Kingy365 Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 I am currently in the process of starting to build a new 00 layout based on a modern day EWS/DB Schenker TMD, with the usual mix of battered EWS wagons and dirty locos coming in for maintenance, combined with the usual conjoined Network Rail depot with vans and other clutter!! Progress is slow as being a university student, money is tight, however I have made a start on the layout and am awaiting a delivery of new track to finish off the depot track plan. (I will post a photo once the track is completed) Here is a photo of my recently acquired Hornby 08, in EWS livery. I saw this exact one shunting at Westbury last week, so it's good to see it's still in use now! I weathered it myself using some of Humbrol's new weathering washes, and has created a fairly good finish that I am proud of! Here is a picture of a Norscot 1:87 Cat excavator, which I have added Balfour Beatty logos to. It is my intention to make this into a road/rail excavator over the coming months, so watch this space for further updates! Here is a pic of an Hornby EWS Seacow which has been weathered by myself. I am very proud of the way this has turned out, and in my eyes looks very very realistic! I will post more pictures up when the track is down- and I have bought and weather another few seacows This is an Oxford Diecast 1:76 Network Rail Ford Transit van, which I have modified by adding a rear step, rear floodlight and air circulator. I have also detailed the cab with a hard hat and some hi viz jackets So I will post again with some more photos once the track is completed- and if anyone happens to see a Class 66 for sale in EWS livery, please share the link with me!! Thanks Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice stock there Chris - Look forward to more. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted May 29, 2014 Author Share Posted May 29, 2014 Nice stock there Chris - Look forward to more. Cheers, Bob. Thanks Bob! I will post as many updates as I can over the coming weeks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Looks like a good start to me, I like the excavator David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted June 13, 2014 Author Share Posted June 13, 2014 Hi all, just a quick update to proceedings with Birch Green! I have been on holiday for the last two weeks with my girlfriend, so there isn't much to post! I am still awaiting delivery of track and points, and also waiting to finalise the actual layout of the TMD- i.e. where to put the fuelling point and the engine shed. In the meantime, here are some pictures of my two Dapol Network Rail JNA Falcon ballast wagons- I hope to add to the fleet soon! One of these came pre weathered, and the other I did myself this afternoon with Humbrol weathering washes- see if you can tell which is which So that's it for now! I will post more when the track is eventually down, and will keep you updated with the layout Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 13, 2014 Share Posted June 13, 2014 Nice weathering on those wagons Chris. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted June 18, 2014 Author Share Posted June 18, 2014 Road Railer: As mentioned in one of the above posts, I was planning to make the CAT excavator into a Balfour Beatty Road/ rail excavator, and after a while in the making, I am happy to share it with you! Here is the excavator before work started And here is the finished road railer, complete with working rail wheels!! So there you have it! One Balfour Beatty Road/ Rail excavator! If anyone has any questions about it or if anyone wants me to convert an excavator into one, then let me know!! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted June 18, 2014 Share Posted June 18, 2014 Very nice Chris - Looks good. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 After quite a while with no updates, I am pleased to give you the latest updates on Birch Green!! It is going to be mainly pictures, but hopefully will give you all a good idea of the track plan and the layout design A view onto the TMD shed road with visiting 66702. ( A shed will be arriving in the post in the next few days!) Pilot man gives instructions to the duty shunter An overview of Birch Green so far. Another siding is being installed near to the digger! A view of the two roads adjacent to the shed ( Double shed going where 66702 is) A view of 08799 and a battered MHA Coalfish wagon from the inside of the DB Schenker depot A 'realistic' shot taken through the fencing outside the Network Rail depot A view from outside the NR depot 66702 awaits permission to cross into the TMD, whilst 08799 shunts a rake of MFAs Resident 'Gronk' passes some battered and worn out Seacow wagons 37418 awaits permission to exit the TMD light loco First GBRf 66702 rests in the depot road next to the DB Schenker hardstanding So there you have it! Some pictures making it actually look like a TMD!!! Hope you all like it- please give me any feedback etc Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looking Good. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted July 13, 2014 Share Posted July 13, 2014 Looking good David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Looks realy great my mate!! another modern image follower here Cant wait for more from this now cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
keith73 Posted July 15, 2014 Share Posted July 15, 2014 Great looking TMD lots going on. Nice mix of different locos. I'm a modern imager too. You defo need a EWS 66, I've got one with SWD sound decoder and it sounds great. Keep up the good work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 Looks realy great my mate!! another modern image follower here Cant wait for more from this now cheers neil.. Thanks Neil, hope you enjoy the next update! Great looking TMD lots going on. Nice mix of different locos. I'm a modern imager too. You defo need a EWS 66, I've got one with SWD sound decoder and it sounds great. Keep up the good work Thanks Keith- Check the next update- I bought one this week! Could you post me a link to the SWD decoder? Have been looking into it and am very keen to get one!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted July 17, 2014 Author Share Posted July 17, 2014 New shed and loco! Latest purchase: 66200 in EWS livery An overview of the hardstanding- (a fuelling point will be going in the area that isn't covered) Gronk rests amid shunt movements next to the loco shed 08799 rests awaiting more duties A view down the two shed roads I am currently running this layout as DC control, but my next purchase will be buying all that's required to convert it into DCC. I am planning to convert my EWS 66 to a sound loco- (the GBRf one is my friend's loco and is already sound fitted). I am also tempted to convert the 08 into DCC Sound. If anybody has had any experience with Sound chips in an 08 please let me know- is it worth it?! I will report back once a few more scenic items have been added- hope you enjoy the latest update!! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
50030 Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Who make's the loco shed please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 Interested to know too. It's looking great, some brilliantly observed and placed details. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 Who make's the loco shed please? Interested to know too. It's looking great, some brilliantly observed and placed details. Hi guys, the loco shed is by Bachmann Scenecraft. Ehattons have a few left in stock I think, but they were quite pricey! Worth it though I think! Many thanks for your kind words Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I would like to see one of those sheds (or something similar) produced in 7mm scale by Bachman/Heljan etc - Yeah, Dream On. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingy365 Posted July 18, 2014 Author Share Posted July 18, 2014 I would like to see one of those sheds (or something similar) produced in 7mm scale by Bachman/Heljan etc - Yeah, Dream On. Cheers, Bob. That'll be well over £200 for that if they made it Bob!! I think over £70 for this shed in 4mm is criminal! Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted July 18, 2014 Share Posted July 18, 2014 I think you are right chris, but that's not bad when you consider the price we have to pay for Loco's - I was hoping that Skytrex would bring a kit out of a modern-ish depot, but nothing yet. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Very nice work!! luv the new depot building You need to get some yard light towers now like mine cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 I would like to see one of those sheds (or something similar) produced in 7mm scale by Bachman/Heljan etc - Yeah, Dream On. Cheers, Bob. Scratchbuild - or a commission by someone? 7 mil materials widely available Would look good - agree.. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Very nice work!! luv the new depot building You need to get some yard light towers now like mine cheers neil.. CR Signals towers look excellent - I take it these are the ones? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Yep ,you can always make your own.but in my experience of making a shed recently, you won't get much change out of £50 -60 Anyway after buying plastic cladding, basswood, paint etc. That Bachmann shed is clearly modelled on the refuelling shed at ripple lane in East London as it was in 70s/80s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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