I was going to have a go at making the yard at Barrow Hill to compliment a previous model of the Roundhouse made about a year and a half ago. However, after much thought, I decided that the original model just wouldn't do - so here are some pics of my second attempt.
The turntable is from Walther's Cornerstone which matches the one at Barrow Hill although it's longer. Some say the model isn't up to scratch, but it was easy to put together. I did have some problems with the motor, but after a bit of jigging about it works okay. Pollyfiller was used on the last model, however, I decided to go for card this time. The sections were carefully measured up before cutting and placing between the rails.
The roof structure is made from stretched lengths of galvanised wire (0.75 mm thick), which has been soldered together. Templates were made in order to ensure all the trusses lined up. This a pic of it being cleaned of flux in the bath - I got into a lot of trouble over the mess!
A test shot of a few models before the walls get made.
Few more pics today of the roof being test fitted before measuring up for walls etc:-
I've used a couple of Peco inspection pits and probably could have used more, but costs are always an issue and also having too many holes in the base board would have weakened it. I'm keen to avoid sag especially when all the stock goes on.
By the way Will J, the plan is not based on Tyseley as stated - sorry, my mistake - but on the Saltley Depot in Birmingham.