Pylon King

7 hours ago, Zomboid said:

That looks to me like a relatively modern (1990s onwards) 3 phase general distribution substation. It's not the kind of thing that would be associated with traction power, but would be seen by the lineside in outer urban/ industrial areas, and occasionally in rural areas.

 

You wouldn't often see that in the middle of a city where land is more valuable because indoor switchgear is much smaller and fully enclosed.

There are a few dotted about in towns and cities as well as rural locations . On both the East and West coast mainlines they supply power directly from the National Grid to the overhead catenary . The accompanying photos illustrate their proximity to the railway network .

With the introduction of Gaugemaster’s Fordhampton model this seemed an appropriate opportunity to start a dedicated topic to these structures which are largely overlooked but play a vital roll in energy conversion and supply .   The great aspect is that they can be located just about anywhere , towns, cities , villages, industrial estates and rural settings , for over ninety years they have become part of the British landscape making them an idea addition to many layouts .

For anyone who has a set of Hornby pylons , Gaugemaster have just released a 1:76 scale substation kit for your line to terminate at .

Western Power Distribution maintenance team .

More 400kV maintenance.

1:76 scale National Grid 400kV maintenance work .

A few photo featuring the recently completed National Grid maintenance scene.

1:76 scale British National Grid maintenance team .

Hiatco maintenance platform/SF60 400kV pylon.

On 09/06/2020 at 08:39, Silverfox17 said:

I like the studio set shots and wondered if the same baseboards were used for all the different scenarios.  I cannot imagine them pinning all the track down and gluing scenery down etc just for one photo.  The one I always liked was the large centre piece one in the amalgamation brochure that included the small ex Hornby Dublo range that Tri-ang were marketing at the time. 

 

Is there any TT slides in the collection Pylon King? 

 

Garry

The studio layout featured in the 1970 , ‘72, ‘73 Track Plans Book covers , 1971, ‘72  British, Australian , Canadian catalogues was designed for easily track rearranging  to create different scenes, even the hills were on separate baseboards to achieve the same effect.

A couple more photos feature both L6 and PL1 telecommunications pylons.

On 05/03/2021 at 00:32, inversnecky said:

Where on earth were those photos taken!

Unfortunately the photo didn’t have any accompanying information.

10 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

That's just excellent work!

 

CTMK also thinks that the image would make an excellent jigsaw!

 

Two days later they’re still up there at work .

1:76 scale BICC L6 receives extra detailing including NG maintenance team , new communications antennas and a few other subtle changes.

Just completed fitting the  adjustable telecommunications dish , antennas and station .