Brian D Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 Slow but surly I'm getting Scenic bits done now, I've made the Ratio Junction Signal for Dore End. This will protect both the Level Crossing into Main St, and the Junction on the door section beyond the second Road Bridge, (Dore Lane). I've also put in the fencing for the small Car Park, bear in mind that in the 60's Station Car Parks were still little used on a small Station like Dore End. Whilst doing the Car Park, I've also reduced the height of the hedge behind it, bringing the Field further down behind the hedge. At the same time I've added 8 more Trees to the Copse behind the Signal Box. That's enough for today. Signal and Car Park 012.JPG Signal and Car Park 013.JPG Signal and Car Park 014.JPG Signal and Car Park 016.JPG Signal and Car Park 018.JPG Signal and Car Park 019.JPG Signal and Car Park 020.JPG This is looking beautiful, idyllic, pastoral, rustic even. Lovely suff Andy. Regards, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 26, 2017 Share Posted June 26, 2017 It's really starting to come to life. Quiet, tranquil and an occasional train passing through. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 26, 2017 Author Share Posted June 26, 2017 It's really starting to come to life. Quiet, tranquil and an occasional train passing through. Not tranquil with my service matey, a Train every 30 seconds, ahhaha 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 27, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2017 Slow but surly I'm getting Scenic bits done now, I've made the Ratio Junction Signal for Dore End. This will protect both the Level Crossing into Main St, and the Junction on the door section beyond the second Road Bridge, (Dore Lane). I've also put in the fencing for the small Car Park, bear in mind that in the 60's Station Car Parks were still little used on a small Station like Dore End. Whilst doing the Car Park, I've also reduced the height of the hedge behind it, bringing the Field further down behind the hedge. At the same time I've added 8 more Trees to the Copse behind the Signal Box. That's enough for today. Signal and Car Park 012.JPG Signal and Car Park 013.JPG Signal and Car Park 014.JPG Signal and Car Park 016.JPG Signal and Car Park 018.JPG Signal and Car Park 019.JPG Signal and Car Park 020.JPG I assume (hope!) that signal is only temporary Andy as it represents absolutely nothing in the prototype world let alone in the hallowed halls of the Western. A lower arm distant would be perfectly ok, that one definitely isn't alas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) I assume (hope!) that signal is only temporary Andy as it represents absolutely nothing in the prototype world let alone in the hallowed halls of the Western. A lower arm distant would be perfectly ok, that one definitely isn't alas. Thanks Mike, yes, just realised that it should be another Red one for the Branch as well. it will get changed. I guess I just liked the colours, hahahah. Edited June 27, 2017 by Andrew P 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Done the Signal, I hope that now conforms to WR practice and protects the L/C and Junction beyond. Edited June 27, 2017 by Andrew P 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 And a visit from my mate John Bottomley yesterday, resulted in a Western, 1072 Western Consort, joining the Fleet. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Thanks for all you have done today Buddy, the Q1 looks great, Brekky was nice too....Hahahahaha 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 With George T down today for a weathering job on his O Gauge Q1, (Sorry George, I didn't take any pics of it, so feel free to post some of yours on here mate). OH YOU JUST HAVE, hahha Whilst the Air Brush was out, I did some of my Steam Stock. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 The layout's coming on well. Fantastic weathering on the Q1 and your steam stock. Once I get a couple of my locos sound fitted I'll have to arrange a masterclass. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 27, 2017 Author Share Posted June 27, 2017 (edited) Some closer pics of the Steam Stock. First up the Stanier Mogul. next the Hughes Crab. B1. WD SUPER D. O1. Edited June 27, 2017 by Andrew P 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 27, 2017 Share Posted June 27, 2017 Some closer pics of the Steam Stock. First up the Stanier Mogul. Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 010.JPG next the Hughes Crab. Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 011.JPG B1. Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 012.JPG WD Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 013.JPG SUPER D. Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 014.JPG O1. Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 015.JPG Hi Andy, Getting quite a collection Mate, all very nice.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted June 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 28, 2017 a Western, 1072 Western Consort, joining the Fleet. I hope there's a typo in there...... D1065 Western Consort, or D1072 Western Glory The loco looks great, though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 28, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 28, 2017 Done the Signal, I hope that now conforms to WR practice and protects the L/C and Junction beyond. Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 001.JPG Weatheterd Locs, Signal re done, Western 018.JPG That's better Andy (bit of a way off the points mind you ). You needn't say out loud that some b*ggers are never satisfied - under your breath will do 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 I hope there's a typo in there...... D1065 Western Consort, or D1072 Western Glory The loco looks great, though. I've made the appointment with Specsavers, (other Opticians available mate) CHEERS, hahhaha Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 28, 2017 Author Share Posted June 28, 2017 That's better Andy (bit of a way off the points mind you ). You needn't say out loud that some b*ggers are never satisfied - under your breath will do Thanks Mike, but It ain't that bad, well um? maybe, hahhahah O.K. just a little spread out. But the other side of Dore Lane Road Bridge would have been over the Points, and a second Signal before the Bridge, (between the Level Crossing and the Bridge) would have been a bit crowded I thought. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Well this mornings work has seen the Signal moved slightly towards the Signal Box. The main reason being that with a Loco held at the Signal, it took up a third of the Platform. I've also done a BODGIT and fitted some (looks OK from a long distance away) cables for the Signal. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Andrew P Posted June 29, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2017 Then I made a start on the Level Crossing, the Plastic bases will NOT be used when I fit the Gates. And again, I've tried some Trees in position, once again the PLASTIC LEAVES WILL GO, and some half decent foliage added. And I've also painted the Road past the Village up the hill. You will also see The Baron Bodgit, that George T made a few years ago. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 That forced perspective of the road works really well. The proportions seem just about right and give a good impression of the road disappearing off into the distance. Such a useful trick I feel. Makes the layout look bigger and also helps with creating realism. A dead end where there should be a road continuation sometimes let's things down if only very slightly. The addition of trees there as yours will have helps to blend the backscene together I feel. Nicely done, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted June 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks Mike, but It ain't that bad, well um? maybe, hahhahah O.K. just a little spread out. But the other side of Dore Lane Road Bridge would have been over the Points, and a second Signal before the Bridge, (between the Level Crossing and the Bridge) would have been a bit crowded I thought. Facia 002 - Copy.JPG It will come out looking quite nice I think Andy so in that respect I think the 'overall impression' does win. Oddly (you might think) if it had been real GWR they would indeed have had two signals - one near the signalbox to protect the level crossing then the splitter for the junction round by the bridge. Very good at forests of signals was the GWR and it kept those cheery chaps at Reading in work of course. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 It will come out looking quite nice I think Andy so in that respect I think the 'overall impression' does win. Oddly (you might think) if it had been real GWR they would indeed have had two signals - one near the signalbox to protect the level crossing then the splitter for the junction round by the bridge. Very good at forests of signals was the GWR and it kept those cheery chaps at Reading in work of course. Thanks Mike, It would have been so close, but I'll leave it now, but thanks for the info, the good chaps at Reading can have a Tea Break now. I'll be putting a Fixed Distant just past the Junction, and then an outer Home to protect the kick back Point into the Goods Refuge Siding, KM will have a North and South Box. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Just realised, I need to paint the bits in the L/C Brown / Black to represent Timber, I'll do that tomorrow before making up and fitting the Gates. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Glad to see the scenic side taking shape mate, and the use of the 'Baron Bodgit' PH really looks at home where you have placed it also love the wires to the signal, its all those little details that make a layout, keep the progress pictures coming ....great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 29, 2017 Author Share Posted June 29, 2017 Glad to see the scenic side taking shape mate, and the use of the 'Baron Bodgit' PH really looks at home where you have placed it also love the wires to the signal, its all those little details that make a layout, keep the progress pictures coming ....great stuff. Thanks George, I thought you'd be pleased to see the Old Pub in use, I need some more walling for along the front to stop Cars driving into the Bar. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted June 29, 2017 Share Posted June 29, 2017 Thanks George, I thought you'd be pleased to see the Old Pub in use, I need some more walling for along the front to stop Cars driving into the Bar. Very scenic. Instead of a wall why not a few vintage b/w bollards or a set of raised kerbs. Don't forget that when that pub would have been built the only passing traffic would have had four legs......!!!! Is the stream/river still on the cards...? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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