Derek's Layout

[derek]

Made a coal yard, just outside of town. Have a look, see what ye think

First of all, the basic yard...

Then some additions...

and then some business...

 

 

 

 

Edited September 17, 2024 by derek

[Galteemore]

58 minutes ago, derek said:

Made a coal yard, just outside of town. Have a look, see what ye think

First of all, the basic yard...

Then some additions...

and then some business...

 

 

 

 

Great work - really good effort.

[derek]

The ol crane is pretty c****py now that I see it close up. It was a real rush job, and boy doesn't it look it? I am happy enough with the black parts (arm, cable and grab) but the cab and base are heading for the bin. The design came straight out of my head, so if any of you could provide me with pics of something more true to life, I would be eternally grateful. 

[Broithe]

31 minutes ago, derek said:

The ol crane is pretty c****py now that I see it close up. It was a real rush job, and boy doesn't it look it? I am happy enough with the black parts (arm, cable and grab) but the cab and base are heading for the bin. The design came straight out of my head, so if any of you could provide me with pics of something more true to life, I would be eternally grateful. 

This kind of thing was popular in my day and they generally looked a bit rough.

[derek]

1 minute ago, Broithe said:

This kind of thing was popular in my day and they generally looked a bit rough.

Thanks for that @Broithe. Might have a go at something like that....... Or just buy one if it's possible.....

[Metrovik]

Nice to see someone else with some corrugated roofing! 

Now that I think about that's a very specific compliment...

Great work though.

[Broithe]

4 hours ago, derek said:

Thanks for that @Broithe. Might have a go at something like that....... Or just buy one if it's possible.....

https://www.gaugemasterretail.com/corgi-dg226003-coles-crane-railfrieght.html

[derek]

23 hours ago, Metrovik said:

Nice to see someone else with some corrugated roofing! 

Now that I think about that's a very specific compliment...

Great work though.

cardboard box insert

[DJ Dangerous]

On 18/9/2024 at 8:03 PM, Metrovik said:

Nice to see someone else with some corrugated roofing! 

Now that I think about that's a very specific compliment...

Great work though.

If only he had some Italian Mixed Peel for ballast...

[Metrovik]

3 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

If only he had some Italian Mixed Peel for ballast...

Oh for gods sake!  How many references are you up to now 10,12?

[DJ Dangerous]

On 20/9/2024 at 4:27 PM, Metrovik said:

Oh for gods sake!  How many references are you up to now 10,12?

 

And many many more to come. You should probably just change your username to Luxury Italian Mixed Peel now and get it over with.

[LNERW1]

On 20/9/2024 at 4:27 PM, Metrovik said:

Oh for gods sake!  How many references are you up to now 10,12?

Maybe one excluding me taking the piss over PMs lol.

[LNERW1]

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Edited September 22, 2024 by LNERW1

[derek]

And just for the hell of it....

 

 

 

[DJ Dangerous]

I see a lovely blue and grey streak hidden in the background!

[derek]

Jaysus! The King Edward fairly whips it down the incline. Couldn't reach the controller to slow it down and film at the same time Thought it was gonna fly off the layout at one stage

[derek]

Finally had a go at pouring the water for my river. (did a pond in the town too but that's a story for another day. -No landscaping or anything there yet). Took two boxes of W/S deep pour water- stuff doesn't go far. Made some bullrushes and reeds for along the riverbank. Made the rushes from 0.35mm fishing line, dipped in glue to form a "head", then brown paint. Reeds were just very small rips of green plastic. Stuck them in DAS clay and painted same colour as river bed

Then came the moment of truth................

[Galteemore]

Coming on very nicely Derek. Some great middle-distance views 

[irishthump]

Looks really good!

By the way, bristles from a brush make really good reeds and long grass.

[Tullygrainey]

Like the river Derek. That water is very convincing. 

[DJ Dangerous]

The water effect is fabulous!

[Gabhal Luimnigh]

Great result Derek, well done you  

[derek]

22 hours ago, irishthump said:

Looks really good!

By the way, bristles from a brush make really good reeds and long grass.

 Thanks @irishthump. I actually went down that road at the beginning, with bristles. I tried ones from a yard brush and they were way too thick. Probably should have tried some from a paint brush or the like. We live and learn.......

[derek]

8 hours ago, Gabhal Luimnigh said:

Great result Derek, well done you  

Thanks Denis. Remember you saying that the beads of styrofoam get stuck for ever after using them. I thought I had gotten them all but if you look under the bridge in the last photo, you will see I actually didn't get them all. Two little feckers hiding on the bank 

[derek]

No updates on this thread in quite a while. I have been receiving chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma since December. The treatment resulted in quite bad back pain, so I did not really go near the layout. I had a meeting with my consultant during the week and the good news is that my latest scan was all clear. Cancer gone, in other words. Happy days. The trade off with my particular lymphoma is that it is non aggressive and slow growing, but it can never be fully got rid of. This means it will almost certainly return in the future, but hey, I will take the victories where I get them. I had been making some wall sections before Christmas to go around the railway yard, so hopefully I will have some some pics of those soon enough, now that the treatment is finished. Bet ye can't wait

[amdaley]

13 minutes ago, derek said:

No updates on this thread in quite a while. I have been receiving chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma since December. The treatment resulted in quite bad back pain, so I did not really go near the layout. I had a meeting with my consultant during the week and the good news is that my latest scan was all clear. Cancer gone, in other words. Happy days. The trade off with my particular lymphoma is that it is non aggressive and slow growing, but it can never be fully got rid of. This means it will almost certainly return in the future, but hey, I will take the victories where I get them. I had been making some wall sections before Christmas to go around the railway yard, so hopefully I will have some some pics of those soon enough, now that the treatment is finished. Bet ye can't wait

The main thing is to take care of yourself

[jhb171achill]

1 hour ago, derek said:

No updates on this thread in quite a while. I have been receiving chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma since December. The treatment resulted in quite bad back pain, so I did not really go near the layout. I had a meeting with my consultant during the week and the good news is that my latest scan was all clear. Cancer gone, in other words. Happy days. The trade off with my particular lymphoma is that it is non aggressive and slow growing, but it can never be fully got rid of. This means it will almost certainly return in the future, but hey, I will take the victories where I get them. I had been making some wall sections before Christmas to go around the railway yard, so hopefully I will have some some pics of those soon enough, now that the treatment is finished. Bet ye can't wait

That's awful. The very best oif luck with your ongoing treatment and health. I know it's an awful thing. For what it's worth we're all on your side here.

[DJ Dangerous]

1 hour ago, derek said:

No updates on this thread in quite a while. I have been receiving chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma since December. The treatment resulted in quite bad back pain, so I did not really go near the layout. I had a meeting with my consultant during the week and the good news is that my latest scan was all clear. Cancer gone, in other words. Happy days. The trade off with my particular lymphoma is that it is non aggressive and slow growing, but it can never be fully got rid of. This means it will almost certainly return in the future, but hey, I will take the victories where I get them. I had been making some wall sections before Christmas to go around the railway yard, so hopefully I will have some some pics of those soon enough, now that the treatment is finished. Bet ye can't wait

Wow, talk about an update!

I’m sure it’s given you a new light on priorities and perspectives, and just posting about it here must have taken some courage, never mind the treatment itself.

Thinking of you and wishing you the very best, @derek!

Thanks for posting.

[Tullygrainey]

58 minutes ago, derek said:

No updates on this thread in quite a while. I have been receiving chemotherapy for Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma since December. The treatment resulted in quite bad back pain, so I did not really go near the layout. I had a meeting with my consultant during the week and the good news is that my latest scan was all clear. Cancer gone, in other words. Happy days. The trade off with my particular lymphoma is that it is non aggressive and slow growing, but it can never be fully got rid of. This means it will almost certainly return in the future, but hey, I will take the victories where I get them. I had been making some wall sections before Christmas to go around the railway yard, so hopefully I will have some some pics of those soon enough, now that the treatment is finished. Bet ye can't wait

Very sorry to hear about your illness Derek but glad to know things are looking a bit better presently. Chemo can be pretty brutal and I'm sure it's been a long haul since December. Hoping you're beginning to feel a bit better now. Very best wishes for the coming months. Cheering for you here.

Railway modelling is great therapy. Don't forget to post the pics.

Alan

[ttc0169]

Your health is your wealth Derek -take care,good to hear of your successful treatment. 

[derek]

20 hours ago, amdaley said:

The main thing is to take care of yourself

 

19 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

That's awful. The very best oif luck with your ongoing treatment and health. I know it's an awful thing. For what it's worth we're all on your side here.

 

19 hours ago, DJ Dangerous said:

Wow, talk about an update!

I’m sure it’s given you a new light on priorities and perspectives, and just posting about it here must have taken some courage, never mind the treatment itself.

Thinking of you and wishing you the very best, @derek!

Thanks for posting.

 

19 hours ago, Tullygrainey said:

Very sorry to hear about your illness Derek but glad to know things are looking a bit better presently. Chemo can be pretty brutal and I'm sure it's been a long haul since December. Hoping you're beginning to feel a bit better now. Very best wishes for the coming months. Cheering for you here.

Railway modelling is great therapy. Don't forget to post the pics.

Alan

 

19 hours ago, ttc0169 said:

Your health is your wealth Derek -take care,good to hear of your successful treatment. 

Many thanks for all the words of support, lads. Means a lot. Thankfully the treatment has worked well for me. I have been fighting this thing since 2010 but this is the first time I have needed chemo. Hopefully I will get a break for a few years now. Previous treatments such as anti-body therapy and radiotherapy, while not as severe , are not really long lasting. Onwards and upwards now . Won't let it get me down

[meathdane]

Glad to hear you're on the mend Derek, take care of yourself

[Bob229]

Good to hear you are well on the way to good health, look after yourself and enjoy the layout work 

[derek]

Again, thanks for the kind words @meathdane and @Bob229. As I mentioned , I have been creating new "stone" walls to replace the brick paper ones previously around the freight yard. this is what was being replaced -

 

 

I had to make  18 wall sections (100mm each approx) from Das clay and 21 pillars-

And this is what I ended up with. I tried a bit of ground cover as well but think I may have overdone the greenery a tad? 

[derek]

Next up I think , will be a cattle dock at the church end of the yard ,and then ballast the whole yard. Oh I am really looking forward to all that ballasting- not

Edited April 26 by derek