Glencoe Model Railway

Been a while since any meaningful progress so thought I’d do an update. The plans for a loco stabling area have been binned now, and instead I’ve installed two more loops plus a long siding for storage. This has in turn led to a look at what stock I need/want for the layout. I managed to get 3 Accurascale Mk2Bs to start a new set. At present they are running around with a Bachmann BFK for company! I’ve also become the proud owner of a Sentinel shunter. At present it’s getting used in the cement plant but there are other plans for it in the future. Next job is to wire up the new loops and the point frogs then it’s back on with testing.

That’s 3 more of my fleet sold. Just too fragile for my fat sausage fingers and having to keep the sound turned down rather negates the fun of it. Of an original fleet of about 13, I’m down to 3 left. It’s a shame, as they are stunning locos. I did get the sound files updated from Support but even then it still would only work properly with CV63 set at volume 140 or below. Hopefully subsequent batches will use better glue as I’ve lost kick plates, horn grilles and bogie chains to the carpet monster! With constructive feedback, I’m sure that the next lot will be that step on in quality Cheers

14 days notice of any industrial action needs posted so trains will be running ok (unless any operational issues or incidents on the day)

N gauge class 26 in Dutch, BR blue with the twin headlights, and a rerun of the celebrity Green pair 26001/007 please.

Unfortunately, a new job means I won’t be able to make the show this year. Was looking forward to seeing Eastfield and Wellpark too. The pics look fantastic

Got the droppers all installed and wired into the bus. The long process of testing has now started. Below is a link to one of my YT videos

Yeah, there is a small corner piece of plywood to be fitted! The point actually has a track in through the tiebar just now so I don’t set it in error. Been fascinated by NSE ever since I first saw Tonbridge West Yard at Glasgow way back in its first visit. I also have a couple of very good friends who are SR modellers so I suppose it was inevitable that one day I would build a layout in the NSE glory days.

The west end loops are now done too. I’ve also loosely laid the stabling point track to have an idea of what would look ok. I’ve run out of track pins but I’m planning a trip to the local shop over the weekend anyway.

A run of 47s in liveries that could easily be renumbered would be lovely. Far too often they have done locos that are quite unique or difficult to do alternatives with. Also would love to have a rerun of InterCity, InterCity Scotrail and Scottish 47/4 in large logo. Would also add my vote to more bog standard Mk1/2 coaches.

That’s odd. All the Mk1s I have are too high. The Kadee seems to rub on the buffer beam. The Mk2/2a is also at the wrong height but not quite as bad. More oddly, the Mk1 GUV does have them at the right height, along with the Aircon Mk2F.

Managed to finish the loops at the east end of the layout. I also have installed an EMU berthing siding which can hold a 4 car with ease. Next job will be to rework the west end to add a couple of loops and some form of loco stabling area.

The Bachmann coaches have the pockets at the wrong height sadly. Best option is to get some of the Keen Systems drawbars which are pretty good.

Simplified the original West junction. Slight alignment tweaks to do but so far so good. I’ve still to install the point for the stabling area so that will take the worst of the kink out on the second pic. Next step is for more droppers not too many this time. Will rejuice the frogs at the same time.

Finally got the circuits completed last night. Still got the various loops to lay but at least I can now run trains round the shed for the first time in years. Below is a link to a video I have loaded to Twitter. I’ll get some pics up later tonight hopefully https://x.com/glencoemrg/status/1752337537463468478?s=46

Fantastic work, you have really captured the essence of the area. Kyle is one of the routes I sign as a driver and what you have managed in such a small space just screams Kyle line. Cheers Eddie