On the lower single track section I added another storage area. (Can you ever have enough?)
I’ve used one of Glenderg’s bridge surround to hide to storage section.
Still to ballast and do the scenics in this area. I’ve done a roadway to the small loading bay on the opposite side of the track.
I got another forest in a box (Seafoam plants) from International Models.
http://www.internationalmodels.net/acatalog/Seamoss.html
It’s tedious but worthwhile to trim the Seafoam into your required shape.
I then dip the trunks into modelling paste and place them into some flower arranging oases.
The excess paste falls to the bottom of the trunk giving a lifelike base.
The trees have to be dipped in scenic foliage and allow to dry before they can be placed on the layout.
I extended the wagons to mirror the IE wagons to take 45’ containers.
I used SSM detailing kit and transfers which I felt made a big difference to these wagons. Not an easy modification to do and was glad to finish them. I used rail to add strength when I extended the wagons. I have two more wagons to do (if I ever get round to it) and would look to other ways of strengthen them rather than the rails.
Finally got the transfers applied and a bit of weathering to finish off.
There is something about these Wagons that I really like, I can’t put my finger on it but they just look the part (to my mind anyway).
I got some bridge surrounds/retaining walls from Glenderg via the Wrenneire Courier Services direct to the Bangor Show – what service.
Just finished putting it in place.
Considering some advertising billboards to break up the long expanse of stone work.
Also still to add some trees and shrubs which will soften this area.
New tunnel for the lower single line track.
Stephen I had no idea of the costs involved never mind the time you give to keep it running and wish to thank you for your generous gift to Irish Modelling.
Just think if we did not have this site what would we do?
Building the final 3 should be easy after the knowledge you have already built up. What you have done so far looks the part so a rake of 8 would be great to have a realistic trainload.
Great find Mogul. I did a lot of searching on the Web prior to my attempt at making Spoil Wagons and this is the best footage I have seen. I’m sure Leslie (Provincial Wagons ) would be interested as he is working on Spoil Wagon Kits at the moment.
Great to see you have finally taken the plunge and have tackled the layout at last.
Good luck on its development, I’ll be watching out with anticipated interest of what’s to come.
I see Tony Mirolo has had a go at repainting a 071.
See at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/71080-murphys-071-going-grey/#entry1025691