RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 25, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2016 Thanks Phil, It wasn't for me to say but, now that you've highlighted it, I'm quite pleased with the effect in that shot myself. In the traditional steam era (different approach these days!) there often seemed to be a clear demarcation between the main running lines, secondary lines / sidings and the area between and to the side (10 foot and cess respectively). I like to think that the photo above is getting some way close to representing that. Incidentally, Coach - if you're looking in - what you're looking at here is the non-foam tracks laid on 3mm cork, which is placed up alongside the foam. With the Peco laid on this (and then ballasted in the traditional way), the height differential is minimal - if anything, the relief lines / sidings are slightly lower that the tracks in the foam which is how it should be. True trooper as he is, Baz is here now as I type, working on the untreated length of track (the Up Relief) that the K2 is stood standing on: IMG_5937.JPG Nearly all ballasting complete. You may notice on the other photos trains are visible but no operators. This was a new operational approach .. while photo were being taken the operators were drinking tea! Baz 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2016 Sorry, are we talking about Baz or the ballast now? both apparently........ :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted January 26, 2016 Share Posted January 26, 2016 Stafford in a fortnight, Nottingham on March 11th/12th, then Woking (REC) and Warley. Nottingham Show is 12 & 13 March, should anyone rock up on Friday wondering what's up... C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 Nottingham Show is 12 & 13 March, should anyone rock up on Friday wondering what's up... C6T. I'm more worried now as to whether Jonathan is planning to stay for the Sunday... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 26, 2016 Author Share Posted January 26, 2016 (edited) If it looked great before it looks completely real now. All the winter work has proven so worthwhile. I think that only really the station buildings and the engine shed are left as bigger projects, and when completed the layout will surely be as good as Pendon if not better, for this is a model of an actual place. To see trains running on it now, and they are quality models as well, it is all so life-like. It is well worth seeing at any of the booked exhibitions. I would go, but I am in the middle of moving house, so can do little at the moment, but the photo's you post here help to make up for that, so please keep them coming. With warmest regards, Rob. Thanks Rob for this and other kind comments you have posted. To the 'bigger projects' list, add the Rustons building down the south end, as that is only a mock-up at the moment. I'm hopeful Paul B will be willing to tackle that in due course; the 'old' shed building is on my 'to do' list for 2016 (once Nottingham has been and gone) and work is currently progressing on the station canopies, which is the main unfinished eyesore for the station itself (roofs and chimneys are actually more prominent than the buildings themselves in the main!). Hopefully we should be there or thereabouts by Warley. Sorry that domestic priorities see you confined to barracks at the moment but, not only are there further shows later this year, we also have a more-or-less full diary (subject to confirmation) for 2017 & 2018 so hopefully there will be future opportunities for you. Edited January 26, 2016 by LNER4479 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 26, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 26, 2016 And why do you do the ballasting Baz? Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grob1234 Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 This is absolutely fantastic. Inspirational is a term used too often these days, but in this case, it's true. Seeing a coronation running on these pages inspired me to build my own. The jubilee looks great too. All the hard work that you've put in, is clear to see, and I really hope one day to see Grantham in the flesh. In the mean time, please keep the pictures coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted January 27, 2016 Share Posted January 27, 2016 (edited) Barry keeps hoping that we're inviting LMS locos when we refer to the Jubilee. Edited January 27, 2016 by gr.king Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 27, 2016 Author Share Posted January 27, 2016 He's not the only one... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2016 Has the ballast stuck?????Or has it still to dry in the sub zero overnight temperatures in the layout room?? concerned Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 'Enry the 'Oover was brought into play last night as a result of which half a jar of the cinders-earth witches brew was recovered. What was left was top hole ballasting all round and the errant pink stretch* duly eliminated - you've got the job (*bet that provokes a few fnarr-fnarrs) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Classsix T Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 A question posed elsewhere on this forum a while ago for Barry on your thread if you don't mind Graham...? I don't believe for a minute it's a punishment task as your post suggested, but ballasting, enjoyable therapeutic thinking time for Gentlemen with much on their mind...or a necessary but repetitively mind numbing task? Personally I've found myself in either camp at any one time. Though the longer mainlines have "fat" ballast, not the fine grain stuff! C6T. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2016 Fat ballast eh? is that the Gran ate too much variety (see wot I dun there?) Boom boom. (P.S. Baz didn't tell me to say that.) 'Enry the 'Oover was brought into play last night as a result of which half a jar of the cinders-earth witches brew was recovered. What was left was top hole ballasting all round and the errant pink stretch* duly eliminated - you've got the job (*bet that provokes a few fnarr-fnarrs) Did you use the sock up the tube method? P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2016 A question posed elsewhere on this forum a while ago for Barry on your thread if you don't mind Graham...? I don't believe for a minute it's a punishment task as your post suggested, but ballasting, enjoyable therapeutic thinking time for Gentlemen with much on their mind...or a necessary but repetitively mind numbing task? Personally I've found myself in either camp at any one time. Though the longer mainlines have "fat" ballast, not the fine grain stuff! C6T. I don't mind ballasting - especially with Code 100 and fat sleepers. Now if it was SMP or C&L with thin sleepers - that would need more concentration..bit less enjoyable but it woudl still need to be done. Baz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2016 'Enry the 'Oover was brought into play last night as a result of which half a jar of the cinders-earth witches brew was recovered. What was left was top hole ballasting all round and the errant pink stretch* duly eliminated - you've got the job (*bet that provokes a few fnarr-fnarrs) obviously Mr K hasn't visited this thread tonight.. yet! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 (edited) A question posed elsewhere on this forum a while ago for Barry on your thread if you don't mind Graham...? I don't believe for a minute it's a punishment task as your post suggested, but ballasting, enjoyable therapeutic thinking time for Gentlemen with much on their mind...or a necessary but repetitively mind numbing task? Personally I've found myself in either camp at any one time. Though the longer mainlines have "fat" ballast, not the fine grain stuff! C6T. I have done some of it myself (before Barry wrenched the diluted PVA from me!) I found it manageable in bite-sized chunks, say about 2-3 feet per session. After that, I had to go and do something else and return to it the next day. But Barry seems to be able to keep going all day - wot a trooper! It is worth it though when you end up with a picture like that at the top of this page (#2876). Edited January 28, 2016 by LNER4479 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2016 I don't mind ballasting - especially with Code 100 and fat sleepers. Now if it was SMP or C&L with thin sleepers - that would need more concentration..bit less enjoyable but it woudl still need to be done. Baz January 2018... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 28, 2016 Author Share Posted January 28, 2016 Fat ballast eh? is that the Gran ate too much variety (see wot I dun there?) Boom boom. (P.S. Baz didn't tell me to say that.) Did you use the sock up the tube method? P Tres amusant Yep! sock (stocking actually) over the end of the tube. It got sucked up itself once in a momentary lack of concentration. Took more fishing out of the bag than I was expecting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted January 28, 2016 Share Posted January 28, 2016 It got sucked up itself Oooo-err! I have now visited.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium jamie92208 Posted January 28, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 28, 2016 Nice to see that someone else has a recycling method. I sweep the floor before moving a baseboard to remove bits of foam etc. The tip the baseboard up and sweep up the bits that drop off. Jamie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Are there really those who do not recycle ballast and other overspill or offcut materials? If so, they've clearly got too much money. I have always made fullest use of the materials I have available. I suppose that apart from making me a penny pincher, it also makes me by default a passive environmentalist. I've never hugged a tree of course..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Are there really those who do not recycle ballast and other overspill or offcut materials? If so, they've clearly got too much money. I have always made fullest use of the materials I have available. I suppose that apart from making me a penny pincher, it also makes me by default a passive environmentalist. I've never hugged a tree of course..... Until you've tried it you won't know what your missing, as a work colleague of mine once said about his sexual orientation. . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 I've become GWRcurious in the last few months.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted January 29, 2016 Author Share Posted January 29, 2016 GWR as in 'Gresley Was Right' perchance? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandbridgejct Posted January 29, 2016 Share Posted January 29, 2016 Got wun rong? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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