ess1uk Posted February 17, 2012 Author Share Posted February 17, 2012 (edited) Is the Hornby class 50 the same as the Lima tooling or is it all new? I only ask as I was wondering if a detail kit for the Hornby loco would work on the Lima? Edited April 15, 2012 by ess1uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted February 21, 2012 Author Share Posted February 21, 2012 (edited) making signs for the layout pictures to follow first attempt on the shed Edited March 4, 2012 by ess1uk 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) view of where the fuel point is going fuel point between the tanks and oil storage tanks to the left view of the shed can't decide on keeping the Hornby shed and adding guttering etc or swapping it for something more "modern" got some office buildings to go here too Edited March 5, 2012 by ess1uk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian b Posted March 4, 2012 Share Posted March 4, 2012 Is the Hornby class 50 the same as the Lima tooling or is it all new? I only ask as I was wondering if a detail kit for the Hornby loco would work on the Lima? The Hornby 50 is a totally new model and is a massive improvement on the old one, although still not perfect is a beautiful model! The detailing parts from Hornby could be used on the Lima version but you'd need to drill the holes in the bufferbeam for the different pipes. The main differences you'd need to sort for Eagle would be to cover up the roof grille with a plain panel and fit a front end headlight. Any other differences between refurbished and unrefurbished are quite subtle and not really noticable from a distance. If you decide in future to buy a Hornby 50 i'd think carefully- the couplings on them aren't brilliant for smaller radius curves and mine has been a bit of a problem. The Lima ones can be picked up for bargain prices, most have a good paint finish, work pretty well, look fairly good and will take some rough handling!!! Signs look good btw!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 4, 2012 Author Share Posted March 4, 2012 (edited) cheers Ian I have a couple of Craftsman Models headlamps in my bits box as i'm sure it should have them fitted if in large logo? also the headcode box would have marker lights by this time so the Craftsman Models panels are being used and some Jackson Evans metal nameplates will make it look a whole lot better too. Edited April 15, 2012 by ess1uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 17, 2012 Author Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Just been looking at the excellent Exford Park and the Peco building Ian has made. I'm now convinced that this is what I will use next to my shed after thinking of the scenecraft office for a while. As there was one lying around at Dad's i bought a few years ago from Model and Craft for £4.68, this has saved me a trip to Trains4U and a few quid to spend on the fuel point. Watch this space for building taking shape. Been a few years since i built a card kit! Unfortunately the other kit was found to be half finished/half missing and typical it is the hut that i wanted that is missing! Edited March 18, 2012 by ess1uk 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted March 18, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 18, 2012 (edited) bought a few years ago from Model and Craft for £4.68 You certainly saved a bit, it cost me £13.40! Mine is plastic though not card. Edited March 18, 2012 by Temeraire 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 19, 2012 Author Share Posted March 19, 2012 Thought that may explain some of the price hike! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vac_basher Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) Looking at my Lima 50 and thinking I need to sort the front end out. The multiple working gear and ETH needs painting orange, but what shade should it be? Personally I use Humbrol orange. It looks fine to me. You can see some examples of the ETH thingys I've painted on my 37s and HST on my Bath Road topic. Also, when did 50s get a large head lamp? After refurbishment, although a few were released without it. However, if you're modelling 1987 they'd all have recieved it by then. sure it should have one fitted if in large logo? See above. also the headcode box would have marker lights by this time? Correct. any ideas? The old Lima 50 needs quite a bit of work to make it aceptable. I've seen some which have been very nicely done. There once was a detailing kit by Craftsman or somebody, I don't know if it's still avavilable, but I'd immagine Howes of Oxford may have them if they're still in production. Consider that the all the sand boxes need filling and the alcove in the roof needs plating over too - after which you'll probably have no choice but to opt for a full repaint. The bogies are underscale too. You could easily exchange them with Lima Class 37 bogies. It's been many many moons since I've set eyes on a Lima 50 so there are probably other things which will need attention which I've forgotten about. I'd also suggest painting the tail lights red and if you really want to make a big diffrence cut of the front coupling and add the various hoses/pipes to the bufferbeam. I also like the idea of a new roof fan so having never attempted this before is it easy to do with limited modelling skills? I'd advise against this. I had a go at replacing the roof fan on a Class 50 when I was a young lad with little modelling experiance and made a right c*** up of it. both my class 33s are second hand and i have done nothing to them yet, they are as i got them. i do intend to get them sorted, there was an article in issue 49 of Hornby magazine for a £20 project to do them. i will as i like a roof fan you can see through. Do you know, looking at the photos I was convinced one of them was a Heljan one! So are you going to have a branch line coming off the main layout that will lead to the TMD area? I'm looking forward to seeing this progress Edited March 26, 2012 by vac_basher 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted March 27, 2012 Author Share Posted March 27, 2012 Thanks Vac_basher. The ultimate plan for the layout would be to have the track where the shed is on the trakmat go off to another board that could also act as a stand alone layout for grown up use without having to setup the bigger trainset if not in the mood. Time at home being in short supply means I've not even managed to glue the trakmat to a board yet let alone fix any track down long term. Just playing around with various ideas in my head in between work. Hope to have a track plan soon. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 14, 2012 Author Share Posted April 14, 2012 (edited) Back from Deeping show (after a good chat with Neil and a proper look at Deeping Lane Depot) with a couple of items. Mainline BSK coach in blue and grey as M34571 MSV wagon to add to the collection (a few more needed) 12T Brake van Hornby power controller so the second loop can be used independently at last which should hopefully stop some moaning And then via Trains4U for a look and got Scenecraft TMD workers! Not bad for an afternoon's work Now just need to weather the wagons Edited April 15, 2012 by ess1uk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris56057 Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Great to chat to you yesterday Martin, look forward to more updates. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 Likewise Chris, nice to finally meet you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted April 15, 2012 Share Posted April 15, 2012 Good to see you Martin, looks like you got some nice purchases, think we have the layout fully running for today fingers crossed. Look forward to seeing u weathering these 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 15, 2012 Author Share Posted April 15, 2012 (edited) now I need to look at Paul Barlett's site for some weathering shots and have a go in the next few days at the wagons. I also need to sort out the couplings on the coaches as the Mainline one does not want to stay coupled to the Lima coaches Edited April 15, 2012 by ess1uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 Messing about with track plans for the depot. I need to be able to stable 6 locos but can't work out the best way to do it. I want to be able to bring in a fuel train and shunt into a siding for a fuel point. I will try and post the plan for comments. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 24, 2012 Author Share Posted April 24, 2012 (edited) Trial track plan entry to depot from right Plenty of room for locos with four on the shed roads and a couple on fuel point is the plan. Now to get a couple more points. Edited May 3, 2012 by ess1uk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 6, 2012 Author Share Posted May 6, 2012 (edited) Went to Stamford yesterday for a quick look around the Market Deeping Model Railway Club Exhibition. I managed to resist temptation and walked out with only a slightly damaged ZRA in grey and yellow Civilink livery. It needs a coupling at one end and there is a buffer missing at each end. So my question is, what should I use to replace the buffers? Edited May 6, 2012 by ess1uk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 9, 2012 Author Share Posted May 9, 2012 (edited) Change of plan. I've been thinking and I've decided that if I use two 3 way points on the depot it will take up less room than the 4 points I was thinking of to begin with, thus hopefully leaving more room to park rolling stock. That's the idea anyway, now just got to find time to get to the shop when it is open to buy them. Good job the other points didn't cost me anything and they can be used elsewhere. Edited May 9, 2012 by ess1uk Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 (edited) OK. I've been having a try of the track plan to work out how much room it will take. Allowing for the 2 shed roads to take 2 locos each and the fuel area to take either 3 TTAs or a loco I reckon that i can fit what i want onto a 2m by 30cm board. I've laid the track out roughly on the kitchen table to get an idea, what do you think? 47378, 50043 and 56 try the depot for size. Edited May 19, 2012 by ess1uk 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted May 19, 2012 Share Posted May 19, 2012 Looks pretty good mate, what kinda shed you gonna use 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 19, 2012 Author Share Posted May 19, 2012 Not sure at the moment. Like the look of the Peco one. For now it will use my old Hornby one as seen in my avatar. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted May 20, 2012 Share Posted May 20, 2012 Why not try the scalescenes one as a cheap alternative 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 I'd not seen that one, but the diesel Depot may just fit the bill, thanks for the tip off 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 20, 2012 Author Share Posted May 20, 2012 I've been wondering if I should change the track plan so the 3way points are the other way round? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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