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This is how I pictured things in my mind. As you can see my idea of sidings along the long vertical board at the right, whilst good in theory, seems very difficult to make work without resorting to R1 curves.

33 minutes ago, Zomboid said:

If you want to keep the 8x4, does it have to be exactly where it is in the space? Or can you juggle the boards around.

 

It would probably work best as the return loop for a terminus which is along the opposite wall.

Possibly. The mainboard is only screwed to the wall, but the back scene boards are fixed in place.

4 minutes ago, RobinofLoxley said:

Are the points wired in?

Yes but I'm not against moving some if they need it!

The road bridge needs redoing as its too narrow to be on a bend. The road will drop down into the station car park.

Just now, ITG said:

Is it the two tracks which go into the tunnel top right, which you are suggesting to extend round as the new round-the-room circuit? Or are you thinking to break into the existing double track roundy?
 

If the former, trains will have to run into your existing station, and then reverse out (maybe new loco) to get onto the current double track. The opposite is true as well. Seems a little unwieldy to me. More so as those two tracks exiting that tunnel, then condense down into a short single track section to enter the station.

 

I think if I were in your position, I’d be very tempted to start over.

Yes the top two tracks are the ones I want to extend towards the garage door. I agree the other end of that need redesigning a bit so that there are two separate lines going into the station to the left. Need to take the platform back to enable this .

There are a few reasons I don't want to start over, not least of which is sentimental as my dad had a lot of input into that plan! 

The rest is all fair game! I'm open to any suggestions for the rest!

Clive

13 hours ago, RobinofLoxley said:

Is the original 8x4 section more or less complete? Im asking as there is no track beyond the point that allows access to the sidings inside the 8x4 section, according to the photo. Could we have another picture of the built section?

I had to stop doing the inside sidings as that is the only way I can get access to model the back (Yep! should definitely have listened about the access panel!) so that will be done as I work forwards. sidings then carpark then Lyneworth Station itself.

Far left is the mainline station but all I've done so far is put platforms in as I was hoping I'd get the go ahead on extending that way! The big cupboard behind that is going in the shed!

Clive

18 hours ago, Chimer said:

My first thought is that if you want to use Set-track radii for your 90 degree bends (which you probably do in most of your corners, especially if the track is hidden, to save length in between them for more interesting stuff), there's absolutely no point in using flexitrack instead.  It's difficult to get smooth bends at tight radii and you are likely to get distortions, especially if there are track joiners (fishplates) halfway round the bend.  But I'd be 100% in favour of using Streamline points ......

 

The first question is, do you want to keep what you've built already, or are you offering us a fresh start?  Because while the roundy-roundy with reversing loop on the 8' x 4' did the job you wanted last time, I don't think many of us would include it in a design using the extra scope you've got now.

 

Other questions  (apart from ITG's which is a good one):

What length of train do you want to run now?

Do you want to include at least semi-realistic freight operations?

Do you enjoy your current operations (out and back from a terminus), or are you more keen on establishing a continuous run round the whole garage?

Are the board sizes you've given us absolutely fixed?

 

There'll be lots more .....

 

Nice work so far, by the way!

 

 

I'd Like the roundy round bit to stay. I'm sort of modelling that as a "Preservation" railway. I take your point about using setrack for the tighter curves.

I'm not after masssively long trains about 4-5 carriages max.

Yes I want to make Millhampton more Freight orientated.

Definitely want to be able to run trains around acomplete circuit.

Boad sizes are not fixed except the original 8' x 4' board, The rest Ives sized up allowwing the maximum modelling space with the maximum in central access, but I'm happy to look at changing anyof those.

Cheers

Clive

On 19/07/2021 at 07:36, ITG said:

How do you reach across the 2 large boards? Ie the existing 48” wide one, and the 36” one? The answer may affect track design.

One Piece of advice I was given at the start was to put an access hatch in, I didn't listen! I REALLY should have!! LOL!!! Reaching accross the large board is quite hard, which will be even more difficult once the station is in, although that will be removable - Still! Lesson learned!!

The 36" one is not too bad I have part of that in now which I am using as a work bench.

Hi All,

Some months ago you all chipped in to help me with "Lyneworth"  and as you can see from the first pic it's taking shape nicely. I'm now looking at phase 2! Having bought SWMBO a puppy and a shed to put gardening things in, I now have the whole garage to play with!

I want to bring the mainlines at the top right round and down the long vertical board at the far right, and possibly have a few lanes along that bit to store trains on, then the tracks continue up the other side of the garage to the bottom left in the pic which will be "Millhampton".

My problem is trying to get the turn right from the top. I have used Setrack up to now but want to try and use Streamline 100 if possible.

For anyone who would like to have a go in AnyRail, the base board sizes are (clockwise from top left in inches)

69 x 18, 32 x 24, 96 x 48, 15 x 96, 119 x 24, 78 x 36

The garage door is in the gap to the left but I was considering a "lift-up flap" or "swing gate" so I can run trains around in a complete circuit.

Any ideas?????

Clive

(Not so Newbie!!)

For anyone who would like to have a go in AnyRail, the base board sizes are (clockwise from top left in inches)

69 x 18, 32 x 24, 96 x 48, 15 x 96, 119 x 24, 78 x 36

The garage door is in the gap to the left but I was considering a "lift-up flap" or "swing gate" so I can run trains around in a complete circuit.

Clive

Hi All,

Some months ago you all chipped in to help me with "Lyneworth"  and as you can see from the first pic it's taking shape nicely. I'm now looking at phase 2! Having bought SWMBO a puppy and a shed to put gardening things in, I now have the whole garage to play with!

I want to bring the mainlines at the top right round and down the long vertical board at the far right, and possibly have a few lanes along that bit to store trains on, then the tracks continue up the other side of the garage to the bottom left in the pic which will be "Millhampton".

My problem is trying to get the turn right from the top. I have used Setrack up to now but want to try and use Streamline 100 if possible.

Any ideas?????

Clive

(Not so Newbie!!)

8 minutes ago, grahame said:

Why do you have to model something in the space. Why not simply run out the slope of the hill more realistically and gently to fill it?

 

I thought about that running it down as sort of unkempt land merging into the ballasted area? thought it seemed a bit like an easy out?

12 hours ago, ITG said:

Can’t see what’s to the left of those points that are just in shot,  but is a signal box appropriate?

THis is a pic from the other direction showing the points layout and into the (unfinished!) station!

4 hours ago, ITG said:

Can’t see what’s to the left of those points that are just in shot,  but is a signal box appropriate?

hhmmm could be. there are several sets of points there. I'll put up a pic form a different angle when I get in from work later

7 hours ago, cypherman said:

Hi

Try using the Railway Children as an idea. and having 3 children waving from the fence. You could also have another group of running children painted up as the school boys on the paper chase.

Nice idea, strangely enough I have just bought the C class 592 that featured in the 2000 version of the film!

Hi All,

Work at Lyneworth is coming on nicely, as you can see in the photo! I am stuck, however, for ideas on how to model the small triangular area to the left of the hill!

Any ideas from more experienced modellers???

Cheers

Clive

Thanks everyone, sorry for late reply but had a busy weekend!

Some Gaugemaster oil on the centre wheel axle seems to have done the trick.  B2B Gauge on order!

Cheers

Clive

3 minutes ago, col.stephens said:

You need to buy a 'back to back' gauge and push it between the backs of the wheels.  If it is a tight fit, they are correctly gauged.  Or you could use a caliper gauge to measure the distance between the backs of the wheel treads.  It should measure 14.5mm in OO Gauge.

 

Terry

Cheers Terry, I have callipers and they are between 14 and 14.5 mm

Just now, col.stephens said:

Have you checked the wheels to ensure they are correctly gauged?

Showing my "Newbieness", how do I do that?

Hi - Advice required!

I have 2 Hornby 6 wheel coaches which look really great behind my Bachmann C Class loco. The problem is the coaches keep derailing on the bends. I have 2nd and 3rd radius curves. Is there any adjustment I can make to sort this?

Clive

1 minute ago, smokebox said:

Unless you make a habit of lifting it up by the chimney. 

 I'll do my best not to! 

2 minutes ago, smokebox said:

PVA.  It won't damage the paint.

That was my thought, will it last ok?

Hi All,

Hope this is in the right section! I've just bought a second hand Bachmann C Class loco (31-460) which arrived today and looks superb. One small snag is the chimney has come off. It's come off cleanly and I'm sure it's an easy fix. My question is what sort of adhesive do I use?

Clive

Thanks for all of your ideas everyone. I went with the safe option of PVA and it looks pretty good!

Great thanks for that!