cornish trains jez

I have one of these in my collection. Lovely model.

They are 1/150 but the prototypes are slightly smaller in height than the postal containers so I’m hopeful they will not look too out of place…..well I hope not anyway! 😬

Wow! It’s pricey! I might have a go at making my own first. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi, Excellent new topic thread! Not quite as exciting as everyone else’s recent purchases but I picked up these containers from traintrax with the intention of repainting them and making some McDonalds transfers to add. They will then make their way onto my postal train. Seen some photos of this composition and thought it would look the part. They are not quite the same refrigerated containers but they will do. Best regards, Jeremy

That looks really good!!!

Nice photos of the fire train. I’m tempted to have a go at scratch building this for my N gauge layout one day. Keep the images coming! Really enjoying this thread. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi, The catenary looks fantastic and well worth all the effort. Best regards, Jeremy

Many thanks! I’ll check the radius for you and come back to you on that. The tunnel end is quite tight but my Eurocity coaches runs round fine still despite them being fairly close coupled. Best regards, Jeremy

Thanks Peter. I might have a go at the tunnel mouths with some embossed stone foam which I have found in the “box of bits”! Blausee Mitholz sounds interesting! Nice station and possibility for shunting too. if you pass Thun postal building again “sans wagons” if you are able to snap the loading bay for me please would be much appreciated. Thanks! Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Dave, Many thanks. My first Swiss layout was the typical mountains style layout so I wanted to go for something a bit different this time around. I do like the mountains though and there are some amazing set ups on YouTube showing the track meandering round the mountains and up and down helix’s. Best regards, Jeremy

Evening all, Feel like I'm making some good progress on the layout. I've finished laying the main running lines and added the wiring to ensure that I have smooth running on DC. Also moving forward with my scratch built building based on the ABB building at Baden. And a mock up of the Gotthard tunnel portal based on the one at Goschenen. Here is my latest video update! Best regards, Jeremy

Hi everyone, Just wondering if anyone can help me with my wobbly wagons. The problem seems to be with my Roco 4 wheel vans. I can’t seem to work out if it’s the wheel axles that are not running well or the wagon just being old and not weighty enough. Perhaps it’s the weight that’s loose in the wagon. Does anyone else have this issue and is there a solution? Any help greatly appreciated. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi, Been doing some wiring today to ensure DC running is smooth along the main running lines. I’m also trying to iron out some track issues which are bugging me. Couple of sections next to the bridge area need relaying too. Then it’s on to the other two running lines and then a good coat of primer across the whole lot before painting and weathering. Then it’s on to ballasting which I don’t like doing but I need to make sure I take my time and add the ballast in sections so it’s neat and to the top of the sleepers. Will update again soon! Best regards, Jeremy

Thank you. My first control car was really bad, glue between the chassis and body, the white of the front cab side area very dull compared to the rest of the coach and the paint finish was awful. Strange because the rest of the coaches are spot on. Worth looking out for a set though. Best regards, Jeremy

Evening all, I mentioned doing this video a few months back so finally here is my review of the Hobbytrain IC2020 coaches. Hope you all enjoy. Best regards, Jeremy

Cheers! Link here if you would like one https://www.etsy.com/uk/listing/1309892492/funny-train-t-shirt-just-one-more-train

Hi Peter, Thank you for your comments regarding DCC. I am convinced DC is the way forward for me and it’s nice to have the back up of fellow modellers who also feel I’m doing the right thing. The long trains do make some noise on the rails and this is the case in the prototype, especially at speed. There is an imaginary off scene station just beyond what will be the scenic break at the depot end of the layout so the passenger trains will be slowing/accelerating away to and from the station. The freight trains will be gliding through however so they will be running slightly quicker. Something I’ve noticed with my latest re620’s from Hobbytrain is that the lights are quite bright, even at slow speeds so this helps a bit with that. Hobbytrain IC2020 review video queued on YouTube for Saturday morning. Best regards, Jeremy

Fantastic modelling as always Peter. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Michael, I’m not sure the Kato/Hobbytrain come with front skirt infills. I have a selection of them in re460 and re465 format, both old and new, and none come with additional parts. I think it’s just a Fleischmann thing which I do really like. Best regards, Jeremy

Evening all, A bit of progress with the next building. I actually put most of this together quite some time ago but have never got around to fitting these parts together. It’s based on the ABB building at Baden in Switzerland. Plenty to do still but it’s nice to now get an idea of how it might look. It will sit at the front of the layout just after where the bridge is located. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Keith, Thanks for your useful comments. I'm much happier wiring the layout than fiddling about with complex decoders. You are right, they are getting more complex these days and to be honest, I just want to run trains and enjoy the layout. The layout was designed to watch near on scale length trains running through an industrial scene so I don't really have the need for DCC operation. The shed will work just fine with isolated sections and I'll be able to run trains around the shed area without too many problems as it will have its own controller just for that, the freight sidings and the postal depot area. The main running lines will have a controller each too. The other reason is that my kids like to get involved so if I can hand them a controller each and let them run some trains around the layout they are happy too. Not sure they will want to learn DCC control just yet! Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Graham, Well spotted, its my Revolution Trains 321 with the most awful coupling system that loves to make the bogies derail on the corners, but only when it runs in one particular direction. The model itself is brilliant though and the detailing is lovely. You may see my part finished NSE liveried 317 running again soon... watch this space. I may have a BR trains running session in the not too distant future, just for fun! Best regards, Jeremy

Hi Keith, Many thanks for your reply and useful comments. I think I will go with bought track and as you say, some neat ballasting and weathered rails will make all the difference. I'm 100% going to go DC, the shed area will be challenging but I think the isolated sections will all be worthwhile. The Taurus's do sound good but I'm still not convinced that in N gauge electric locos sound good. The new building is on the workbench this afternoon and will feature in my next update. Best regards, Jeremy

Hi everyone, Just thought I's post a couple of photos of the ETR set and also the restaurant coach which has a particularly nice and well applied livery. Also, here is my latest video layout update with some video of the full 7 car ETR set running. Have a good evening. Best regards, Jeremy

Morning all, Finally had delivery of the 3 additional carriages to complete my ETR610 set! Will give it a whirl around the layout at the weekend! Best regards, Jeremy