FREMO modular layout - polish rail PKP

[Jack_Dunboyne]

As the continental model topic is dead, I will start new topic in here. 
As I got the permission from home manager (my wife) to build a proper man cave - I did order a nice 5x3 m Cabin log. It should be ready within 4 weeks. It will be turned into proper train cave.
I'm coming back to my idea of the proper FREMO modular layout. I will have first boxes ready till the end of this week and I will start posting proper photo story.
Initial layout is approx. 12 m long. DCC operated with DR5000-ADJ on board. Fremo E96 and 2E96 fronts will be used. 
Polish loco and scenery only.

Stay tuned for the photos

Edited October 17, 2020 by Jack_Dunboyne

[Jack_Dunboyne]

When the ordered modules are late....

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Let's the fun begin  

First two modules assembled:

 

[jhb171achill]

Where do you buy that stuff?

[Jack_Dunboyne]

5 hours ago, jhb171achill said:

Where do you buy that stuff?

I have a lad in Poland, ho is doing it for me. If you need anything, send me a PM. 

[DJ Dangerous]

The FREMO concept is complete modularity, yeah?

So if you and a friend both have layouts built on FREMO boards, you could combine your modules to make a larger layout?

[murphaph]

Yeah that's the concept. There are huge fremo meetups here in Germany and beyond where loads of people bring their modules along and bolt them together to create very long runs.

It's all standardised. It's a pity the 00 subgroup seems to have died a death. 

https://www.fremo-net.eu/en/modular-systems/h0-scale/00fremo/

Edited October 6, 2020 by murphaph

[Jack_Dunboyne]

The biggest Fremo layout I have ever seen was almost a mile long. The beauty of that is, that you are not space limited while working on the modules itself.
I talk to the lad, and the whole range og the modules will be available in Ireland and UK within 2-3 weeks.

@murphaph you can use FREMO for OO as well.  

[murphaph]

Yeah I had a look at the standards a while back. The main 00 fremo guy in Germany actually lives quite close to me. Most of the few 00 fremo meetups have been about 10 mins from me but I hadn't yet gotten back into the hobby at that stage. I might someday build a couple of modules but there hasn't been a 00 fremo meetup for 5 years now.

[Kinvara-Train]

15 hours ago, Jack_Dunboyne said:

Let's the fun begin  

First two modules assembled:

 

great Plywood 

[Kinvara-Train]

3 hours ago, murphaph said:

Yeah I had a look at the standards a while back. The main 00 fremo guy in Germany actually lives quite close to me. Most of the few 00 fremo meetups have been about 10 mins from me but I hadn't yet gotten back into the hobby at that stage. I might someday build a couple of modules but there hasn't been a 00 fremo meetup for 5 years now.

look at  www.gleiswendelshop.de all plywood

[murphaph]

Thx but I can't afford those sort of prices over buying sheets of birch ply and cutting out myself! 

[Kinvara-Train]

self is the man

[murphaph]

Are there any other h0 fremo modellers in Ireland Jack that you know of?

[Jack_Dunboyne]

6 minutes ago, murphaph said:

Are there any other h0 fremo modellers in Ireland Jack that you know of?

I'm trying to move FREMO to Ireland for the last 6-7 years, but with no results. There was always some "BUT".
I hope thanks to that layout, that I want to present on the shows next year that will finally change.

The biggest challenge I found is to convince other to accept this norm as it is, without any buts, shortcuts, etc. 
I'm able to supply the boards and ends now and I hope we will be able to meet one day and play some proper trains

[Kinvara-Train]

2 minutes ago, Jack_Dunboyne said:

I'm trying to move FREMO to Ireland for the last 6-7 years, but with no results. There was always some "BUT".
I hope thanks to that layout, that I want to present on the shows next year that will finally change.

The biggest challenge I found is to convince other to accept this norm as it is, without any buts, shortcuts, etc. 
I'm able to supply the boards and ends now and I hope we will be able to meet one day and play some proper trains

LOL LOL LOL this ist he Irishway of LIFE

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Just now, Kinvara-Train said:

LOL LOL LOL this ist he Irishway of LIFE

Walter, be quiet or they will kick us out ..... 

[Kinvara-Train]

12 minutes ago, Jack_Dunboyne said:

Walter, be quiet or they will kick us out ..... 

ok,soooooorrrrryyyy

[NIR]

30 minutes ago, Jack_Dunboyne said:

The biggest challenge I found is to convince other to accept this norm as it is, without any buts, shortcuts, etc. 

Haha, talk about missing the point!

[Ironroad]

Hattons are selling a modular system https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=900&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=mar-0729-hattonsprecisionbaseboardsrange&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJ0aG9tYXNjYnJvbmFuQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkpHUWVYaCJ9

Is this the same or is it compatible?

[Jack_Dunboyne]

41 minutes ago, Ironroad said:

Hattons are selling a modular system https://www.hattons.co.uk/newsdetail.aspx?id=900&utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=content&utm_campaign=mar-0729-hattonsprecisionbaseboardsrange&_ke=eyJrbF9lbWFpbCI6ICJ0aG9tYXNjYnJvbmFuQGdtYWlsLmNvbSIsICJrbF9jb21wYW55X2lkIjogIkpHUWVYaCJ9

Is this the same or is it compatible?

That's completely different stuff.

 

 

 

Styro in, tomorrow I will be carving the terrain.

 

[skinner75]

Link to the Fremo site for those playing along at home:

https://www.fremo-net.eu/en/modular-systems/h0-scale/00fremo/00fremo-downloads/

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Terrain ready. Kitchen towel soaked with white glue. Needs to dry overnight and another layer tomorrow. 

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Ready mixed filler mixed with wood glue as a top layer. 

Some sanding tomorrow and It's ready to seed some grass.

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Thanks to covid, the track and points delivery is late. I can't do to much so I tested grass seeder. 

 

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Some scenery 

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Some green updates. 

[Jack_Dunboyne]

Still no tracks in my mail box

[DJ Dangerous]

Should have gone with OO gauge...

[Georgeconna]

Nice one, Something Different for a change, Always fancied the Polish stuff after seeing it in operation at the Dortmund show. Mind you I fancied everything else there too!

Is it just to Tracks or can you add a siding in as well?

How much are the 2 boards?

Any Locos on the Scene yet?

 

Edited October 19, 2020 by Georgeconna

[Jack_Dunboyne]

8 hours ago, Georgeconna said:

Nice one, Something Different for a change, Always fancied the Polish stuff after seeing it in operation at the Dortmund show. Mind you I fancied everything else there too!

Is it just to Tracks or can you add a siding in as well?

How much are the 2 boards?

Any Locos on the Scene yet?

 

- you can add a siding if you wish. It all depends on used boards.

- the prices, again, depends on boards. The range is from 25 to 45 Euro. I will have a full pricelist within few days. You have to add a delivery cost - 25 Euro.

- As per locos - I'm waiting for a Santa  2 ordered so far

 

[Jack_Dunboyne]

The tracks are here

[DJ Dangerous]

I assume that the scored lines are your guide for the point where the track enters and leaves, to ensure compatibility with your friend's modules?

[Jack_Dunboyne]

1 minute ago, DJ Dangerous said:

I assume that the scored lines are your guide for the point where the track enters and leaves, to ensure compatibility with your friend's modules?

Correct. 

I got price confirmation. The one you can see on my photos are 29 euro each. Legs not included. I'm preparing a full list of modules available. There is approx 25 different one right now. 

[DJ Dangerous]

I like the idea of a modular system, but you'd probably want a modelling community in your area to make it feasable.