Deltic Man

I think also there was a CAIB owned rake running off Peak Forest for a period of time I am sure I have seen pictures on flickr of them

Nik

then by the end of the day plus the buzz bars for the DCC and DC point work fitted to the thre boards

Phew progress

Also the next 3 large boards have been sent to Norman for track laying in the new year

Nik

Well after a frustrating summer of not a lot of activity today has seen the start of the preparing the fiddle yard on the Gt Rocks side

First the first layout of track

Nik

Hi Guys

I have two 07's with the hattons 6 pin decoders which work fine on a prodigy system, however when i put them on my  main layout which is powered by an ECoS the locos have a mind of their own constantly running and then stopping then starting even though the speed is set to zero?

Am I missing something re voltage or compatibility?

Cheers

Nik

I will go against the grain I’m afraid as a modern modeller and as it is advertised as the nw diesel/electric show I was disappointed more steam layouts than I could count

In previous years it has been a great show but this year not fof me but I’m probably on my own with this thinking looking forward to next years

Hi Folks

With summer progressing work on the layout has been slow however the first big forward movement happened this week.  The first two boards have arrived from Norman with all track laid.  The pictures attached don't give it justice as not good light and location, however Norman's trackwork is outstanding.  THe other bits completed are as follows:-

1. all rail primed

2. Power base fitted beneath track for helping hand when locos climb the bank (hence the shine)

3. tortoise motors fitted

4. Copper clad fitted to the end of the boards

work can commence on wiring to buzz bar and scenery and ballast.

A trip up to Peak forest is scheduled for tomorrow to start collecting pictures and reference material which although 20 years later will help in the overall effect as I progress the layout

thanks

Nik

Hi wild boar fell

On the national power conversions did you ever 3D print the ends to replace the Bachman ones or did you use the slaters card and replace them or stick them over the top of the Bachman ends

Nik

Does not bode well for the TEA's. Oh dear.

Video of tanks here must be samples

http://www.oliviastrains.com/trains/mt/Heljan/heljan_4-wheel-b-tank-wagons/Heljan-boc-tanks/Heljan-100ton-wagons-boc-livery-2-2/

Well what appears to have been a quiet period on the layout build I am pleased to announce the first three boards are off to Norman Saunders for the track laying start with the powerbase underneath to hopefully help the locos to pull up the bank.

Nik

Also you could try these guys well recommended

https://www.whiterosemodelworks.co.uk/

With it or on it

either

Quick question should there be numbers with the tamar model cant find mine

Great pictures thank you so much let building commence.

Cheers

Nik

No. I think you may have misunderstood my comment. Who or what is 'My Gravy Train'?

Gentlemans user name on here who scratch builds the buildings

My Gravy Train???

amended well spotted

Nik

Also following a trip to Whiterose Models the latest pictures of the boards they are really looking the part now.

Nik

Afternoon

Latest updates bridge one completed Mr GravyTrain is a craftsman.  This is the bridge near the old station.

Nik

I've had a productive day so far, both in running of trains and taking photos. I've even thought up an answer for something that has been niggling me, and it looks like it works. To celebrate, here's another shot of Peter Leyland's fabulous buildings, featuring the other end of the footbridge tower.

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Hi Gilbert

Can I ask who did you telegraph poles they are excellent was it your own work?

Nik

More work being done on the cemex works for Peak forest

Enjoy

Nik

Being a PEak forest fan how about variants og JGA (RMC colours) both the round body and JGA-K version

Nik

Ps or a Cleveland potash PAA (or I believe in ICI black)

Good Afternoon

Further updates - Boards - now had a visit to Whiterose to agree final details and to see the incline in situ to show the bank up Peak Forest.  As you can see by one of the pictures its a big gap to fill by gradient but great job done by the guys.

The next part is to cork the incline and flat surfaces then off to get track layed.

Only now is the size of the layout hitting home

Nik

Update 3 - Cement Works

Work has started on the cement works with the conveyor system, below are a few early shots.

Nik

Update 2 - buildings

Peter Leyland has started on the buildings for the layout and here is the first update for Peak Forest South

Nik

Good Evening

Here are a few more updates, all the curved boards are now built and have been a challenge for the guys as the timber did'nt want to play and flex due to the size of the board.

The next stage will be to oput them all on temp legs and see how they go together then we can work on the inclines.

New legs are being worked on to include adjusters for uneven exhibition floors.

Nik

I have a large fllet of Bachmann JGA wagons purchased both new and secondhand.  However the classic problem with wagons has occurred in that some buffer heads have snapped off and I am enquiring if anyone knows of a replacement buffers either heads or toal replacement that can be purchased either in plastic or white metal?

Thanks in advance

Nik