Deltic Man

Hi yes please for spare ones, I have pm'd you to discuss further Nik

I currently have a fleet of Hornby class 60's and I have noticed that 2 of them have missing or damaged horns. Hornby do not have this as a spare at the moment so does anyone know of anywhere I can get white metal replacements or any other alternative Many thanks Nik

Hi All Just a quick update on the layout. Not alot done recently but I have just taken delivery of the new train shed complex. All of the three units are made from card and in my opinion the gentleman who has done the work has made a fantastic job on them I just need to add some weathering and some depot signs. Let me know what you think? Nik

hi the spiral is nylon threads with alluminium spacers so far no safety caps needed scenary will follow I am currently fitting point motors a job I hate nik

Hi All Had some time this Bank Holiday to do some modelling and thought I would show you the latest work on the layout. The jobs that have happened are:- 1. spray all the rails with rust 2. apply first layer of modroc to embankments 3. Sort one corner with church (still neeeds scenicing) I have also attached a photo of the station area which now has lights. THe track fro this area is ballasted but needs weathering with oil and general muck. Also to do all this work I have had to take some of the locos of the layout so I thought I would photo them. Hope you like please feel free to comment Nik

HEard a rumour so had to see for myself and it was true 60040 at my local station looking lonely in the siding. I think she's stopped with faulty traction motors. I apologise for the phot but only had my iphone with me and couldn't get any closer without breaking the law. Nik

Sorry do not have a track plan probably because i have laid to much track! I will try to put some more overall shots when I complete a bit more of the layout. Cheers Nik

Hi Del Thanks for the comments. The spiral tracks are radius 3 which suits most locos. The room is about 19 feet by 10feet I think Nik

Hi Yes i'm doing it all on my own seemed like a good idea at the time! I have lots of stock probably too much and it does span all the eras but then I am just hooked on the hobby. The ballasting is the dreaded job, I spray the rails with the airbrush and then ay the ballast but it still needs weathering in to look a bit more realistic. Thanks for the commetns will try to put more pictures on as I progress with it Nik

Hi it is good fun but building a layout this big is really hard so much to do but I have got to admit it is fun nik

Hi Jon Did someone order dohnuts?? Ok this may be a bit over the top!! and more to arrive yet!!

Hi Stuart thanks for the comments The spiral is about 2metres long and 1.1 metre wide quite a size. Mine was built bespoke for my layout and therefore cost quite a bit but I was quite specific about requirements i.e small gradients so most things will go up it. Have to say Bachmann and Hornby diesels have no problems. Best advice is to contact Whiterose models they are great guys and very helpful they have price lists for standard spirals but they need to know about your layout and the space you can fit the spiral in and how high you need to go etc.... As for deltics they don't call me the Deltic man for nothing please see photos, 2 sound 2 non sound and one lovely limited edition. TO be fair all need weathering and more detais to be added a future project for Jon at Peakdaleworks! nik

Cheers for the comments, I will continue to add some more photos of locos from time to time. Loads of work to do on the layout but keeps me out of trouble Nik

As promised please find some of my stock and locos. I have mainly ready to run stock but I am gradually getting weathering and repaints done on them by Jon and Peakdaleworks and it certainly changes the way they look. Also the RHTT was built for me and it looks great between 2 37's (probably needs weathering at some point as it looks a bit to new!) Nik

Hi Everyone Thought I would add a few more pictures of the layout and the progression made. The main area of work is the area covering the spiral and the main station.(Also started some ballasting, loads left to do, oh and it needs a bit more weathering as it looks to new. Please feel free to comment. Also added pictures of other areas such as depot scene, gas works and viaduct and the town I hope to add some pictures of some of the locos and stock soon Cheers Nik

Hi The only way I reach is because i am six foot four and sometimes it is a stretch at that. I will post some more photos soon as the layout has moved on a bit from these originals, still loads of work to do though! (isn't there always?) Nik

I have decided to start a layout topic which I originally started on the old RMWEB but to be fair I never really added to it, so here goes:- My layout breaks most rules as I have one rule which is "Rule 1 it is my layout so I have final say" and it is not based on anywahere in particular, so I apologise in advance for the perfectionists out there. The layout is on 2 levels connected by a spiral.?�?�All boards are from WhiteRose Model Works.?�?�I am attempting to model modern image but I do have a quantity of kettles which I still enjoy running.?�?� The plan of the layout (sorry no drawings as it is to complicated for me) is set in urban areas with a station and a large goods yard with a depot on the top and then on the under boards I have a large fiddle yard with a large depot attached.?�?�Also on the top level is a freight liner container depot. Most of my stock is ready to run and I am going through the process of getting all my locos weathered and some re sprayed. Thats enough words I will now add some photos, please feel free to comment! PS. I will also add lots of pictures over time of my loco and rolling stock fleet PSS My modelling skills are not the best but I give it a go!