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I Googled this and found, in a page of E4s, this :

 

https://www.google.fr/url?sa=i&rct=j&q=&esrc=s&source=images&cd=&cad=rja&uact=8&ved=0ahUKEwihw6HBivbXAhXIA8AKHSjhBjwQjRwIBw&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.rmweb.co.uk%2Fcommunity%2Findex.php%3F%2Ftopic%2F85326-dave-fs-photos-ongoing-more-added-12th-september%2Fpage-105&psig=AOvVaw37XBQhDgdO3f8-8akvMaiZ&ust=1512673600817358

 

Try post 2607.

Also try browsing here - http://railphotoprints.uk/p897720223

Perfect, thank you both; two excellent collections.

I just need to workout now whether the taller pipe is at the front or back...

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_03_2015/post-5613-0-38447900-1426419727_thumb.jpg

https://c1.staticflickr.com/1/636/22375389682_62341e2fbb_b.jpg

...I'm inclined to think it should be at the back?

Seeking a little help, please; recently received 32494 (#35-079) and am struggling to workout where the air, steam and vacuum pipes go (six pieces total)...  The paperwork included isn't very clear and doesn't show the back of the locomotive, hence unable to differentiate between sizes.

A shameful 'bump' I'm afraid, having again sifted through Google images and every page of the thread just in-case I'd missed anything!  If there's nothing definitive, would anyone be able to suggest a publication that might be beneficial?

Thanks again.

...think I might be the only one awaiting a BR Early release!  Very jealous of those taking delivery.

Fingers-crossed for some good news in the 2018 announcement...

Good looking layout. One question. How do you operate the point? By hand etc.

Thanks, Johna.

Yes, manually operated however Chris has made an allowance for a point motor should I wish to change in the future.  The intention was to use two Cobalt-S Levers for both the point and signal but when we changed the layout to be all scenic there was no room to accommodate (unless on a separate control panel, which defeated the object of being self contained).

With the layout now finished, a selection of images by Chris Nevard taken prior to collection...

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcI2UYCgLUN/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcI2cbtAMxu/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcI2pTBAnP1/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcI23MRAD0-/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcI2i2VgS2r/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BcMmeZPAKkG/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.facebook.com/chrisnevard/posts/1720588127991932

https://www.facebook.com/chrisnevard/posts/1719534978097247

Seeking a little help, please; recently received No 32494 (35-079) and am struggling to workout where the air, steam and vacuum pipes go (six pieces total)...  The paperwork included isn't very clear and doesn't show the back of the locomotive, hence unable to differentiate between sizes.

Any advice greatly appreciated!

Of course Hornby have released the SECR H-Class 308... although mine didn't stay 308 for long... I renumbered it using Roxy etches and HMRS transfers, I also lined the roof out with red and painted and lined the sides of the roof as per the preserved prototype. I added some pipework from the cab to the boiler much fun drilling holes in a £90 model, and also adding some rivets on the smokebox which are missing on this tooling, this was done with Archers transfers expensive but nice for adding surface detail.

On my visit to Warley with 263 on show, I managed to photograph some areas for transfers for the sandboxes which is missing, which I have done tonight although not photographed yet.

 

The H Class looks entirely at home, perfect!

Are the headcode discs Roxey Mouldings and if so, how are they fitted?

A photographic journey of progress, courtesy of Chris Nevard on social media...

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbb_Hk1g0Oy/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbd75IKgUOq/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbeVGiygmr1/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbgsXyjAXA7/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbgtbYMgVFO/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbhIUKzgSz2/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbjoOncAo5o/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbmxei1AptM/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bbm0uBQgiz6/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.instagram.com/p/BbnOcyxgxX6/?taken-by=nevardmedia

https://www.facebook.com/chrisnevard/posts/1705118859538859

Chris has in my view captured the early days of preservation perfectly (no need for health and safety considerations!), along with the remoteness of the halt originally intended.

It was suggested by Chris (and my Dad, admittedly) that the entire baseboard be scenic thus increasing photo opportunities, which has worked well.  Scope for a little shunting, even if there's no (second) destination...

The layout's being collected next week therefore further updates to follow...

Didnt see it but saw a video of it with sound. Hows your wallet going to cope in january!

https://www.instagram.com/p/Bb7WO-_loqs/?taken-by=mattw_rsguitars87

The trophy for best layout was awarded to Chris Nevard's Fountain Colliery and Brew Street.  Chris is in the vanguard of the cameo layout movement [if there is one!] and the set-up of two layouts connected harks back to my youth and the Constructor of the late 50s when the late Alex Bowie gained a reputation for 3D sketches of terminus to terminus systems.   Will this herald a revival?  Who knows.  One of my friends felt that there was too much clutter.  This was oh so true of some of the layouts that I have not mentioned but not these.  In my view every item had a reason for being where it was, although part of the mining complex was a bit of a constraint to the smooth operation of three link couplings.  Tough: the corrugated iron structures were executed brilliantly.

Agree with your comments above, Chris; for such narrow layouts the depth captured is pretty deceiving.

WYCRAIL was a great exhibition with a nice variation of layouts; alas I can't comment on the cakes!

Don't see it as a cop out at all. We all have different aspects of modelling that we prefer - kit building for me - so if operating is your thing then I don't blame you.

 

Can't wait to see it, Chris is a master at what he does.

 

P.S. I don't understand the electrical stuff either - I'm toying with DCC and it boggles my mind!

Appreciate it, Chris!  I went to WYCRAIL yesterday and saw Brew St and Fountain Colliery for the first time - both so impressive and were given the best layout award.

Can only echo your sentiment re DCC; add an electrofrog point to the mix and

Have I seen that this has made it's way to Chris Nevard to work on?

Indeed it has, Chris; very eagle-eyed...

It was a project I intended to hone my skills on, but having done the research, I still don't understand the electrical side of things; as well, the cost of tools to get the finish wanted is such an expense to be used just once on such a small layout.

Some (if not most) will see it as a 'cop out' but ultimately I get more enjoyment from operating and look forward to having a go at some rolling stock kits instead!

The Model Scenery Supplies baseboard duly arrived and fits snugly in the container; note the small lips on each end acting as handles (iPhone pictures attached).  This was a topic of conversation on Paul's (Howl03) City Goods but as I don't intend to have backboards in the scenic half this was something I thought worthwhile adding!

Bachmann's E4 Class No 32494 (35-079) is seen with the Tool Van mentioned previous to demonstrate the space available.  The bridge (and divide) will sit just beyond the E4, concealing the smallest of 'fiddle yards'.  The intention was to have a double-track bridge but this will be changed to a single-track - although prototypical, the added space will likely reveal too much of the fiddle yard beyond, detracting from the scenic half.

Track-work and scenery will be aided by a fellow RMweb member over the coming weeks and months, more of which to follow...

Although the 'layout' will be set in the early 1960's to mirror the Bluebell Railway's early days, it's intention is to be pretty timeless.

Actually, I can't even find reference to the Dapol version online!

I guess it's fairly new as it's now available online.

Picked-up a Dapol/Simply Southern 5 plank wagon over the weekend at the Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition; it has 'SOLD BLUEBELL RAILWAY' and 'DO NOT CUT' emblazoned on the side - I've managed to find the wagon in question but no pictures in this guise, if anyone can assist please?  Actually, I can't even find reference to the Dapol version online!  It's a limited run of 157.

Great exhibition with a nice variation of layouts; Arun Quay and Surrey Arms particularly stood-out for me, but needless to say all very impressive!

For a prototype that small, I wondered if you were planning to simply buy the timber required to make a 1:1 model...

...probably would be cheaper, Regularity!

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SECR P Class 0-6-0T 323 “Bluebell” in Bluebell Railway lined blue (2010s)

 

As ever, we'd love to hear your thoughts and feedback.

Impressive set of initial samples; really capture the 'character' which was lost on the AI...

Looking forward to Bluebell joining the collection!

Things are coming together, if a little slow!

B&Q failed with the storage box but have since purchased a Whitefurze Allstore Container (27L) from Amazon, along with a made-to-measure Deluxe baseboard from Model Scenery Supplies (£78.00) - alas I don't have the space or tools, let alone skills, to attempt myself!

A track plan for the siding at Imberhorne has been located and while it can be scaled-down would probably mean too much in too smaller space; most likely I'll revert to replicating City Goods with a siding off the mainline housing the wooden platform.  A single line I know would be more probable, but unfortunately it's unlikely to keep my interest as my next project won't be for a long while!

Whilst waiting for the baseboard, other purchases have included the Scenecraft Shillingstone platelayers hut (#44-169) and a Dapol 10t Tool Van, allocated to Horsted Keynes.

Attention is now turning to track choice (Peco 75 with electrofrog the forerunner) and choice of DCC controller...

Hi,

 

I'm currently building a halt station myself for my modular layout so will be watching this with interest.

 

Jerry.

Thank you, Jerry!  I've been following your thread and am looking forward to seeing your plans for the final box file.

Love this, looking for more!

  Armin

 

 

PS: I'm unable to see a reason to shunt there... So would not add a second line.

Thank you, Armin!

I've been desperately trying to find something to support my plan (as I'm relucantly in agreement with you) but may have now found something on the Felbridge & District History Group website...

There were two official halts, Rowfant Station (1855) and Grange Road Station (1860).  However, at the insistence of Earl de La Warrs agent, a siding was also constructed near Imberhorne Farm for loading and/or unloading produce or for passengers to alight.  The formation of the Southern Railway in 1923, had little effect on the line, but when the transition to British Rail took place in 1948, the Company decided to demolish the Imberhorne Siding on the grounds it was rarely used.  However, Mr Edward Blount, having consulted his deeds, forced British Rail to reinstate the siding and emphasised the point by ordering fifty tons of basic slag to be delivered to his farm by rail.  Four years later, British Rail obtained Parliamentary Authority for its closure.  The line itself was finally closed in 1966 under the Beeching Plan and the rails, sleepers etc, removed.  The route was subsequently purchased by the West Sussex County Council, and became known as the Worth Way for use by walkers, cyclists and equestrian traffic.

Unfortunately I'm unable to locate a track plan therefore more research needed for the moment!  This branch ran from Three Bridges to East Grinstead and so geographically relevant.

Having seen Paul's (Howl03) City Goods at the end of last year I've been inspired to do something similar ever since...  Perfect for a flat and gives enough scope to model and operate on a smaller budget. 

My preference to create a diorama of a Sussex SR/BR Early country branch however is proving difficult as City Goods works so well being naturally enclosed in an industrial environment!  I'm still coming to terms that it won't accomodate Hornby's H-Class push-pull set, but nevermind!

Anyway, early plans have therefore shifted to loosely recreating Freshfield Halt (below) from the early days of the Bluebell Railway; effectively a make shift halt which I plan to make from a wooden Scenecraft platform (#44-0010) and ramp (#44-0011).  The line will 'continue' at the end of the halt but with a makeshift buffer (replicating the period when the Bluebell weren't permitted to operate to Horsted Keynes).  Operationally it won't be big enough for a entire carriage but perhaps breakvan rides, etc which would be realistic.  The 'fiddle yard' will be hidden by a single or double-track bridge (Sheffield Park to Horsted Keynes was made for double-track but only a single track was ever laid).  As a challenge to my modelling skills I'd look to add a Dapol (#4L-003-005) SR lattice signal (home starter) infront of the bridge...

I'm looking for suggestions with what to do for the second line as ideally I'd like a reason to shunt; my first thought was an overgrown siding or something added upon closure?  Not sure how either would have worked on the prototype, especially considering how remote it was?

Any comments or suggestions welcome!

Next step is to venture to B&Q...