'Kent Station' build

[scahalane]

Well I finally sorted out my attic space and got a start on my new layout. Its taken a bit longer than I thought, a new fold out stairs put in, the water tank moved to the back of the attic, proper insulation put in and foil reflectors, floored the space and have fixed the layout base boards between the trusses, so now we're ready to rock and roll.

After playing around with the free version of anyrail, I decided to buy the software. Its a great little package for designing layouts and its easy to get up to speed with it fairly quickly. My layout is based loosely on Cork station taken up an era somewhere between '75 to '95 which should give me plenty of leeway to run plenty of stock. As space was a major issue I have designed the layout as a loop incorporating all the major parts of the station, goods yard and approach's. I've bought half the track I need (Peco code 75) to allow me to start building the goods yard side of the loop. Its going to be DCC which poses a huge learning curb for me as its my first layout build since I was but a wee lad so expect plenty of questions for the experts out there particularly on track laying.

 

 

 

 

Edited February 14, 2019 by scahalane

[Warbonnet]

Impressive! Can't wait to see this one unfold.

[irishtrains2730]

that looks like it's gonna be a fantastic layout.wish i hadn't sold nearly all my stuff.

[Riversuir226]

Thats a cracker of a plan really looking forward to seeing this layout progress, if the loco shed and other structures are anything to go by it ll be one hell of a layout

[BosKonay]

Brilliant plan!!

 

Can't wait to see it develop!

[josefstadt]

That's going to be one heck of a layout!

[Flying Scotsman 4472]

Looking forward to seeing your progress.

Edited August 4, 2013 by BosKonay

[Hunslet 102]

When I saw your engine shed and Glanmire Rd bridge builds,I thought you would need some size of layout to accommodate them,well you have certainly not disappointed.Great layout plan to incorporate your superb builds and this looks like the start of a brilliant layout,look forward to your progress.

[BosKonay]

Roll on the autumn (boo hiss)!

 

This warm weather is anti-conducive to working in the attic - going to be amazing to see those structures bed down into their landscapes!

[Mayner]

Holy moly! that's ambitious. Look forward to seeing the backdrop on the Lower Glanmire Road & around the tunnel mouth!

[scahalane]

Roll on the autumn (boo hiss)!

 

This warm weather is anti-conducive to working in the attic

 

I hear ya on that one, although the foil has made a massive difference to the temperature flux.

 

Thanks for all the kind comments, hopefully I won't disappoint.

[Dave]

That's a great plan, well thought out. Anyrail is great software, I have used it to design a number of layouts for customers. looking forward to seeing this develop.

[enniscorthyman]

That is a insperation of of layout.looks cosy for the winter

but what about heat?have you installed anything to cope

with the intense heat that can arise in Summer.I had to

move my entire stock to the landing during the recent

heat wave as I feared damage to locos etc.

[Sulzer201]

Excellent layout in the making. Eamonn I was thinking the same with my small layout. I have not even been in the attic for most of the summer due to the heat. Looking forward to the cooler days ahead, I don't mind the chill up there in winter but was worried for the locos etc with the build up of heat during the recent heat-wave. No option of stabling anywhere else or some little terrors might have got there hands on them.

[scahalane]

That is a insperation of of layout.looks cosy for the winter

but what about heat?have you installed anything to cope

with the intense heat that can arise in Summer.I had to

move my entire stock to the landing during the recent

heat wave as I feared damage to locos etc.

 

Unfortunately the only space available to me is the attic so I'll just have to live with it, but to be honest it didn't seem that bad even during the resent heat wave. Perhaps a well stocked fridge with beer would help!!

[enniscorthyman]

The Attic is the only option for me at the moment

as well.Fridge with beer sounds good though.

[burnthebox]

Looking a seriously ambitious layout there schalane, I’ll be watching your developments with interest, as I’m only just in the planning stage myself, well done with the progress so far, tell me more about the planning software, “anyrail”

[WRENNEIRE]

Check this out Paul

 

http://www.anyrail.com/index_en.html

[201bhoy]

Stunning stunning stunning!!!!!!! Can't wait to see this develop!

[Grange Castle]

That space is almost identical to the space where I plan to put my layout. I've moved my water tank and installed a stira stairs so far, insulation, foil, velux winodws and wiring left. I was worried that it my not be possible to use the space in between the rafters but seeing this has reassured me.

 

Cant wait to see how this develops. It looks great so far and that plan looks like a genius use of space.

 

Best of luck with the project !

[RedRich]

Having a lot of the buildings and railway related structures ready to be dropped into position is a great incentive to getting the permanent way down. I still love the cement loading facility. Great work so far, all plaudits are truly deserved.

 

Rich,

[IrishModelRail]

Wow, now that is going to be a layout!

[Shinkansen]

Only saw this now, how did I miss this?

Indeed, it's gonna be some layout. Love the work on the Silo and buildings so far. The curved station building is gonna be epic. Quality, nothing more to be said. The layout planning software makes a very slik looking plan too by the way

[heirflick]

that will be a fantastic layout when completed - if it dosnt drive you mad first!

[scahalane]

Sorry I haven't updated this in a while. Here's a few snaps of how she's coming together. I've had to go into an apprenticeship in wiring over the last couple of weeks to get my head around wiring this baby, but I'm happy to report I've got my head around it now and the cement section is fully operational with working points!!

 

 

Bad hair day!!

 

 

 

 

My Make shift control panel till I build a proper one!

 

 

Hidden access under the engine shed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Hope you like!!

Edited February 25, 2019 by scahalane

[Warbonnet]

Stunning!

[enniscorthyman]

Super Super Super,love the loco shed.

[RedRich]

This is a great project and I'm delighted to see the update. All the hard work is beginning to pay dividends. I love that A class, it really captures the look and colour of the prototype. The buildings as always are superb. I look forward to more.

 

Rich,

[Kirley]

Fantastic pictures, its only when you see the shed in Situ does its enormous size become apparent and the Cement unloading bay is superb. Excellent all round.

[Glenderg]

Words fail me, for once... taking a cue from Masterchef

 

 

Richie

[Broithe]

[Georgeconna]

Still trying to Comprehend the size of this. Whens my invite for a cup of tea then!!

[Glenderg]

How did you do such a wonderful job on the detail, and such a "clockwork orange" on the switch panel!

[Dave]

Looks very impressive, that engine shed is a monster. It's going to be a stunning layout

[A4mallard]

wow great work