BosKonay Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Stunning work! Maybe treat us to a general video or photo update of the layout overview? Pretty please :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhd Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hi Kirley I was just looking through your complete thread and saw your helix. I was wondering how far apart are the road beds/levels on your helix and what length of train will a 141/181 or 201 pull on the helix up-hill trip. regards MRHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Hi Kirley I was just looking through your complete thread and saw your helix. I was wondering how far apart are the road beds/levels on your helix and what length of train will a 141/181 or 201 pull on the helix up-hill trip. regards MRHD The levels are 3" apart. I copied Everard Junction's method, see If you get your levels right then it's down to how good your Loco traction is. I've pulled a rake of 10 coaches but the Loco was protesting at that. 6 or 7 coaches should be no problem if you are pulling up the Helix rather than pushing. I would not recommend a Helix for Steam Locos as a rule but I did manage a rake of 6 coaches with my UTA Jeep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Stunning work! Maybe treat us to a general video or photo update of the layout overview? Pretty please :) Stephen I'm just starting to build a figure of 8 track and will put up some pics/video when I get to the centre of the layout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Stephen, I've just videoed my new 071's and you can see current state of the layout. The un-ballasted track will give you an idea of the new section Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 Looking fantastic!! Just liked and commented on the video too. The scenic sections are looking fantastic. The backscene is really excellent and sets it off great. I'm very jealous of that 121. She's a stunner! Mir? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 That is a lovely selection of stock,and layout looks great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted April 4, 2013 Share Posted April 4, 2013 The levels are 3" apart. I copied Everard Junction's method, see If you get your levels right then it's down to how good your Loco traction is. I've pulled a rake of 10 coaches but the Loco was protesting at that. 6 or 7 coaches should be no problem if you are pulling up the Helix rather than pushing. I would not recommend a Helix for Steam Locos as a rule but I did manage a rake of 6 coaches with my UTA Jeep. The main consideration to building a helix is the radius, in 00 radius 3 is the minimum you should go. The smaller the radius the greater the incline so go as big as you can. Try to keep the height between levels as low as possible. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 4, 2013 Author Share Posted April 4, 2013 Looking fantastic!! Just liked and commented on the video too. The scenic sections are looking fantastic. The backscene is really excellent and sets it off great. I'm very jealous of that 121. She's a stunner! Mir? Yea -MIR kit, Anthony wired it for DCC for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrhd Posted April 5, 2013 Share Posted April 5, 2013 The levels are 3" apart. I copied Everard Junction's method, see If you get your levels right then it's down to how good your Loco traction is. I've pulled a rake of 10 coaches but the Loco was protesting at that. 6 or 7 coaches should be no problem if you are pulling up the Helix rather than pushing. I would not recommend a Helix for Steam Locos as a rule but I did manage a rake of 6 coaches with my UTA Jeep. Thanks Kirley All my stock is Modern Image IE, with just one Hornby Flying Scotsman from the steam era. I have seen the Everard Junction Channel alright but it is nice to get first hand experiences and knowledge from someone who is using the same locos and stock. regards MRHD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 11, 2013 Author Share Posted April 11, 2013 I have started on the centre section of my layout and was intending constructing a figure of eight track involving the bridges constructed on each side of the layout. Not having a well designed plan (I know, I know) when it came to assembling the figure of eight it dawned on me that it would not work out as I had envisaged. Plan B Now I’m going to build an inner loop of double track using the Centre Section for part of it. First thing was to demolish part of a Flyover and realign the track run. This was the old bridge Now it’s gone. Built a new ramp to take the track up to a level above the Helix. You can see how I work, organised chaos. Glenderg has come up with a drawing for the Helix entrance. Next stage is laying the track (temporary) and testing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted April 11, 2013 Share Posted April 11, 2013 Hey hey it fits! That helix entrance is going to look so Gansta Victorian! Now that I see the sweep of track I understand the logic of blocking up that opening. Your landscaping skills will easily blend the two gradients together, something I was a bit worried about with the long run of stone cladding. I'll crack on with building the entrance then.... R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sentinel281 Posted April 12, 2013 Share Posted April 12, 2013 You can see how I work, organised chaos. Thanks for sharing the pictures, very inspiring. No need for apologies, in my eyes. I work to the same method as you, mostly works out fine... ;-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 16, 2013 Author Share Posted April 16, 2013 I find it hard to believe it was a year ago that I began this project. It started from a “green field site” on the 11 April with the erection of the Shed. Then came the fitting out and it was mid May before I was able to start putting up the benches. BosKonay asked for photo update of the layout overview so here goes, Kirley Junction April 2013: ] As you can see the new centre section boards are in place so plenty of work still to do never mind finishing off parts of the layout round the edge. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BabyGM Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Excellent work I can't believe it's been a year since you started the project Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 that's just fantastic,and a hell of a lot of work done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kevrail Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 Absoutley fantastic kieran What a job. Well done Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
popeye Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 That's looking great. love the station & the back scene very realistic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest hidden-agenda Posted April 16, 2013 Share Posted April 16, 2013 you have achieved a hell of a lot in a year k. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Riversuir226 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 :drool:That sure is a class layout, take a bow sir. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glenderg Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 When i first saw this layout emerging, i was astonished by the progress, and still am. At no point during this lightning build did it look like a train set or overly compressed. There must simply be years of planning gone into it, and thats not to disregard the amount of kits worked on, resprays, and stock variety you have assembled. WOuld love to hear the backstory. If Kirley Junction isn't worthy of a visit from one of the mags soon, there's something wrong. R. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Railway Lyons Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Absolutely great work. Love seeing updates on your layout. Now just to get mine started, the inspiration is flowing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Scotsman 4472 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Well done K, looking forward to the next year Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ttc0169 Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Well done Kieran,like myself you have a layout to be proud of and get hours of fun out of-it was a quick year-but one that you have achieved quite a bit,keep up the good work... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Absolutely inspirational! The pace of work is boggling (and a good kick up the backside! ) Keep em coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike 84C Posted April 17, 2013 Share Posted April 17, 2013 Keep up the good work Kieran, a year has passed very quickly! I admire the way you discovered an aspect of the plan was"nt going to work and did a major rethink. Took me months to pluck up the courage, you just got on with it! Inspirational. Keep the pictures coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hunslet 102 Posted April 19, 2013 Share Posted April 19, 2013 Stunning progress in a year Kirley,you have a layout to be proud off.Keep up the good work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 20, 2013 Author Share Posted April 20, 2013 Just back from the Bangor Show and had to try out the 2 new coaches from Murphy Models, the Gen Van and the Restaurant Car. Just something different about this rake. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggy Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Just caught a glimpse of your control panel. I'm looking at making one. Any tips or photos. Thought I would use white perspex but can't find any at the moment. Ta, Wiggy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Coaches (and layout) looking fantastic!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sulzer201 Posted April 20, 2013 Share Posted April 20, 2013 Fantastic progress and layout kirley and the new coaches look the business too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted April 21, 2013 Author Share Posted April 21, 2013 Just caught a glimpse of your control panel.I'm looking at making one. Any tips or photos. Thought I would use white perspex but can't find any at the moment. Ta, Wiggy. I used clear Perspex as a cover but underneath I printed out my track diagram on glossy Photograph paper. I bought the Perspex at my local Hardware store and it was half the price Homebase was charging. If you go back to pages 22 & 23 on this thread there are some pictures there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
enniscorthyman Posted April 21, 2013 Share Posted April 21, 2013 Amazing layout Kirley,and the Galway coaches look fab. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirley Posted May 1, 2013 Author Share Posted May 1, 2013 I got some bridge surrounds/retaining walls from Glenderg via the Wrenneire Courier Services direct to the Bangor Show – what service. Just finished putting it in place. Considering some advertising billboards to break up the long expanse of stone work. Also still to add some trees and shrubs which will soften this area. New tunnel for the lower single line track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shinkansen Posted May 1, 2013 Share Posted May 1, 2013 Excellent scienic work Kirley. Lovin the stonework and the multiple running levels. Adds real depth to the layout which I have to say Im a big fan of. Do you have any trouble with trains pulling up that incline shown in the first picture? Would like a similar 'crossover' rail bridge on my layout to add interest but have limited space. I do reckon a gentle gradient may be possible. Looking good as always Tom. Forgot to say, the CAF looks pretty sweet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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