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Jeff, I have seen shots of sheeted minerals on the S&C, but dont ask me where. Probably gypsum traffic, I think there was a works at Kirby Thore?

Thanks Pennine. Yes, I sometimes drive through Kirby Thore on the A66. I think you are on the nail re. gypsum as there's been a British Gypsum plant there for a long time. I'm sure I've seen plenty of freight images taken on the S&C. I must try and dig them out!

Jeff

Now you're talking! Classic 9F shots and the third image - scenery to die for. Much appreciated!

Jeff

I thought that class 56 pic would be of interest even though its not a close shot of the wagons.

 

Jeff, i shall have a look around, I like a bit of a challenge

Thanks Michael. I guess I'm just being lazy, but thought you'd come up with something!

Jeff

It usually takes me 2 - 3 weeks to build the houses although that doesn't include weathering them, which is taking about a day per row. It does take me less time now than when I built the first as I have all the dimensions, etc., written down; the longest parts of the build are windows (including nets & curtains), doors and cutting the slates. Goods shed was about the same. Longest was the station at four months, but that was a fair bit more complex.

Thanks very much for the info. The layout I'm about to build doesn't incorporate an urban area, but I think I will have a go at a Goods shed. Looks like fun!

Cheers,

Jeff

Michael, forgive me if I've missed something - I have to admit I haven't scanned through the whole of the thread. But have you a source of pictures for minerals c. 1965 on the S&C ... iron ore or general quarry material, pulled by either green diesel or steam traction?

I thought it was worth asking as you seem to be a major shareholder in a goldmine of superb images!

Cheers,

Jeff

Hi Sandside,

I've enjoyed watching this project grow, and the goods shed is excellent. It must have taken ages to build all the houses - roughly how long have you spent on each? I know the process is repetitive once you have a prototype.

I also had to laugh at the first pic from your 14.34 post today. The view along the street is impressive, but it looks like the Martians are invading with the Woodland Scenics spray standing out in the background! Poor old Bacup. And no, I've not been drinking!

Will continue to follow progress.

Jeff

..... and save money on heating (as I have found out over the last few days those small spotlight clusters are quite nice 'spot' heaters as well as lighting units).

You are quite right, Mike. It gets very warm under those lights and even though I'm not a tall chap I can feel the radiation warming my scalp. The current railway room is lit with a measly 200W and that seemed enough!

I will be investing in a portable heater - my brothers is shown in the previous pictures. 1500W, warms the room to an acceptable level even on minimum setting.

Once the carpet is down there is no excuse not to get started. Good job I like a bit of carpentry!

Jeff

OK, some railway-related material...at last.

Following consultations with some of RMwebs "luminaries" (The Stationmaster and Coachmann), the trackplan is almost decided. I've tried to include S&C stylings and have been told the plan strongly resembles Kirkby Stephen ... which it does, apart from the branch line.

Baseboard subframe to commence within the month, then the skeleton from the plan will go onto the baseboards this summer. With 800W of lighting in the "bunker" (though I won't be using all that - got to "watch the pennies", you know!) I should be able to see what I'm doing.

Jeff

Thank goodness RMweb is back. You don't realise how good something is 'til it's no longer there!!

Attached pics of the completed infrastructure of the garage conversion.

Electrics in, lights fitted, carpet on order.

Then the railway-related fun can begin!!

Jeff

Just discovered this thread. Excellent stuff! Particularly like the landscaping. Some lovely photos, coronach - keep them coming!

Jeff

Excellent! I almost expect Celia Johnson and Trevor Howard to be embracing underneath the platform lights!!

Jeff

Looking at the recently posted photos makes me ashamed of the pristine state of my 16t minerals. Maybe I will have to invest in a bit of weathering technique to c**p them up a bit.

Super photos, Michael. More, please!!

Jeff

Very nice! All you need is a bit of sepia-staining (I'm sure Chris Nevard can advise!) and the period look is complete!

Must say, black-and-white does suit your layout (that's a compliment, not a condemnation!!).

Jeff

Ha, ha - I had to laugh reading your comments!! Between 2007 and 2010 I found it nigh on impossible to resist the fantastic loco offerings that were emerging. Only my imminent retirement has forced the purse-strings closed. Like you, I have 4 large display cabinets full of steamers and diesels, though I try to exercise them regularly. And as for the rolling stock!

Btw, do you still have your china-clay plant...very typical of your locale. And KISS - clearly an acronym? Forgive my ignorance!

Best wishes,

Jeff

Hi Peter,

1968, eh? You are a relative youngster then! I was born in 1957 and I remember journeys to and from Lancashire to Devon on grotty black steamers. I've no idea where my affinity for green diesels came from, as I was never a trainspotter or modern image officianado 'til I took up modelling.

To be honest, Llanbourne wouldn't look right with anything but blue diesels. Your infrastructure is spot on - reminds me of all the journeys I made on BR in the 70s and 80s. Your future projects should be interesting.

Jeff

I always remember your quote in MR...maybe 1999 or 2000... "I don't think I'll do a biggy again" (as you wanted to concentrate on detail).

It sounds like you have the situation cracked and can now combine scale with detail. Will watch developments with interest! (Btw, the original Carrick Road grabbed my attention because of the "low tech" way you made your platform surfaces).

Jeff

Cheers Neil, will look at the article in MI4 (good job it's not in MI5 or MI6 or it would be Top Secret. Sorry!).

What do you plan to do when this present incarnation of Carrick Road is finished? Maybe do the same as Tetleys - move house and start again?

Very enjoyable from MR in 1999 (?) to the present.

Jeff

I like the man sweeping the platform! Neil, pay him at double rate as the station is immaculate!

It's a long time since I looked at your original Model Rail articles. But remind me - what did you use to make the trees and vegetation...was it just good old Woodland Scenics?

Jeff

Thanks Dave,

Don't worry, the steamers won't be taking over. I do have a soft spot for things S&D but I don't have time or funds to do steam and diesel. The 4f and Standard will sit in a display cabinet. I actually have another old Mainline Standard 4 partly weathered too it was the first tender loco I got as a kid. The plan was to weather up a few bits and peices to put on ebay an old split box Peak and a Maroon Western are pretty much ready to go.

As for the layout I have been working on the backscene and have made up a couple of wharehouses to sit along the back, though I need to paint them yet.

 

I was asked by the boys on the BRblue forum if I could do an article for Traction, the last layout 'Slightly' was by another member of the forum and Llanbourne is due to be in the next issue, though I haven't seen the finished article yet. st admit I am quite looking forwards to seeing Llanbourne in print.

 

Cheers Peter.

Hi Peter,

I did find myself chuckling when I read your reply! First time I've thought of "steamers" as the dark-side! I have to admit to being a green diesel rather than a blue diesel freak. So maybe Llanbourne could undergo a timeshift to the late 60s ... a few choice green 37s/40s and 47s and your steamers warming up in the background!! Lol.

Keep the images coming. I have a collection of about half-a-dozen layouts I regularly check for inspirational ideas and very much enjoy what you are doing.

Jeff

Oh, btw, the paint looks mottled as it's still damp! Drying at 10 degrees C is a little slower than it was last week!!

Jeff

Just spent the last week applying base and top coats of paint to the ceiling and walls. Looking more like a room now!

Only a few more weeks and something remotely railway-related can start to be constructed.

Jeff

Nice job, Sandside. The step-by-step pics are extremely useful to some of us "scratchbuild novices". Certainly encourages me to find something to build for Kirkby Luneside...maybe my (smaller) goods shed?

Glad to see you are a Cumbria fan!

Jeff

It's the "nooks and crannies" that add the character to your layout, Les. I particularly like the vegetation growing on the rooves and the natural feel of the scenics. Very nice.

And, as I've said in a previous post, those black and white shots are so appropriate and full of character. Excellent!

Jeff

It's a pretty straightforward layout that can be bent to suit requirements....

Thanks for taking the time to provide me with the info, Coach. Much appreciated. Will see what I can do!!

Jeff

Hi Jeff,

Just been catching up on your progress, it's looking good too. I can't wait to see a nice dirty 9f slogging through the station.

 

Cheers Peter.

Hi Peter,

Nice to hear you commenting on my work! I just hope it turns out half as good as your Welsh-based masterpiece!

It really is a small world when my last 2 posts have been replies to Australia!!

Look forward to giving you updates over the next year or two.

Cheers,

Jeff