Amiens Street Terminus

[BosKonay]

Was thinking the same, and then paint it sleeper colour, then a little dash of yellow to remind where it is!

[Dave]

Looking good:-bd Cracking work on the 185 Anthony:drool:

[Broithe]

Was thinking the same, and then paint it sleeper colour, then a little dash of yellow to remind where it is!

 

[BosKonay]

Beautiful photo Broithe

[Broithe]

Beautiful photo Broithe

 

Not mine - stolen..

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Not mine - stolen..

 

 

[enniscorthyman]

Lovely job on 185-smashing.

[Sulzer201]

Lovely track geometry and flowing lines there Boskonay. 185 is one of the most realistic looking model locos I have ever seen.

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

185 is one of the most realistic looking model locos I have ever seen.

 

Ahhhh stop your making me blush

[BosKonay]

Is that even possible?

 

 

What til you see her sisters ! (185's that is!)

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Is that even possible?

 

 

Of course it is

[Guest hidden-agenda]

As you can see in the last photo, I also fitted two more point motors under the board for the double slip.

 

Next, I tested the freight sidings for length - with a rake of 12 of Hidden Agenda's 46' Container Flats!

 

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I almost forgot to say the decals are available from Steve at Rail-tec and are a credit to the guy.He now does a full range of wagon decals and i cant recommend them enough . http://www.railtec-models.com/catalog.php?search_str=irish

Edited November 13, 2012 by hidden-agenda

[BosKonay]

Some updates , a mock up of the track work for 'Blackrock Road' preservationists station and depot off a branch...

 

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Stephen what make is that station building as I have one I don't remember where I got it or any info on it. The layouts looking great and really starting to take shape more pics please.

[BosKonay]

Cheers Anthony

 

The station is a Hornby item, iirc, its a thomas the tank engine station Will have a check

 

The next phase (arriving thursday) will cut through the wall to the right behind the signal box, and cross the stairwell with a giant suspension bridge (and yes, I'm rather looking forward to that!!! )

[Broithe]

http://www.ehattons.com/23310/Hornby_Model_Railways_R9262_Great_Waterton_Station/StockDetail.aspx ?

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

@ Stephen and Broithe. Thanks Lads

[BosKonay]

Cheers Broithe - it's unusual (and useful) in that the station building is platform height on one side and 'street level' of the other

[Broithe]

Cheers Broithe - it's unusual (and useful) in that the station building is platform height on one side and 'street level' of the other

 

Like Portlaoise - but not quite such a difference..?

[BosKonay]

 

 

Can you tell what it is yet ?

Couldn't resist posting a sneak preview

[Glenderg]

It ain't part financed by the EU, that's for sure!

[Garfield]

Can you tell what it is yet ?

Couldn't resist posting a sneak preview

 

Yep... and it looks fab!

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Is it the Shed to the side of Connolly

[Glenderg]

Yeah, need to add the refuelling lines, fuse boxes, fire extinguishers, window cills. It was supposed to be on the main board, but the town planner decided it was in need at the restoration depot! I'll have some snaps up on my workbench later.

[BabyGM]

Brilliant work in the shed

The detail is stunning

[BosKonay]

Glenderg the genius strikes again

 

Here's a few updates of the now open air fueling point opposite platform 5

 

[Glenderg]

Very very tidy work Bosko. I like your approach to this, a lot like gardening - little and often!

[David]

Looking good Stephen. Which ballast did you use for that section?

[BosKonay]

Cheers I think that's why I'm actually enjoying quite a large layout. If I'm in the mood I'll lay a little track, or program some point motors, or ballast a siding, or fit some uncouplers (or wreck some platforms ) or lay some more track, or play with some scenics, or do some wiring, etc

 

I get an hour here, an hour there, and means it's always something different to keep the head

 

The ballast there is the gaugemaster granite (which may be a re-bagged noch offering). I definitely prefer it to other options, and it goes down very well. A good spray of muck and it should look quite irish The hardstanding has been painted with Woodlands scenics 'concrete top coat' which looks ok, but is quite cream. Needs lots of weathering and staining methinks. I also need to figure out how to stop the staff falling into the pit

[BosKonay]

I need to paint those buffer stops red too - anyone know what kind of paint colour will yield that bright, almost dayglo effect ?

[Glenderg]

Any of the reds from Games Workshop are super saturated. (Liffey Street) There are only two if I remember, and mixed they are perfect. I'll get you the name later.

[BosKonay]

Sweet, will check it out

 

Was thinking I'd outline the servicing pit in red too, H&S an' all

[Garfield]

Humbrol also produce a specific 'dayglo' paint, too... http://bit.ly/RCMuxE

[BosKonay]

Cool, will check it out - thanks lads!

[Broithe]

Also available in tinlets - http://www.humbrol.com/paints/all-paints/aa7105-209-fluorescent-fire-orange-14ml-gloss-enamel-tinlet/ - for small jobs..

 

There's a few different shades, I believe. Often available in fishing tackle shops for tarting up floats.