Kirley Posted May 18, 2015 Author Posted May 18, 2015 I’ve had lots of problems with my points on one section of Kirley Junction. As part of the refurbishment programme I took away one set of points from the main line and placed it in the line coming from the Helix. This means all 3 lines from the Helix converge into one set of points joining the Main Line. Still having problems with the polarity of my series of point in this area I made enquiries with the Belfast Shipyard as they were the innovators behind the ‘Diagonal Steam Trap’ see As this was out of production I had no alternative but to go for a Hex Frog Juicer. This piece of kit sets the polarity of your points automatically. See Great piece of kit if you can’t sort out your polarity problems. Next area was the lower section of the lifting bridge leading to Kirley Junction Station. When I originally laid the track I found the curve was too severe and caused derailment issues with some rolling stock. The upper section of the bridge carried the two main lines without problems. To widen the curve on the lower section I had to cut into the bridge to give me that wider curve. Getting the lines to marry up on a curve was a problem but it eventually worked out after a bit of trial and error. I always seemed to have too much stock on the layout, mainly as just somewhere to store it rather than lift it of the layout and put it back in storage boxes. Having visited ‘The Derry Road’ and saw how Raymond stored some of his stock I thought I could copy his idea as an answer to my problem so I made a start yesterday. It’s so handy just to lift stock off and place it on the shelves, more to follow. Here is a short video of some of the refurbishments on the layout. Quote
The Derry Road Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Kieran, Great to see you have solved the issue on the points/polarity, and hope all works fine now. The video on the steam trap, brilliant its years since I heard that, yet it still brings a chuckle. The shelving looks impressive and neat too, whats your advice on the helix? would you do it any different if you were building again, I ask this as I may consider storage roads under neath the layout in the future.TDR Quote
BosKonay Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Absolutely brilliant Kieran! The shelves look great too! Quote
scahalane Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 Great to see some overview shots of the layout. Looks excellent. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted May 18, 2015 Posted May 18, 2015 (edited) Nothing worse than having to rip up ballasted lines,but needs must! Great overall shots of the layout,it looks fantastic and it will be worth the pain of the reconstruction for better running.Nice video,a few more updates are overdue from Kirley Junction. Nice stock shelf,will certainly help to keep the layout clear of stock not in use. Edited May 18, 2015 by Hunslet 102 Quote
Kirley Posted May 19, 2015 Author Posted May 19, 2015 whats your advice on the helix? would you do it any different if you were building again, I ask this as I may consider storage roads under neath the layout in the future.TDR If you go to the first page of this layout thread Raymond you will see the start of my helix build, it was actually the first part of the layout build. I think it would be difficult to incorporate a helix into an existing layout mainly because of the space it takes up. I copied Everard Junction, see his video at If I was to do it again I would only have one track on the helix rather than 3, I did not need the extra tracks as I only bring one train up or down at a time. My original ideal was to have 2 helixes so you could run trains from the main tracks down to the storage section and up again at a different location but I did not have the space for the second helix. The Flying Scotsman re worked his helix and added to it to bring it up to another level, perhaps he would have better suggestions. Quote
john83 Posted May 31, 2015 Posted May 31, 2015 Hey kirley, this layout is an absolute inspiration! Quote
Kirley Posted June 8, 2015 Author Posted June 8, 2015 Maintenance work continues on the Layout. I recycled some old wood floors from the house and put them down in the Shed. Also put up some more shelves but still there is not enough room for all the rolling stock, will have to stop building models soon. Quote
Mike 84C Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Wow! and I thought I was long on models! Next time Mrs 84c tells me I have too much stuff I"ll show your collection:tumbsup: but please keep building your railway thats what its all about! Quote
BosKonay Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Wow and wow again! The flooring and the shelves look amazing!!! Just brackets ? Quote
rebelred Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍😍 Love it! I want a man shed, just need a business case to sell to herself!!!!! 😜 Quote
The Derry Road Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Very impressive Kieran, the shelving looks great, a real railway buffs den. Well done TDR Quote
Kirley Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 Just brackets ? Yes Stephen, I just copied Derry Road's, it was his idea. Quote
Kirley Posted June 9, 2015 Author Posted June 9, 2015 New rake of coaches; they were known as the North Atlantic Express and introduced by the NCC. I have modelled four coaches, a Tri-Composite, a Buffet Car, a Third and a Third Brake in UTA livery. The coaches were built from Worsley Works brass sides and Comet coach parts. In this video they are been pulled by a Jeep with the usual ‘Brown Vans’ on the end. Quote
The Derry Road Posted June 9, 2015 Posted June 9, 2015 Pure brilliance Kieran, superb:tumbsup:TDR Quote
GSR 800 Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 another great bit of modelling,lighting and all! Looks great running around your layout,well done:-bd Quote
Mike 84C Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Excellent modeling Kieran. Thanks for posting. Quote
BosKonay Posted June 10, 2015 Posted June 10, 2015 Absolutely stunning looking - layouts coming on great too!! Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Great job with the North Atlantic coaches Kieran,they look superb.Nice job also with the extra shelving,it certainly helps to keep the layout clear Quote
burnthebox Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Great piece of modelling Kieran, the attention to detail show's, lighting & especially love the passengers, well done Quote
Kirley Posted June 15, 2015 Author Posted June 15, 2015 MIR Kits are getting harder to come by and I was very lucky to pick up another Bogie Cement and my first Drop Side Wagon. After building brass coaches for the last while these were straight forward and a delight to do. Quote
MikeO Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Very inspirational set of photos and video. i will have to do something with the roof of my North Atlantic Express Dining car. Also looks like I will need to get the other 2 coaches to keep it company and keep them in the Crimson Lake livery, or as close as I can get to it. MikeO Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Nice pics and nice looking well built wagons Kieran, Kirley Junction is looking as good as ever Quote
Kirley Posted July 10, 2015 Author Posted July 10, 2015 NIR Ballast Wagons being pulled by GM 112. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted July 10, 2015 Posted July 10, 2015 Great video Kieran and nice ballast wagons.Did I miss the build on these?,they don't seem familiar,although they look good,well done. Glad to see Kirley Junction looking as good as ever. Quote
Kirley Posted July 11, 2015 Author Posted July 11, 2015 .Did I miss the build on these?,they don't seem familiar,although they look good,well done. Andy, the models are suppose to represent the current NIR Ballast Wagons Quote
burnthebox Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Kieran, well done they're looking just great, Quote
leslie10646 Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Well done Kieran with the North Atlantics - especially as the train actually has passengers!!!!! My grandson, an over-wise 6 year old, admonished me for having trains with no passengers in the coaches! His uncle is a dab hand at painting Warhammer figures, but can I get my son to paint people for me ??????? Quote
Broithe Posted July 11, 2015 Posted July 11, 2015 Compromise! Warhammers in your coaches - and tell anybody that notices that they're going to a fancy-dress party and couldn't get anybody to be the designated driver.. Quote
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