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I guess mine is a massive learning curve of DCC, Electronics and EM track... then one day scenery. It's not too big as I intend finishing it and hopefully a larger space becomes available so it can be part of a bigger plan. So it's kinda modular!

Looks great and I quite like the warping effect! cheers Will

It's probably fair to say that there hasn't been a 47 released with the front looking right. (It's really obvious when you try to stick on some shawplan frames and the amount of filing needed for window frames). Otherwise I don't think Heljan will have bothered releasing this. I think both Bachmann and Vitrains can be made to look ok - but as I'm finding there is a fair amount of work needed! Really hoping Heljan pull this off this time and they release a few NSE examples

No number or nameplates would be great.

Looks pretty good to me... Although I'm no rat expert.

Hi Fran It's probably me being dim.... I can't get the discount code to work for ordering two packs... is PTA-Bundle correct? Cheers Will

I hope they just get the shape right... especially the front windows which'll make or break this release for me

Thanks Wayne I think you're right. I've stored the rail in the same location as the layout and have had no issues. As soon as I start using it... then rust! Cleans up ok though. Cheers Will

On a slightly different topic.... I'm not sure if anyone has used steel rail but I found the smallest amount of moisture caused the concrete sleeper track to rust. I stuck it down with my normal PVA last night and woke up to find a fine rust had appeared on the side and top of the rail. Quite alarming tbh and I'm sorely tempted to use nickel silver for the rest of the layout to match everything else that's been laid. I'm not sure if this is normal and anything to really worry about? Cheers Will

Thanks Jack I think the original builder was after that kind of viewpoint as it would have been the end of a runround, (rather than a bit of main line). I'm hoping that with a bridge in the background it'll look ok still. That's probably as creative as I think I can be!

Great stuff James... I never get bored seeing lots of 60s One day I may even get round to doing a RF metals one. I know what you mean about Brian's nameplates.... I almost came home with a set of plates that were completely inappropriate for me just because they looked amazing. Even my EWS 60 has a set of nameplates making the loco a good 10 years too modern... but it it looks pretty Jack - I think I'll have a go with your tip. I've spent ages tinting LEDs and haven't found anything that looks right. Always ended up replacing with warm white LEDs and even then they can look a little bit white Cheers Will

I''m slowly getting there with one of the main lines being finished on board one! The sharp eyed reader may have noticed that I've realigned the exit from the double slip for a third and final time... now they have a gentle curve and are flat bottom which works better for the second board. I have to admit I'm not happy with the sidings point though... It doesn't seem right and looks a little close to the slip but before i do anything crazy like having another go I'm going to finish off more of board two to check how it looks. Also I've had serious gauge issues with the flat bottom point to the top of the picture. The needle file has come out again and I’ve attempted to widen gauge around the blade. It's currently very smooth so hopefuly this doesn't fail, but if it the gauge tightens then I'm going to have to replace some of the sleepers and solder key points of the point to maintain gauge. That won't be fun A pair of MK1 coaches pretending to be a DMU! I took a few photos to see how a DMU will look like exiting the bay with a little snaking before it leaves the board I'm pleased with how it looks and flows.... and while I was mocking up the back scene I couldn't resist seeing what a 50 looks like on the main... And then an up bank photo. (Yep only just noticed it’s derailed…. Doh) I’m now planning on siting the signal box to the left of the 50 at the end of the fertiliser siding as that’s probably a sensible spot. And finally… buffer stops primed. Thats pretty much whats been keeping me busy the last month! cheers Will

Very interesting.... do you a link to the Web page by any chance? I can't find it on their website Cheers Will

Lovely EMUs. Is that yellow leds you've used for the lighting? Cheers Will

Totally agree!

I really like your 31... cracking job

Done! I'm sure everyone wants a proper CDA.. or even a HAA Cheers Will

That's pretty cool. But tbh I wouldn't ever use a rotating coupling and will be very happy with "just" prototype height couplers on the inners Somewhere to fit a body mounted kadee on the outers and I'm even happier Looks a great project!! Will

Thanks Jules I'm going to have a rest from 60s for quite some time now. Cheers Will

Hi Wayne It's admittly very random when I have a go at a 47.... TBH I've not written up much on them. They're all Vitrains and I've bashed a body of a RES example earlier on the thread. But I thought I'd try and improve it a little further and 47600 is probably most advanced currently - although as soon as I've finished building buffer stops I plan on attacking the NSE example. I'm aiming for them to be examples from the Waterloo to Exeter or Paddington to Oxford routes that I have a photo of. cheers Will

For the first time in an age I've done a bit of Loco Modelling.... well not particurly taxing. Rubbed on some DRD transfers, a bit of final weathering and a coat of satin varnish; 60037 Helvelyn Galzing since fixed!! 60064 Back Tor (hopefully looking a bit battered) Enjoy the Sunshine Will

Hi Derek Thanks for looking in and commenting. I'm very happy with EM and don't regret starting out on the EM route - best thing I've done and I hope you enjoy it too! The peco ready to lay stuff looks brilliant and if I didn't already have some built points then I'd have definitely used them. I'm hoping they do a flat bottom version which would be ace. Many moons ago I used to have an OO layout which I really enjoyed but found the running qualities to be rather naff due to different wheel types, poor track holding and too tight curves on points etc etc. This time around I've decided to try and standardise buffer height, coupling height and wheel profiles. So I've gone for (where-ever possible) the RP25 profile of Branchlines and Ultrascales, and by replacing the wheels I might as well widen the gauge I still think p4 is beyond my abilities! I've not built the double crossover and bought it at a show mostly because I thought the builder of it did an excellent job! I planned on using it in a different layout and I'm sure it's not correct here, or the position of it. I just fancied being able to pose locos on the short siding leading off it and didn’t have space otherwise. Really I also think that siding shouldn't exist and a straightforward RH flat bottom point for entering the bay should be there instead. Saying all that I’m pleased I included it! I think the EM gauge society have plans for a double crossover although I may have made that up. (Certainly more likely before any talk of flat bottom track!) All in all based on my EM experience I'd say go for it and I hope you enjoy! cheers Will

So what do you do when you have a rare Friday Night to yourself....? Build a Colin Craig Adjustment Switch of course. After several hours I managed to knock this up A lovely kit which I'll make better and neater next time as I've learnt alot from this build, but still rather pleased with how this one looks. Filing the rails took the longest whereas everything else was straightforward. Rails are soldered to the etched spaces provided and for strength I soldered the rails from the underside together. I do have a difference in sleeper height between the flatbottom & copper clad/concrete sleepers which I'll sort out when laying. Probably shouldn't have used a steel and nickle silver rail mix but thats all i have so have gone for it. I understand these should be fitted between a flatbottom point and a section of welded rail, so I reckon I'll need to build four for the layout. Just need a few Fridays to myself! Happy Modelling! Will

Looks great Lee! I think it's worth it... the Windscreens are a subtle but excellent improvement. You've done a great job! Cheers Will

I'm liking how you're going about business and producing great wagons - hence a couple of orders from me I just need you guys to do a CDA next cheers Will