Grimleygrid Posted October 29, 2014 Author Share Posted October 29, 2014 Thanks for the kind comments Artizen. I have also been wondering about the pit lighting and how it can be controlled. I think you are probably right that they must be able to only illuminate certain lights where a particular loco is sat overhead otherwise the waste of energy and cost would be ridiculous! More research required before I fit the final lighting, especially for the long through road. Might be a good idea to have the ability to manually control the lights in say four sections of that one particular pit. After a bit more work weathering the inspection platforms, they are pretty much ready except for some detailing bits which need adding. These include; hand rails, drain pipes and other bits and bobs but nothing major. I decided to take a few photos, this time BR blue period, with a cheeky 58! image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr Now to get the inspection pits ready for final fitting, this means getting the working lights added and wires soldered on to the rails for the power. I am also going to start the preparation work for the depot floor. Progress is definitely being made. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 Looks good. It's going to look better once the detailing is complete. I see your quandary about the pit lights. You could end up with a lot of switches with the amount of roads in the shed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gallows Close Posted October 29, 2014 Share Posted October 29, 2014 I never tire of seeing locos lined up on shed. You can't beat BR blue! Best wishes, Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37038 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 Re the pit lights: At Newton Heath, the pit lights are split into two, so either half of each road can be lit. I imagine it's the same at loco-only depots! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNWR lives on Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I am no electronics expert so if this is a daft suggestion i aplogise in advance, but could you not utilise the locomotives to turn on and off the pit lighting? Wether that would be by pressure or motion sensor as they arrive/depart or possibly using the loco to complete the lighting circuit? Not sure how realisitic it would be but then again I know little of diesel period Very impressed by the project as a whole David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted October 30, 2014 Share Posted October 30, 2014 I am no electronics expert so if this is a daft suggestion i aplogise in advance, but could you not utilise the locomotives to turn on and off the pit lighting? Wether that would be by pressure or motion sensor as they arrive/depart or possibly using the loco to complete the lighting circuit? Not sure how realisitic it would be but then again I know little of diesel period Very impressed by the project as a whole David Could probably manage this idea with reed switches. Just a thought Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted October 31, 2014 Author Share Posted October 31, 2014 Thanks for the comments and feedback. Thanks Duncan, I agree, also the typical depot clutter will make a big difference. Benches, trolleys, loco parts, cabinets, tools…….I am glad that I decided to only have working lights in three of the fifteen pits, otherwise it would have been ridiculous! The work and wiring would have been silly! Thanks Chris. I go through stages of BR blue with Peaks and then early 1990s variety. Need to get more Banger Blue, 20s, 31s, 37s, 47s and Grids….I would like a couple of blue 47/0s. Thanks for the info 37038. I am sure that you are right, depots must have the ability to switch on and off certain lights as required. Hi David, that is a good idea, whether using magnets, light sensors or something else it must be possible. Although that would have to be dealt with by Grimley Senior as my electronic skills and knowledge are well, almost non-existent! Going to make a start on the planning for the depot floor this weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 2, 2014 Author Share Posted November 2, 2014 Despite my preferred period being that of the late 80s/early 90s, I still have the often urge to model Boxenby during the late EWS/early DB period. So whilst out in the train room earlier I took these three photos: image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr Normal service was resumed shortly after as I found these two: image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr I do really love Thornaby 37/5s, especially these two beasts, lovely! Over the next couple of days I plan to start on the depot floor, first off the design......I have decided to use laser cut MDF for the concrete floor. More over the coming days. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Hi Alex, The pits and service platforms are looking very good, certainly has the Toton feel to it. Yes have to agree regards Thornaby 37's, got 501 & 502 in the loft, don't think they have actually been run yet! Wish I had bought 37507 along with the two Hattons were selling a while ago for £50 each. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 2, 2014 Share Posted November 2, 2014 Nice pictures there grimley do like that 60 you know me, 37s look great too, looking forward to seeing the floor progress David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hi Simon, thanks I am pleased so far although the real test will be once the floor is down and the shed is on. The lighting is completely different once the shed is sat on the board, hopefully it will look okay, especially once I get some depot clutter positioned around.My 501 and 502 have only been run a handful of times and 506 and 514 I don’t think have been run at all! I have to confess these were purchased from Hattons for £50 each, I just couldn’t resist! I share your sentiments, I too wish that I had bought 507 as well. Never mind, may be if in the future one comes up on eBay for a reasonable price then I might get one, although there are requirements for other classes before another 37/5!As the second Lakenby to Corby coils on a Friday was recessed at Toton over the weekend and the locos stabled at Toton, it is a nice excuse to have a couple of 37/5s on shed at Boxenby. When modelling 1991/1992 I can then start to introduce Metals sector 60s to Boxenby, lovely job! Any progress on the Cowans Sheldon crane? Hi David, I thought that you might like that one! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 3, 2014 Author Share Posted November 3, 2014 Re the pit lights: At Newton Heath, the pit lights are split into two, so either half of each road can be lit. I imagine it's the same at loco-only depots! Hi 37038, I have heard that the pit lighting was split into two allowing half of each road to be switched off/lit. May be this was common practice for BR depots, who knows. Perhaps someone on this forum with knowledge can confirm. Thanks again for your post. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted November 3, 2014 Share Posted November 3, 2014 Hi Alex, Metal 60's sound good. Regards the Cowan Sheldon crane, I have put it on hold while concentrating on Dallam. Hopefully will resume once the bulk of the track and wiring for Dallam has been completed. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class60lover Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 Nothing wrong with an EWS 60 grim. If you look back over the years posts its been great to read how much progress you have made. Keep going fella Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 5, 2014 Author Share Posted November 5, 2014 Hi Simon, Metals 60s were my favourite, perhaps I should have modelled Thornaby depot?!!!I don’t know how you do it, what with Dallam, your crane and 7mm Grid, three projects on the go at once, I struggle just with the one! Oh and three superb projects too! If you need somewhere to store the Cowans crane, I can certainly help!! Hi class60lover, agreed, in fact there is nothing wrong with any liveried 60!It is quite scary to think that this project has been going for nearly 5 years, but as you say when you go back to the first page it makes you realise just how far I have come. Hopefully over the half way mark! I do hope so, I just want to play trains! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60091 Posted November 5, 2014 Share Posted November 5, 2014 image by AP474, on FlickrI do really love Thornaby 37/5s, especially these two beasts, lovely!Hi Grimleygrd Nice to see 501 and 502 on Boxenby The Thornaby 37/5s were one of my favourite sub classes too. Class 60s always looked at their best with black diamonds ! It's always interesting to watch progress on Boxenby. Work on the layout seems to be a real labour of love -the attention to detail, like the installation of inspection pit lights. Regards Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 12, 2014 Author Share Posted November 12, 2014 Hi Alan, agreed, at the time I remember some real tractor fans were not impressed with getting rid of the split boxes on them. I really liked them!Remember a day out at Langley Mill in 1988 seeing both the loaded from Lakenby to Corby and return empties, the pair on the latter could be heard long before they came into view. I am glad that you like following my progress, it has been slow at times but I keep going! Not much to report, I have been busy over the past couple of weeks with very little time for modelling unfortunately. I am still at the planning stage for the depot floor and hope to have that finished soon allowing this to move forward. I also need to push on with the inspection pit lights….. Whilst out in the train room last night measuring up for the depot floor, I took a few photos: First up 56006, Will had this one out on his scenic board so thought I would take a few photos, please excuse 37501 in the background! image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr After looking at Heljan’s latest class 58 releases I couldn’t resist getting out a couple of mine: image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr image by AP474, on Flickr I can definitely see me getting 58006 and 58036, well I think it would be rude not to! 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 More great pictures grimley David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class60lover Posted November 12, 2014 Share Posted November 12, 2014 Love that side view. There is a pic of 036 and your 56 on an earlier post on 29th oct, 7th pic down that is square on the side. I love the way that looks. Captures what it must look like inside. Must admit if I was will , when ur out id be filling the pits with my 66 and 60 just to have a more modern feel. All safely put back after of course Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 14, 2014 Author Share Posted November 14, 2014 Thanks David, I am into 58s at the moment! Hi Class60lover, thanks I too like that view. However, when eventually finished, it will not be possible to take photos from that angle. Well, unless a camera is placed on a wagon of some sort! Something to consider may be?..... Don’t even go there! It is a shed free shed!...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted November 14, 2014 Share Posted November 14, 2014 I like 56006, Alex. Very nice. I'm into 58s too at the moment of course. I now have 4 for which I have no justification, other than that I like them. It's a little known fact that 4 of them were transferred to Haymarket during the 80s for use on local MGRs. Well, maybe not, but Boxenby, sorry Toton, wouldn't have missed a few back then, would they? Incidentally, I have now laid my new depot floor and am hoping to start painting it soon. Will let you know how I get on. I have painted a test section using Woodland Scenics "Earth Colours" (white, concrete and stone grey) on some scrap from my scrapped floor and am pleased with the results. Nice colour and a nice matt finish. (Mrs WW says it isn't a nice colour but it does look like concrete, so I guess that'll do). Easy to use too, being water-based. Cheers for now,Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Hi Dave, me too it is a beast! Always loved the Romanian ones, especially in Blue and Original Railfreight lovely! Sometimes it is nice to just run what you want, and they are good models. Glad to hear that Haymarket have four 58s, I look forward to seeing them running through Waverley West. As you say, Toton wouldn’t have missed them! I will be interested to hear how you get on, sounds like you have found a nice solution to the colour. Funny isn’t it how the other half can often be most helpful when it comes to modelling! Mrs G is often consulted because she knows very little about our hobby.Looking forward to seeing the concrete floor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 17, 2014 Author Share Posted November 17, 2014 Yesterday, with the kind help of Grimley Senior, we measured up ready for the depot concrete floor. I have decided to get the floor laser cut out of mdf. Now to get a list of the required parts to make up the depot floor typed up ready to get them cut. image by AP474, on Flickr All this talk of Grids, couldn’t resist this: image by AP474, on Flickr A bit later than the Boxenby modelling period but they do look good sat in the bays. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 Mmm class 56 goodness, looking forward to the floor going just another piece closer to this already superb model David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iankemp Posted November 17, 2014 Share Posted November 17, 2014 What you really could do with is 58001 with test car 6, or just get test car 6 and run it with one of the ones you have it with. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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