Swifty11

Having read all the posts and updates this looks ti be a very promising layout! now a follower

 

 

Hi Tom!

 

Thanks so much for the kind words, means a lot!

 

Sorry to hear that you haven't yet seen WG in the flesh, I've taken the poor little plank to many shows now but mainly down South so far. I've temporarily retired it but it's mainly due to work/social commitments but I will bring it back one day, promise!

 

The layout's getting on 8 years old and whether it can still hold its own against the new breed is another matter but it'd be quite fun to do a large-ish Northern show sometime in future so if an invite comes in then I will seriously consider!

 

Same for Loftus Road, it's Worthing MRC's club layout and there's always the operating team's availability to consider but I'm sure any invite will be given serious thought! My mates have made some amazing scenary (I'm allowed to brag as I did none and am in awe of the talent!) and I've got a few unusual rolling stock projects in the pipeline so hopefully it might attract a few more invites in due course (hint, hint!)

 

Cheers,

James

Thanks for the fast reply!

Have you got a new car or just a different colour as your profile pic has changed?

I'll have a chat to the guys at Stafford MRC on regards to getting a layout up north, when I've built my layout Portland Road DRS then if your up you can come for a play while Wells Green is stored.

P.S...

Any new updates coming for the Wells Green website as the last one was July, if a new one has been posted and my computer hasn't loaded it then sorry...

The pics of the electrostar on Loftus road look great

Hi James,

The electrostar looks fantastic! Definently the best model I've seen scratch built.

Wells Green TMD is a fantastic layout and my favourite layout. Is there any chance of Wells making a return to the exhibition circuit as unfortunately, for one reason or another, I never got to see the layout in the flesh. I'm a keen follower of your Wells Green TMD blog. Is there any chance of Loftus Road coming up north?

Thanks,

Tom

I agree, but Factory lane is clogged up enough with only 7 locos and 14 wagons, and I'm not done yet...

good grief! an extension may be needed then, im trying to get enough room for 30 locos with some nuclear flasks and a couple of coaches and scenic space, but i have 15ft to play with

 

 

That depends on the size of the layout!!!

 

Alex

That's never stopped me before!

Very true!

You can never have too much stock!

the building looks good, i like the 56s and the 60 in shot.

Latest addition to the yellow fleet.

 

 

Exhibition debut at the Merseyside show in a week's time.

 

Cheers,

Mick

That looks fantastic Mick! By far one of the best models I have seen this year! Might be down at Merseyside next weekend, 25/26 I think?

 

topic is here http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/41009-realtrack-models-looking-for-suggestions/

Thanks very much, I hadn't seen the thread

 

Handrails and underframe detail to add, along with a few paint details and it should make it's full debut on Blackmill at the Merseyside show in a couple of weekends.

 

Cheers,

Mick

Very nice Mick!

If the points are double points, with 1 point one way and one the other than yes they an derail if it is too tight. I have a large 66 fleet with over 10 in! I had a problem with my model of Lady Penelope Bachmann class 57/3 as it didn't like points AT ALL!! In the end I looked on the bottom were the wheels are and discovered a thin plastic detailing part( fitted to most models ) I removed them and vualla it was fine, I have never had a problem with 66s going over points. Another thing, do you have a coupler at each end because that is likely to be why as well because I had problems with some of my loco fleet as it had 2 couplers, I removed the additional coupler and it was fine. I hope this helps,

Thanks,

Swifty

I'm looking at greeting sound for my new NR 57/3, which one did all of you go for?

 

 

REALTRACK OUTSIDE TESTING DEPARTMENT HERE!

 

We have had various mods done on the chassis, wheelsets, gearing, lighting, etc. We are now testing, testing, testing.

 

This unit has now done two shows, one on DC and this weekend on DCC with sound. All is going well so far, Red & Silver Metro units for testing awaited!

 

Youtube Clips going live when Arran gets back off his holidays on a beach near Felixstowe? Or is that a container port!!!!

 

Charlie

If you are a key figure in Realtrack could I make I request for a few models? They are a good class 156 and a 142 which would look perfect with your class 143/144. Maybe 325/323/175/185? Doubt that all the models I requested would be produced but I hope you do produce some of the northern 142/156 models, I'm (hopefully) getting one of your fantastic models.

I can see why your fed up with masking tape that's a lot of re paints, looking forward to seeing the finished products

Looking Good Mick,

Can't wait to see the finished article

Posted Yesterday, 21:37

I'll be taking it to Manchester on the Sunday - finished or not. I'll be on the DEMU stand.

Cheers,

Mick

Its' mostly a hobby...

And I'm not 41 42........................

I'm at Model rail live this weekend, can't wait I'm gonna get a good look at the HN Rail 20/3s

Looking forward to seeing the finished article

Nice job Mick, your structure gauging train looks good, I'm looking forward to seeing the breakdown coaches, as you will see under the pendolino for my picture I'm Warrington based so see it often. Your NR class 150 looks impressive!

I think Legomanbiffo is doing some 57 sound soon ish, so you never know if his will be better?