SwannyUK Posted March 17, 2021 Author Share Posted March 17, 2021 Some running today, all fine and the hoppers are looking great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 17, 2021 Share Posted March 17, 2021 3 hours ago, SwannyUK said: Some running today, all fine and the hoppers are looking great!... ..and it appears they're multiplying! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted March 18, 2021 Author Share Posted March 18, 2021 Now I know what to look for the eBay app has had a bit more use lately Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted March 18, 2021 Share Posted March 18, 2021 47 minutes ago, SwannyUK said: Now I know what to look for the eBay app has had a bit more use lately Oh, that slippery slope.......I remember it well! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted March 31, 2021 Author Share Posted March 31, 2021 We apologise for the delay..... 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted May 4, 2021 Author Share Posted May 4, 2021 (edited) I've been putting together a level crossing that we can put on the railway. I didn't want a generic Hornby one so got a kit and adapted it so we can lift it off and store it when finished in the Garden. Mr Bean waiting patiently as the last bits of glue dry up... Edited May 4, 2021 by SwannyUK Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MANlWAKI Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted August 15, 2021 Author Share Posted August 15, 2021 I haven't posted in a while, here is a quick update. Plants are coming along, turn table added and started work on the scenery inside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 (edited) Work inside is coming along and we now have a cowboy watching to make sure the bridge is ok 😁 The tunnel and hill are one piece and can be lifted off if access is needed to the point. Signal placement isn't ideal but I'm having to use a bit of "artistic license". If I put it further away from the tunnel the clearence is very tight. It does the job though. An in built sensor turns the signal red when a train passes then starts the timer to go through the light sequence. If the point is thrown the signal will stay red until it is put back in favour of the mainline. Being a traintech sensor signal I can buy another 2 sensors and place them along the outside section and link with a wire to replicate block signalling in the future. Edited September 16, 2021 by SwannyUK 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Looking good Chris. I'm pleased to see you continuing to make progress. The indoor scenics bring the whole layout together giving you the best of both worlds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted March 13, 2022 Author Share Posted March 13, 2022 It's been a while since I posted an update. With all this rubbish weather we haven't been out in the garden at all. With such a wet winter I had to battle mould issues in the garage. It was growing on top and underneath the baseboards. Cleaned all that up and treated the wood with some wood sealer/anti mould stuff (it was just painted with left over fence paint previously) I've also been doing a lot of work in there to improve ventilation and decrease humidity levels. I'm hoping we won't have a repeat of these issues next winter. I've made a start on the depot concrete and some small scenic bits are ready for that area once I've sanded and painted the concrete. After that it will be time to tackle the station. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted March 16, 2022 Author Share Posted March 16, 2022 Some more progress on the depot. Ballast and buffer stops next. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clay Mills Junction Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 Looks good, the addition of little details like signs and stuff laying about outside adds a lot. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted March 21, 2022 Author Share Posted March 21, 2022 On 17/03/2022 at 09:41, Clay Mills Junction said: Looks good, the addition of little details like signs and stuff laying about outside adds a lot. Cheers. Yeh it does, I've got some guard rails coming which I'm going to paint yellow and run around the edge of the concrete. Also contemplating whether or not to paint on some yellow lines around the track to indicate walk ways. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted July 22, 2022 Author Share Posted July 22, 2022 Scratch building the platforms. 4 layers of foam board, brick and paving plasticard and a fine layer of filler on top. Really happy with how they are coming along. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mick Posted July 24, 2022 Share Posted July 24, 2022 A smashing little layout! I remember way back when you were knocking holes in garage walls so it's really nice to see how it's developed since then. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted July 25, 2022 Author Share Posted July 25, 2022 20 hours ago, mick said: A smashing little layout! I remember way back when you were knocking holes in garage walls so it's really nice to see how it's developed since then. Cheers Mick! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted September 30, 2022 Author Share Posted September 30, 2022 (edited) A small update - Some pictures of how the outside section is looking, the plants are growing nicely and really help bring it all together. Inside work continues on the station area with a Metcalfe kit almost finished. I decided to add lighting to give some extra interest. Chris Edited September 30, 2022 by SwannyUK 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwannyUK Posted July 10, 2023 Author Share Posted July 10, 2023 Scenery work coming towards completion on the turntable section 😊 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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