Ian Cooper Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Working on a small layout using an Ikea LACK shelf as a base. Measures 6 ft long and 10 inches wide and is DCC with one seep motor point. There's no fiddle yard as this would take up space so instead locos are moved on and off the layout and swapped between the two sets of track using Peco lifting cradles. Modelling post 2000 era and new to Irish rail scene as didn't develop an interest in railway modelling until 20 years after leaving Ireland so looking for advice on what to run. Layout name Trathnona, chosen by my daughter as she did a Google translate for her name, Eve! 14 2 Quote
banntry Posted February 15, 2019 Posted February 15, 2019 Very effective for such a small space-well done. Quote
Ian Cooper Posted February 21, 2019 Author Posted February 21, 2019 First attempt at weathering, using Humbrol weathering powders. Test on my UK stock before risking a Murphy Models loco. 9 1 Quote
JasonB Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Impressive for a first attempt. Nice work on the streaking. Quote
Noel Posted February 21, 2019 Posted February 21, 2019 Well done for first loco. Looks subtly nice and grimey without being over cooked. Quote
Ian Cooper Posted February 23, 2019 Author Posted February 23, 2019 Back from Model Rail Scotland with a handful of LEDs snd spent the night lighting the layout! 5 Quote
Ian Cooper Posted March 28, 2019 Author Posted March 28, 2019 Gave into temptation after Model Rail Scotland and bought some Hattons Network Rail rolling stock! 2 Quote
Ian Cooper Posted May 10, 2019 Author Posted May 10, 2019 Ballast ploughs weathered, not particularly happy with the result as my usual method of a wash of thinned down matt cote and weathering powders resulted in the livery washing off the model! 10 Quote
Georgeconna Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 Ouch!! Those markings came off very easy so....good word or Warning though... 1 Quote
JasonB Posted May 10, 2019 Posted May 10, 2019 I'm presuming it was enamel thinners that done the damage? They can be quite unforgiving at the best of times, and that's the risk you take if using them when weathering. Nice work though, really like the finish on them. 1 1 Quote
DiveController Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 On 5/10/2019 at 2:44 AM, Ian Cooper said: Ballast ploughs weathered, not particularly happy with the result as my usual method of a wash of thinned down matt cote and weathering powders resulted in the livery washing off the model! So was enamel the problem as JasonB suggested? On the up side there are many examples of stock where the lettering is faded overall or individual letters are faded or missing! 3 Quote
popeye Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 The plough vans look great. The lettering does come of if you rub at it to much and enamel thinners would make it worse. I lost a few letters on one side and hand painted them on again. Maybe a coat of varnish put on first and left for 48 hours might protect it before you start adding dirt. 1 Quote
Rob Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 I never mind losing, or having faded letters or different shades on stock as @DiveController said, it's realistic!! 4 Quote
PorkyP Posted February 9, 2020 Posted February 9, 2020 I'd agree, I reckon the missing lettering looks great, much more realistic. 6 Quote
Ian Cooper Posted March 27, 2021 Author Posted March 27, 2021 And the last running session before the lights go out and the track gets lifted as the train room has to make way for a home office. last run.mp4 last run.mp4 2 2 Quote
David Holman Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 Hang on a minute! Surely an urgent meeting of union reps and personnel departments needs convening here? Every good office space needs a corner (or shelf) for all important R&R, so if not room for the rail depot, hopefully a space can still be found. Cite mental well-being and the gentleman's prerogative of never needing to grow up, but find room for a railway! Joking aside, hope you can. 4 Quote
jhb171achill Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 On 15/2/2019 at 11:28 AM, Ian Cooper said: Working on a small layout using an Ikea LACK shelf as a base. Measures 6 ft long and 10 inches wide and is DCC with one seep motor point. There's no fiddle yard as this would take up space so instead locos are moved on and off the layout and swapped between the two sets of track using Peco lifting cradles. Modelling post 2000 era and new to Irish rail scene as didn't develop an interest in railway modelling until 20 years after leaving Ireland so looking for advice on what to run. Layout name Trathnona, chosen by my daughter as she did a Google translate for her name, Eve! Nice little exercise! I’m doing something similar with a light plank, which is 7’6” x 18”, small 12mm gauge terminus for South African H0 scale; one steam loco, one carriage and half a dozen wagons (typical 1980s branchline). But it needs a (tiny!) fiddle yard. Your scenery treatment looks superb. 2 Quote
LARNE CABIN Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 Hi Ian. I agree with David and Jonathan's comments above. As 'Trathnona' is 6ft by 10 inches, surely it can fit in along one wall and enhance the home office! It's really amazing what you can accommodate in a small space. The Larne Harbour Station layout I am working on is 6ft by 20 inches and will sit in an alcove in a home office type room. Save 'Trathnona'! 4 Quote
Rob Posted March 27, 2021 Posted March 27, 2021 I always loved the photos of this layout- only complaint is that we never saw enough of it !!! As the lads said, it would be great if it could be incorporated somehow in your room. It's really high quality and l like the post-2000 lrish era setting too- brilliant 1 Quote
Ian Cooper Posted March 28, 2021 Author Posted March 28, 2021 On 27/3/2021 at 10:45 AM, LARNE CABIN said: Hi Ian. I agree with David and Jonathan's comments above. As 'Trathnona' is 6ft by 10 inches, surely it can fit in along one wall and enhance the home office! It's really amazing what you can accommodate in a small space. The Larne Harbour Station layout I am working on is 6ft by 20 inches and will sit in an alcove in a home office type room. Save 'Trathnona'! Thanks for the "save Trathnona" campaign but my employer has imposed a work from home contract so there's two of us working in a 8x6 room. By the time I've brought all my work kit and file's home, the office is a bit snug! However, I do have plans for a new layout on a spare shelf but at only 3ft long, it might be a bit tight for a 201 but will see where we go with it! finalrun.mp4 11 Quote
Popular Post Ian Cooper Posted May 3, 2021 Author Popular Post Posted May 3, 2021 Well, I've managed to find some shelf space and built a new layout! Well at 50cm long it's more like a loco programming track but at least I can sit in the office with the sound of a diesel engine ticking over in the background! 16 5 Quote
jhb171achill Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 You’ve certainly nailed down the realistic weathering and scenery! Superb job. Quote
David Holman Posted June 1, 2021 Posted June 1, 2021 Just goes to show that there is always room for a model railway and like here, less is more. Quote
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