Popular Post Rob Posted June 27, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted June 27, 2021 (edited) Some photos of layout named after a combination of my local, Heuston Station (for the passenger stock) & North Wall (for the freight). Era is loosely based around 2005 - 2008 when you could still see Cravens, Mark 3's, 141 & 181 in operation, along side 071 and 201 class locos. I took the photos after l removed the stock to clean the rails- rare to have nothing on it! I don't have the expertise of most on here on the modelling front. l owe a huge amount to so many guys here who helped along the way. It was kinda the dream even getting to this point and there is a long way to go but here's where l am today. Edited June 27, 2021 by Rob 22 13 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Holman Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Some very neat modelling here - well done you. The only thing that stands out a little for me is the sides of the rails are shiny. Paint them a nice rust colour and they will blend in really well with the rest of the modelling. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Absolutely stunning work! There are lots of lovely layouts on here, but over-populated with ugly old steam stuff. This, apart from being breathtaking, is a breath of fresh air. 1 1 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edo Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Love it Rob - more power to your elbow!....i've spent 4 months procrastinating over what type of point motors to use on mine.....time to get a move on! 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 I really like this. The blue carriage cleaning depot or whatever it is screams Heuston. It would be well worth weathering the rails as David suggests. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 2 hours ago, Rob said: Very impressive Rob. Some really nice detailing added, with station signage and lighting etc. Love this shot looking towards the container yard and shed. Great stuff. 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Well done Rob,the valeting plant looks great as does the station concourse area-more photos please. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted June 27, 2021 Share Posted June 27, 2021 Where should I start. I've never seen a scene with so much detail and realism. I love the platform details, it's got everything, the kids at the vending machine, the signals look great. The platform edging lines really look so neat. now all we need is the trains. Take a bow. 7 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patrick Davey Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 (edited) Lovely stuff!!! Impressive work, with amazing details. Still happy to populate mine with 'ugly old steam stuff' though....... Edited June 30, 2021 by Patrick Davey 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted June 30, 2021 Share Posted June 30, 2021 I think a model J15 on an RPSI special would look great here ! Brilliant stuff - esp that concourse 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob Posted July 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted July 17, 2021 Locomotive 146 idling with a short set of Cravens (1544, 1521, 1529) and BR Gen. Van (3192) in the sidings at Heuston North. 16 9 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galteemore Posted July 17, 2021 Share Posted July 17, 2021 Very nicely observed detail - great work. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
murphaph Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Nice weathering too, especially that GSV. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 What attention to detail, this layout just looks so realistic, both sets of photos with and without rolling stock really draw your attention to the care and thought that has gone into this project. Very well done Rob, it's class looking. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 (edited) That's stunning Rob. Looks totally brilliant, love the details, it really captures the essence of Heuston right down to platforms, track well, fencing, signage, service gear, sheds, people microscenes, and the lighting makes it feel like the inside of Heuston. Love it. Enjoy. Edited July 19, 2021 by Noel Lexdishia 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dempsey Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Amazing scene Rob. Great level of detail. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted July 18, 2021 Share Posted July 18, 2021 Very prototypical-well done Rob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted July 20, 2021 Share Posted July 20, 2021 On 27/6/2021 at 4:25 PM, Rob said: Some photos of layout named after a combination of my local, Heuston Station (for the passenger stock) & North Wall (for the freight). Era is loosely based around 2005 - 2008 when you could still see Cravens, Mark 3's, 141 & 181 in operation, along side 071 and 201 class locos. I took the photos after l removed the stock to clean the rails- rare to have nothing on it! I don't have the expertise of most on here on the modelling front. l owe a huge amount to so many guys here who helped along the way. It was kinda the dream even getting to this point and there is a long way to go but here's where l am today. That is one of the most outstanding pieces of modelling I've seen in a long time! Superb work indeed! 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted July 21, 2021 Share Posted July 21, 2021 The more you look, the more details you notice. Fantastic all round modelling. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 14, 2021 Author Share Posted August 14, 2021 After arriving from Ballina earlier, 085 heads up the liner waiting at Heuston North freight yard before going to Ocean Pier. 13 4 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Fab-U-lous 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted August 14, 2021 Share Posted August 14, 2021 Great stuff, Rob. Nice collection of containers and tanks. Right up my street. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Noel Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 (edited) 19 hours ago, Rob said: That looks like a real photo of a real Heuston just before it starts raining on a cold dark January day. Its so life like, I'm half expecting to see movement, like the man in the hi-vis gear, climb up into the cab of the scania. I can hear yard noises in my head and rail clank. Edited August 15, 2021 by Noel 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 Cheers for all the comments, lads! Really appreciate it ! 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Your weathering is very subtle and very realistic. Details like the stains on the roofs of the Cravens really make it. Is it possible to see a close up of one of your Cravens to show this feature off? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John-r Posted August 15, 2021 Share Posted August 15, 2021 Rob, This is the level of workmanship we would love to achieve in our own layouts, absolutely top class, very well done. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted August 16, 2021 Author Share Posted August 16, 2021 On 15/8/2021 at 7:45 PM, jhb171achill said: Your weathering is very subtle and very realistic. Details like the stains on the roofs of the Cravens really make it. Is it possible to see a close up of one of your Cravens to show this feature off? I wanted to keep the weathering very subtle as rolling stock around Heuston by the mid 2000's seemed to be kept a lot cleaner than in the past. Mark 3's at Heuston particularly always seemed to be reasonably clean & even the Cravens (while showing their age) were clean-ish generally, so l tried to replicate that here. I have no skills myself at weathering- wouldn't risk it but l got these done a good few years ago. Strict instructions were not to go mad on the weathering given the 2005 - 2008 era l am trying to model! 12 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sleeper Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Nice to see the no smoking signs on the windows well done nice job 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achill Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 Was about to say that - well done indeed, excellent stuff. Thanks for posting those details. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Rob Posted November 7, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) A quiet Sunday in the freight yard of Heuston North- with a set of Tara Mines wagons and empty container flats parked in the sidings. 146 idles in another siding. Edited November 7, 2021 by Rob 20 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JasonB Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Stunning. Love everything about this layout. Tara's look great in the siding. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rush and Lusk Posted November 7, 2021 Share Posted November 7, 2021 Wonderful atmospheric layout - I love the subtle detailing and weathering everywhere - very well done. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 8, 2021 Author Share Posted November 8, 2021 (edited) Cheers! Most of all that weathering on the wagons, containers etc was thanks to Irrailways Weathering Services from @Dempsey here! Edited November 8, 2021 by Rob 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted November 8, 2021 Share Posted November 8, 2021 The freight yard looks great Rob 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Dangerous Posted November 18, 2021 Share Posted November 18, 2021 On 8/11/2021 at 7:36 PM, Rob said: Cheers! Most of all that weathering on the wagons, containers etc was thanks to Irrailways Weathering Services from @Dempsey here! Have to get that @Dempsey fellow to fly down here and do some weathering. A lot of weathering, actually. @Rob, your layout is something else. Many of the photos look almost real. You have a talent for making off-track spaces look realistic, not over-crowded with evey square cm home to something. 3 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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