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    The NRM Project

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    Posted

    So it's been a while since any update of this thread, not to worry, the layout is still (hopefully) going ahead...

     
    I've recently decided that he section I have constructed so far isn't ideal, and would rather have a complete baseboard first and start construction on that, rather than having a baseboard made from smaller modules, although as I hadn't made much progress on the first section, this isn't really much of a set back at all.
     
    Dabbling around on AnyRail has allowed me to produce a plan of what could possibly be the layout, or the beginnings of one at least. My father has opted to help construct a baseboard so hopefully this should be complete by the end of the year, however with me being in York for university and him being down in London, it all really depends on how much free time we get.
     
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    As you can see, the plan is to construct the lines outside of the Great Hall, with the museum forming part of the back scene. The ECML north of York station run on the viewing side of the layout, with the NRM and Trans Pennine Depot in the background. Possibly at a later date I can add in a full interior to the Great Hall and potentially extend the tracks round to the station, but lets takes things one at a time! 
     
    This plan hasn't been finalised yet, so some tweaks will probably be made before track laying commences, but I'm happy with the general idea I'm currently going with. In the meantime, there is plenty in the way of trains to see in York coming up, here's just a selection of what I've seen over the past couple months;

     

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    I'll try to keep you updated on goings on, I have my model of 55002 which I am currently working on as well as a couple of other additions and projects, so look out for an update on that...

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    The NRM Project

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    Hey everyone!

     

    Next week is reading week at university so I'll be spending most of my time back at home. I'm doubtful I'll be able to make any progress on the layout for the few days I'm there, but I do intend to bring back one or two models with me to work on for the time being. In the meantime, here's some images of some of the more interesting locos that have passed through York over the past couple of months:

     

    38005532262_a8e3cd2724_z.jpg46233 "Duchess of Sutherland" by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

    38005403002_e7efd8546e_z.jpg60163 "Tornado" at York by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

    37311412674_dd71b8d8a5_z.jpgD9009 "Alycidon" at York by James McLeish, on Flickr

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    The NRM Project

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    Work has quite quickly ground to a halt recently, having started at university in September, however given I'm studying in York, the station and NRM are right on my doorstep! The layout as it is currently is back at home, but I will bring that to uni with me once I get the chance. In the meantime, I have plenty of railtours to be seeing, as they're practically on a weekly basis here!

     

    James

    The NRM Project

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    I love the Pullman Bus. Who makes that? Looks like an EFE model, similar to the one Bachmann put in the Shakespeare Express train pack. And as John suggested, a more shallow turn out would be best. As with all model train radii, the bigger the Radius, the smoother the trains will run. I will only use Hornby express points until I begin the next phase of my modules. Then will possibly look at Peco or others.

     

    It is indeed a EFE model, and it may be best to change the point. Looking at the point on Google Earth it seems to be a lot shallower in reality, so I'll probably look at getting a Peco streamline point at some point soon. At least I can begin wiring the other lines up now, so that's something, although I do need to get a replacement soldering iron though, so that's a job for tomorrow

     

    Cheers

     

    James

    The NRM Project

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    Posted · Edited by themymysteryman101

    Hey guys, just a short update on the layout;

     

    Track work has now been completed for this small section of the layout, although I'm deciding whether to change the small points on the far right to a set with a much shallower turn out?

    Next job is to add in dropper wires for each line and continue with the scenery (You'll notice the beginnings of a walkway at the rear of the baseboard).

     

    36483654085_e7cf34e4c2_z.jpgDSCN2383 by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

    Also recently acquired a couple of die-cast vehicles for the layout, most notably a York Pullman open top Double Decker

     

    36483656365_663e50bb10_z.jpgDSCN2386 by James McLeish, on Flickr

    36086674260_3d3e83554b_z.jpgDSCN2387 by James McLeish, on Flickr

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    The NRM Project

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    Finally an update on the project! 

     

    Since my last post I've been able to acquire some etched nameplates from Narrow Planet for Olton Hall (Thanks to Hilux5972 for the heads up), which I've now fitted to the locomotive to convert it to the infamous Hogwarts Castle, complete with Hogwarts Express Headboard.

     

    Secondly, on my recent trip to the DEMU showcase, I've be able to pick up some supplies for a WCRC Mk1 BSK I've been working on. There's still a few minor details to finish on the model, but I'm quite pleased with the end result.

     

    Finally, I've began work on a baseboard, albeit for a very small section of the layout. This section will be the lines outside the museum which lead into the warehouse. The track I've put down is only to give a rough idea, but in the next few weeks I should have the tracks and wiring finished for this section and I'll begin on scenery.

     

    34430663393_b34921ebbf_z.jpgDSCN1965 by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

    35199482866_0b69b6947c_z.jpgDSCN1967 by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

    34430681713_a531f9007e_z.jpgDSCN1963 by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

    That's it for now, first exam starts tomorrow, so I best get back to some last minute revision!

     

    All the best

     

    James

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    The NRM Project

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    Posted · Edited by themymysteryman101

    Christmas Arrivals to the collection!

     

    Hornby Mk3 VTEC Buffet and TGS

    31920004471_d6ce287275_z.jpgDSCN1672 by James McLeish, on Flickr

    Shown here with 43238

    31919995271_b1f433d6aa_z.jpgDSCN1675 by James McLeish, on Flickr

    (I've yet to purchasse the TSOs and TF Mk3s to make up a full train, but these were the main ones to get, given how Buffet mk3s have a history of going for high prices after retirement!)

     

    Hornby Olton Hall

    31227360723_331eb52a04_z.jpgDSCN1666 by James McLeish, on Flickr

    (Soon to become Hogwarts Castle, once I can source some nameplates and transfers for the tender, which I'll appreciate if anyone has any information as to getting some, and possibly suitable headboards?)

     

    And my model of 60078 has recently had the EWS Beastie logos added on to it, which I'm very happy with to say the least, given applying transfers isn't my number one skill...  :paint:

    31998492546_73f38272ef_z.jpgDSCN1677 by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

     

    - James

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    The NRM Project

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    Happy New Year everyone! Lets hope 2017 brings us all good news and modelling! Also, lets hope progress is actually made on the layout :D I've acquired some new stock over the festive period and hopefully I shall start on the layout soon...

     

    Watch this space ;) 

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    The NRM Project

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    Hi all!

    Not a huge update unfortunately, however as my 18th birthday passed recently, I was lucky enough to receive the Locomtion Models NRM 40 HST, and for my first Hornby HST, it's a cracking model. Just waiting for the VTEC Mk3s to complement it

     

    29504993271_dd11339302_z.jpgLocomotion Models NRM 40 HST by James McLeish, on Flickr

    29295271920_d34245f3f9_z.jpgLocomotion Models NRM 40 HST by James McLeish, on Flickr

    29504982721_a231a011e5_z.jpgLocomotion Models NRM 40 HST by James McLeish, on Flickr

    29504986851_aae112ff03_z.jpgLocomotion Models NRM 40 HST by James McLeish, on Flickr

     

    - James

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    The NRM Project

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    So are you going to keep you KOYLI in BR Blue or go to BR Green?

     

    I plan to keep this model in BR Blue, as I'd have to start all over again otherwise, however I may get a green variant in the future, but there are loads of locos I still need to get before I even consider variations of the same loco - Mallard, Midland Compound, Evening Star, DP1 Deltic, Green Arrow...

    Laoson Valley - 1990's to modern day TMD, Oil Terminal & P-Way Yard

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    Posted

    In my last update I hinted at a bit of yellow. Well no yellow in sight yet but slowly getting closer.

     

    I had a chat with Mick (newbryford) at the DEMU showcase last year and ever since then I've been wanting to have a go at creating some National Rail test coaches. As I already have 97303, I wanted a short formation that had been seen with 303 at the helm. After a while scouring web and I settled on a UTU formation of 6262, 999602 and 9703. 

     

    So I started with this lot:

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    The aim is to get all the coaches ready for a visit to the paint shop at the same time.

     

    I thought I'd start with possibly the easier of the conversions, 6262

     

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    Marking out which windows to keep, which to fill and which to make into vents (helped by images from Mick's "Mostly Yellow" thread)

     

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    Blanks & vents added to one side

     

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    Then the next side

     

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    Fill, sand, repeat....

     

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    Some end detailing.

     

    The next update will (hopefully) show some progress on UTU3 999602.

     

    Cheers

     

    Might have a go at 6262/6263, I have some BGs sitting around, might as well use them for something

    The NRM Project

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    Posted

    How's the planning coming along? Been a while since we heard from you

     

    It's getting along slowly, I've been focused on exams and revision a large amount recently, but hopefully I can get the baseboard sorted over the summer. I will also visit the NRM again at some point in the next few months, but as soon as I have any more information regarding the layout I'll make a post.

     

    - James

    The NRM Project

    in Layout topics

    Posted · Edited by themymysteryman101

    Update time! Planning is still going ahead for the project, but I hope to start work on constructing the baseboard for The Great Hall soon(ish) next year. This all depends on when we can get the garage cleared out! Also, I have gone ahead and reserved a NRM Limited Edition "40 Years of the NRM" VTEC HST, which I feel will make a good late Christmas present! I still have the series of YouTube video to film regarding the project, but with A Levels to worry about, it's hard to find the time or the energy to make them! That said, I will hopefully get the first one done for before Christmas. Also, for those of you who weren't aware, there is also a Facebook page for the product, which hit 100 likes today, so it's great to see the large amount of interest going towards the project! Any queries please ask :) - James

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    Parkway modern image layout

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    Posted · Edited by themymysteryman101

     

    Afternoon All,

     

    Please find attached copies of the photos taken at Parkway on Monday of the VTEC at various places on the Layout.

     
     
     
     
     
    Regards
     
    Roy

     

      

    Love that livery, hopefully Hornby will release it for it's 2016 range, with mk3's to go with. Are you looking at getting the NRM Special Edition VTEC HST to go with it?

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