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Absolutely outstanding pictures dave, 

Definitely captures the section of the wcml down the road from me. 

Stunning pictures fella. 

I must admit that I am looking at purchasing a few kfa's in the new year. Look forward to seeing your next update 

Phil 

Any updates fella? 

I need some inspiration to get back on track with my layout 

Just come across this thread.

Really like what you have achieved so far. Keep the updates coming 

Phil 

It looks absolutely stunning Dave, 

My little lad just spotted the last two pic's and asked if it was a real photo of the mainline near my house. 

Keep up the good work fella 

Phil 

Absolutely stunning. Really do like the grubby 50's great atmospheric feel to these pictures. 

Keep up the good work fella.

Phil 

Superb work fella. Really do like that livery 

On 12/10/2019 at 08:31, DavidMcKenzie said:

After one very light coat of dark brown the rails got a clean and a few trains got a run. 

 

A class 90 heading north with the parcels. 

 

A 37 a bit out of place on the fast line. Heading an engineers working to rugby.

 

A class 86 pushing on South to London passes a class 87 heading north. I should really remember to check the pantographs before taking photos . 

 

 

I think one of the next things to do is to dull down the fence in the foreground and take the 'shine' off it. Another little thing I've been meaning to do for a while and never really got around to. It stands out in the first two photos.

 

If anyone notices anything else out of place feel free to comment. I am always trying to make the models more realistic and even if changing something on this section is too late or impossible, there is another half of the layout to go yet and I am trying to learn from my mistakes along the way.  

 

All the best.

Dave

Absolutely stunning workmanship Dave. This layout is becoming top notch modelling on another level with all the little details you are adding to the layout and rolling stock 

Well done fella 

Phil 

Brought one today at the great electric train show in Milton Keynes. A stunning model by C=Rail. 

Absolute great value for money compaired to the big rtr manufacturers.

Well done Arron. Looking forward seeing more projects from yourself in the future.

Hi dave, pretty sure that in Bletchley. the wires only run to the TMD (BY) and stabling area. And the branch to Bedford splits off to the right of this area 

Just caught up with the latest updates. 

Keep up the good work fella 

On 15/09/2019 at 21:59, IamTrainsYT said:

hi, could you pls tell me what programme you are using, thx

Looks like anyrail programme. 

https://www.anyrail.com/en/download

That looks awesome fella. Better place a order before they sell out

On 23/08/2019 at 18:03, njee20 said:

So I've joined the Photon club, having spent 6 months deliberating whilst I tried to get to grips with various CAD packages! Finally got to a basic level of competency with Fusion 360, so duly ordered from Anycubic!

 

First up I printed a signal head with position 1,2 and 4 route indicator, most of the hoods on the junction indicator didn't print (or I broke them cleaning them up), so that'll get re-printed at some point, but happy with the quality! 

 

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I've always liked the Powell-Duffryn JHA hoppers, originally in service with ARC, latterly Hanson, so that's the first big project. First print of the body came out alright, a bit big, I've re-scaled and will reprint it. Interestingly on the re-print Chitubox put in hardly any supports. I can't see it working, but have left it to print anyway, see what happens!

 

Needs a bit of sanding on the faces, or I need to play more with the orientation. I rotated through 40 degrees on the Z axis, and a slightly random amount on X/Y!

 

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A distinctive feature of the prototype is the Gloucester LTF25 bogies, with inside frames. Lyneux of this parish has done a stunning 4mm version, which I won't pretend to get close to! I'm going more for a representation! Wheelbase was too long on the first print, and the brake gear was just too fragile, despite being markedly reinforced versus the real thing!

 

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Made some tweaks, found quite quickly that I definitely need to deviate from realism given my mediocre skill levels, but the second print looked better. Fitted a pair of wheels to it (breaking the brake gear in the process, that still needs more reinforcement), but think it'll look like a reasonable approximation under the wagon!

 

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Pleased so far, enjoying playing! Many thanks to many on here for their inspiration!

Really like the jha hopper and the bogies look ace.

Keep up the good work 

2 hours ago, Davexoc said:

I've got a some from 2001/2 when I was toying with the idea of an N gauge layout based on it, but soon realised that a heavily compressed version was still going to be huge and unachievable.

The photos do convey a gloomy and depressing atmosphere......

Oh I wouldn't mind seeing those pics  Davexoc

Really sorry to read the latest update. Was one of my favourite N gauge layouts on here.

But looking forward to seeing your next project develop as I'm sure that it is going to be stunner 

Phil 

Absolutely stunning work fella 

Superb work Duncan. 

Really like what you have done with the off scene bridge to the fiddle yard.

Keep up the good work fella 

Had a cracking few hour's today. 

Deffo one to put on the calendar for next year 

Looks good, always difficult to choose the correct sky back drop in N gauge. 

Think when it comes to doing my layout. I will get dark moody sky's 

Totally agree with the above comments. 

Coming on really well, and the weathered 47 looks good too.

Keep the updates coming 

Phil 

Superb work Simon. 

Really enjoy watching your video clips. 

Keep up the good work fella 

Phil 

Superb work David.

Really like the extra work you are putting in on the DVT's.

It's these little touches which brings a different look to the norm.

Keep up the good work fella 

Phil 

Superb. Deffo gonna have to get a couple of these