sf315 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Spent some time yesterday wiring the bridge street lights up. Pleased with the result. In the pic from above the dark area to the right has had a light put up but not wired as yet. Other jobs done this week the backscene buildings have been glued into place. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Very atmospheric and progressing nicely. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
stivesnick Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 The lights do look very effective and I like the difference in colour between the street and platform lights which is what you would expect with street lights especially older sodium lights having a more yellow effect. . One issue with model railway lights is the amount of spill light that you get. Modern planning requirements restrict the amount of spill light into adjacent areas. The latest LED type lights being installed on station platforms are very directional and would have no upward and very little sideways light output. I suspect that the light pollution officer at Ryecroft Council would have something to say about these lights. Would it be possible to add a bit of black paint or tape to the sides of these lights to reduce the amount of sill light? Just a thought. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 Was thinking about some black wash over the lights to dim them a bit Nick. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted August 31, 2021 Author Share Posted August 31, 2021 I’ve been running the layout for a while in Manchester mode This means I can use my 101 units in regional and the Blue SPT one that got transferred from Scotland when the 101 units last stand was in the Manchester area. Not much work done on the layout but enjoying running it. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted October 23, 2021 Author Share Posted October 23, 2021 Ryecroft Arena will make its public debut at this show. It’s very local to me as I can see Alasagers bank from my bedroom window. The layout won’t be finished but it’s in a presentable state. Looking forward to showing it for the first time. More details of the show and other layouts attending can be found in the exhibitions section on Rm web where the show has its own thread. Thanks Steve 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted November 1, 2021 Author Share Posted November 1, 2021 Giving the new Dapol 142s a run and they’re pictured stabled in the station ready for services in the morning. I intend adding some details before the show at Alasgers Bank at the end of the month. I’ve added station name boards other station hardware to follow. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted November 7, 2021 Author Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) With the Alsagers bank show later this month I’ve been working on the scenic details on the layout The station has had nameboards added and seats. On other areas I’ve started to add small details such as the beer terrace on top of the station. Odd bits of greenery have been glued in position as well. Edited November 7, 2021 by sf315 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted November 26, 2021 Author Share Posted November 26, 2021 The layout is set up for its first show which is being put on by members of the Alsager railway association. See advert in above post. The layout will be in Manchester mode with First North Western being the predominant operator. The proceeds of the show are going to the air ambulance and the school hosting the show. Looking forward to seeing how it goes. The layout isn’t finished but at least it’s presentable. Thanks Steve 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted November 27, 2021 Share Posted November 27, 2021 Very impressed today when I got to see this,,just shows what you can do on a small board, excellent 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted May 11, 2022 Author Share Posted May 11, 2022 (edited) Ryecroft Arena has been invited to the DEMU Showcase show at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on July 23rd and 24th. With the show being in the Midlands the layout will be in Birmingham mode and Central trains units in abundance. Hope to see some of you there. Edited May 11, 2022 by sf315 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Brady Posted May 12, 2022 Share Posted May 12, 2022 On 11/05/2022 at 13:24, sf315 said: Ryecroft Arena has been invited to the DEMU Showcase show at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall on July 23rd and 24th. With the show being in the Midlands the layout will be in Birmingham mode and Central trains units in abundance. Hope to see some of you there. Did not know about this show. It's been added to the calendar now :) Look forward to seeing you there 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted May 20, 2022 Author Share Posted May 20, 2022 Just a couple of shots I’ve taken. With it appearing at DEMU Showcase I’ve thought about lighting and have bought some LED clip on reading lights off Amazon. They do the trick nicely. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted May 22, 2022 Author Share Posted May 22, 2022 A low level pic Shows the buildings dominating the scene. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ranger Posted May 23, 2022 Share Posted May 23, 2022 Really good layout this 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted June 25, 2022 Author Share Posted June 25, 2022 I’ve been adding a few small details to the layout with its up and coming appearance at DEMU Showcase at the end of July. Ive also had a few running sessions trying different unit formations based on what I saw around the West Midlands around 2000ish. Just a couple of pics for you. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Just a reminder that Ryecroft Arena is one of the layouts at DEMU Showcase at Sutton Coldfield Town Hall this weekend. It certainly won’t be the biggest layout there and I doubt there’ll be any locomotives running but please do come and have a look at it. many thanks see you over the weekend hopefully Steve. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 (edited) All back safely after a really enjoyable weekend at Sutton Coldfield. The layout ran well and I was surprised how well the layout was received and comments made. It even got more invites to shows and is also going to appear in print. Really chuffed how it all went and good to meet up with people that I’d not seen for best part of 3 years. Unfortunately one locomotive was run. A visitor asked me if I’d mind testing his class 70 he’d bought so it made an appearance. Edited July 25, 2022 by sf315 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 5BarVT Posted July 25, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2022 Small but perfectly formed, and good to chat too. The modelling is stunning. A recommendation to those inviting you to shows - try to allocate a corner spot to give extra observation opportunities. Paul. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted September 13, 2022 Author Share Posted September 13, 2022 The layout has been made ready for this Saturday and it’s appearance at The Mid Essex show held in Shenfield see details in the events section. It will again be running in Central Trains mode with hopefully no locomotives just the DMUs. Its the layouts last show for this year. Hope to see some of you Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted September 22, 2022 Share Posted September 22, 2022 Enjoyed seeing Ryecroft Arena on Saturday, hope you enjoyed the show. I like the way the buildings create a feeling of a claustrophobic city terminus. I also like the fact that it could be used with different eras or locations, it's given me a few ideas of my own, if they come to fruition though I don't know. Hope I get to see it again sometime. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Just seen your wonderful layout in February 2023 edition of BRM! You have excelled yourself again! What height is the backscene as you are making it dwarf the trains to good effect. Feels like you are looking down from a hotel window. Probably miss the concert at the arena. As we are too busy watching all the different arrivals and departures! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted December 30, 2022 Author Share Posted December 30, 2022 5 minutes ago, muddy water said: Just seen your wonderful layout in February 2023 edition of BRM! You have excelled yourself again! What height is the backscene as you are making it dwarf the trains to good effect. Feels like you are looking down from a hotel window. Probably miss the concert at the arena. As we are too busy watching all the different arrivals and departures! Thanks for the comments the height is about a foot. This one is operated from the front sitting to the right of the layout as you look at it so I could make the backboard higher. The real reason is the bit of wood I had lying around in the garage was that wide so that’s what was used. You mention looking from a hotel window ive always said your on the top of a multistory car park looking over. To be honest some inspiration for the layout comes from staying at the Jury’s Inn in Glasgow when exhibiting at Modelrail Scotland, as it’s on the side of Glasgow Central station and a room overlooking is brilliant for just watching trains, mainly units just arriving and departing. Thanks Steve 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddy water Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 These are the view of the lines out of London Victoria if you want to build an intensive multi level layout in a city/ high rise landscape! No trains as it was shut due to engineering works. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sf315 Posted January 15, 2023 Author Share Posted January 15, 2023 Great to see the layout in BRM The pics Phil took at DEMU show have really come out well. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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