Popular Post Unicorn1 Posted January 12, 2012 Popular Post Share Posted January 12, 2012 (edited) http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/uploads/monthly_01_2012/post-10377-0-62853400-1326486921_thumb.jpgHello.I have posted to a couple of themes here on RMweb in the past, but have now decided to post a thread for ‘Bishopscombe’- my first 00 layout. This layout is my first attempt at any railway modelling since I was sixteen! As many people comment in my situation, things have changed a lot in the last 30+ years! (I have spent a lot of those years building 1:76 white metal London buses)…..Anyway, Bishopscombe is a small end to end with an ex GW branch line terminus at one end. Probably the most clichéd of ideas, but I grew up near the GW main line out of Paddington, so the loco’s and stock all have a familiar feel to them. It’s code 75 throughout and is DCC. Point operation is by a mixture of Peco and (pre soldered!) Seep motors, the latter mainly for the three way point – and to compensate for my limited soldering abilities. It is housed in a 10’ x 8’ room at one end of the attic, with just one small window at one end. The layout is not portable.Much of Bishopscombe was built before I discovered RMweb, but there is still a lot to do – and to replace / improve – as I learn more. . Signalling is the next job, though I have found building working bracket signals too much at this stage – so those in situ so far are merely cosmetic. The layout is set in 1959, although some early sixties bits have crept in.So for now I’ll try and upload some images, some are black and white – the room gets little natural daylight and has to be lit by fluorescent light, so even allowing for white balance adjustments ‘in camera’ the colours can seem a bit too strong.Regards, LesA view from the hill Passenger arrivalStation viewGoods yardReady to depart - shouldn't the fireman do something about that lamp!Bishopscombe Junction ShedThe line passes Bishopscombe Junction ShedNearing Bishopscombe Junction..... Edited July 10, 2023 by Unicorn1 36 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi Les Glad to see you took the plunge! So great pics there - I do like the black and white ones. Great looking layout - look forward to seeing more pics Jules Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Great Bear Posted January 12, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2012 I particularly like the last one with the canal, thanks for sharing Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hujie Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Very nice looking layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1041 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi Les I think your layout looks great, particularly the way it fits into its environment. The backscenes are particularly effective. Can you post a track plan and tell us how big it is? How long has it taken to get to this stage? Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted January 12, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 12, 2012 Very nice. The look of the slightly over grown track is great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted January 12, 2012 Author Share Posted January 12, 2012 Thanks for the comments evryone. Jules I'm glad you like the black and white, I think the layout takes a better picture in monchrome. Nigel, I will try and scan a track plan. Overall Bishopscombe is roughly 20' x 3' plus a fiddle yard of just under 8', around three sides of the room. It has taken nearly two years to geet to this stage. Les Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Seconded on the canal shot, cracking! Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Hi Lovely photos... Do you have a Track Plan to see, Size etc...! Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted January 13, 2012 Share Posted January 13, 2012 The more WR layouts the better. Particularly liked the slightly faded B&W pic of the 56xx outside the shed. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted January 13, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 13, 2012 More please , anything GWR/WR deserves to be seen . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted January 13, 2012 Author Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks for the comments everyone - I promise I will draw a plan soon! In the meantime here is 5358 with a down passenger to Bishopscombe. Some shots are taken from higher than normal to try and give a general idea of the layout. 5358 runs down the embankment from the canal. .......towards the cutting through Bishopscombe Common ...and out of the cutting.. ...to it's destination. I must fix that backscene! And those big buildings will probably be replaced by some more terraced shops. Regards, Les 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Love the 1st pic of 5358 in the countryside, there's a real feel of depth. Also like the weathering on the loco - good stuff all round Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 Love the 1st pic of 5358 in the countryside, there's a real feel of depth. Also like the weathering on the loco - good stuff all round Agreed, that shot also shows how well the modelled foreground and printed background match. A lovely scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted January 14, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 14, 2012 Great looking layout, particularly like the Canal and Black & white 'photos. Thanks for sharing. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted January 14, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2012 Certainly looks like a very nice layout to operate. The back scene is very good. Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 Good Morning – just! I remember saying that I would draw a plan of Bishopscombe – so here is a very rough sketch to give the overall layout. It shows the proposed Quarry extension from Bishopscombe Junction. This represents a stone quarry that only has a trailing connection towards Bishopscombe – thereby requiring all full and empty trains to reverse at Bishopscombe. The motive power for this extra traffic is catered for by Bishopscombe Jnc. Shed - I have worked out that the stone train diagram will require three locos. I'm just off to the Canterbury Exhibition, but just time to squeeze in a couple of photographs. 6671 arriving with van train Some time later the shunting is done Regards, Les 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Les, What a great looking layout, thanks for posting! I know I could just give you a green "Like" but in this case, I really wanted to say 'Good Job'! Cheers, John E. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Unicorn1 Posted January 23, 2012 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 23, 2012 (edited) Some more pics of Bishopscombe, one taken a while ago so the eagle eyed may notice some slight differences! As an excuse not to build any more signals for a while I've bought some fine stainless steel wool, and with some flock /scatter I will try and make some more realistic bushes atc for Bishopscombe. If this turns out OK I may have a stab at some D-I-Y trees - the materials are on my shopping list for the Tonbridge show! Anyway here's some more black & white shots............... 5660 heads up the branch in search of goods at intermediate stations. The guard must be cursing as he's had the bad luck to get a draughtbox instaed of the usual Toad. The front of Bishopscombe Brewery. Heading into Bishopscombe Station. Those trees have been seen to! Apologies for the poor quality here, but it was 1959! Regards, Les Edited January 23, 2012 by Unicorn1 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 23, 2012 I can only say ' superb ' modelling . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonBradley Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 (edited) Some of those pictures could have been of the prototype and not the model. Congratulations. Superb modelling! Edited January 28, 2012 by DonBradley Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Unicorn1 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks to Don and Sidecar for thier comments. I have taken some more shots of the Brewery - another layout cliche!. It was to have served just as a scenic break but seems to have taken on a life of ots own! I think the trusty Metclafe kit can be made to look ok with a little weathering and gutters/downpipes etc. A busy scene as some more hops arrive, and the Old Man's beer waiting to be put in the bot of his car. The 'back' of the Brewery. The fiddle yard is in the distance. This will eventually be hidden from this angle by the quarry extention backscene. This was taken with the camera hard against the wall - so I couldn't see through the viewfinder! A colour shot along the lane Finally anothe loco shot outside the shed. I am currently working on some more interior detail for the shed, and should have some pictures later this week. Regards, Les 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sidecar Racer Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2012 Keep em coming . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 29, 2012 Les, your modelling is excellent and I particularly like the way you've used the backscenes to draw the viewers' eye. The whole thing has a nice, sunny feel to it. Keep posting your pictures! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
devondynosoar118 Posted January 29, 2012 Share Posted January 29, 2012 Thanks for those recent pictures, more great stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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