gismorail Posted November 9, 2018 Author Share Posted November 9, 2018 The shed at Chester Northgate on a day to day basis can be quite a mundane place with just the normal schedule of passenger trains plying their trade between Manchester Wrexham & New Brighton but every now and again specials turn up especially on weeks when Chester Races are being held. Yesterday a race goings special came in from Doncaster headed by a B17 Footballer 'Liverpool' no: 61664 so it was an a good 'cop' whilst it was on shed Earlier in the day BR Standard Class 4 no 76086 a Trafford Park loco came onto shed dropped its fire before running onto the turntable A good shot of 76086 (Trafford Park) 43073 (Heaton Mersey) and B17 'Liverpool' The day before we got a taste of things to come in the shape of a BR / Sulzer Type 2 D5000 on driver training The Training Supervisor has a quick chat with two trainees before a run down to Wrexham Central light engine . 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted November 11, 2018 Author Share Posted November 11, 2018 (edited) Had a very unexpected visitor to Chester Northgate the other day which I managed to photograph in the shape of a BR 3F 0-6-0 which I believe is a Derby allocated locomotive. The real reason for the visit of 43510 was it had visited the spray booth in my workshop under going a weathering session for a very good friend. Edited November 12, 2018 by gismorail 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Thought I'd get some shots of the brewery area yesterday, now in the real world the Chester Northgate Brewery was about half a mile from the station set just inside the city walls alongside the Northgate. I added the brewery for two reasons firstly to add an end scene to the layout and secondly to introduce some extra operation interest and of course from a mans point of view what better mix than Steam & Beer J94 number 68063 reverses under the footbridge with some grain hoppers and heads to the end of the brewery head shunt whilst the Ted the gate man opens the gate into the private sidings within the brewery and after a green flag 68063 pushes the rake of hoppers into the brewery unloading area. Finally 68063 is found in the loco shed under going preparation for the next shift. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 16, 2018 Share Posted November 16, 2018 Hey Martin, that's looking the dogs nuts matey, lots of interesting little cameos to feast the old eyes on, well done mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted November 16, 2018 Author Share Posted November 16, 2018 Hey Martin, that's looking the dogs nuts matey, lots of interesting little cameos to feast the old eyes on, well done mate. Thanks Andy for you kind comments that is praise indeed from a modeller of your reputation and skills. Hope your taking it easy after your venture into the Welsh hills and repairing that mojo mate. Get that pair of Class 20's running it's the way to go and you know it LOUD AND PROUD Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Who whats a train set for Christmas ........Chester Northgate Shed 6D is now up for Sale ....... Well the time has come I feel to move Chester Northgate shed onto a new home ...if I can find one of course..... Yes the decision has been made today to place this Exhibition Layout on a well know Auction site in the hope that someone would like to continue the fun I have had with this fun Layout It measures 15ft x 28inches and can be operated from front or back depending on your personal space. All lighting units included in sale Control panels for points turntable and lighting effects GF Controls Stepper Motor for turntable Lighting Effects included No stock or DCC controller / legs or power supply is included in the sale but all other panels and lights are included Points powered by Tortoise motors and turn table has a GF controls Stepper motor Track work is SMP and all scenic turnouts are hand built. Wired for DCC control Edited December 4, 2018 by gismorail 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shedman Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Good luck, Martin. Hope it sells quickly! It's certainly worth having for someone with the space. I've enjoyed operating it. Trevor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 4, 2018 Share Posted December 4, 2018 Having been privileged to have a private viewing of CNG whilst in Wales last Month, I have to say, I was very impressed. All the small details and things like the switch to give a Glow from the Ash Pit when a Loco is over it, and the fire in the Yard, and Welders etc. I didn't get a chance to see the Smoke unit in action, but the Track work and Buildings are really impressive. Good luck with the sale Martin, this Layout deserves a good home and to be seen at many more shows in years to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted December 17, 2018 Author Share Posted December 17, 2018 Well I'm still the owner of Chester Northgate Shed after a 10 day auction the layout received over 700 viewings and there were 20 watchers ....but no offers. mmmmm I will re-advertise it over the Christmas period of 'enforced enjoyment' maybe interested parties will have time to travel over to have a look . I'm always open to sensible offers Meanwhile I been re-creating a scene from the late nineteen fifties. Two very old LNER locomotives are on shed awaiting their next turn whilst the crews have a chat before returning to their footplate duties. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted December 17, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2018 I think I did see it on eBay, popping a link in here wouldn’t of hurt or isn’t that cricket? I know history now but for future ref. What’s the price guide? Good luck with the sale. Cheers Ade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 I think I did see it on eBay, popping a link in here wouldn’t of hurt or isn’t that cricket? I know history now but for future ref. What’s the price guide? Good luck with the sale. Cheers Ade Sent you a PM Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 (edited) Well I'm still the owner of Chester Northgate Shed after a 10 day auction the layout received over 700 viewings and there were 20 watchers ....but no offers. mmmmm I will re-advertise it over the Christmas period of 'enforced enjoyment' maybe interested parties will have time to travel over to have a look . I'm always open to sensible offers Meanwhile I been re-creating a scene from the late nineteen fifties. loco shed 006 (600x323).jpg Two very old LNER locomotives are on shed awaiting their next turn whilst the crews have a chat before returning to their footplate duties. loco shed 004 (600x308).jpg A very evocative shot,Martin, Though I'd put it no later than 1955; maybe '56. I hope the layout sells. I never did much bother with Chester Northgate Shed. The last time I looked in there (many, many years ago), there was an Ivatt Flying Pig and a Fowler 2-6-4T on shed. That was after the D11s and the ex-GC tanks had gone, and DMUs had the majority of the passenger work. I never, ever saw a B17 on there (even in May, during the races). Did they ever work to Chester? Regards, Tony. Edited December 18, 2018 by Tony Wright Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted December 18, 2018 Author Share Posted December 18, 2018 Just as a follow up on the re-created 1950's scene it's amazing the effect of black & white photographs have on the 'aged' effect The original shot as taken in colour : 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted December 18, 2018 Share Posted December 18, 2018 This thread has sort of passed me by until this page. Cracking layout. Hope there is another in the pipeline with a step-by-step description of its building. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 This thread has sort of passed me by until this page. Cracking layout. Hope there is another in the pipeline with a step-by-step description of its building. Thanks for your kind comments and sorry I've only just picked up your post. I'm currently building another cheshire lines layout called 'Chumley End' which has it's own thread 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 24, 2019 Share Posted January 24, 2019 I just asked the question in CE if this MASTERPIECE was Sold yet, obvously not, someones missing out on a good Layout, just off to TOPS for another measure up, haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted January 24, 2019 Author Share Posted January 24, 2019 I just asked the question in CE if this MASTERPIECE was Sold yet, obvously not, someones missing out on a good Layout, just off to TOPS for another measure up, haha. Just 'clicked' about your comment on CE you mean I need to link Chumley End from my profile ....I've tried but can't get it to work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 (edited) Thanks for your kind comments and sorry I've only just picked up your post. I'm currently building another cheshire lines layout called 'Chumley End' which has it's own thread If it's in Cheshire, shouldn't that be CHOLMONDELEY End? (For those not in the know, it's pronounced 'Chumley'. Why? Goodness knows!) Edited January 25, 2019 by 5050 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Just 'clicked' about your comment on CE you mean I need to link Chumley End from my profile ....I've tried but can't get it to work I meant to add FOR SALE in the thread title Martin, i.e Chester Northgate, (FOR SALE).for those that don't read all the threads but may be looking for a nice Layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 HELLO ALL........ I'm very pleased to announce that Chester Northgate Shed 6D has been invited to appear at the Hazel Grove Model Railway Show 26th / 27th October 2019. The last time the layout was out on tour was Wigan 2017 which was it's second outing so I decided this weekend that it was time to make sure that all was still in working condition. As a sale prior to Christmas was unsuccessful I have had a good long think about the future of the layout in general. From a personal point of view I do enjoy operating the layout but in it's current configuration where operation is from behind the back scene it's not practical for home operation and the space confines within the shed. I was also unhappy with the operation and layout of the fiddle yard even though I had changed it after it's first showing, it was all to cluttered especially during exhibition operation. The other part of the whole set up that I was not happy with was that to operate it from behind the back scene it needed a step up platform to be able to view the layout as a whole whilst operating, and as myself and other group members are not getting any younger I decided that a safety issue could arise. After much thought I have decided to rebuild the fiddle yard so that operation can take place from the front of the layout both at home and at exhibitions. The new fiddle yard will involve building a transverser for storage of all stock and below this will be a newly constructed control panel so that the layout can be operated from the fiddle yard end. The first part of the construction has been to match the connecting end former of the old fiddle yard with a new deeper former so that the control panel can be incorporated below the storage area as well re-using the lighting pelmet. The other part of this construction is going to involve extending the wiring loom to the fiddle yard end and I am currently await the arrival of computer extension leads. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 3, 2019 Share Posted June 3, 2019 That's another show to visit again then mate, cakes on me this time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted June 3, 2019 Author Share Posted June 3, 2019 I'll hold you to that Andy, if you do some operating I'll gets the brews on he he 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 Work is progressing slowly on the new fiddle yard and as is my normal strange way of construction it's ' build & design' as the creation gets put together. The new control panel will fit into the base of the board where the cut out area is with the sets of switches mounted onto a piece of ply which will be recessed back from the front edge so that the switches are protected. The sliding traverser will have seven roads for storage of locomotives and wagon stock which I hope will be less cluttered than my previous fiddle yard attempts. 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 7, 2019 How easy will access be to the control panel when the traverser is slide completely forward? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gismorail Posted June 7, 2019 Author Share Posted June 7, 2019 The 10 hours ago, Stubby47 said: How easy will access be to the control panel when the traverser is slide completely forward? The traverser will not protrude beyond the front of the board so no problem with access . Thanks for the thought though 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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