Dave

They are all MDF. 9mm MDF frame and 9mm MDF tops.

We do make birch ply baseboards to order, I will also be making the flat pack available in birch ply soon. 

We have just launched our new range of flat pack baseboards at very competitive prices.

See the website for more information. https://www.modelrailbaseboards.com/category/all-products

The legs were the original legs that were orderd with the layout. these were on the original specification. Only on the day of delivery that you wanted them higher, I did say they would be an additonal cost and that the layout would have to be taken apart again. I didnt hear from you after that. you had new sheleving put in and then wanted the layout to match that height. Happy to come back and put new legs on the layout for you, but it will be at an additional cost.

Last year I invested in a CNC router for the workshop. We now make all of our basebaords on the CNC machine. We also offer a bespoke CNC service, we design to your specifications and CNC the components and ship them out to you. Anything is possible, even engraving signs and control panels.

Unfortunately I havent been able to work on it due to ill health and the business growing into new markets. I am hoping to get back to it soon and bring it home.

What a stuuning layout. The attention to detail is superb. 

I have quite a mix, from Big Boy, Challanger to Dash-9's, SD-45, NW-2's and the list goes on...

Take the flanges off the centre wheels.

Excellent layout. The hardstanding is very realistic. Well done.

5 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Concept early ‘18, arrival the other day. A delay occurred with (a) Malahide casino issues, and (b) my house move, which took four months (long story)……!

And covid!!!

Layouts like these with scenery with that detail take a lot of time to build. Also its hard to work on one layout day in day out, it needs an artistic eye and time to plan the next stage. Kevin that worked for me did wonders with ths layout.

Such a lovely layout, the scenery is fantastic and you blended it in very well with the backscene boards. Great work 

Hi Bill. I sent you a PM

14 hours ago, Midland Man said:

Sounds great.

 May I ask what era is it. With those box car things (sorry I don't know much on the rail through the USA) in the second last  pic is it 90s - present day era?

It was supposed to be late steam early diesel, I got a bit carried away buying kits and locos from all eras! I am thinking late 60's

After using my small N gauge layout at shows I have always wanted a large HO layout. So taking so much needed time out I started to build one. It's 5mtr x 1.5mtr or 16' 5" x 5'

Its not based on anywhere, has lots of shunting potential. It will have a saw mill on one end with a paper mill in the middle and a loco maintenance depot at the other end.

Excellent! This is what I use. I use the small 9g servo all controlled by the megapoints system.

Truly shocked and saddened to hear of Anthony's passing. Such a nice guy. He will be greatly missed.

Here's a few sneeky shots I took today. The scenery is still at a basic level as we have to add lots of weeds and bushes.

Also remember with curves on gradient, the tighter the curve is, it will have an affect on the gradient.

Very nice Jason! Very like the one in Tullamore

On 8/26/2019 at 1:15 PM, Brian said:

Hello,

 

I'm trying to get a replica made of my parent's old house in the USA.

 

I don't suppose anyone would be able to point me in the right direction?

 

Thanks,

 

Brian

Hi Brian,

Dawson Hall in Belfast do custom made laser cut card buildings. Eddie is the guy and his email address is dawsonhallsales@jecdesign.com 

1 hour ago, John-r said:

Congrats Dave,. Looking like it's going to be something really special. They got the right man for the job.

One question Dave ,. what is open frame,. sorry if it's a silly question.

Hi John, 

Open frame boards don't have a top on them. They need more bracing on the frame to add strength.

The advantage of open frame is you can have the track work raised as the landscape rises and falls around it. 

We have been appointed to build the new layout for the Fry model railway museum. 

The new museum is not far off finished in the old casino building in Malahide.

The new layout is 11mtr long x 4mtr wide and will be OO gauge. The reasons for OO was space as O gauge in that size would look like a train set and budget. Replacing O gauge Irish rolling stock was also an issue. The cost in replacing a loco being in excess of 2 grand they quickly realised OO was the way to go.

The Cyril Fry original collection is currently off for conservation and will be on display in the museum. The museum itself is lovely,  above the layout will be a suspended O gauge track where models from the layot in Malahide will run through the day.

The new layout is under way, I have attached a few pics. The baseboards are birch ply open frame the upper structure is MDF. The open frame allows for realistic landscape. 

The layout will be divided into 4 scenic areas, Dublin at one end with Butt bridge and the liffey, Malahide on one long side, then part of Bray head at the other end with Mallow station on the other side. The pics show the Mallow side with the curve for Bray head at the end. I'll keep the thread updated as the build progresses.

11 hours ago, controller said:

Thanks Dave, I will start with YouTube and get as much information as I can, before I undertake the job. I know a small bit about CV values, but not enough, to dive straight into the job. I will let you know how I get on.

Thanks Again,

Controller.

No problem, just take your time and you can always reset the decoder if you run into problems. Start with one loco, play around with the settings and watch the effect it has.

Looks great Eoin! Nice and neat, wanna job?