Alcanman Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 In my last layout thread 'Websters Sidings Mk 2', I mentioned that another small shunting layout was being planned. I've continued the same theme as before, ie. small wagonload freight trains inspired by EWS Enterprise operations. As before, traffic is mostly bottled water delivered to the warehouse in VGA vans and steel products with hardstanding provided for unloading. For the trackplan, I revisited my old 1980s Speedlink era 'Springburn Yard' plan and imagined that in the 21st century, the track had been rationalised resulting in one siding being removed and the track along the front truncated to become a 'kick-back' siding. However, the original warehouse and hard-standing remaining intact. As usual the layout measures 9ft x 15ins. I've started laying track and placed a few warehouses. This is how it looks so far. Mal 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richie Kynaston Posted October 5, 2017 Share Posted October 5, 2017 Hi Mal, Looks good, nice little layout with plenty of potential for shunting and detailing! Keep us up to date with the progress. Richie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mason Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Looking awesome Mal Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MattBlack33 Posted October 7, 2017 Share Posted October 7, 2017 Looking great, Mal. Will be watching with interest! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted October 9, 2017 Author Share Posted October 9, 2017 (edited) Thanks for the kind comments. Track has now been glued in place and wiring completed. Locos tested and all running smoothly and slowly for shunting. The kick back siding will be used for loco stabling and the occasional engineer's wagon or two. Edited October 9, 2017 by Alcanman 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 9, 2017 Share Posted October 9, 2017 Good stuff. Right up my alley. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 27, 2018 Share Posted January 27, 2018 Looks good so far Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Midnight-Freight Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Looking good. I do like a modern image layout with a bit of ews action. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Psiborg Posted January 30, 2018 Share Posted January 30, 2018 Looking good Mal, only just found this thread and I "following" now. Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 26, 2018 Author Share Posted May 26, 2018 Springburn Sidings is no more. However, I'm currently planning another small layout which will probably feature a small wagon repair depot and a stabling point. Similar to Tees Yard WRD but using a fictitious location. Meanwhile, I've added another loco to my small fleet. Colas 47727 'Rebecca' fitted with correct oval buffers, Legomanbiffo sound and weathered by 'Lees Locos' 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 15, 2018 Author Share Posted June 15, 2018 Continuing to plan a new layout and hope to start building in the autumn. Meantime, I do have an old layout on which I can run trains. I believe 60007 is still currently active with DB Cargo. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 21, 2018 Author Share Posted June 21, 2018 I've recently been trying out weathering washes from AK Interactive. Their products are mainly aimed at military modellers, however, they offer a 3 pack of washes for railway modellers. https://www.scalemodelshop.co.uk/product/trains-locomotive-wagon-weathering-set-ak-interactive-ak-7000 I tried out the washes on this mundane Bachmann OCA with quite pleasing results. The underframe also received a light coat of Humbrol dark brown acrylic spray. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 23, 2018 Share Posted June 23, 2018 That looks good, did you do layers of washes, were they easy to use? Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 24, 2018 Author Share Posted June 24, 2018 (edited) Hi Steve. Yes, I used layers using all 3 washes that come with the AK Interactive pack. Firstly, I used 'neutral grey' all over the wagon body which was mostly wiped off leaving dark grey deposits in the panel corners etc. Secondly, I used 'streaking grime' brushed on vertically and lastly 'rust streaks' again brushed on vertically. The washes are enamel based and very easy to work with. I followed techniques used by military modellers. Very happy with the results and I'll be using AK products in future. Mal Edited June 24, 2018 by Alcanman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FJ1701 Posted June 24, 2018 Share Posted June 24, 2018 Looking great so far. It's a shame Springburn sidings is over but out with the old and in with the new, in your case an exciting new layout. I was wondering, are those fabulous warehouses scratch built because i'm in need for some just like it. Maybe you can sell them cheers Rory Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sb67 Posted June 25, 2018 Share Posted June 25, 2018 Hi Steve. Yes, I used layers using all 3 washes that come with the AK Interactive pack. Firstly, I used 'neutral grey' all over the wagon body which was mostly wiped off leaving dark grey deposits in the panel corners etc. Secondly, I used 'streaking grime' brushed on vertically and lastly 'rust streaks' again brushed on vertically. The washes are enamel based and very easy to work with. I followed techniques used by military modellers. Very happy with the results and I'll be using AK products in future. Mal Thanks for that Mal, I might give them a go. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted June 25, 2018 Author Share Posted June 25, 2018 Looking great so far. It's a shame Springburn sidings is over but out with the old and in with the new, in your case an exciting new layout. I was wondering, are those fabulous warehouses scratch built because i'm in need for some just like it. Maybe you can sell them cheers Rory Thanks. The warehouses were kitbashed from Pikestuff and Walthers kits. I may re-use them on the next layout as I'm now thinking of doing something similar to Springburn Sidings - an EWS Enterprise distribution depot. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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