warbonnetuk Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi all A good while a go following a front cover appearance on the NMRA's 'Roundhouse' mag I posted a few pics of my layout 'Galatia, KS' with the promise of more as I finished off some the detail that needed adding. Since then progress has been a bit slow but with a show outing in a couple of weeks I've made sufficent progress to get some updated shots. Hope you find something that tickles yer fancy... P.S. the show in question is City of Canterbury MRS http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/49682-canterbury-exhibition-21st-and-22nd-january-2012/ Cheers Dan Spalding Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted January 11, 2012 Share Posted January 11, 2012 Hi Dan, LOVE the short grain train powered by the Trackmobile! Looks a cracking layout and I look forward to seeing more of it! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2012 Dan Looking forward to seeing all the extra the work done on it since last time, when we set it up at Canterbury. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi Dan, Your layout looks great. I like the spacious look. Do you have a track plan? Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Mal Hopefully there should be a rudimentary pic of the trackplan for the layout. That and the construction stage pic hopefully give an idea how the layout looks complete. Overall dimensions are 13ft x 22 inchs wide split into 4 boards; 3ft 3in being just short enough to fit between the wheel arches of a Mazda 5. STOP PRESS: As well as Canterbury show 'Galatia' will now also be appearing at Eurotrack, Feb 25/26 Cheers Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks Dan, I like the plan. You have achieved a nice balance of operational interest while maintaining a look of spaciousness, rather than cramming in as much track and sidings as possible, which is too often seen with US switching layouts. regards, Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Mal To extend the operational interest a bit further I use a 'spot' system a la Lance Mindheim's layouts. The Agri supply company spur has three slots: Oppersite the loading dock door (for boxcars) Over a drop grid under the track (for covered hoppers) Next to a storage tank for liquid animal feed (QLF tanks) The team track has two slots Oppersite the loading dock - for boxcars / reefers / flatcars In front of the loading dock - for cement hoppers / plastic pellet hoppers (both for loading into road trailers) The Grain elevator has one spot where loading can take place so all cars need to circulated through before being moved off. Again to make it a little more interesting the elevator has it's own switcher in the form of the Trackmobile or now a 44tonner (pics to come) Cheers Dan Thanks Dan, I like the plan. You have achieved a nice balance of operational interest while maintaining a look of spaciousness, rather than cramming in as much track and sidings as possible, which is too often seen with US switching layouts. regards, Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaveB Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 Hi Dan I'm showing my new layout 'The Dan Patch Line' (Progressive Rail) at Eurotrack Eastleigh. Look forward to meeting up with you there - always good to see another RMWebber! Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Dave Excellent stuff - see you there! Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 More work done tonight ahead of this weekend's outing to Canterbury show principally the installation of the loco shed and the addition of some trees to break up the scenic break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 18, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2012 Looking good! Ian PS. will my SD90Mac fit in that depot?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 18, 2012 Author Share Posted January 18, 2012 Half of it might!! Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
squeaky Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 I like the guy in the blue overalls with the big hat in the first pic Nice work there, do you have any more pictures, i would love to see more? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 19, 2012 Author Share Posted January 19, 2012 Thanks. All the figures on the layout are Preiser. Aiming to take some more pics and maybe some video at this weekend's show. Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 19, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 19, 2012 Dan Are you bringing your tripod or do you want me to bring mie? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted January 19, 2012 Share Posted January 19, 2012 Do like the fact that you have weathered the bottom of the rollers doors on the loco shed with exhaust grime .......well spotted ...! Regards Trevor ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2012 A few photos of the layout today at Canterbury show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 21, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2012 More from Canterbury Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sunshine coast Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 It has a nice open look to it for a small layout .....hope you are having a good operating day at the show ... Regards Trevor ... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2012 Another quiet morning for the 44 tonner at Galatia. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2012 They are busy at the grain elevators though Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2012 Managed to sneak up to the top of the elevator whilst the foreman wasnt looking...very tiring climb though! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Hi, Nice pics, the spaciousness of the layout is very evident in the photos and adds to the protoypical look of the layout. Looks much larger than 13ft! regards, Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 45-tonner perhaps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 22, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 22, 2012 I build layouts with plenty of track but Dan has deliberately gone for the spacoius open feel of a rural shortline and he has captured this well. here is a general shot of the layout. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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