The Derry Road

Super video footage, those where the days, sadly gone TDR

A daunting task Kieran, I had a similar situation earlier with two points as explained on the day you visited my layout , you advised me of this method you use and I can support your efforts and advice in this maintaince task TDR

Absolute brilliance JM, look forward to seeing it grow and develope, good luck TDR

Anyone getting blocked by BBC, no?

Yes I'm getting blocked by copyright notice.TDR

I remember watching him being filmed walking down Shipquay Street in Derry in '93. I'm sure I have this recorded on VHS video too, must dig it out and watch it again. Can't watch it tonight as I have to work:((

Very nice indeed, more realistic.

Love the whole concept of this, good luck with the building Did you make out the signal positions yourself or are they based on actual real positions and aspects TDR

My layout (Rachelstown and St Stephens Green) is wired for three controllers as DC through DPDT centre off switches. This is for the future if I choose to convert to DCC. It would then be operable as DCC or DC at the flick of a switch, literally. However chipping approximately 140 Locos to convert to DCC is financially out of the question, having said that four already are fitted with Chips. So possibly some more my be done to have a DCC running evening/weekend. TDR

Really enjoyed following Tara junction. Look forward to mk2, good luck building, please keep the updates and accompanying stories coming TDR

Having watched the videos posted several times in response to my request I've decided to go with the woodland scenics method. The necessary components have been ordered and awaiting delivery. Will put up pictures of the progress in my layout thread. Many thanks to all contributors whom offered advice. TDR

Great thread, will be following the progress with interest, keep your posts and pictures coming, well done TDR

PW Staff get ready for a busy weekend also Bedford TK

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Very nice locos, and well detailed scenes, really love those wagons. Well done TDR

Thanks for all the kind and encouraging comments guys, TDR

Very tidy looking van Kieran. great job as always TDR

Westy and Scahalane thank you both for your kind and encouraging comments TDR

As promised here's the pics of the exhibition layout water feature, maybe not what your looking for but it's just 2 layers of woodland scenics realistic water.

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Nelson thank you for the pictures. Yes, something similar only wider and slightly deeper effect. There is a waterfall behind the viaduct, left hand side leading from the back scene, so a mixture of your river and that one in the woodland scenic video. Many thanks TDR

Thanks Kieran, Yes a bit of green and it starts to come alive and together as a model, I think over the next month the layout will totally transform when paint, grass, hedge and undergrowth have been added/applied. Enjoyed talking to you at bangor Show. Your welcome to visit, Will email your later tonight, TDR

Now that's what I call panoramic scenery. Superb.

Thanks Noel, your comments and interest are appreciated. TDR

A few more from a slight distance

Still a few more trees on order to be planted/located when they arrive, then painting and detailing will start, Thanks for taking the time to view. TDR

Current update with the plastering, “all complete”. I placed a few trees on location to see how they looked, after a bit of juggling they were finally placed and each tree placed in location by tree, location number and photographed, just in case removal were to become necessary down the line, no pun intended. Here is a few pictures.TDR

We've used woodland scenics realistic water to create a steady lake, (ill grab some pics tomorrow) but woodland scenics also do realistic water effects and it is used to create ripples and such, here's a video, I did have another one but I can't find it now lol.

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I think Glenderg and Dunluce castle, hit exactly on what I’m seeking to create. TDR

To create a small river on my layout I borrowed an idea from an old Railway Modeller and used clear silicone to simulate flowing water. I found putting a layer of PVA on top of the river 'bed' and then covering it with the silicone sealant to work best. Not ideal in cramped locations due to the odour though!

Barl have you the number of the railway Modeller you got the idea from or can you show some pictures.TDR

Do you mean one with genuinely flowing water? I saw a N gauge layout a couple of years ago with an actual flowing river in it and, to be honest, it looked less real than a good static 'river' would.

Broithe, I don’t think I would use real water for the reasons described by Noel but thank you for your input.TDR

Fellow modellers, I'm seeking information on ways and or methods on creating a flowing river. Any info, suggestions or experiences would be helpful TDR

Looking really good thus far, keep the pics and videos coming. we'll done sir