Bryn

Just as everything was going so well, I had to go damage the 3 way point. Work is now on hold as I have decided to rebuild it with a 1in5 centre frog and cast brass chairs for switch rail support. Sadly these parts are not available yet, so we will see how it goes. .... typical.

Personally yes. I saw a test piece by Geoff Jones using the Association etches, the other week. The general conclusion was; it's not the end of the world if it's there, but you really do feel it's presence when it is.

Thank you guys, it's good to be back. Aye, that be a Harris beastie Mr Kirk

Introduction My name is Bryn and I've decided to build a layout for the 2mm Association's golden jubilee challenge, based around the goods yard at Colwyn Bay. What started as a shunting plank has now grown into a full layout, thanks to the competition. With the sheer luck of; the new Farish 24 and TTAs, new etched 2FS 16T minerals and cheaper DDC systems, it looks like this might be possible after all. The Prototype The goods yard at Colwyn Bay was built in the early part of the 20th century and remained in service until the early 1980s. I plan to model the yard towards the end of its life, with the coal and oil deliveries still making a regular showing. The goods shed has been separated from the railway and it's through road lifted. The shed was then a privately owned property. The coal yard at this time was still taking deliveries by means of standard mineral wagons and the oil via TTA tank formations. The majority of these trains were headed up by class 24s and 25s. To give you a rough idea, please take a look at a link to the excellent 2D53; http://www.2d53.co.u...ynbay/Goods.htm The Layout Track work At a first glance this seemed to be nice simple track plan, until I released I required a 3 way point. Oh well, in fro a penny - in for a pound. Experiments were first carried out using PCB sleeps and code 40 bullhead rail, this successfully proved it was possible to construct these turnouts. As time passed, plastic track bases were developed by the 2mm Association (www.2mm.org.uk) and this was a much improved system. Buildings Misc. Details Rolling Stock TTA 16T Minerals 20T BR Brake Van Medium Steel Fitted Brakes MDV LMS 20T Brake Speciel Thanks Merfyn Jones - For his collection of images of the cable train http://www.rmweb.co....tart=75#p515329 Alan Roberts - For his collections of overall shots http://www.alanrober...t/c1665599.html Dave Plimmer - For his inspirational site http://www.2d53.co.u...ynbay/Goods.htm Larry Goddard - Thanks for North Wales book and images at http://www.rmweb.co....art=225#p785470

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Out of interest, what did you use to blacken the wheels? It looks very nice, top conversion

A bite-size Highclere post, I like it! It's nice to see it developing throughout the post. Nice touch.