Patrick Davey Posted February 29 Posted February 29 Super - and nice view of the goods shed too. 1 Quote
JasonB Posted March 2 Posted March 2 On 29/2/2024 at 3:43 PM, Dempsey said: With the correct sound chip now installed its time for some bonnet first arrivals at the yard. Lovely stuff. All you're missing is the pilot man hanging from the cab It's a pity they weren't used like this more often. I've always preferred the look of the 121 running bonnet first. 1 2 Quote
Dempsey Posted March 2 Author Posted March 2 7 hours ago, JasonB said: Lovely stuff. All you're missing is the pilot man hanging from the cab It's a pity they weren't used like this more often. I've always preferred the look of the 121 running bonnet first. Agreed, I like it better myself but can understand the reason behind why it wasn't 1 Quote
226 Abhann na Suire Posted March 4 Posted March 4 I think it was a bit of a visibility issue for drivers apparently… would’ve been a similar story driving steam engines not too long before that though so I’m not exactly sure myself either Quote
Dempsey Posted March 4 Author Posted March 4 I'm open to correction but I believe barracks Street would have been one of the very few places it happened up into the 90s Quote
Dempsey Posted June 22 Author Posted June 22 Brief update but since my last I've been 1. Enjoying running trains and 2. Testing all the track work, points and wiring. A few gremlins popped up that had to be trouble shot. One point motor is bust so I'll have to replace it unfortunately. One of the wired switches will only throw the point one way so I'll need to double check that. I changed over all the points from soldered wires and installed tortoise connectors which have made troubleshooting alot easier as you can quickly disconnect a point from power. 7 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 8 Author Posted July 8 With all the tracks buried and cleaned I've turned my attention building up the rest of the yard. 12 1 Quote
jhb171achill Posted July 8 Posted July 8 3 minutes ago, Dempsey said: With all the tracks buried and cleaned I've turned my attention building up the rest of the yard. Looking great! 1 3 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 8 Author Posted July 8 1 hour ago, jhb171achill said: Looking great! Many thanks JB 1 Quote
Patrick Davey Posted July 8 Posted July 8 Excellent! One of my favourite layouts on this forum the inset track isn’t an easy feature to carry off effectively, and you have managed it very convincingly in a relatively large area. Superb!! 1 2 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 8 Author Posted July 8 2 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said: Well done lad, it's coming on nicely 1 hour ago, Rob said: Looks fantastic- excellent work Thank you both, I'm happy with the progress so far 2 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 8 Author Posted July 8 1 hour ago, Patrick Davey said: Excellent! One of my favourite layouts on this forum the inset track isn’t an easy feature to carry off effectively, and you have managed it very convincingly in a relatively large area. Superb!! Thank you. It was challenging and a bit daunting to begin with. Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted July 8 Posted July 8 Agree with the lads comments, the buried track looks incredibly well done! 3 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 16 Author Posted July 16 Taking a leaf out of @jhb171achill book for this one. "I told you the switch was set wrong Brad!" 2 11 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted July 18 Posted July 18 On 16/7/2024 at 10:00 PM, Dempsey said: Taking a leaf out of @jhb171achill book for this one. "I told you the switch was set wrong Brad!" Which switcher switched the wrong switch for that Switcher? Swish! 2 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 18 Author Posted July 18 Layout update. Painting has begun of the yard itself that has been completed. This is being done in sections with over weathering to follow once all the concrete is painted. The large goods shed which is the centre piece of the layout is also undergoing work. Cappings are being installed along the top of the walls and the pitch of the roof. The side canopy has been removed and will be rebuilt. I wasn't happy with how it turned out originally. Lastly I made, painted and weathered a pair of westhill wagon works buffer stops for the two short sidings at the centre of the layout. Your thoughts as always are appreciated. Chris 16 Quote
ttc0169 Posted July 18 Posted July 18 I love to see prototypical scenes and you have certainly captured this here @Dempseywell done. 1 1 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 24 Author Posted July 24 One the bonuses of removing the old canopy was making it easier to sort out a set of side door for the goods shed. Scratch building these was one of those jobs you wish you didn't start but at the end of which your happy you did. Completely changes the scene. Your thoughts as always are appreciated Chris 13 2 Quote
Dempsey Posted July 28 Author Posted July 28 Layout update. Really happy with how the new canopy looks compared the the original one. That and the new doors suitably painted and weathered I think it really adds to the overall look of the shed itself. Your thoughts as always are appreciated. Chris 15 3 Quote
MOGUL Posted August 1 Posted August 1 That roof(and the shed) is cracking.. The only input I have is that the slope looks a little steep, and the supports a touch on the long side.. I’m guessing you have done this for clearance reasons, but would it look better with slightly shorter supports and attached higher up on the shed wall(maybe at roof level) 2 1 Quote
derek Posted August 2 Posted August 2 22 hours ago, MOGUL said: That roof(and the shed) is cracking.. The only input I have is that the slope looks a little steep, and the supports a touch on the long side.. I’m guessing you have done this for clearance reasons, but would it look better with slightly shorter supports and attached higher up on the shed wall(maybe at roof level) Have to say I agree here. I thought the roof was a tad steep too, but didn't like to say. The making of it ( and indeed the shed itself) is excellent though. 1 1 Quote
DJ Dangerous Posted August 3 Posted August 3 I thought it was just lens distortion making the angle appear a little steep. You could always put the building-end of the canopy on stilts as well, and have it sit a fraction higher than the roof itself, if you feel like making an adjustment. The canopy piece, from design through construction to finish, is top notch! 1 Quote
Dempsey Posted August 3 Author Posted August 3 On 1/8/2024 at 9:09 PM, MOGUL said: That roof(and the shed) is cracking.. The only input I have is that the slope looks a little steep, and the supports a touch on the long side.. I’m guessing you have done this for clearance reasons, but would it look better with slightly shorter supports and attached higher up on the shed wall(maybe at roof level) 14 hours ago, derek said: Have to say I agree here. I thought the roof was a tad steep too, but didn't like to say. The making of it ( and indeed the shed itself) is excellent though. Correct, it is set like that for clearance reasons but also to allow better viewing from the viewing side of the layout when at exhibitions. It is a design compromise I'm happy with . 3 Quote
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