009matt Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Hi there, it is a long time since I posted about a layout, but here are some pictures of my latest creation. The LB&SCR Lumpy Barmcake and Salted Cracker is a Gn15 ish cartoon layout inspired by the likes of FR Emmett, Tim Burton, Trumpton et al and Aardman Animations. The layout had its first exhibition at the Old Kiln Railway near Farnham and has done the local Froxfield Fete. It will be on display at the Liphook and district MRC open day in October and is booked for the Alton MRC exhibition in Feb. It has been built upon a cut down door and is 4 foot six by 18 inches. It is digitally controlled and all stock is scratchbuilt. The figures are sculpted from Sculpey oven hardening clay and then painted. The buildings are MDF faced with textured paint and carboard fittings. Sorry if pic quality not good, they are from my Blackberry The layout from afar Dining train Close up of chef on dining train Diners on dining train Passenger train View over layout Woman by shops Policeman on platform another layout shot motive power policeman again layout shot There is a lot more to do, extra figures, detailing etc. There is going to be a double fairlie loco, a ghost train (yes really ghostly) and a couple of other trains - a goods train I hope you like it and if anyone has any ideas for rolling stock or crazy figures then please shout! I saw a jelly wagon somewhere that had a spring in it do that the van body wobbled on the chassis as it went along. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eastwestdivide Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 It's nearly the Muppets' Swedish chef. How about some ornate gutters and downpipes on the peak-roofed coaches? Postal train with a pillar box on a flat wagon? For a proper snack dining train, wagons with spring-loaded catapults to send boiled sweets into the audience? At the back of the dining train, a kitchen garden/allotment on a flat car - "fresh from our kitchen garden"? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Utterly bonkers. I love it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pointstaken Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Whimsy maybe, but I bet this will attract far more attention than any of the conventional layouts, worthy though they are. A splendid effort, sir, and you are to be congratulated on the sheer imagination shown. Dennis Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodshaw Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Great buildings and trader names! But are you sure you wouldn't have preferred to do a Great Western branch line with pannier tank and autocoach? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted August 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2012 not only do I agree with the positive comments above, but I'd like to comment on the brilliance of the design. I wouldn't know where to start to make something like this look right whilst being nothing like "normal life." Stuff like the curvy houses and wonky window frames could just look like you messed up trying to model the real world but you have absolutely nailed it. Hail the Terry Pratchett of railway modelling!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009matt Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Thanks for all of the kind comments, it was really fun making it and like I said earlier, there is still more to come. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Brilliant !! That must take some doing to think all this up even down to the people. It's like recreating the world The diner with the beard reminds me of Roald Dahls character Mr. Twit (from the book The Twits) Just brilliant and I look forward to future updates How about a bowl on a flat car with fish in it as a fish van? Or perhaps a longer closed van with windows along both sides and animal heads sticking out as a circus van? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 Third time this morning I have found this thread! The imagination is wonderful. The comments here should be taken up with any additional trains you build too - it would be superb to watch!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debs. Posted August 29, 2012 Share Posted August 29, 2012 William Heath Robinson lives-on! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted August 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 29, 2012 Brilliant !! That must take some doing to think all this up even down to the people. It's like recreating the world The diner with the beard reminds me of Roald Dahls character Mr. Twit (from the book The Twits) Just brilliant and I look forward to future updates How about a bowl on a flat car with fish in it as a fish van? Brilliant! Or a whole freight train made up of wagons mirroring the dopey GWR wagon codes, but with real pythons, minks, macaws, pythons and of course a toad in the brake van!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009matt Posted August 29, 2012 Author Share Posted August 29, 2012 Brilliant! Or a whole freight train made up of wagons mirroring the dopey GWR wagon codes, but with real pythons, minks, macaws, pythons and of course a toad in the brake van!!!! Just liked this, I will be certainly having a go at this train! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sir Madog Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Brilliant and absolutely smashing! I bet it´ll be an eye catcher on any show! Love it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Can we ever hope to see a terminus in the form of a "gritty" Minories? People should be told! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 30, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 30, 2012 Charming fun with loads of character. Echo the admiration for your imagination! Recall seeing the Emett Railway when I was young, probably at Olympia, and this catches and honours that spirit very well. How about a closed carriage, curtains drawn, red lights and a "lady" wearing not much more than a knowing smile? Since "ladies" have been known to use the real railway for their trade, this isn't altogether fanciful, I suppose! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted August 30, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 30, 2012 And there's always the boat train, of course. Perhaps one with an owl and a ###### * cat on board or a murder to solve? I do love it. The whole idea and layout is absolutely wonderful. I do hope it ends up in one (or more) of the exhibitions we'll be at in the not too distant future. It just brings that smile to one's face, if not a little laughter. I do like your little terrier, by the way. Keep up the good work. EDIT ###### * I can't believe the word reading system on here doesn't recognise Edward Lear's word. Let's try Tom Jone's "pussycat" EDIT 2 One word, then, not two. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Absolutely superb - an up-graded Far Twittering and Oysterperch! An O-2-O would be good. Two open cars with cows for the early morning milk train? Love it, love it, love it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cromptonnut Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 How about a bowl on a flat car with fish in it as a fish van? Something like a washing machine liquid "ball" - the clear type, obviously - would be perfect. Resin water, and I'm sure it would be easy enough to make some goldfish to place in it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Castle Posted August 30, 2012 Share Posted August 30, 2012 Hi Matt, I don't usually do a me too post but in this case it is so well deserved I thought is totally necessary to do so! I love all of the influences you mention in your post and the results are truly excellent. It just goes to show that you don't need to be following a prototype to do superb modelling. It is also great to see the usually quite serious world of railway modelling being given such a huge injection of fun - this sort of thing is what is needed to encourage more into this brilliant hobby we all partake in. Can I add the Crocodile to the GWR train? It could have snapping jaws that move as it goes along... A Bloater could be an outsize load fish van... A Coral could be a mobile aquarium... A Mink could be a furry van... I'll get my coat... All the best, Castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009matt Posted August 30, 2012 Author Share Posted August 30, 2012 These ideas are great thanks castle Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted October 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 29, 2012 The LB&SCR paid a visit to our club's open day yesterday. It is a lot of fun, as well as having some very good modelling...even the locos have their own operating characteristics! Here are a couple of pictures, as well as a short video... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009matt Posted February 1, 2013 Author Share Posted February 1, 2013 Just to let everyone know, I will be at the Alton Febex this weekend, then I will be at Midhurst on the 17th of Feb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pls Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Wonderful layout - I came to the SWING exhibition at Bognor Regis last week with Giles operating his End of the Line layout. It was lovely to come and see your creation during brief breaks from operating! AThe LBSCR is a real inspiration - thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
009matt Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 It is a shame, but this is n ow for sale http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=230991772671 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted June 2, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 2, 2013 get thee behind me Satan......... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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