cooley_boy

Looks good that. What will be the dimensions of the layout?

 

Best regards,

 

Jeremy

Hi Jeremy,

I am looking at a space of 50ft x 12ft or 15m x 3.5m

Rand

Good idea. Love the idea of the range of stock that can be used. Nothing wrong with the LMS- I am now on my 2nd LMS based layout (Bakewell-see my blog) having first modelled the over killed Dent on the S&C.

 

Not sure how much space you have for this. I initially wanted to model Millers Dale in the Peak district but needed at least 30 feet of track space and that was impossible in 00. So not sure how much space you have.

Yes I would agree that Dent has been done to death but is certainly a dramatic spot and having had the privilege  myself to drive along the line I can certainly see why. I had thought of doing a spot on the S&C but every part of that line has been done which is why I stuck with the West Coast Mainline. I will have a look at your blog. Thank you for the reference.

The design I have will require about 50' Length. I will be moving most likely next year so will be looking for places that may be able to accommodate that. A nice big shed is what I need.

Are you going to fit removable catenary for this? Plug in signals as well? That way you can cover the stock you want. Baz

I am certainly looking into doing that yes. Having a system for taking the catenary off and placing back on depending on the era of operation. I know in my mind how I can do it and I suspect there will be small clumps of grass up and down the line =P. Signals will be something along the line of removable modules or hidden plugs. Will see what developments have been made by the time I get to that point. I already have most of the stock of which I am going through and detailing in the mean time.   

Certainly ambitious. You don't mention scale but, assuming 4mm, this is going to need a lot of space to look right, at least 50' of visible track length. Worth considering making it as a circular layout with fiddle yards as an inner loop (see, for instance, Star Lane Hooley on RMWeb).

Thank you for the references =). The design I have will have about 100 ft of scenic track length. I am still finalising the design but will post it once I have finished it.

Very ambitious idea, I like it. And you are right, the LMS definitely had the best trains! *joins you ducking for cover*

Alex

I appreciate the company under the table =)

Looks good, except that they should all have bright orange rust all over.

If its of interest, I have many sets of 3D printed and laser cut parts to do these conversions.

That would be great if you wouldn't mind looking at my drawings. 

Send me a quick email at randcooley@gmail.com an I can sent you the STL files.