Popular Post kes Posted June 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2016 This is another of my small layouts. It is a roundy roundy n gauge layout measuring 27" x 24" and it folds in half! It was inspired by the layout Littleton Curve, which was built by Grant Hickman. It has a hidden loop behind the back scene which means trains can be alternated, and uses electro uncoupling so shunting can take place in the siding and the platform. Although very simple, it gives hours of fun in the motorhome, and doubles up as a test track for my n gauge locos and stock. Overall view without stock A5 on passenger North Eastern interloper Pom Pom to the rescue The layout will be seen at the Whitby Model Railway Club Show, at Goathland on Sat/Sun 23/24th July. 33 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Here is an over head shot showing the two set track points in the fiddle yard behind the scenes. The layout folds where the central divider can be seen. The black back -blocker lifts out. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul-dereham Posted June 16, 2016 Share Posted June 16, 2016 This is another of my small layouts. It is a roundy roundy n gauge layout measuring 27" x 24" and it folds in half! It was inspired by the layout Littleton Curve, which was built by Grant Hickman. It has a hidden loop behind the back scene which means trains can be alternated, and uses electro uncoupling so shunting can take place in the siding and the platform. Although very simple, it gives hours of fun in the motorhome, and doubles up as a test track for my n gauge locos and stock. DSCF0814.JPG Overall view without stock DSCF0606.JPG A5 on passenger DSCF0817.JPG North Eastern interloper DSCF0818.JPG Pom Pom to the rescue DSCF0823.JPG DSCF0824.JPG DSCF0825.JPG DSCF0826.JPG DSCF0827.JPG DSCF0828.JPG The layout will be seen at the Whitby Model Railway Club Show, at Goathland on Sat/Sun 23/24th July. Wonderful little layout. Well done! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted June 17, 2016 Author Share Posted June 17, 2016 Thanks Paul for the comments. I like designing and building these small layouts. They do not take a great deal of time to build or finish. I am working on the next idea which may be 6'6" long and 24" wide, folding in half. Yet again based on an old flush paneled door. Kevin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongudmund Posted June 17, 2016 Share Posted June 17, 2016 I really like this. Love the boat on the aqueduct as well. Bit of a change from a bus on a bridge! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 What a great little layout. I would love something small like this to take on holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted July 16, 2016 Share Posted July 16, 2016 (edited) Dunno what MY wife'd say if I took a layout on holiday....... Super little layout though Kes. Edited July 16, 2016 by Peter Kazmierczak 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted July 22, 2016 Author Share Posted July 22, 2016 Don't Forget - Whitby Model Railway Show, at Goathland Village Hall, Sat/Sun 23/24th of July. Free parking, light refreshments and only £1 entry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted July 22, 2016 Share Posted July 22, 2016 Very neat! Kevin PS: I can predict, with near word-perfect accuracy, what SWMBO would say if I took a layout on holiday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted August 19, 2016 Author Share Posted August 19, 2016 Here are a couple of views of the layout on holiday with us last week! Sits on the rear window ledge and a spacer from the table. Folds up into a little box. I have also added an additional siding around the back using 2 more set track points,so I can now store and run three trains. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 What a super layout and a great idea to boot, given me an idea for a small 009 layout. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted August 19, 2016 Share Posted August 19, 2016 It is a brilliant little layout. I would love a little project to take away on holiday for those quiet nights in when the little one is in bed. Shame I model 00 gauge!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
janner Posted August 20, 2016 Share Posted August 20, 2016 What a super layout and a great idea to boot, given me an idea for a small 009 layout. Thank you Indeed! a super little layout and fantastic inspiration. I can see me having a go at something like this. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted September 15, 2016 Author Share Posted September 15, 2016 Just in case you thought I had gone very quiet recently, I have been building 13 Peco 15' tanks wagon kits, painting and weathering them, and weathering a Standard 5. The 5 looked much too clean to begin with. The tanks were painted with gloss acrylic, then weathered with matt dark brown, matt light grey, and matt black. I will post better pictures when the mist clears from the East Coast! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max Legroom Posted September 15, 2016 Share Posted September 15, 2016 What a splendid little layout. I like the way you have avoided the temptation to cram in too much on the scenic section which makes it look very believable. Clever construction too. Max Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongudmund Posted September 17, 2016 Share Posted September 17, 2016 This lay out is fab. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerry1975 Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 I really like this, simple track plan but used very effectively. Jerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted October 13, 2016 Author Share Posted October 13, 2016 I have been busy with the razor saw and a spare class 44 body shell. It was cut into three parts, just behind the cab doors, then a 5mm and a 8mm slice were removed from the centre section before it was welded back together. The buffer beams and shrouds have been built up with plasticard and filler. The unnecessary roof detail was filed off, and new detail added from adhesive white labels. The chassis consists of a Union Mills tender drive unit, fitted inside class 37 side frames, and a spare class 37 bogie at the other end. There is much detail to be added as I go along - but do you know what it is yet? (Paul knows). The battery boxes need to be added under the side frame members The buffers and shrouds need fitting next Some more roof detail to go on. It will be BR green with a grey roof, long grey stripe and late crests when finished. Kevin. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted October 14, 2016 Share Posted October 14, 2016 I have been busy with the razor saw and a spare class 44 body shell. It was cut into three parts, just behind the cab doors, then a 5mm and a 8mm slice were removed from the centre section before it was welded back together. The buffer beams and shrouds have been built up with plasticard and filler. The unnecessary roof detail was filed off, and new detail added from adhesive white labels. The chassis consists of a Union Mills tender drive unit, fitted inside class 37 side frames, and a spare class 37 bogie at the other end. There is much detail to be added as I go along - but do you know what it is yet? (Paul knows). DSCF1354.JPG The battery boxes need to be added under the side frame members DSCF1355.JPG The buffers and shrouds need fitting next DSCF1357.JPG Some more roof detail to go on. It will be BR green with a grey roof, long grey stripe and late crests when finished. Kevin. Will it be 10000 or 10001? Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted October 14, 2016 Author Share Posted October 14, 2016 Will it be 10000 or 10001? Paul 4475 10001 as I already have a O gauge semi-scratchbuilt LMS 10000. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 Hello Kes This really does look superb, a lot more than the sum of its parts. It's the epitome of the branchline station once so valuable to its local community. Your design and modelling skills are very good indeed, you have an artistic eye for detail and add just enough to keep the eye of the viewer busy without looking too crowded. Cheers - Jim Eileen loves it as well. Thanks Jim for the comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted October 17, 2016 Author Share Posted October 17, 2016 I have now finished filling the buffer cowls, fitted NBrass buffers, and made the battery boxes. There is still much filling and sanding to be done, and the holes for the side windows to be drilled and filed out. Please excuse slight focusing issues, and the cruel enlargement of my butchery! The odd green paint used to cover the filler is Humbrol, but it will be sanded off and replaced by Railmatch green when I get to painting the beast. Kevin. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kes Posted October 18, 2016 Author Share Posted October 18, 2016 Today I have been busy drilling holes and filing them out to shape for the side windows. Also the incorrect roof access panels have been sanded off, and new ones made from 10 thou plasticard. I remembered that both sides are a mirror image of each other, before drilling the holes! The white lines on the old grilles, is where I have filled them with Squadron putty, then sanded them off flush. The new grilles are going to be care of Archers Surface Details - water slide transfers with raised details. The engine bay side doors will probably be scribed on as they are flush with the body side. The side windows will be made with Krystal Clear, or a similar PVA type material. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
south_tyne Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Just stumbled across this, what a fantastic little layout. I'm a massive fan of Brant Hickman's layouts and can see the inspiration from Littleton Curve. Looks like it will give you hours of fun. I wonder the dimensions needed to squeeze in a loop in the scenic section - maybe an increase to 48" x 30"? Great stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted May 3, 2017 Share Posted May 3, 2017 Have only just stumbled on this fab little layout myself....Don't know how I missed it before, but so glad I've seen it nowWhat a fab idea, especially the folding design!It's so well executed too. Great work kes Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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