Lochnagar Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 I've been meaning to start this thread for months to show the project during the course of the build, but 12 months on and the layout is now 99% finished so thought I'd better get the ball rolling! Better late than never Some of you will remember a layout called 'Church Lane Sidings' which has seen a fair few outings on the local exhibition circuit owned by fellow club member Alan Cheadle. Well last year I bought it from him with a plan to bringing it up to the 1990s era with a reasonable amount of modifications. This was mainly to get some practice on scenics and all things layout related before cracking on with my main exhibition layout project 'Knotingly'. The original plan was to sell it on once I'd 'finished' the project and it'd served it's purpose, but inevitably I've grown to like it and will now be keeping it as a small exhibition layout in addition to 'Knotingly'. I will post pictures in the coming weeks, so for the time being a description will have to suffice! The work to date has involved the following but to mention a few; A complete renewal of all wiring, with live feeds added to every section of track, (now fully wired for DCC). Relaying the fiddle yard in it's entirety, relaying the two rearmost depot roads which has enabled lengthening of these lines, all front fascias replaced with new 5mm MDF, concealed florescent lighting added, new control panel inclusive of wiring, switches and capacitors. Re-ballasting, track weathering. All steam era features removed ie; provender store and coaling road, which have been turned into fuel storage tanks and a car park/stabling point respectively - much like real times. The depot area has been leveled and totally renewed, with concrete hardstanding, fueling point and the usual array of depot clutter. Pretty much all the scenery has been altered to some degree, and includes new buildings, express models lighting, renewed road bridge, backscenes, and the superb 'forest in a box' from Green Scene. The layout measures 8" x 1.5", and is about the only aspect that remains unchanged. A Gaugemaster Prodigy Advance2 DCC system is used for controlling the layout, with two handsets so as to enable two operators at once. Era wise, it's early 90s midlands (ish), with the option for post 2000 up to the present day if I feel like it! That's all for now, as I said this thread is long overdue but pics will be added soon. Meadow Lane TMD is having it's exhibition debut at the Derby show on the 11th and 12th of May, so feel free to come along and have a look! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted March 23, 2013 Share Posted March 23, 2013 Sounds very interesting!! look forward to see in more... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted May 15, 2013 Share Posted May 15, 2013 look forward to pictures 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lochnagar Posted May 17, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 17, 2013 Right, finally had chance to post some pictures. Just a few snapshots from the Derby show over the last weekend, taken across the two operating eras. Even though the likes of 'Artemis' and Network Rail class 97s aren't the main early 90s era, it gives a taster of what Meadow Lane is all about and shows you can wind the clock forward very easily indeed. Theres still a bit of work to do when I find the time, mainly the inspection pit in the shed, and replacement of the 'christmas tree' style trees along the backscene, which would be more suited to a Canadian landscape! Anyway, hope you like what you see. 43 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted May 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2013 (edited) I had a quick look at the Derby show - some very nice modelling there. I just wish I had longer to look at the layout but i am sure we will be seeing more of this one at shows. Regards Ian Edited May 17, 2013 by roundhouse 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 Hi Ian, Thanks for the comments! Yes will definitely be seeing more of it, booked in at Warley this year along with several others yet to be confirmed, will be updating on here as and when confirmed show dates come up. Alex Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 One of the better TMD layouts....good atmosphere! There are a lot of mediocre ones, unfortunately. Best, Pete. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted May 17, 2013 Author Share Posted May 17, 2013 One of the better TMD layouts....good atmosphere! There are a lot of mediocre ones, unfortunately. Best, Pete. Thanks Pete! I do my best Whilst it's not unique by any means, as you say there are a lot of TMD layouts on the exhibition circuit, I try and make things as prototypical as possible without making it boring to watch (and operate). Definitely a case of quality over quantity, and not too much clutter for a layout of this size. I give top priority to scale running and sound fitting/sync of the locos which is an area that I feel lets a substantial number of layouts down. Thanks for the comments. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Looking great, david 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 (edited) Really like the look of this layout. I think you've convinced me to visit the Warley show. Do you have a track plan or wide angle/zoomed out photo? I'm currently planning a similar era layout (see thread in layout advice section http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/71766-advice-comments-wanted-on-oo-10-x-2-layout/ ) so hoping to shameless nick good ideas! Thanks Sam Edited May 18, 2013 by sdw7300 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 This is very nice. Concur with Trisonic's thoughts The lighting's excellent 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
66702GBRf Posted May 18, 2013 Share Posted May 18, 2013 Very nice layout, everything seems perfect!!! Thanks for sharing 66702GBRf 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Really like the look of this layout. I think you've convinced me to visit the Warley show. Do you have a track plan or wide angle/zoomed out photo? I'm currently planning a similar era layout (see thread in layout advice section http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/71766-advice-comments-wanted-on-oo-10-x-2-layout/ ) so hoping to shameless nick good ideas! Thanks Sam Thanks, I'll post a trackplan up when I get round to doing one. Have got more pics which show the whole scenic section so they'll be going on here soon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted May 19, 2013 Author Share Posted May 19, 2013 Thanks for the comments chaps, very much appreciated! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 Excellent modelling, very realistic well done Alex, keep the pics coming please, love the little cameo's like the dog walker etc etc... George.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 19, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 19, 2013 I agree with the comments above. Great looking TMD! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 This is very very nice!!!!! nice detailing through out..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lochnagar Posted May 20, 2013 Author Share Posted May 20, 2013 Thanks guys more pics on their way. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted May 20, 2013 Share Posted May 20, 2013 Cant wait for more pictures!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Lochnagar Posted May 22, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 22, 2013 Latest addition to the fleet, 60004 'Lochnagar' in coal sector with all the trimmings, fitted with an esu Legomanbiffo v4 decoder and DCC supplies 4 ohm bass reflex speaker located in the radiator end. I'll post a separate thread on this soon as the speaker wasn't the straight 'drop in' as I'd expected, given the assumed space in the class 60. Anyway, it sounds awesome and is totally controllable and synced at slow speeds. I've reduced the top speed parameters to increase this even further. Pictured during it's first test run! 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Looking great, david 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Class 108 Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 Great layout, well done Alan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattWallace Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 ... wow, this is awesome. I'm now tempted to get a 97 for my layout (although getting the baseboards built and the track down would probably be more useful! ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted May 31, 2013 Share Posted May 31, 2013 This is a stunning litted TMD, love all the details you done with the scenary. Keep the pics coming 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CourthsVeil Posted June 1, 2013 Share Posted June 1, 2013 Wow, that's brilliant – very well done this layout. Any chance to get a look at the right end of the scene? Thanks for sharing + keep up the good work! Armin Btw: 8" x 1.5" looks rather mini-micro - shouldn't that read 8' x 1.5' …? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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