Deltic Man Posted February 14, 2010 Share Posted February 14, 2010 (edited) I have decided to start a layout topic which I originally started on the old RMWEB but to be fair I never really added to it, so here goes:- My layout breaks most rules as I have one rule which is "Rule 1 it is my layout so I have final say" and it is not based on anywahere in particular, so I apologise in advance for the perfectionists out there. The layout is on 2 levels connected by a spiral.?�?�All boards are from WhiteRose Model Works.?�?�I am attempting to model modern image but I do have a quantity of kettles which I still enjoy running.?�?� The plan of the layout (sorry no drawings as it is to complicated for me) is set in urban areas with a station and a large goods yard with a depot on the top and then on the under boards I have a large fiddle yard with a large depot attached.?�?�Also on the top level is a freight liner container depot. Most of my stock is ready to run and I am going through the process of getting all my locos weathered and some re sprayed. Thats enough words I will now add some photos, please feel free to comment! PS. I will also add lots of pictures over time of my loco and rolling stock fleet PSS My modelling skills are not the best but I give it a go! Edited July 10, 2012 by Deltic Man 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 15, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2010 Crikey, Deltic Man! This is some layout! I counted 16 parallel tracks in one photo there. How are you going to reach across to uncouple right the way over there? You claim your modelling skills aren't great, but your ambition in such a big layout is huge! Well done! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 15, 2010 Author Share Posted February 15, 2010 Crikey, Deltic Man! This is some layout! I counted 16 parallel tracks in one photo there. How are you going to reach across to uncouple right the way over there? You claim your modelling skills aren't great, but your ambition in such a big layout is huge! Well done! Hi The only way I reach is because i am six foot four and sometimes it is a stretch at that. I will post some more photos soon as the layout has moved on a bit from these originals, still loads of work to do though! (isn't there always?) Nik 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.G Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Hia Nik, Thought this was yours buddy WOW its massive! You have loads of space there and plenty of boards bet you enjoy running your loco's on it Will watch with interest fela keep them pics coming :icon_thumbsup2: Kind Regards, Jon. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JZjr Posted February 16, 2010 Share Posted February 16, 2010 Impressive looking layout! Looking forwards to some more pictures! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Hi Everyone Thought I would add a few more pictures of the layout and the progression made. The main area of work is the area covering the spiral and the main station.(Also started some ballasting, loads left to do, oh and it needs a bit more weathering as it looks to new. Please feel free to comment. Also added pictures of other areas such as depot scene, gas works and viaduct and the town I hope to add some pictures of some of the locos and stock soon Cheers Nik 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 As promised please find some of my stock and locos. I have mainly ready to run stock but I am gradually getting weathering and repaints done on them by Jon and Peakdaleworks and it certainly changes the way they look. Also the RHTT was built for me and it looks great between 2 37's (probably needs weathering at some point as it looks a bit to new!) Nik 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edinburgh Junction Posted February 24, 2010 Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow! This is one hell of a layout! Very nice stock you have! following with itnerest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 24, 2010 Author Share Posted February 24, 2010 Wow! This is one hell of a layout! Very nice stock you have! following with itnerest... Cheers for the comments, I will continue to add some more photos of locos from time to time. Loads of work to do on the layout but keeps me out of trouble Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brush47337 Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Cracking layout Mr Deltic Man..... Wow Can I ask What the dimensions are for that tasty Spiral....? What the cost might have been - maybe not the 4 circuits you have - do you know what 2 circuits might cost? and Why no Deltics Mr Deltic Man? Is this why the last one never got far ...... did nosey people keep asking questions? Hope you can keep this up - looks great fun Thanks for sharing Stuart Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.G Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Hi Nik, WOW again man B) its really coming on now scenery and ballasting is looking a treat my good friend and good to see ben cruachan and loch rannoch stabled with all the other colourful loco's is that DBschneker 37419 hiding in the yard in the background Anyway keep up the good work and keep them pickys coming Kind Regards, Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DougN Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Gees you havn't just laid a track or 2.... how many boxes did you go through? I agree with you regarding reach (personally standing 190cm tall we do have some advantages) though I do draw the line at 1100mm. I am sure that this will make it into one of the mags as a layout that never leaves home! Extremely impressive. You have channeled my thoughts on the use of levels and gradients. The White rose baseboards and spril make it an easier prospect to get a even gradient. A great looking and no doubt operating layout. All the best Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.G Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 Ayup Nik, Av u got any more pickys to post yet? And weres them blue and silver dohnuts hiding Cheers, Jon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Cracking layout Mr Deltic Man..... Wow Can I ask What the dimensions are for that tasty Spiral....? What the cost might have been - maybe not the 4 circuits you have - do you know what 2 circuits might cost? and Why no Deltics Mr Deltic Man? Is this why the last one never got far ...... did nosey people keep asking questions? Hope you can keep this up - looks great fun Thanks for sharing Stuart Hi Stuart thanks for the comments The spiral is about 2metres long and 1.1 metre wide quite a size. Mine was built bespoke for my layout and therefore cost quite a bit but I was quite specific about requirements i.e small gradients so most things will go up it. Have to say Bachmann and Hornby diesels have no problems. Best advice is to contact Whiterose models they are great guys and very helpful they have price lists for standard spirals but they need to know about your layout and the space you can fit the spiral in and how high you need to go etc.... As for deltics they don't call me the Deltic man for nothing please see photos, 2 sound 2 non sound and one lovely limited edition. TO be fair all need weathering and more detais to be added a future project for Jon at Peakdaleworks! nik 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 25, 2010 Author Share Posted February 25, 2010 Ayup Nik, Av u got any more pickys to post yet? And weres them blue and silver dohnuts hiding Cheers, Jon. Hi Jon Did someone order dohnuts?? Ok this may be a bit over the top!! and more to arrive yet!! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 25, 2010 Share Posted February 25, 2010 I can think of one word to describe this layout... Outstanding!!! 3 things I like about it -Multi level so interesting operation -Modern Image,lots of EWS and DRS diesels -There is lots of 60s,it could be toton there is so many! Great layout and with scenery will only get better. Regards Lewis Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmouseair Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 What a layout, I am in a state of awe just looking at the multi-levels and amount of track you have laid! I now feel better about having so much on my layout, if and when Mk2 actually ever gets started, currently in study mode for power buses and the likes...... Carry on the good work, I shall watch this with great interest. B) DM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon.G Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Hi Nik, Looking good so you do have 55's lol luvin all the dohnuts looks like you got every colour and flavour there matey hows about adding some vids so we can all see the spiral in operation and the huge sidings you have with trains running thru B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Good idea Jon B) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trainsrgr8 Posted February 26, 2010 Share Posted February 26, 2010 Now that is something else! Wish i had the space to be able to do soemthing like that! Must be great to run trains on! Danny Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 26, 2010 Author Share Posted February 26, 2010 Now that is something else! Wish i had the space to be able to do soemthing like that! Must be great to run trains on! Danny Hi it is good fun but building a layout this big is really hard so much to do but I have got to admit it is fun nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted February 27, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2010 First thing I thought when I saw this- well cant type it on here but it rhymes with clucking bell! That is a seriously impressive project by anyones standards- are you doing it all yourself? looking at the ballasting and painting railsides is just making me shudder! - does look like its going to look pretty as well as being a big trainset- not everyone does that B) You appear to have more stock than the average modelshop too! - like the rail blue stuff & deltics, obviously! -looks like you've several years work there- amazed! Glad I'm not your bank manager Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltic Man Posted February 27, 2010 Author Share Posted February 27, 2010 First thing I thought when I saw this- well cant type it on here but it rhymes with clucking bell! That is a seriously impressive project by anyones standards- are you doing it all yourself? looking at the ballasting and painting railsides is just making me shudder! - does look like its going to look pretty as well as being a big trainset- not everyone does that B) You appear to have more stock than the average modelshop too! - like the rail blue stuff & deltics, obviously! -looks like you've several years work there- amazed! Glad I'm not your bank manager Hi Yes i'm doing it all on my own seemed like a good idea at the time! I have lots of stock probably too much and it does span all the eras but then I am just hooked on the hobby. The ballasting is the dreaded job, I spray the rails with the airbrush and then ay the ballast but it still needs weathering in to look a bit more realistic. Thanks for the commetns will try to put more pictures on as I progress with it Nik Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deltheboy Posted February 27, 2010 Share Posted February 27, 2010 Absolutely astounding layout, any idea of the radius of the track on the spiral and last but not least what size of room do you have avaliable. I will certainly watch this layout with great interest. Del Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted March 2, 2010 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 2, 2010 ye gods!!! Do you have a trackplan? Or some more 'overview' photos? Seems like a fantastic use of space!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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