SMR CHRIS Posted September 8, 2017 Author Share Posted September 8, 2017 Moonan Flats will be on display at the Newcastle NSW Australia Model Show this weekend.Sat + Sun If your A down under modeller and are attending the show pop by and say Hi 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 Hope you have a good weekend Chris . Weather looks good. Will get to these events again one of these years. cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 A week after the show and I have finally recoverd haven't set up the layout yet may stay packed up as have be invited to another show the Murrurundi Model Train Festival 21st- 22nd October 2017 at Murrurundi in the Upper hunter valley yet to be confirmed. A few photos at the Newcastle Show last weekend. The layout all set up had the best lighting at the show lucky as with the back light from the big glass windows at the end of the venue behind the railway would have been very poor if I was relying on natural light The 49class diesel got a quick weather on the Friday befor the show and looked the part Plus the crowd favourite and my favourite, Streamlined Pacific 3805 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 A week after the show and I have finally recoverd haven't set up the layout yet may stay packed up as have be invited to another show the Murrurundi Model Train Festival 21st- 22nd October 2017 at Murrurundi in the Upper hunter valley yet to be confirmed. A few photos at the Newcastle Show last weekend. The layout all set up had the best lighting at the show lucky as with the back light from the big glass windows at the end of the venue behind the railway would have been very poor if I was relying on natural light image.jpeg The 49class diesel got a quick weather on the Friday befor the show and looked the part image.jpeg Plus the crowd favourite and my favourite, Streamlined Pacific 3805 image.jpeg That's a clever idea displaying surplus rolling stock on top of the layout. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Talking to a friend who attended, he said only Peter Lewis's layout and yours were up to standard and he felt with so few layouts there he was paying to go to a shop. Murrurundi ... that's an unusual venue! Used to be the first pit stop when I came home from Canberra via Sydney, once had a good servo there on the north side. cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 That's a clever idea displaying surplus rolling stock on top of the layout. Thanks Chris With a small layout I only need 3 locos on the layout at any one time but have a few spare at the shows to interchange as the day goes on same with stock like the passenger train keeps things interesting. Previously I has a small table with the box of models at the fiddle yard end and everyone always wanted to see what was in the box so thought why not build a beam that sits above the scene and displays the extras and it provides 8ft of display. I made it foldable so it easy to transport with the layout a set of suit case latches keep it together when folded and when open, some recycled Perspex fronts the display track to protect the models A bonus is it can also be used as a test track I have been using it this week whilst the layout is not set up. Folded ready to go Above the layout display box the back lighting in the hall made it hard to photo My better half Shunting the Goods with the 49class Diesel 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) Talking to a friend who attended, he said only Peter Lewis's layout and yours were up to standard and he felt with so few layouts there he was paying to go to a shop. Murrurundi ... that's an unusual venue! Used to be the first pit stop when I came home from Canberra via Sydney, once had a good servo there on the north side. cheers Bob Hi Bob yes I can say myself and Peter were the only ones who presented their model railways in a Modern professional way at the Show I got lot of nice comments from Modellers and public viewers that made my day On Sunday mostly familys the kids loved 3805 and being able to blow the whistle as I was using wireless control we could stand back talk with the public and Modellers etc. Flyer for the show at Murrurundi Edited September 16, 2017 by SMR CHRIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 7, 2017 Author Share Posted October 7, 2017 This Goes with the 7mm+ modelling this is my 1/32 Scale Ron nnew Ng on 45mm Gauge track NSWGR C38. No3801 the class leader it's a Live steam model with a ceramic gas burner to fire the loco and has Radio Control for the regulator and reverser. YouTube clip of the 38 running Longer Clip of 3801 and a triple header of 1/32 live steam Bayer Garrets I'm also building some carriages to go with the C38 First is a water Gin SWT5 as use on a lot of the preservation tour trips 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Is the water gin a kit? GME were (are?) heavily into NSWGR gauge one models in urethane. I did consider returning to it at one time but (perhaps wrongly) thought my yard too small to do it justice with the larger locos and stock so opted for O . cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 8, 2017 Author Share Posted October 8, 2017 Is the water gin a kit? GME were (are?) heavily into NSWGR gauge one models in urethane. I did consider returning to it at one time but (perhaps wrongly) thought my yard too small to do it justice with the larger locos and stock so opted for O . cheers Bob Hi Bob yes the Gin is from GME I contacted Greg thursday before Liverpool and picked up at the Show unfortunately some of the detail parts in the box were from the 4 wheel Gin. Just waiting for Greg to get me the extra parts now so I can do a bit more on the Gin. I got it to the stage it is Sat night after getting home from Liverpool was hoping for the bits to arrive duning the week so I could finish it and get it painted. Considering painting the tank Brown and the cabin black as per the early tour liverys for SWT5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 Greg seems to have found his niche with gauge one. Was there any other O gauge at Liverpool besides Arakoola? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted October 8, 2017 Share Posted October 8, 2017 I don't think there were any other O scale layout (not standard gauge ones anyway) as they didn't award the O gauge trophy this year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) I don't think there were any other O scale layout (not standard gauge ones anyway) as they didn't award the O gauge trophy this year.Mmmmm.......?....?....?.....?......?.....? Mango Mango was O scale QLD Cane train theme with narrow Gauge Cane trains And Arakoola was very much there Marty so there were at least 2 O scale Mango Mango Edited October 10, 2017 by SMR CHRIS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Greg seems to have found his niche with gauge one. Was there any other O gauge at Liverpool besides Arakoola? Yes he has quite a range but seems is little unknown by people in the scale. Edited October 9, 2017 by SMR CHRIS Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 I don't think advertising and computer skills are Greg's forte Chris. :>) One only had to look at his web site to know it needed serious work. Haven't been to it for some time, I purchased some O gauge W irons and bogie castings from him in years gone by. cheers Bob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 (edited) A successful weekend exhibiting Moonan Flats at the Murrurundi Model Railway Festival. Plus Moonan Flats makes the News Feed for the Scone Advocate local news. Screen shot of the news feed. Some photos of the Layout on display Edited October 24, 2017 by SMR CHRIS 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted October 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2017 Ok so I'm taking on. A big new project to rebuild a former exhibition layout by the Name of Newcastle originally built by Ron Fox of Fox model trains fame. It was quite a layout to see at exhibition with over 7m worth of Station on display with 4-6-2 38 Class Pacific locos hauling express passenger trains etc A couple of photos I was sent of the original layout on display at an exhibition IMG_5322.JPG IMG_5326.JPG Newcastle is as you may expect a model of the real location of Newcastle NSW Australia. Sadly now a Ghosts station with no tracks to be seen IMG_8231.JPG A few years ago it's original Builder parted with the layout to start a new project and to turn a long story short I believe it went through several hand and the board for the layout ended up with one person the other parts with another and so on. By chance whilst speaking with Ron he mentioned that he had heard the person with the boards for the layout may be looking to move then on and I should contact him however I had no details for him, a few phone calls to people that may have had his details and one of these people I discovered had most of the original structures from the layout so a arangmet was struck to get these and the boards to rebuild the layout back to exhibition standard. Initial info suggested everything was in tact with the main layout boards with a small amount of moisture damage from the location they were stored however this was not to be with a lot of the points and trackage ripped out of the layout and timber damage from storage etc IMG_5334.JPGIMG_5340.JPG The building were mostly in tact but some vermin damage needs repair and brick paper replacing, etc There are a lot of missing detail items like station lamps and name boards etc however I have the majority of the parts needed to start a rebuild it's going to need a couple of new sub boards constructing a new fiddle yard section as I only got half of it but with No trackage. IMG_5345.JPGIMG_5346.JPG But the main thing is it's a project that is worth doing and once finished will result in a very impressive exhibition Model Railway once again Below is a link to a video of the layout when exhibited Some nice pics of Newcastle NSW on one of the Minories threads. From those, one can see how well the layout captures the feel of the place. It would be nice if you have the space to add to the pointwork at the throat of the station. It would add a lot of operational interest to it as a layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted October 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2017 I have visited Newcastle several times to see Lindsay O'Reilly and I am very familiar with the station. The truncation of the line in 2014 was a dreadful act. Has the campaign to protect the line and infrastructure been successful? Meanwhile, here some photos of 3801 at Newcastle that I shot in happier times a few years ago. Regards, Chris Just been looking at this on Google Earth where the pics are obviously pre 2014. By truncation, I assume you mean they have cut the line back to the junction station (which itself could be an interesting model project). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 25, 2017 Author Share Posted October 25, 2017 (edited) Some nice pics of Newcastle NSW on one of the Minories threads. From those, one can see how well the layout captures the feel of the place. It would be nice if you have the space to add to the pointwork at the throat of the station. It would add a lot of operational interest to it as a layout. Hi Joseph Yes I’m going to add the extra line across the level crossing and most of the point work as it was in the 1960-1970 period The layout is getting several new boards as 3 of the originals are not usable. Re what’s there now all the track is gone the platforms are being filled at the moment And the line is now truncated several Ks up the line a new station terminus has just opened but it will now take another 20-30 mins to get to the original Newcastle terminus instead of the couple of min it originally took.and they call it progress now Newcastle is about t9 have the biggest event it has ever had The V8 super cars final round and there is no transport system in place to get the punters in. A couple of photos from google search all credit to original photographers Edited October 25, 2017 by SMR CHRIS 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Were you planning on relaying with Peco track or something else? When work gets under way, I will be interested in helping you with the reconstruction process. It would be lovely to get it to exhibition again! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Were you planning on relaying with Peco track or something else? When work gets under way, I will be interested in helping you with the reconstruction process. It would be lovely to get it to exhibition again! Hi Martin yes will be Peco as I have all the needed points on hand less one Y point plus was originally done with Peco track, the part that I can reuse currently has Peco so for consistency it's staying The geometry of the Peco also suits with the small amount of compression that will be needed Yes will need some help esp at exhibition's so you are most welcome Once I get all the new sub structure done ill let you know. There will be some changes in the track layout to reflect closer to the 60-74 layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted October 31, 2017 Author Share Posted October 31, 2017 Some nice pics of Newcastle NSW on one of the Minories threads. From those, one can see how well the layout captures the feel of the place. Hi Joseph can you post a link to the Minories thread that has the photos I had a quick look but didn’t find what you referred to. I’d like to see the photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted November 7, 2017 Author Share Posted November 7, 2017 I bit of Large Scale Running today out in the sunny out doors near Newcastle With Garden Railways in the Hunter 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted November 7, 2017 Share Posted November 7, 2017 A great scale for live steam operation. I watch the Gauge O running videos and admire the watchmaking but they usually are running around after the loco. The bigger scale does make it easier to fit r/c. Do you know what he is using to build the track Chris? cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted November 8, 2017 Author Share Posted November 8, 2017 A great scale for live steam operation. I watch the Gauge O running videos and admire the watchmaking but they usually are running around after the loco. The bigger scale does make it easier to fit r/c. Do you know what he is using to build the track Chris? cheers Bob Hi Bob Yes the RC is quite nice to have you still tend to follow the train for the first few laps making sure the water feed is right, gas set just right so as to just keep pace with the Steam used and the safety’s just about to pop as you can see most of the Time it’s just got a wisp of steam as it’s right on max pressure about to pop I have found that the 38 is very economical and I can run for near an hour now on one gas charge and about 1/4 of the tenders water Will be interesting to see how much this changes when it’s pulling a train I’m guessing will need the gas set a bit higher and will get about 40min run time. Re the track all hand laid It’s brass rail with timber sleepers I’ll have to remember to ask next week what sort of rail and timber used. An unusual method of track spiking, through the rail foot haven’t seen that before seems to work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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