Joner

The blue 08 station pilot at Bristol Temple Meads always had a railfreight liveried brake van whilst shunting parcels stock around the station area. Until it got painted parcels livery along with an 08. I do have lots of pictures from the early 90's somewhere, looking worn and faded, but on slides and are stored away whilst I'm refurbishing my man cave.

If and when I can get to them I'll post them up for you.

Paul

I've always thought Peco track to be pretty good with enough variety out there to make most Layouts. But seeing the changes you've made to your layout/points has made a massive difference and changed my mind completely. 

Well done for being brave enough to do this on already completed track.

And thank you for inspiring a rethink on pointwork. 

Looking forward to seeing trains run again soon.

Paul

40 minutes ago, HeatonLodge40 said:

You’re right, in fact I never saw more than 15 on a train heading up the incline back in the day. I’ve just this thing with long trains.

 

I am going to have to address the coupling issue - long passenger rakes have the same non prototypical effect too

Why not have long trains? You've got the space!

Maybe stronger springs on the hooks?

I'm sure you'll find an answer.

Looks awesome anyway even with no trains on it. The anticipation waiting for a train. Great atmosphere. 

Paul

That must be a heavy load of hoppers, all the coupling hooks are pulled out.

Very impressive, can't wait to see this for real.

Paul

Well done guys for sorting it out together. 

This will come in useful for someone else too, so hopefully it can be quickly resolved again.

Paul 

On 30/04/2021 at 10:25, 37114 said:

As a Bristol lad growing up in the mid 90's and going to school nearby to the brewery, I remember those wagons well.

It may very well have been me driving!

That cab instantly reminded me of the two green ones I used to drive for Smiles brewery, Bristol. They were MAN, G reg IIRC. Replaced by some not up to the job Daihatsu's. 

Paul

Happy birthday Mr P. Hope you have a great day.

Paul

14 hours ago, 47606odin said:

haha, I sat down and looked at it, and decided, the layout is about the construction sector trains for the channel tunnel, so a general grey crompton will be covered by a general grey 73, I’ll respray my Dutch ED when it comes, however, that doesn’t mean I might not get one if a supplier has a flash sale on class 33’s, or I could swap one for my 20’s which I still don’t seem to be able to get the transfers for

I have EWS 030 if your interested? PM me.

Paul 

I was looking forward to seeing one in drab 

Paul 

Wow. That unit runs through there as if it's fexitrack, really smoothly, no clunking. Food for thought there I think.

Paul

Rather you than me but it'll be worth it in the end, it's coming together nicely. 

Paul 

This is really looking great and I'm pleased your finding enjoyment in your builds.

I for one can't wait to see trains running again.

Paul

28 minutes ago, Mol_PMB said:

I like the implied hint that some Mk1s would go nicely with the fleet of 33s on SMS...

Now, will they come in SR toothpaste livery?

Maybe with bodies removed, frames painted yellow and the word salmon stuck on the side as a very basic model then yes

Paul

I can take my sunglasses off now, looking at that 33 gave me an headache 

Looking a lot better now Mr P. I like your change of direction. Always fond of the Dutch livery.

Paul

22 hours ago, David Bell said:

I had the same trouble. I thought it might be because I left the kit on the floor for a couple of months before I opened it, we have underfloor heating.

I tried gluing 4 sections of wall together and got the same graceful curve at the lower edge as you did. I took that to bits and glued each piece separately to a  straight wooden batten. I am lucky because you can't see one side of my shed wall since it is effectively the backscene. I don't think that solution can work if you are building the shed conventionally.

 

Best of luck with it

Cheers

David

Hi David 

I've been following your build since I found I had a problem with the curvature. Very interesting building it inside out.  I do like the roof vent you put inside using the left over parts, I may nick that idea if that's okay with you?

Yes I was surprised the walls straightened out aswell as they did without any need for a batten. I will add strength inside anyway as it will get moved around. 

Paul

Hi people.

This weekend I managed to find some modelling time and fixed all the sub assemblies together and I now have a windowless shed!

It's actually straightened out better than I thought it would. I will add extra support inside where the joins are to reinforce and solidify the structure as it needs to be removable. I may even put in an MDF or ply floor with the track inset (with a pit) to keep the walls from bowing. 

I'll fit the glazing later this week. The poly didn't cloud the windows as I'd hoped, probably because I wanted it to! If I wanted clear windows I'm sure it would have worked. They will have to be painted and weathered accordingly.

I may change the doors on the front of the building. I don't think there very good. I'll look at doing roller shutters from top to bottom instead of side to side and have a look at getting them working 

Once the windows are in and the floor test fitted I'll fit the roof walkways, ladders, drain pipes etc then onto painting.

Even though measuring gives you an idea how big this is, it's bigger than I was expecting! 

Paul

I've glued both side pieces to the rear section but not the roof yet. I didn't want to try and glue it all in one go as something is bound to misalign and I won't notice until its dry! Also one end support on the side was a fraction too high and putting the wall at the bottom too high not matching the corner. I anticipated this so only glued them enough so I knew I could get a blade in and snap the joint without too much fuss. I'll give this an hour and try the roof.

Paul

I finally glued the last supports on the other day and let it set for 24hrs. It seems to have straightened out the sides more than I was expecting. I was worried it was going to curve the roof but that's not happened. I let it set with weights on ie coke cans  to help it keep straight. 

Next up put all the sub assemblies together. 

Paul 

I too have been made redundant, my PILON running out the beginning of April. Still pondering what to do with myself as I'm 44 and still need to work! Nearly 2 1/2 months being a makeshift teacher whilst the kids were home and now 2 days of them being back at school It's "what do I do now" time.

Still I've enjoyed a bit of modelling albeit around the kids schedules. 

Paul 

8 hours ago, 47606odin said:

i like this version, but I would put the fuel bowser outside the shed door like at Tinsley and leave open space in the middle to allow photos

I would prefer that but I see a problem when fuelling 2 engines coupled together ie 20's and 31's. Would 1 engine be allowed to half enter the shed to allow the other to refuel? Its the reason I had a long siding next to the shed but also to store the TTA's.

Paul 

3 hours ago, woodyfox said:

The headshunt to the shed would be much longer in reality as many shunts involved 2 or 3 locos with one working and others failures. 

All the sidings and headshunts are designed to take 2x class 60's. This being long enough for 2x 37's with an 08 pushing them around if need be.

Paul

2 hours ago, Mattc6911 said:

 

 

Gerbug ??? Na mate, thats not a real word 

gerTbug, if like me you're from Bristol/Brizzle.

Paul 

51 minutes ago, Rivercider said:

It is a good idea to lay out the track like that, to get a feel for it.

Mrs Rivercider had to put up with sheets of hardboard with old Hornby track

laid out on our living room floor for a couple of weeks.

Each day I would add or move a siding or two, but it did work, in the end.

 

I agree with previous comments to try and leave a little space for it to breathe,

but you are right that your fan of stabling sidings can be closer together to give room elsewhere.

I remember trainspotting visits of the 1970s walking between close packed rows of locos at weekends.

Edit - the stabling sidings at the back of Bath Road are quite snug.

17/5/82.

As has been mentioned, ease of access to the fuel point is important for efficient working. 

 

cheers 

This picture was what was in my head when planning the sidings. I spent many years at the end of that platform in the early 90's. 

Paul

55 minutes ago, D6775 said:

Another very crude suggestion thrown together in Any Rail. I find it useful for playing about with ideas, but nothing beats laying track on a board with some stock to work out clearances etc.

 

 

This is very similar to a previous plan I had albeit with less sidings by the shed. The fuel point moved to outside the shed to give more accessibility to both sidings and larger or doubled engines for fuelling. 

Paul