6990WitherslackHall Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 (edited) Good news. Went to Cropper's and brought another power track and a second controller. I'll take these along with me tonight. I will also have to install the backscene. Edited April 1, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted February 22, 2022 Author Share Posted February 22, 2022 I've marked out where the backscene board would be on the printed side of the backscene. I should have probably done the markings on the opposite side. Oh well... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted February 23, 2022 Author Share Posted February 23, 2022 (edited) Since that photo was taken, both backscenes have been measured, cut, measured again and glued on the boards. I also tested the new controller and power track, they work brilliantly. The power track has been since glued in position. I tested both tracks with "Galloping Alice" a Roxeys Mouldings kit of M&SWJR 2-6-0 24 in its GWR rebuilt form. Work on the remaining boards will start next Tuesday. Edited February 23, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 3, 2022 Author Share Posted March 3, 2022 (edited) Since last week, the only progress I've made is on the scenic section/fiddle yard divider. It's been measured up but I'll install it at a later date. Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) The original plan for the wheel drop was to print it off and stick it on. However since I discovered this: I scrapped that idea and decided to build it from scratch. Having a short section of the wheel drop actually on the layout would be better than just sticking a photo on the backscene. Plus, there's plenty of photos to use as references. Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 12, 2022 Author Share Posted March 12, 2022 (edited) I also took a shot of the layout in the dark... Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 (edited) And another one during the day... Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) One side of the wheel drop shed is bigger than the other side. Plus, the shape of the shed is like an Anderson shelter. I think the best thing to do is build a mock up of it in card and then proceed to build what will end up on the layout. Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 I've been doing some planning and I think the space where the two fences run almost parallel to each other is going to be tight. There also has to be enough clearance.for the locos running. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 (edited) So after a lot of measuring, cutting, remeasuring, gauging, looking at photos and comparing, I'm proud to announce that I've made the entrance to the wheel drop. It's not a 100% accurate to the real thing, as there are a few restrictions: space, room for locos, fencing etc. I'm thinking of cutting a small block of wood into the same shape. It won't be too thick, just to add some depth to the layout. I might even buy a Dapol loco kit of a Schools class 4-4-0 or BR Standard 4MT 2-6-0 and modify it so that the smokebox is poking out of the shed to look as if it's coming out of the wheel drop! It will be painted and numbered to suit the real locomotive (926 Repton for the Schools class, 76079 for the 4MT). Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 14, 2022 Author Share Posted March 14, 2022 I'll make the tender of the locomotive as well, so that a loco shunting it, will be the Class 08 or Class 12 used at the MPD, can shunt it and will create some operational interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 UPDATE: Grosmont MPD has now been moved into my house. The layout and rolling stock were moved last week as the club, as well as Men in Sheds, have to move out of the building due to reasons beyond our control. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 (edited) Also, Galloping Alice has been swapped for something more prototypical... Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 17, 2022 Author Share Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) I made another wheel drop entrance. The previous one was made using Galloping Alice for measurement. However, when testing the B1 with it, it wouldn't fit under it. The new one, which is pictured, is taller and the sides are thinner. Edited April 5, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted March 31, 2022 Author Share Posted March 31, 2022 (edited) I recently recovered another pair of the Ratio fences I painted while they were still on the sprue. I left it at the club while moving my stuff to my house. It'll need doing up again as some of the paint has come off. As for the layout, nothing has been added. Still waiting for an old cereal box for the wheel drop... Edited March 31, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 1, 2022 Author Share Posted April 1, 2022 (edited) I've replaced some of the photos I took that weren't showing up on the topic. I still had some saved on my phone but the others I couldn't replace. I then took another photo of "1189" simmering outside the wheel drop. The JCB Loadall van be seen in the background. Edited April 1, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 (edited) Yesterday, I made a start on the wheeldrop entrance. It is made out of several pieces of card and the corrugated card. On e I have assembled the card structure, the corrugated card is going to be glued on top of the normal card. I'm thinking of painting the inside as well. Edited April 4, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 Good news: I am in the stage of beginning to purchase 80135. Someone on the forum has offered it to me for around £75 which I accepted. The loco will, hopefully, be paid for on Friday and I should have it in the next few days. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 "1189" simmers outside the wheeldrop during preparation before it hauls the Pullman service while D2267 shunts 41312 (on loan from the Mid Hants Railway) in the adjacent siding. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 5, 2022 Author Share Posted April 5, 2022 I want to repaint 1189 as NYMR fleet 1264in LNER wartime lined black livery (as it is now) but I'm uncomfortable doing it myself. I phoned TMC earlier today and unfortunately they don't do repaints. Does anyone know somewhere that does? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 I sent an email to Model Rail magazine telling them about the layout. I also attached a link to the page and a few photos. Hopefully, it should be featured in the magazine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 A couple of photos. Both of the NYMR wagons "1189" next to the NYMR ventilated van. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 6, 2022 Author Share Posted April 6, 2022 I added a LNER loco lamp and engine crew to the B1. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 12, 2022 Author Share Posted April 12, 2022 41310 also now has a fireman leaning out of the cab doors. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
6990WitherslackHall Posted April 20, 2022 Author Share Posted April 20, 2022 (edited) I tried to make a Facebook page for the layout however, I'm having difficulty doing it. I've thought of creating another Facebook account specially for the layout or using Groups. Eh, I'll think of something... Edited April 22, 2022 by 6990WitherslackHall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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