richard.h Posted December 26, 2018 Share Posted December 26, 2018 Very good video with plenty of train movements but as others have said with a layout of that quality you don't just go to watch the trains. I have watched your layout develop over the years and am just amazed at the amount of detail you have put into it, if its ever being exhibited when I'm in the UK it would be at the top of my must see list. On the video the suburban set appears to have a triplet unit in it, I havn't seen these before on an LMS layout, could you tell me where these were used and for how long as it could make an interesting model Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted December 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2018 Hola Richard, Thanks very much for your comments and the question about the Triplet set. John (the owner) has sent me the following: The articulated sets were an experiment the LMS tried out in the mid 1930's. The main advantage was the reduction in weight, (a three coach set would have two less bogies), however they were never a success as they had limited route availability due to the loading gauge issues and being non standard vehicles were more involved for maintenance. Apart from the sets that were built for the Coronation Scot, there were two main types corridor and non corridor. The latter featuring standard truss arrangement and the former a specially developed centrally trussed arrangement. I have no information as to where these sets worked other than some larger (10coach) sets were designed to work London Tilbury route, and St Pancras to Bedford. I can only assume a number of sets were dispatched to other areas to assess there performance. Close examination of photographs in books show these sets in operation around the LMS network but as mentioned above care had to be taken as to which routes they were used on due to the loading gauge issues. These being of course the extra "overhang" on curves due to the longer bogie centres. More information on the articulated stock can be gleaned from David Jenkinson's book "An Illustrated History of LMS Coaches". I hope this is helpful Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard.h Posted December 29, 2018 Share Posted December 29, 2018 Hola Richard, Thanks very much for your comments and the question about the Triplet set. John (the owner) has sent me the following: The articulated sets were an experiment the LMS tried out in the mid 1930's. The main advantage was the reduction in weight, (a three coach set would have two less bogies), however they were never a success as they had limited route availability due to the loading gauge issues and being non standard vehicles were more involved for maintenance. Apart from the sets that were built for the Coronation Scot, there were two main types corridor and non corridor. The latter featuring standard truss arrangement and the former a specially developed centrally trussed arrangement. I have no information as to where these sets worked other than some larger (10coach) sets were designed to work London Tilbury route, and St Pancras to Bedford. I can only assume a number of sets were dispatched to other areas to assess there performance. Close examination of photographs in books show these sets in operation around the LMS network but as mentioned above care had to be taken as to which routes they were used on due to the loading gauge issues. These being of course the extra "overhang" on curves due to the longer bogie centres. More information on the articulated stock can be gleaned from David Jenkinson's book "An Illustrated History of LMS Coaches". I hope this is helpful Steve. Thanks for that I was a big fan of David Jenkinson and his work and have a couple of his books but not that one so I might have to investigate further. Regards Richard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted February 5, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 5, 2019 A bit more light on the subject.......... Latest development on the layout is the installation of "Bulk Head" lights on the tunnel wall at the start of the Cutting: The lamps are a 3D print by Les Green. The light is from 3mm LEDs mounted in the tunnel wall. Awaiting a bit of weathering from Rob....... Steve. 37 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GordonC Posted February 6, 2019 Share Posted February 6, 2019 (edited) Those look fantastic!! When were those lights originally fitted in the (prototype) tunnel? Edited February 6, 2019 by GordonC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted February 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 8, 2019 On 06/02/2019 at 09:40, GordonC said: Those look fantastic!! When were those lights originally fitted in the (prototype) tunnel? Hi GordonC We can't be certain of the exact date, but we have seen evidence that they were fitted pre-1950. Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted February 8, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 8, 2019 And yet more........ John has now installed lighting in the Signal Box: Steve. 27 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hayfield Posted February 8, 2019 Share Posted February 8, 2019 Does this mean night time running is on the cards within your own timetable 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted February 12, 2019 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 12, 2019 On 08/02/2019 at 12:23, hayfield said: Does this mean night time running is on the cards within your own timetable Yes it does. We already have Night and Day options on the existing lighting. These are invoked automatically as progress is made through the operating sequence. The lighting is installed on our "Three Phase Gas Supply" There are three separate circuits in the lighting supply which are switched on sequentially so that not all the lights come on at once. The main areas currently lit are the Lime Street road lamps; Various Station features; Several Telephone Kiosks are illuminated; the internal lighting of the Station Offices etc. The Station Offices will eventually feature subtle effects such as individual offices being lit or not whilst areas such as the stair wells will be lit continuously during "hours of darkness". The control for this sub-system, comprising some twenty separate circuits, is still to be created. Every effort is being made to keep the lighting very subtle. I'm sure we'll have more to report as the year progresses towards our next show which is Wigan in October. Steve. 28 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted February 14, 2019 Author Share Posted February 14, 2019 Now for the Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. The 65ft Restaurant First will be converted to a Sleeper 3rd. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
calvin Streeting Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 oooh where did you get those phone boxes from ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted February 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14, 2019 Hi Calvin, I believe the phone boxes are kits from Langley's. They comprise an Etch, which folds up for the main structure, with a cast roof. There are two interiors: the older Button A & B and the later STD Dial model. John has added the lighting using very small surface mount LEDs. Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted March 4, 2019 Author Share Posted March 4, 2019 Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. Sides and ends detailed. Next will be the bogies. 16 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted March 6, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 6, 2019 The two small 3D printed hurts are now in position on either side of the signal box. One houses a camera that will show the trains departing the station from ground level. 37 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welly Posted March 6, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 6, 2019 The middle photograph has the atmosphere of a murky damp winter's afternoon! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted March 18, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 18, 2019 Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. 14 bogies completed. Next will be the underframes. 16 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted April 8, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 8, 2019 (edited) Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. Seven underframes completed. Now to assemble the coach bodies. Edited April 8, 2019 by Les Green 23 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted April 9, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 9, 2019 Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. The 3D prints for the coach interiors along with the curtains and blinds. The sleeper train arrives at Lime Street at about 6:30am. We assume that most of the blinds and curtains will be closed hence the empty compartments without seats or beds. I am not going to model components that are totally hidden. Call it weight saving! 26 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted April 16, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 16, 2019 Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. Coach roofs ready for hole drilling for all the roof excrescences. 17 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted April 29, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2019 Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. Coach bodies ready for the paint shop. 27 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted June 17, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 17, 2019 Not a great deal going on with Lime Street over the summer (Summer??). Our group has been spread across the planet. Australia/Majorca/Canada/Greece. Although I did a bit of design work on a new building on a flight to Australia! We are a dedicated lot! The LNWR Claughton is now at work on the layout. Running needs to be improved as the tender derails now and again. Need to check wheel alignment. A few pictures of the Claughton. The distant shot was a trial for obtaining the best depth of field using Andy Yorks method he described in a video on RmWeb. (Thanks Andy - smoke next! ) 41 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted June 29, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted June 29, 2019 (edited) Glasgow to Liverpool sleeper train. After a delay due to fine weather cycling and five weeks in Australia the coaches are now painted. Next stage is to add windows, then think about final assembly. Edited June 29, 2019 by Les Green 22 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold A Murphy Posted June 29, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 29, 2019 The Claughton is so good. Reminds me what great looking engines they must have been. Best wishes, Alastair M 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rail-Online Posted June 30, 2019 Share Posted June 30, 2019 Whose wheels were used on the Claughton? Those big bosses are very characteristic Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 The wheels on the Claughton are standard Romford wheels with a brass etched boss, which was part of the DJH kit. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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