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    Western Region OO Castle Cary Themed Garage Layout 1970's-1990's Era

    in Layout topics

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    The work in the layout room is plodding along. New window fitted, door to follow next week. Layout wise, I've reattached all baseboards and bus connectors to check they've not been damaged in the move and all have been tested and fine. 

     

    Mains power has been installed and now working on some of Tim Horns new lite baseboards which are a dream to put together. Cork takes time to glue and dry out. Should also finish the insulation work in the next fortnight too. Though with a little one on the way my modelling time is being dominated with nursery prep.

     

    37017783772_60030e0899_k.jpg002 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    37017775972_f25b4ce806_k.jpg005 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    37189488135_b84b489c51_k.jpg006 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    37047145301_2e69914fce_k.jpg007 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    I've been mulling over whether I add an additional line to the Weymouth route, to provide additional operational interest and more flexibility when moving stock from the yard to fiddle year on the opposite side of the room.  Not sure yet.

     

    37047141051_7eb6a6b8b6_k.jpg008 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    37524875152_b6fb364306_k.jpg077 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

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    Western Region OO Castle Cary Themed Garage Layout 1970's-1990's Era

    in Layout topics

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    Hello,

     

    So the work in the garage is plodding along nicely. Finally finished installing the lighting and power sockets a few weekends ago,  thanks to my dad who did most of the work. A new window and door will shortly be fitted, all the while I'm just about finished with the interior painting. It always takes longer than you think! 

     

    36088444953_1f49992a42_k.jpg003 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    I've got a few more worktop units to assemble before I start building some more baseboard units, which are going to go round the entire wall area of the garage.

     

    Cheers for now

     

    Peter

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    BRM July '17

    in BRM Magazine

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    Odd that the digital version on Pocketmags doesn't appear to be downloading properly, in that only the first six pages appear then nothing. I've uninstalled twice and reset wifi, and it's the same. Must be something at Pocketmags end possibly?

     

    Sorry should of clarified I'm using an iPad.

    Western Region OO Castle Cary Themed Garage Layout 1970's-1990's Era

    in Layout topics

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    Hello,

     

    Well when I said in March I was moving within the month, that was very optimistic, that said we have moved outside the M25 for the first time in ten years. And been in a month and its very nice it too. As with most older homes there's plenty to be doing, though tradespeople are doing the bulk of it. Painting is my limit. Garden is mature and will keep us busy, and then that brings me to the garage, which will in time become the railway room and new home for Castle Cary..

     

    At the start it was this...

     

    34881665880_dcf8be9cc0_k.jpg089 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    The garage will be painted inside and led lighting will be fitted in the next few weeks, extractor fan and a new door and window are also being ordered/fitted.

     

    Today I've been assembling the workbenches which will support the layout and have extra storage beneath. I've bought enough benches so it will fit all the way round the garage, though for the moment time is precious with the jobs in the house!

     

    35268690805_7faacd6476_k.jpg031 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    And finally unpacked the layout sections from its packing material, which Pickfords did a great job with I must say, nothing broken or damaged.

     

    34459570143_84b2203a16_k.jpg032 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    34425087884_fe5034d759_k.jpg033 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    35228465426_492c0acc06_k.jpg035 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    More to follow in time.

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

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    Bluebell Railway news

    in Preservation

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    I was lucky enough to be treated by my lovely wife to one of the evening Pullman services. Weather was threatening to rain but it actually turned out fine. Food was excellent and service superb. 

     

    Short clip below..

     

    33991176681_3c3fa43ef5_z.jpg019 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

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    Western Region OO Castle Cary Themed Garage Layout 1970's-1990's Era

    in Layout topics

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    Hello all,

     

    So yes its been a while and still on track for moving from South London towards the Woking direction. Likely now to be within the next month, which is progress. On the layout nothings been done, its dismantled and bubble wrapped ready for the movers. I have been selling surplus stock too. I have though updated the layout plan as I would like to apply rule 1 and backdate it so that CC has the up and down loops reinstated and I've decided that there's likely to be a small motive power depot too. I'll post a plan once I've finalised the layout, but likely to be heavily influenced by Taunton.

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

     

    33257619380_e957b4a400_k.jpg017 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

    London Calling.. WR Mainline - Acton Green

    in Layout topics

    Posted

    Hi Stu,

     

    Your new purchases look lovely, but will be even better once the locos have some grime added. :locomotive:

     

    Some years back there were kits you could buy (from well known auction site) to add directional lighting to Lima dmu's. In the end I opted for express lighting kits for mine before selling them on when Bachmann introduced the 101. And hopefully the Dapol 121 and 122's will be arriving in the not too distant future too. The preproduction ones I saw at Warley were superb!

     

    Cheers

     

    Pete

    Western Region OO Castle Cary Themed Garage Layout 1970's-1990's Era

    in Layout topics

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    Hello Stu, and fellow Rmwebbers,

     

    Its not quite stopped but not far off. I've sold my place and currently house hunting at present. The layout construction has halted as layout that had been built has been dismantled pending a move. It means most weekends have been given up to viewing suitable homes etc. All have either a loft or garage for potential layout spaces.. :sungum:

     

    I've almost finished the signal box, just need to glue together the roof, and a few other bits then do some weathering and apply the name board. I've taken delivery of my BL Dapol A4 and its a lovely beast. Though not test run it yet.

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

     

     

    32123169132_8ffe05b575_k.jpg005 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

     

    31784032075_e8672a5c8e_k.jpg038 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    31784022875_eb8b77620e_k.jpg040 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

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    Dapol Black Label Range

    in Dapol

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    So cup in hand I've had a look and very nice too. I ordered the Bittern Garter Blue type.

     

    31784032075_e8672a5c8e_k.jpg038 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    manual and user guide and certificate

     

    30942791934_9e28609f36_k.jpg039 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    What you get inside:

     

    31784022875_eb8b77620e_k.jpg040 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    I'm not in a position to test run it yet as I've dismantled my layout in view of a house move in the NY. But will certainly test it on my test track over Christmas.

     

    Regards

     

    Peter

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    Dapol Black Label Range

    in Dapol

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    Well, there was me thinking I'd receive my reserved loco in the new year.

     

    But it would appear the BL locos have landed as I received a package ten minutes ago. Just going to make a cuppa and have a look..

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

    Dapol Black Label Range

    in Dapol

    Posted · Edited by Pedro32

    A quick vid from one of the running samples seen at Warley today.

     

    31276740695_0ba818a0d1_b.jpg042 by Pedro Hill, on Flickr

     

    I'm looking forward to receiving mine in due course, though speaking with Andy from Dapol he indicated that if this initial batch were successful then BR versions would also be produced.

     

    Cheers

     

    Peter

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