GSR 800 Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Ok thanks mate. GVS is looking great:) your top 2 pics aren't showing Quote
Liverbird81 Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 What donor did you use for the little NIR shunter Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 What donor did you use for the little NIR shunter Hi Liverbird81,I used a Mainline/Bachmann Class 03 shunter for the conversion to the NIR DH class. Quote
The Derry Road Posted June 6, 2015 Posted June 6, 2015 Loving this, great layout and the storyline with each picture. Well done Andy.TDR Quote
Liverbird81 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 Brilliant she's a lovely looking little loco Quote
Liverbird81 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 What did you use for the back end of the DH class ?? Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 7, 2015 Posted June 7, 2015 What did you use for the back end of the DH class ?? The rear of the DH was made with plasticard,as were some of the sides to get the right looking profile of the original.I reused most of the bodyshell were possible,but the build involved a lot of cutting and shutting. Quote
Liverbird81 Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 Ok hunslet many thanks a wonderful attempt it looks the buisness Quote
Liverbird81 Posted June 8, 2015 Posted June 8, 2015 What type of plastic card did you use hunslet if you can remember that would be great as I'm using Milliput for a 450 class from 150/1 and I think plastic card would be better for windows and doors Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 What type of plastic card did you use hunslet if you can remember that would be great as I'm using Milliput for a 450 class from 150/1 and I think plastic card would be better for windows and doors Hi Liverbird81,can't remember what the thickness was,but it was very sturdy,so probably around the thickest on the market. With regards your 450 class,you would be better using plasticard around windows and door and using the Milliput for final touching to get the profile right Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Hi hunslet,if it doesn't cause you any trouble could you post a pic of the terminus throat please? Hi GSR 800,not had a chance to get a pic of the station throat yet,but hopefully can get some soon.Below,are a couple of photo's from the early stages of the layout that may be of some use. Quote
GSR 800 Posted June 12, 2015 Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks mate. Don't trouble yourself over them. How did you wire the terminus? Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 Thanks mate. Don't trouble yourself over them. How did you wire the terminus? The terminus is wired quite simple,which suits me as electrics is not my strong point.The layout is DC controlled,powered by 2 twin Gaugemaster controllers,allowing for 4 trains to be operated at any one time,which is a bit much for me only! Anyway,all the points are insulfrog,so thus are self isolating,while each of the 4 tracks to the platforms are isolated half way down each platform with plastic fishplates,with the wires operated by a push in/pull out contact below the baseboard for either isolation of the section or full power to the lines.When isolated,this allows another train to approach the platform while another train is in it. This allows for prototypical operation of GVSt,as I like to operate it to a 1970s timetable. This is achieved by the 2 twin controllers each controlling separate sections but all linked to each other.Controller 1 controls the 2 main lines,the station throat and the hidden sidings,while controller 2 controls Adelaide freight yard and GVSt carriage sidings. Thus a typical operation begins with railcars moved from the carriage sidings via controller 2 unto the main line,then reversed into the platforms via controller 1. These trains then leave GVSt with their service,do a couple of laps of the glorified oval and disappear into the hidden sidings.Other operations follow suit,like the DH shunter will marshall the Enterprise rake and deposit the coaches into platform 2 for the Hunslet to back unto before heading to Dublin.Operations are reversed for trains coming from the hidden sidings (Dublin,Portadown,Lisburn) and this is were the isolation comes into play as the CIE Enterprise engine will remain at the buffers while the DH removes the coaches to the carriage sidings before it too then can head to the carriage sidings.Hope this is of some help,needless to say,a 1 hour train operation has a lot involved,but brings great enjoyment recreating operations from the past Quote
GSR 800 Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 If it wouldn't trouble you could you also post a pic of that wiring? I'm sorry I am asking for so many pics but your layout is like mine and my electrical skills are absolutely awful! When I tried to wire a while back I had no movement atoll . Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 13, 2015 Posted June 13, 2015 If it wouldn't trouble you could you also post a pic of that wiring? I'm sorry I am asking for so many pics but your layout is like mine and my electrical skills are absolutely awful! When I tried to wire a while back I had no movement atoll . Will try to get a couple of pics over the next few days Quote
Liverbird81 Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks Hunslet the minute I seen what you did with the little shunter I new I should of used plastic card thank goodness I never sprayed her with primer Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 Thanks Hunslet the minute I seen what you did with the little shunter I new I should of used plastic card thank goodness I never sprayed her with primer Look forward to seeing your DH on the forum one day soon. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 14, 2015 Posted June 14, 2015 If it wouldn't trouble you could you also post a pic of that wiring? I'm sorry I am asking for so many pics but your layout is like mine and my electrical skills are absolutely awful! When I tried to wire a while back I had no movement atoll . Hi GSR 800,below are a couple of pics of the wiring,simple in practice for those of us that are not great with electric's. I have some peco switches which I intend to wire up some day,but the push/pull method has lasted a few years now and as the layout is a home static one in the loft I am in no rush to change it.As the old saying goes,if it ain't broke,leave it! Anyway,the station track has 2 plastic fishplates isolating the sections,with one line rewired either side to continue power,with the other line have the push in/pull out connector,hope this helps. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 NIR early morning heaven! A busy day is about to get into full swing at Great Victoria Street with corporate NIR maroon the order of the day. Hunslet 102 Falcon is ready to depart from platform 2 with the 8am Enterprise service to Dublin. Beside her in platform 3,is AEC railcar No 116 ready to follow the Enterprise out with the 8.05am direct service to Lisburn. Over on platform 4,BUT railcar No 122 is getting prepared to depart with the 8.15am service to Portadown,while on platform 1,MED railcar No 22 will follow it out with the 8.20am all stations service to Lisburn. Not timetabled,Hunslet 101 Eagle will leave with a ballast train also for Lisburn,quickly followed by DH shunter No2 with the homemade NIR weedkilling train,that will perform its duties on the third line that connected Great Victoria Street with the former GNR loco works at Adelaide,in preparation for the opening of the new Adelaide freight yard. Quote
Kirley Posted June 15, 2015 Posted June 15, 2015 Busy, busy, busy- thanks for the picture Andy. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 (edited) Below is an old photo of the police station and housing area that sat above the railway for many years,until last night when it was all blown away!! (excuse the pun). I built this area many years ago,but made one fatal mistake,it was made permanent. With a number of points under the structure,by law of averages one was bound to develop a fault,which of course happened recently! As like all good modellers,I lived with it for a while until the 'chewing the fat' moment last night! A new building project will now be on the drawing board,retaining all of the above with a few other additions,built with removable access!! Edited June 21, 2015 by Hunslet 102 1 Quote
Kirley Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Good luck on the new venture, based on what you have already done, it can only be something to look forward too. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 Good luck on the new venture, based on what you have already done, it can only be something to look forward too. Thanks Kieran,your support for the layout is much appreciated.Hopefully you will like the changes that are going to be made.Without giving too much away,all of the buildings in the photo will be retained with a few more added and together with this and the vehicles,new ones to be added,it will really give a Belfast feel to the layout,which is what I want to achieve. Quote
Irish Rail Posted June 21, 2015 Posted June 21, 2015 In love with the detail of your layout.. especially the scenes with the RUC & Army units really captures the period very well.. Love the RUC and it's anti barrack buster walls.. Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 In love with the detail of your layout.. especially the scenes with the RUC & Army units really captures the period very well.. Love the RUC and it's anti barrack buster walls.. Thanks Irish Rail,I appreciate your comments.The RUC station has been dismantled,but will be back,hopefully a bit larger to accommodate the landrover fleet. Quote
Irish Rail Posted June 23, 2015 Posted June 23, 2015 Sounds good hunslet.. Maybe room for a helipad too fit in a gazelle or puma helicopter Quote
The Derry Road Posted June 25, 2015 Posted June 25, 2015 Looking forward to pics of your rebuild, very interesting scenes, loving it TDR Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Looking forward to pics of your rebuild, very interesting scenes, loving it TDR Thanks TDR,looking forward to getting stuck into the rebuild,although already the ambitions are bigger than the room available!! Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted June 26, 2015 Posted June 26, 2015 Sounds good hunslet.. Maybe room for a helipad too fit in a gazelle or puma helicopter Ha Ha Irish Rail,you had an insight into my plans!! Unfortunately,there won't be enough room for a helipad,although when travelling to work this morning,I saw a mountain rescue sea king helicopter on the helipad at the new Glasgow hospital and boy it would have made an interesting model.There will be a helicopter incorporated in the rebuild,a Westland scout has been waiting to make an appearance for over a year now!! Quote
Hunslet 102 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 A start has been made on the town rebuild.Below is a photo of the progress to date.The street area still has to be tweaked,but a new addition is the school on the left hand of the town.This is a Bachmann model,but it bears a resemblance to the school I went to in Belfast,Fane Street secondary,so I feel it is a nice addition to the layout.Part of the new road bridge has been constructed,with retaining walls etc still to be added. 1 Quote
GSR 800 Posted August 10, 2015 Posted August 10, 2015 New town looking great,can't wait for more updates Quote
Kirley Posted August 11, 2015 Posted August 11, 2015 You have a great eye for detail Andy and have really captured the Belfast of the 60/70's. Also I like the way you have got the buildings to merge into the back scene. I think you have built more houses than the Housing Executive this year. Quote
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