Amiens Street Terminus

[BosKonay]

Some shots / perspectives of the Blackrock Road Preservation Depot

Having secured generous EU funding, the Depot houses a collection of preserved steam and diesels

 

Last shot shows a RTP Bachmann Shed for scale (and an 071)

 

[RedRich]

Those are some fantastic models Stephen. It's made me see card modelling in a whole new light. The buildings look really sturdy and they will last as long as they are looked after. This project is something that you have been planning for years so it is well thought out, and it shows. Every time I take a peek there is something new. If you have the space you might as well throw the kitchen sink at it. I love it.

 

Rich,

[Dave]

Wow just stunning

[BosKonay]

All credit to Glenderg (and you Dave) it's your work that's made this layout move from 'technically good' to stunning to look at too!

 

Only about 5 years in the planning Rich And probably will be the same or a bit longer in the building / detailing What better way to spend a decade

[Garfield]

All credit to Glenderg (and you Dave) it's your work that's made this layout move from 'technically good' to stunning to look at too!

 

Only about 5 years in the planning Rich And probably will be the same or a bit longer in the building / detailing What better way to spend a decade

 

 

With the rate you're working at, I'll be surprised if it isn't all finished by this time next year!

[BosKonay]

I am finding I'm getting faster the more I do But I'd expect to not have -all- the track in place until at least next Paddy's day - and then have a fiddle yard to lay.

 

Then there is the computer control, block detection, signaling, automation, lighting, stock improvement; lighting; shipping; weathering' detailing, then the scenic stuff

[Garfield]

I am finding I'm getting faster the more I do But I'd expect to not have -all- the track in place until at least next Paddy's day - and then have a fiddle yard to lay.

 

Then there is the computer control, block detection, signaling, automation, lighting, stock improvement; lighting; shipping; weathering' detailing, then the scenic stuff

 

So, like I said... this time next year!

[BosKonay]

 

Exactly

 

Though of course I have a fear that once the mainline loop opens for business, I may well lose a few months to

[Retro Herbie]

Beautiful stuff! Buildings really are fantastic

[RedRich]

 

Exactly

 

Though of course I have a fear that once the mainline loop opens for business, I may well lose a few months to

 

That's where most of us fall down Stephen. Once trains can be run and you start running to a timetable it seems to make more sense to have a running session then work on the build. Don't ever see a time when you think that it's done. Always keep adding or changing bit's here and there, it keeps things fresh and interesting.

 

Rich,

[BosKonay]

Mainline now stretches (single line for now!) from the throat to the DMU junction, and will shortly (tomorrow) get around the bend and over the lifting section...

 

The new ballasting method is working very well with the points.

 

[kevrail]

Love this layout and am watching progress with interest

[BosKonay]

Thanks Kev

[BosKonay]

While I'm still working on mainline laying, here are a few shots of 112 on the 'Enterprise' complete with DT

 

 

and yes... photos really do highlight just how much work is still to be done

[Kirley]

Looking good Stephen, your long shots make it look very realistic. The Driving Trailer!, is that the one NIR bought but never used??

[BosKonay]

It is

 

I think some of the rake are a bit 'wonky'

 

Only fresh out of storage, they need their wheels replaced to work on the code 75 track (and of course the photos are being cruel to the fact I 've yet to properly glue down the platforms!)

[kevrail]

Some shots / perspectives of the Blackrock Road Preservation Depot

Having secured generous EU funding, the Depot houses a collection of preserved steam and diesels

 

Last shot shows a RTP Bachmann Shed for scale (and an 071)

 

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The detail on the side walls are awesome. Great job

[BosKonay]

Here's a quick shot of the new mainline junction (just vacuumed)

 

 

And some 'teaser trailers' for the viaduct....

 

[BosKonay]

And Thomas helps out with clearance testing the new mainline section

 

[BosKonay]

He sounds bad, but he's a really useful engine

[heirflick]

He sounds bad, but he's a really useful engine

 

 

[heirflick]

love this! great feature on any railway. did you plan the layout youself or have you a planner helping?

[BosKonay]

Planning is all me, just help on the baseboard side (and glendergs structures )

 

The planning, layout, track and electrics I can just about manage

[Kirley]

There's just something about a steam train going over a viaduct....

It will just get better and better.

[josefstadt]

And some 'teaser trailers' for the viaduct....

 

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[BosKonay]

I've been experimenting with some superelevation on the curves.

 

I've put .5mm under the left hand swing, and, to my eye, it adds something....

 

I'll get some proper snaps when the glue sets!

[enterprise207]

this hast to be the longest thread on the website!

[BosKonay]

 

Experimenting with superelevation on the bends....

[Garfield]

Flat track on curves is one thing that lets down a lot of layouts... the super elevation is a big improvement. Nice work!

[enterprise207]

how do you do that?

[BosKonay]

I've used small cardboard 'shims' placed under the black foam on the outside edge,

 

Small cornflake packet thickness at first, then slightly thicker card (about .5 / .6 mm thick) at the maximum (where both locos were photographed).

 

So as the train goes around the bend, the track gradually lifts, then eases out again. While of zero actual value in this scale, I feel it adds that little subconscious element that makes it worth doing,,..

[BosKonay]

I've never seen a photo of a train on a curve where the loco is on the level, so assume it's really common in the prototype (if not required). It helps remove some 'train set' feel I think.

[enterprise207]

i just couldn't find a train going around a corner!

[Dave]

Super elevation looks great, very subtle.

[Portoman]

Looks great but would speed affect stability ?