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GNRi1959
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Little, but some progress...... Road bridge over North Cabin end of Omagh, far from complete but getting there. Have put cork under track work - I bought it a year ago - I may as well use it. Testing track at moment and just taking my time....
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I have some Peco Code 75 fine scale streamline electro-frog points. If you're interested let me know and i'll post a list & prices Practically new and boxed
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21mm gauge track; the pros and cons?
GNRi1959 replied to jhb171achill's topic in Irish Model Layouts
Noel, which of the ballast materials are you using here, looks great! -
Lets not get too technical, this is Omagh...........
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Just back in from the shed, all embankments looking less like cliff-faces. David, as you say - easily remedied now. Glad I done it! Broithe, thanks for an interesting article also.
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There is one part of the embankment that is very vertical and this is where a signal cabin was mounted. At this point there needed to be some sort of foundation, as in Omagh. I also recall there being steps placed in the embankments to allow easy access to the lower level where a pump house filled the water cranes for locos. However, after a sleepless night (thanks David), I was in the shed this morning reducing my slopes and adding a few more layers of plaster bandage!
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I actually had less slope originally, though it was pretty steep in parts.....
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Some wonderful modelling there Jason.
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Jason, its not bad. As you know, just a base for the scatter material and static grass to be added later!
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Looks good Rich, will check it out.
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Progress on Omagh Goods Yard is starting to take shape with the basic contours formed and track laid, though not pinned yet. The different levels give it a feeling of depth and this is something I haven't tried before, the results are pleasing. Long way to go yet but I'm taking my time and really enjoying the progress so far.
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Rich Here is the rear view, the other side is similar
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The lower end of Omagh North Cabin featured a plate girder bridge that carried the road over the railway. The girders were supported by a standard cut stone wall and curved abutments that were back-filled with soil. Does anyone have any details or dimensions for such structures that were pretty much very common on the GNRi
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Thanks for the card IRM, which I received this morning. In keeping with the Christmas spirit, here is a nice print of Omagh South Cabin by David Briggs. Merry Christmas all.
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Colin, Have a look at Finntown Railway, might give you some ideas....... http://fintownrailway.com
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Suddenly everything seems to have taken a backward step. I've the baseboards embankments formed giving me three different land levels and these are painted with a brown earthy colour prior to landscaping. However, the shed is in a mess with materials, cuttings, white plaster bandage dust and paint. I don't do 'untidy' - so I am going to have to do a big clean up before I start laying track. In my minds eye, I can see a real bonus by forming the embankments though.
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My apologies friends, I am only seeing these replies today. I normally get notifications but I don't know what happened. Thanks for the tips!
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This is why I decided to build a layout that was NOT permanently fixed inside my shed. If I have to abandon the shed I can carry the layout out too!
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These remedies are all fine but most garden sheds, including mine, came pre-built. So unless you are willing to remove the bottom TG&V boards you will have to look at other solutions. Forming an apron with flags around is one, placing a PVC land drain around the base of the shed is another and thank god I also have the shelter provided by a big maple tree that forms some shelter.
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One way of combatting the splash of soil is to install a concrete flag around the perimeter of the shed. I have been able to do this one all sides except one and it works. The rear end of the shed is close to a tree and from time to time I run a small hand brush over the surface to clear the dusty soil deposit. I am considering fitting a clear perspex strip to the lower base of the shed here to protect it.
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Dave, haven't used this material before and was quite impressed at how flexible it was. I added water resistant wood glue to the baseboard where the bandage made contact with the ply to increase adhesion. I plan on 3-4 layers, if thats enough before brushing over a diluted PVA mix to seal before painting.
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First layer of plaster bandage applied this afternoon, starting to take shape
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Yes, David it is intended to give support, thanks
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Cut some formers from ply for my embankments, thought it was worth doing while I wait for my plaster bandage to arrive. This adds a sound foundation for the embankments. Maybe a bit OTT.........
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John, your comments are welcome. Yes, the track is just sitting there and I will make sure everything works before fixing - thats why it is taking so long.
