201bhoy Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 Just working with peco streamline at the minute messing around with it but can't really seem to get the hang of it I might change to an L shape rather than a rectangle. Quote
heirflick Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 hey 201...just because you are here on the new site, dose not mean you will escape the firing squad at dawn! getting my hopes up about the mullingar-galway line: Quote
BosKonay Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 What trouble are you having with the track 201? (and watch our for hf ) Quote
Broithe Posted April 16, 2012 Posted April 16, 2012 (and watch our for hf )The Mother-In-Law is more to be feared. Quote
201bhoy Posted April 17, 2012 Author Posted April 17, 2012 I escape with the skin of my teeth apparently you have to cut it but (at least I think) you can't on anyrail Quote
201bhoy Posted April 17, 2012 Author Posted April 17, 2012 So here's the intended stock for the layout, at least to start off with... So right now I have Murphy Models 220 ie orange Lima 207 Enterprise livery 3 mk2 Galway coaches Some mk3s (hopefully picking them up this weekend!) Here's the stuff I (eventually!) I hope to have 1 or 2 141s/181s Murphy Models 208 Murphy Models 201 2 5 coach rakes of mk3s (1 1st class, 1 restaurant car, 2 2nd class, 1 gen van) 1 or 2 5 coach rakes of mk2s I rake of DD coaches 1 or 2 2600/2800 dmus If yous think anythings missing just say Quote
heirflick Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 The Mother-In-Law is more to be feared. damm straight! Quote
BosKonay Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 So here's the intended stock for the layout, at least to start off with... So right now I have Murphy Models 220 ie orange Lima 207 Enterprise livery 3 mk2 Galway coaches Some mk3s (hopefully picking them up this weekend!) Here's the stuff I (eventually!) I hope to have 1 or 2 141s/181s Murphy Models 208 Murphy Models 201 2 5 coach rakes of mk3s (1 1st class, 1 restaurant car, 2 2nd class, 1 gen van) 1 or 2 5 coach rakes of mk2s I rake of DD coaches 1 or 2 2600/2800 dmus If yous think anythings missing just say Sweet plan! Quote
BosKonay Posted April 17, 2012 Posted April 17, 2012 I'm sure Dave will sort you out with all the toys Quote
WRENNEIRE Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 So here's the intended stock for the layout, at least to start off with... So right now I have Murphy Models 220 ie orange Lima 207 Enterprise livery 3 mk2 Galway coaches Some mk3s (hopefully picking them up this weekend!) Here's the stuff I (eventually!) I hope to have 1 or 2 141s/181s Murphy Models 208 Murphy Models 201 2 5 coach rakes of mk3s (1 1st class, 1 restaurant car, 2 2nd class, 1 gen van) 1 or 2 5 coach rakes of mk2s I rake of DD coaches 1 or 2 2600/2800 dmus If yous think anythings missing just say Maybe some Executives, RPSI coaches for one of the Mk 2 rakes. Cravens Quote
BosKonay Posted April 18, 2012 Posted April 18, 2012 Anthony's right - unlike the real thing, you can still run a healthy freight flow on your layout Beets, Cement (bogies and bubbles), Timber, Container Flats, Tara Mines stock... lots of fun to be had Quote
201bhoy Posted April 21, 2012 Author Posted April 21, 2012 Got a weathered 177 today at the model show so there's another item ticked off! Quote
201bhoy Posted May 7, 2012 Author Posted May 7, 2012 (edited) Ok, what do I need for a maintenance depot? Once I get the track laid I think that might be the first thing I start on. For those who aren't familiar with the layout, here's the current track plan Not sure if it'll stay or whether I'll switch to streamline though... Pleased with the progress I've made in the rolling stock. That's the easy bit! Edited May 7, 2012 by 201bhoy Quote
BosKonay Posted May 7, 2012 Posted May 7, 2012 Looks good - what radius / size points are you using in the plan? The Bachmann sheds are stunning, and could look well as the backdrop to your station - do you plan a fueling port, or what facilities at the depot? Quote
201bhoy Posted May 7, 2012 Author Posted May 7, 2012 1st and 2nd radius... not ideal I know, as the 201s can only mange 2nd radius but don't have the space... I was thinking about trying to create space for an L shape. I was planning on having a refueling point, and I'll definitely get either the Bachmann shed or the peco one. Maybe the Bachmann two road shed and the Bachmann one road at the other end? Quote
201bhoy Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 A close up of my new station building area built out of peco streamline And a more general view of the whole thing. Quote
201bhoy Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 Thanks Do you think it's too cramped or is it alright? Track will probably start getting laid in July. Quote
BosKonay Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 I think it looks good! What's the overall space you have availabke?> Quote
201bhoy Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 8 x 7, kind of! But I don't have the full rectangle, its the L shape on the layout. Each square represents one square foot By the way, how are you going to make the concrete cover over the track at Connolly? If you know what I mean Quote
BosKonay Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 I'm planning to use woodland scenics. http://woodlandscenics.woodlandscenics.com/show/category/RoadSystem For the sheds, hardstanding, and plan to concrete over the entire freight area too for easy truck access Quote
Glenderg Posted May 10, 2012 Posted May 10, 2012 Comin on nicely, liking the flow of the new layout, looks more natural. Keep up the good work. Quote
201bhoy Posted May 10, 2012 Author Posted May 10, 2012 Comin on nicely, liking the flow of the new layout, looks more natural. Keep up the good work. Thanks, I'm glad I changed to streamline. I thought my initial plan looked too rigid Quote
201bhoy Posted May 19, 2012 Author Posted May 19, 2012 I've decided to use the peco station canopy to cover the top two platforms and then a smaller platform shelter for the bottom double platform. I can't decide between the bachmann maintenance depot or the peco one... Quote
201bhoy Posted June 6, 2012 Author Posted June 6, 2012 Massive Dilemma here... should I change completely to a Container terminal like North Esk or North wall in about 2005 or so? I just this and I was inspired! http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/23763-warren-lane/page__st__700 Quote
BosKonay Posted June 6, 2012 Posted June 6, 2012 Ah Warren lane - an absolute classic Esk would be an almost identical fit too Quote
201bhoy Posted June 6, 2012 Author Posted June 6, 2012 I know! They're practically identical besides the fact that one's Irish and one's English! The only thing is, if I was doing one, it would probably be a dead end, like at the port, as the space I have would be ideal for a terminus. Quote
201bhoy Posted June 7, 2012 Author Posted June 7, 2012 Right! This is it! Kind of basing it on Rosslare, expect busier and with a container terminal. Quote
Glenderg Posted June 7, 2012 Posted June 7, 2012 Quick suggestion. Perhaps a crossover from line 1 to 2 in the container yard, at the end, so that an incoming loco on road 01 can detach from its train, and run around road 02 to do other things. Also, the outside line, road 3, a spur off the entry road to act as check points, and a loco storage road, or it could be a refueling point for the diesels? An unused turntable at the end...? Might add a bit of shunting fun to things? Richie Quote
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