Mount Sallow.

joegriffin1984 · May 6, 2012

Ok here goes. This is my first attempt at the world of model railways. The layout is called Mount Sallow and will be based on a 6x4 base and eventully lead out to the garden. It will be fully enclosed in a purpose built shed which is under construction. Im only new to this so its all by trial and error.

Above: The start of my layout. Sidings have to be completed. The track is temp thumtacked down.

Below: The layout will eventully lead out and run the whole lenght of the garden. A hole will be cut in the timber to let the railway enter the garden. The finished plan is to include a double track high speed line circling whole garden.

Rolling stock has been undecided yet, layout will enventully have a station, roads, houses and a bus garage.

I admit im no good at diy and building stuff but im willing to give it a go and learn by trial and error. The garden is currently getting decking hence everything scattered about.

enniscorthyman · May 6, 2012

Good luck with your work.

BosKonay · May 6, 2012

Looks interesting!!! Keep us posted!

Castletown · May 7, 2012

Will gladly watch this progress, thanks Joe.

burnthebox · May 7, 2012

You have made a great start, keep the work going & keep sending the pics, very well done,

Flying Scotsman 4472 · May 7, 2012

Looking forward to your progress keep us updated:-bd

djkonore · May 7, 2012

Sounds like a fairly original idea; indoor/outdoor layout. The first I've seen, or heard about on this forum anyway. Nice use of the old pallet btw

joegriffin1984 · May 10, 2012

Update:

Full double oval track has now been complete.

Various sidings complete.

Tunnell has been cut out of the timber and part of the railway has now entered the garden. (High Speed 1).

High Speed 1 will eventully be a full double track loop of the garden.

New Stock:

Smokey Joe Train set.

Other News:

My Virgin 125 Power Car, Dummy Car and mark 3 carraige are currently gone away for repaint.

Steam loco off my Hornby Mainline Steam set will be hopefully gone for repair this weekend.

Broithe · May 10, 2012

Other News:
My Virgin 125 Power Car, Dummy Car and mark 3 carraige are currently gone away for repaint.

Steam loco off my Hornby Mainline Steam set will be hopefully gone for repair this weekend.

Replacement bus service in operation..?

joegriffin1984 · May 10, 2012

Yes, bus service provided by some ex Hong Kong tri Axles and a Bristol VR!

joegriffin1984 · May 12, 2012

Quick update to show photos. Layout has entered garden. The garden loop (High Speed 1) will eventully be a double track circut, measurements a whopping 20x11x20ft. This will have various sidings for overnight storage of various wagens/carraiges. New 040 BR loco entered service today (Thanks again Dave). Virgin 125 is a bit late leaving for a full repaint but will leave on Mon. Next bit of work will concentrate on the 6x4 board, roads and ballast, buildings etc. High Speed 1 should be extenended also.

joegriffin1984 · May 15, 2012

Quick update today. Im testing putting down roads with various stuff. Main Street is coming along with a small carpark at the far end. Awaiting some shops and buildings and hopefully a double track level crossing by the weekend.