays you back by the relaxation and stress relief gained. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted October 7, 2018 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 7, 2018 Knuckles - it’s fairly easy, until you muck up a part and have to start again! The interior partition that is fixed is attempt no.3...! :-) I must admit I do find it very relaxing though, and the cost is fairly minimal as a couple of packs of micro strip and a few sheets of plastic soon spread their coat out over a number of wagons etc. I’ve made a start on one of the resin dumb buffered opens from Phil at Port Wynnstay this morning. These are from his pile of rejects, and I was very happy to give them a new home when offered - thanks Phil! The running gear is a real hotch potch of parts from the numerous spares boxes. The H-irons are those sold by Paul at EDM Models, and used in a number of SG kits from Port Wynnstay. The axleboxes are spares from Slaters Gloucester wagon kits, with a bit of modification. The springs again are Slaters and are from their shockwagon chassis parts kit. I think this looks ok so far, the bodies are for Caledonian Railway pig iron wagons, but here they are Knapford and Elsbridge opens, predominantly used for carrying lead ore from the mines at Toryreck to the harbour at Knapford. Does the axlebox, springing and H-iron arrangement look ok? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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