Kilcoole oo Gauge Layout

[kevrail]

Hi Everyone

My name is Kevin and I have started back in oo gauge railway modelling on a layout I am calling "Kilcoole" I don't know why but that is what seems to have emerged.

 

I have not done this since I was a boy and now at the ripe old age of 56 I have set aside a room now my kids have moved out and started work.

I will be asking questions so please bear with me as they will be stupid but I hope in time I may be able to contribute.

I am going to see if I can upload some photos of my layout.

 

I hope the photos have uploaded and if the have let me have your thoughts and opinions.

Cheers

[kevrail]

Hope this is ok Please feel free to comment +ve or constructive

[RedRich]

That look's very nice Kevin, welcome to the group.

 

Rich,

[kevrail]

Thanks Rich. I hope there is not too many photos. Personally I like to look at other peoples layout photos it is a great way to form ideas for my own layout.

[Garfield]

Welcome aboard, Kevrail... keep the photos coming.

[Robert Davies]

The more the merrier on the photos front - a few more of stock on the rails would be good

 

You're making that pub look rough with the police and ambulance outside

 

How big is the layout? It's impossible to tell from the photos - which is no bad thing.

 

...and hello by the way!

 

-Rob

[kevrail]

Mostly evening shots. Stock at the moment is not great. I am getting to grips with the language for this hobby. 2-CIE Diesels 1 Class 47 1 DMU and various open goods wagons + 4 Pullman mk1 coaches. Hope that is right.

[Kirley]

Welcome to the Site Kevin, good to see yet another County Down member. From your pictures I get the impression that building and lighting is your special interest and you like to "set scenes". Let us know how you did your lighting please and keep the pictures coming.

[Guest hidden-agenda]

Welcome Kev and seasons greetings, the night time pics look first class.

[BosKonay]

A warm welcome Kev - the shots look stunning - especially love the atmosphere of the night shots!

[Dave]

Welcome Kevin, love the layout. Great atmosphere, love the lighting. Keep those pics coming Great to see new layouts on the forum.

[heirflick]

stunning work - love the buildings! well done and keep the pics comming. and btw, welcome !

[kevrail]

Thanks Kirley. I am just developing the layout as a natural progression. The problem is space. I have a room but when you start you find you have less space than you think. Most of the buildings are Metcalfe as I find the detail is excellent and you can adjust to suit. The lighting is mostly LED strips added to the buildings during construction. The use of LEDs in the building ensures safety as they give out very little heat. The lamps are wheat grain lamps bought of ebay. As I get used to this forum I will post more detail if required.

 

Thanks guys for the welcome. I look forward to picking your brains. Not sure how big the layout was had to go and measure it 4ft x 7ft

Edited December 19, 2012 by kevrail

[kevrail]

Here are some pics of the layout early days. This gives you an idea of the space I have to work with

[BosKonay]

Love the cable trunking - Is it plasticard?

 

Lovely feel to this - more pics please :)

[kevrail]

Love the cable trunking - Is it plasticard?

 

Lovely feel to this - more pics please :)

No the cable trunking is bits of mounting card leftovers which I trimmed and glued to base, then when I ballast it looks ok. A lot cheaper!!!!! I also used the photo mounting card to make some of the platforms. Again cheap and the card was bought from Easons and I have found a multitude of uses. It can be bought in different colours as well.

In that picture you can see the platform is made from the mounting card. It is a great way to make platforms and is cost effective and is as strong as anything you will get

[kevrail]

this is a pic of the finished platform.

[kevrail]

Guys what do you think of the level crossing. I know the purists among you will cringe but has anyone any better suggestions. barriers are not an option

[heirflick]

great attention to detail....love the drinks dispenser! great stuff:tumbsup:

[kevrail]

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great attention to detail....love the drinks dispenser! great stuff:tumbsup:

 

 

The vending machine is paper and can be downloaded from http://www.wordsworthmodelrailway.co.uk/railside.html for FREE. If you want to take it a stage further a 3mm or 5mm led will light it up just like the real thing. This is a very simple but effective project and virtually no cost.

The attached photo shows how effective it is when lit, or if you prefer it does not have to be lit but I like it lit seems more real

Edited December 19, 2012 by kevrail

[Sulzer201]

Hi Kevin,

I love this layout and the night shots are excellent. I will look forward very much to some more pics. The name is fantastic and I know this D.S.E.R. station well and it can be a bleak spot in the middle of the winter. Your layout is coming on great. Well done.

[kevrail]

Some updates on the layout and the new Ambulance Station

[kevrail]

Some aerial views of Kilcoole

[BosKonay]

Wow! You've done an incredible job of bringing it to life! The lights and details are stunning :)

[kevrail]

Wow! You've done an incredible job of bringing it to life! The lights and details are stunning :)

 

Thanks Bos. Still a lot to do although it seems more buildings than railway. I want to add some depth to the layout in general so am thinking of a layer at the back above to landscape but can't make up my mind.

I have also thought about tearing it down and starting from scratch as I feel I could make better use of space to start again.

Not sure what to do yet as this forum really makes you think. But who knows what will happen

[BosKonay]

All part of the hobby

 

I've lost track of the plans I've made, bought bits for and ripped up again

[Grange Castle]

Great pics Kevin Fantastic layout.

[enniscorthyman]

That's a fab layout,well done.

[RedRich]

Very nice work. The illuminated buildings give it a nice contrast.

 

Rich,

[Dave]

Love your layout, great atmosphere

[Broithe]

Won't let me see that - "This video is private".

 

Something dodgy going on on the platform....?

[heirflick]

Won't let me see that - "This video is private".

 

same here:(

[Broithe]

Won't let me see that - "This video is private".

 

same here:(

 

Must be seriously dodgy if it won't let you see it....

[heirflick]

jasus - it really must be bad....still no joy Kevrail:rolleyes:

[kevrail]

[video=youtube;3p-UxBLqboE]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3p-UxBLqboE Hope this works