cornish trains jez

Thanks Pete! It's going to be a challenge. Ordered up my track yesterday so hopefully it will arrive next week and I can start threading the rails onto the sleepers and getting it into position on the board ready for fixing. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Andy, Umm...yes, building in the kitchen isn't the best idea. I was asked "shouldn't you finish your other layout first?" !!! I think I will have a bash at the modules idea for the fiddle yards with the plug-in arrangement for the connector wires. I intend to use DCC so hopefully will provide smooth running. For the catenary, I will be using the excellent Somerfeld swiss outline masts. I used these on my previous swiss layout and they look superb once they are up, albeit really fiddly to install! Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Nick, I will be modelling to 1:160 scale but to N scale clearances for the turnouts (when I eventually attempt these)as TomE has used on his superb "Ropley" layout. I'll check out the fs160 website. Thanks for the link! Best regards, Jeremy

Good afternoon all, First of all, a happy new year to you all. I made my annual visit to the Warley exhibition in Birmingham last November and decided to join the 2mmFS association having been inspired by the 2mmFS layouts and boxfile 2mmFS layouts on this website. My thoughts were to attempt a small project involving the easitrac system. Having previously built a swiss layout in N scale, I decided to model a swiss themed 2mmFS layout as the sleeper spacings seem fairly similar (please correct me if I'm wrong), and there are no swiss 2FS layouts out there (that I know of) so thought I would have a bash at being the first! Before starting the layout, I decided to make a list of criteria to be considered: - The layout must be small enough so my wife doesn't realise that I am filling the house with railways! - A small project would mean that it wouldn't intrude too much on the progression of my longterm N scale layout based on Par station in Cornwall. - Use the easitrac system with only straight sections to build initially so that I can get used to building and laying the track before moving onto turnout construction. - A layout that can be added to in the future if I wish to do so. - Double track mainline - I will not be able to model scale length trains on this project however. - A swiss themed "moving picture" layout sweeping through the swiss alps - plenty of scope to model some great landscape! The track layout was drawn out in full size across 4 sheets of A4 paper using the track dimensions in the associations handbook ( I am still wrestling with Templot!!) I have designed and built 2 baseboards measuring 60cm x 22cm each giving me a scale length of 0.1 miles of track. The trackbed has been raised on the boards using 9mm ply wood so that I can create the effect of a double track mainline running round the side of the mountains. Next, I need to order up the track for construction and consider how and which system I am going to use for the fiddle yards at each end of the layout. Any suggestions most welcome on this. Below are some photos of progression to date. As always, all comments are welcome. Side and middle struts all cut up ready for assembly. Base frames assembled and trackbed placed, prior to gluing, giving an idea of the overall size of the layout. A few items of stock have also been purchased. Here is BLS loco Re465001 with an EWiv coach and driving trailer in the swiss green/grey colour scheme. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Pete, Nice to see you back modelling mate. Those etches are very neat and really make a difference to the model. Looking forward to seeing them on Paddock Wood! Will they be hauled by a class 33? Best regards, Jeremy

Brilliant footage!!

Nice pictures mate. Signal is looking good already, looking forward to seeing more. Best regards, Jeremy

Good idea Pete! A few evening projects always goes down well.

Hi Mark, They are Tullis Russell hoppers, which are from Farish. They will need a bit of extra detailing, but straight out of the box, they are a fair representation. A large logo blue will be the next class 50 I purchase but I may wait for the Dapol one to be released. Best regards, Jeremy

Thanks Andy, I must get those platforms started on board 2. It's a bit of a health and safety hazard at the moment off the end of that footbridge!! Best regards, Jeremy

That looks superb Andy. A fine looking loco!! Best regards, Jeremy

Thanks mate! I need to get some more of the Farish MK2 air cons as I only have enough at present for one rake. Best regards, Jeremy

Thank you! I discovered the location by accident whilst looking for photos of china clay wagons. I was so inspired by the potential for so many interesting train movements that I had to make it my next layout. My first attempt at a prototypical location. Best regards, Jeremy

Thanks Pete, The rake in the first photo was put together using a photo from "Backtrack" magazine. The MkII is a CJM model as is the exquisite NSE class 50 (my pride and joy!) How was your first week in London? Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Graham, It's the first time that I have been able to build a model this big. However I have to dismantle it after use as I don't have a permanent room for it until I can afford to convert our loft space. The layout is in DCC, my first venture in digital! In terms of the track plan, the viewing side is taken directly from google earth. I first printed it out and used it as the plan, without this I would have found it really hard to build. The fiddle yard is on a seperate sheet. Best regards, Jeremy

Good afternoon, No modelling today but thought I would put boards 1 and 2 together and test a bit of stock on this section and take a few posed photos to show the progress to date (not as much progress as I would have hoped for!). This exercise was beneficial as I have discovered that the sides of the footbridge are slightly too low over the main running lines (hence the card spacers to adjust the height), so tonight I will be removing these and filing them down. The station building has had the first coat of paint on the canopies and still requires a second to finish off. Anyway, here are a selection of photos. As always, all comments are welcome. Class 50 arrives, London bound. Bubble car heads off for Newquay. A grubby class 50030 Repulse awaits departure for Paddington View of the rear of the station building. View of board 1 with the footbridge posed in place. Must make a start on those platforms on board 2!! Class 37206 arrives with a short speedlink working and waits to run round its stock and head to St Blazey. Class 45 storms through on Penzance bound parcels. Couldn't resist this final shot. NSE liveried class 50 on CDA's!! Best regards, Jeremy

Great picture Mickey! It's amazing how the landscape has changed over the years. The playing field in the background is now invisible from this view.

Hi Pete, Congratulations on the new job! Glad to see you have got all your wiring sorted, and those switches look very neat too. For me the wiring is always the most frustrating part. Best regards, Jeremy