roy Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Gents, My private railway covers 1500 square feet. 30 trains run simultaneously through 17 stations all named after my grandchildren. This is 0 gauge coarse scale stock running on fine scale track. If you click on the link below shots around the layout will be seen I hope you enjoy what you see. Roy. . 1 Quote
Tarabuses Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 That is spectacular. Is the layout automated? The driver's eye view from the tube train is great. Quote
roy Posted May 27, 2013 Author Posted May 27, 2013 Hi Tony, The layout is automated. It is controlled from a central control room with the aid of closed circuit television monitors. It requires over 100 amps at between 12 and 20 volts. Quote
Dave Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Welcome to the forum Roy, fantastic layout. A lifetimes work I presume Quote
Warbonnet Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 great stuff Roy and welcome! Just wondering who makes the stock, the Deltic in particular? Quote
burnthebox Posted May 27, 2013 Posted May 27, 2013 Bloody Hell, bloody Hell, do's BR Know about you, what a layout, just fantastic, Quote
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Absolutely fantastic and welcome to the site Roy Quote
kevrail Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Wow More pics Please Welcome Roy. looking forward to more of your layout. Quote
roy Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 Hi Gents, Thanks for your compliments and warm welcome they are appreciated. In answer to your questions. It has taken me 16 years to build this railway in my retirement. The railway is based loosely on London's railways. The stock is ready to run by Ace Trains of London, Darstaed of Thailand and Heljan of Denmark and Seven Mills DJH. The Deltic was manufactured by Heljan. I have loads of photographs I can post later. If you click on the link below this shows some of the stock manufactured by Ace Trains of London passing through Leesam Town station. Classes to be seen in this clip are West country, Schools, Castles, Metro Vics and Bulldog. Roy. Quote
Tarabuses Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Now, that is a control room. Hi Tony, The layout is automated. It is controlled from a central control room with the aid of closed circuit television monitors. It requires over 100 amps at between 12 and 20 volts. Quote
skinner75 Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 Wow - some layout! I can see why it'd take 16years to get it to this level - stunning Quote
BosKonay Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 You could launch space shuttles from that control room! Quote
heirflick Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 (edited) roy, congrats on a splended layout! i always loved the southern railways west counrties, but can you explain why they were also called the' merchant navy' the and 'battle of britan' class? that always confused me a little (but then it wouldnt take much to do that anyway!!) seamus Edited May 29, 2013 by heirflick Quote
Broithe Posted May 28, 2013 Posted May 28, 2013 roy, congrats on a splended layout! i always loved the southern railways west counrties, but can you explain why they were also called the'merchant navy' the and 'battleof britan' class? that always confused me a little (but then it wouldnt take muck to do that anyway!!) seamus Merchant Navy class were named after shipping lines. Battle of Britain class were named after units, airfiields, people and aircraft associated with the Battle of Britain Quote
roy Posted May 28, 2013 Author Posted May 28, 2013 roy, congrats on a splended layout! i always loved the southern railways west counrties, but can you explain why they were also called the'merchant navy' the and 'battleof britan' class? that always confused me a little (but then it wouldnt take muck to do that anyway!!) seamus The main difference between the Merchant Navy class and the West Country and Battle of Britain classes was weight. The Merchant Navy class weighed in at 94 tons 15cwt and were restricted on route availability. The West Country and Battle of Britain classes weighed in at 86 tons. Roy. Quote
roy Posted May 29, 2013 Author Posted May 29, 2013 Coronation leaving Clairetown tunnel Lauren Hill station in the foreground and Clairetown Cross main line station at top of the picture. Looking West towards Leesam Town station. London Victoria Street terminus. Looking West in the North Shed. Looking East in the South shed. A basic track plan. Dreamland Amusement park a fully operational funfair. Looking East in the North shed. Clairetown Cross Station. Hannah Park Station. Turntable part view. Quote
BosKonay Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 Incredible!!! Absolutely incredible! And all O! Words fail! Quote
Tarabuses Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 I wouldn't say there is anything "basic" about the track plan. A basic track plan. Quote
heirflick Posted May 29, 2013 Posted May 29, 2013 The main difference between the Merchant Navy class and the West Country and Battle of Britain classes was weight.The Merchant Navy class weighed in at 94 tons 15cwt and were restricted on route availability. The West Country and Battle of Britain classes weighed in at 86 tons. Roy. every day is a learning day! thanks Quote
roy Posted May 30, 2013 Author Posted May 30, 2013 Hi There, Having shown you my railway there is only one way to see it and that is by train. Jump aboard this locomotive to see the yellow and green lines on the track diagram. This ride takes approximately 15 minutes. Please click on the link below. Enjoy. Quote
burnthebox Posted May 30, 2013 Posted May 30, 2013 Totally amazing, absolutely enjoyed the run, Quote
roy Posted July 1, 2013 Author Posted July 1, 2013 I thought the streamlined Coronation was a masterpiece. The new Duchess is a work of art. Roy. Quote
heirflick Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 shes a real beauty - you are one locky sod!!! Quote
Warbonnet Posted July 1, 2013 Posted July 1, 2013 A man of great taste! Best British steam loco ever built (I reckon I'll get some stick for that!) Bassett Lowke? Quote
roy Posted July 3, 2013 Author Posted July 3, 2013 A man of great taste! Best British steam loco ever built (I reckon I'll get some stick for that!) Bassett Lowke? Hi Gents, Thanks for the comments they are appreciated. The locomotives are made by Ace Trains of London. Although I do run Bassett Lowke I consider the latest Ace Trains locomotives to be superior. When time permits I will photograph some of the other locomotives manufactured by this company. Roy. Quote
Sulzer201 Posted July 5, 2013 Posted July 5, 2013 Hi Gents, Thanks for the comments they are appreciated. The locomotives are made by Ace Trains of London. Although I do run Bassett Lowke I consider the latest Ace Trains locomotives to be superior. When time permits I will photograph some of the other locomotives manufactured by this company. Roy. Thanks for sharing Roy and this layout is truly amazing as the lads have said. 0 gauge does provide for amazing detail if one has the space, time, finances and expertise to build a large layout. Your layout is, quite simply - amazing. Quote
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