SGJ

Been trying some photo effects with 95 this evening

I like your layout and am following the progress with interest

31256 with GRAMPUS wagons

Wow absolutely fantastic modelling it looks stunning !

The class 31 ( 31144 ) by Hornby does not have black doors and cab window surrounds so after a nudge by a freind I gave it a try, I used to be good enough 25 years ago with a paint brush for this type of small job but not anymore I need to strip the black off and do a proper spray job with masking tape

The class 101 DMU set had a quick run today

08021 with the ferry van in the coal yard

The Deltic had a run today hauling the mk1 set 55007 PINZA

Just seen this steam locomotive on flikr at Heaton Lodge Junction its not my photo but it may be interesting ? https://www.flickr.com/photos/neil_harvey_railway_photos/36394669862

I can`t remember the last time I used a phone book, so I may take your idea and put it to use on my next project when I scrap Carr Crofts its a good idea ! Simon

08530 and 08724 at Midland Road today

I have also done the hard standing under the admin block but I'm not happy with this so its going to be redone, whilst working on this area I have also been considering how to create a view block at the end of the admin block where the end of one of the "false" sidings can be seen. As the layout is fairly small I am deliberately not going to over clutter as I want to create the illusion of space but wanted some form of view block here, so far I have three options a) - shipping container in use as a store, b) 2 grounded VEA vans or c) a parking area. Options a) & b) are shown in the photos below, I would welcome peoples comments on what they think works best (these are mock ups only - I will repaint the container if used, the plasticard base is not finished etc): Vans.JPG Container.JPG Point motors and some parts to get my powercab working are at the post office - so hopefully I will be able to run trains by the end of the week. I would go with a container, old vans in my opinion ended up being homes for chickens in farmers fields, containers seamed to be more in keeping with depots in later years Regrds Simon

47436 and 47474

66501 Japan 2001 and 66617 today at Midland Road depot

40 164 and 31 256

43136 and 43085 City of Bradford on the down to Bradford Interchange

The track plan looks great, I am watching with interest SGJ

08442 at Neville Hill ( from one of my rescued negs )

Hi, As Tamperman36 said it was at Midland Road in Leeds however it is not there now, it was having its wheels done. Simon

08419 at Crewe works

I have added a peco back-scene temporally to see if it looks ok

158906 on an evening service and 31144 ( needs black around its doors and windows )

https://www.flickr.com/photos/92367454@N02/13210423563

08401

40164 on a short freight service entering Carr Crofts yard and leaving with a VIX ferry wagon