Baldwin30762

Is this line going to be split with operations then?

Hi Peter Your layout is on the list for coming to Expong, I am not sure when that will be, as that will be down to you, the only request from Greenwich is the layout is to have enough prototype rolling stock to go with the layout, so a lot of slate wagons to build and a number of locos as well. I am going to do some research in to what locos are avalable in Kits. Can you send me your contact details via a PM and I will send them on to the Show Manager who can keep you informed. Over night hotel accommodation will not be a problem Oh and don’t be surprised if you also find yourself the centre of a magazine article request as well. A layout like you have deserves to have the publicity to show it off to the full. Regards Colin

We have Expong in Swanley Kent coming up next month, if you would like to send me some details I can copy some of the photos that have been posted if that is ok and with some contact details some one may be interested in it. I can also send your details on to the editors of the 009 newsletter if you wish as I am sure they would highlight the layout. Like I said before If I had the space and the money to do someothing about the layout I would be most interested, I am surprised that it has not been out on the the exhibition circuit a bit more, it cerntainly would be a layout for Warley and it is the sort of layout we would have at Expong as well. Regards Colin Rainsbury

It would be a shame if that happen, if I had the room I would be talking to you, I would have thought a chat to the guys at the heritage railway or at Penrhyn Castle could have found a home for such a fantasic layout.

Hi all, I have just come across this layout and it looks fantasic can anyone tell me what is the current situation with it?

Hi Allan superb buildings, I was just wondering about the lamp store being closer to the signal box and maybe what would it look like the other side of the Signal box with some PW junk to boot. I feel it could also do with either a home or a shunting signal in there as well and would it be possible to add some lighting in the box and the good’s shed at this stage? The reason I say that, is I feel it could give a twilight feel to the diorama when the lights are low. regards Colin

Hi All, When I can move the bottom of my mouth away from the floor and the above photos, I finally found the book I was referring to and that is creating realistic landscapes for model railways by Tony Hill (some one is now bound to say oh him of this list......) for those that want to get a copy the ISBN No is:- 978 84797 219 4. I have nothing to do with the book (usual disclaimer) etc except as a satisfied reader. I was once told by a Mr Don Murrells that a good layout is made by more than one person and after all these years he is still correct. Now if we could get Allan and Iain to do the building’s, who else could we ask to build the dream layout???????????? And what would that dream layout be of ? Colin

Hi Guys and thanks for the welcome. I have just found the link and had a look as well. It then occurred to me, that I had seen this else where, and guest what it is one of Allan's Peco books (Book 2-Railway Buildings) it was a good investment of all of £1.35p at the time along with the other two as well all for less than a fiver at the time. I have to admit they have always been a source of inspiration for me I also find that by visiting some of the estate agents website’s this to can also be a source of inspiration as well for the odd building. This I find this very useful if I want to get a generic style of building for a certain area in the UK. I also take Allan's point of view about Trees yes it is difficult to get realistic looking trees, but I think it was at last year Chatham show someone was making some and they did look the part I did buy the book and it is in here somewhere. He spent time making trees mainly from different thicknesses of strands of wires. As I recall it started with a trunk then split down to two or three main branches then they where split in to five or six secondary branches and so it went on until you got to the very fine wire of the phone cable. Once at this stage all the main bits had been soldered together (not all over) and then dipped in a very weak solution of coloured dental plaster and left to dry for a few days I think he then kept dipping the whole thing with photo mount and just used fine scatter to build up the finished thing, they did look the part. When I find the book I will get back to you guys on this thread with the details, as i was very impress with the results. Regards Colin Rainsbury

Hi Guys What a fantasic thread, pardon me for asking but somewhere on this thread some one said you gave a demo on how to do stone work effect can you tell me where i can find it please as I hope to do a North Devon style clay works Narrow gauge layout at some point. Regards Colin Rainsbury