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35 minutes ago, Andrew P said:

A FULL interior with all the signs, tools and every day things inside and out. sounds good to me.

 

Taking a leaf out of Trevor Toon's OO Gauge Shed, from my Swad Lane maybe?

 

 

 

 

 

Inspirational stuff there Bodgit, plenty to think about, thanks mate..

59 minutes ago, Ian Major said:

George,

 

I like your idea of a small diesel depot.

 

This could include a small roofless ex steam shed housing the diesels.  You could go to town on its internal detail with everything on show.

 

The possibilities are limitless!

 

Ian.  

Great minds think alike lan, l like the idea of an old steam shed, well done .

4 hours ago, muddys-blues said:

 

Is this Andy P in disguise ?? !!! Sorry to hear this George, it was coming on a treat.

 

Good luck with the next adventure then

 

Best regards

Craig.

hello craig, l was never happy with the points l had built, just didn't file enough away on the point blades and they needed lots of adjustments, plus l never motorised them causing all sorts of trouble, so l have loads of peco track to use this time.. 

2 hours ago, brossard said:

 

We are all space constrained I think, unless you are Pete Waterman. 

 

I am fortunate to have space for a 21' long layout, incl. sector plate.

 

IMO, the thing to be doing is to show the community what can be done in a small space.  There are a fair number of these around and I have something in the works.  This will dispel the notion that you need a very large space in which to do 0 and perhaps draw in more people.  The roundy roundy gang will still be out of luck I fear.

 

I'll be keeping an eye on your work.

 

John

l take your point john, l have built plenty of depot layouts in the past, but never in O gauge, so l am doodling all possible options as to a track plan, but no more extending fiddle yards...

1 hour ago, pwr said:

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Spot on buddy..

6 hours ago, gismorail said:

You been mixing with the wrong sort George ....again  that Peter's fellow from Ampshire  To be fair if your hearts not into the subject move on ...NEXT...look forward to be new adventure 

Hello Martin, l lost the mojo long before Bodgit started his sell off, the good thing is l am still modelling in O gauge, just need to get mind on something l enjoy, thats why l think a depot of sorts is the answer?..

12 minutes ago, pwr said:

Didn't you mention you were getting a 73 as well!

 

Paul R

Forgot that one Paul, guess l will have to add a third rail in the depot ?

12 hours ago, brossard said:

Wow, George that seems sudden.  Perhaps for the best if your mojo has gone walkabout.

 

I'm kind of in favour of a freight only layout.  Passenger ops don't offer much of interest.  Train pulls in, loco runs round and reattaches, train pulls out.  Passenger stock is nice to see and I have some (enough I think).

 

As for stock, yes, 0 gauge locos are very dear, Heljan anyway.  It really focuses the mind on what you REALLY need instead of buying everything that comes out as some in 00 seem to do.

 

I've been doing 0 for about 6 years and in that time I've built up a very diverse fleet of freight stock.  Some RTR but mostly kits.  My recollection is that basic wagons have always had a price point of ~40.00, whether RTR or kit.  My preference is kit I think.

 

Problem now is that I probably have all the stock I need, what to do?  I'm always on the lookout for interesting wagons.

 

ATB

 

John

Hi John, l know what you mean about wagons as l have followed your wagon threads many a time, the big problem with O gauge is many of us just dont have the room we would like and can never make the layout we dream of, l bought two coaches thinking it would be ok, (Wrong) with a class 37 you are looking at nearly 5' long and on a scenic layout of 10' it looked silly, so l think l will be modelling a small diesel depot from now on...l also have a 56 and 66 on order (WHY) l ask myself Hahahaha...

Having lost a lot of enthusiasm latley on 'Moss Lane' l have decided to move it on to someone who has shown a lot of interest in it lately as it is without the buildings, so after a bit of haggling l have sold 'Moss Lane', so whats next ?  maybe a small diesel depot were no wagons and coaches are involved ?...

1 hour ago, Hal Nail said:

I've got a few coaches painted differently on both sides but rather stupidly, has never occured to me to do the same with wagons, where I decided to run my blue diesels with 60s era stock to save duplication. I could easily have done both types of numbering, especially when most kits provide both.

Also its the finace as well, O gauge stock is very expensive, but l noticed that OO stock is getter dearer by the day, really something to think about...

15 minutes ago, gismorail said:

Cracking idea George makes sense to me 

Hi Martin, Thanks for the thumbs up, l dont know where l saw it done but l thought then it was a great idea, as you only see one side of the loco and it saves you hundreds of pounds too, Hahahaha take care buddy...

Split Personalities at 'Moss Lane' in the form of 37285 in Coal sector, and 37187 in distribution on the other side, sounds crazy but l havent got £700 plus for another O gauge sound 37, and as you only see the one side of the loco l thought. not my idea but l thought it would suit my needs, just have to adjust the weathering to the Coal sector loco...

Padstow's chassis is starting to take shape...used 12ba bolts on the rear axle and 10ba on the other two, as l dont want the nuts to fowl the front axle with the valve gear...

1 hour ago, Hal Nail said:

This guide isnt using pencils but worth looking at as shows how random the brick colours can be initially and still blend well.

 

http://intentio.co.uk/painting-tips/

 

Thanks for the tips....

15 hours ago, D6775 said:

George, this is Vince's website, you should find what you want there if not drop him a message and I am sure he'll sort you out.

 

https://www.protoneo.com/

 

I've a couple of 31 books upstairs so I'll do some digging on your Dutch one. 

Hi Al, Great to meet up with you at Ellis Clarks show on Saturday, nice to see the turbots you have bashed /weathered up (gave me an idea), also thanks for the nameplate guys website, l have ordered some already, thanks again buddy....

5 hours ago, Andrew P said:

That didn't take you long mate, very nice.

Thanks Andy, As l have built three Bulleids on commission latley l thought l would build one for myself, the ACE finished at Padstow from Waterloo and 34008 has been a favourite loco of mine...

Well the chassis has gone together this morning, now need to put the wheels on next...

Hi Andy,  Stubby is spot on you did say 'Bench Road' at the start of the video, also you made me realise why l have never finished a layouy ?  (Fifteen miles of wire) Hahaha

37 minutes ago, ian@60 said:

Running by weekend then

 

Possibly next weekend Hahaha.

l need some parts for the T9 project, and paint for the PLVs, so l thought l would make a start on my David Andrews Bullied W/C No 34008 'Padstow' the frames are going together nicely..

13 hours ago, Adrian Stevenson said:

Thanks George. I am thinking of going with malachite green.

 

Cheers, Ade.

Thats a bit too bright for me, l am going for a darker sage green l think.

Love the fiddle yard Bodge, you should hold some stock in there..

Very nice job Ade, what livery will you choose ?..

Hi Andy, Well l have been mucking about with white filler for the mortar on the brick work, as suggested by lan 47606odin (who has posted a very helpful video) and l am very pleased with the results.

2 hours ago, pwr said:

This was my attempt on Black Notley's signal box

 

 

Paul R

 

 

Very nice Paul, very realistic...