'O' Gauge Model of Heaton Lodge Junction

'O' Gauge Model of Heaton Lodge Junction

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simonspider

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simonspider

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AndrewEH1

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I've been watching this thread for a couple of weeks.

This work is outstanding, if you couldn't see the wall/curtains behind the model it looks real!

Can't wait to see the completed model!

W124Bob

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176 months

Monday 4th April 2016
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Back in the late 80's one particular train which you might like to model was a train of mixed 100t and 45t tanks. About 6 4wheelers and a few 100t tanks. The train split at York, the 4 wheelers went towards Harrogate whilst the 100ton tanks went toward Scarbrough going down towards the Rowntree branch. After the Rowntree branch traffic ceased the traffic continude for Harrogate. I'll check my old diaries for loco numbers and headcode.

simonspider

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Monday 4th April 2016
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W124Bob said:
Back in the late 80's one particular train which you might like to model was a train of mixed 100t and 45t tanks. About 6 4wheelers and a few 100t tanks. The train split at York, the 4 wheelers went towards Harrogate whilst the 100ton tanks went toward Scarbrough going down towards the Rowntree branch. After the Rowntree branch traffic ceased the traffic continude for Harrogate. I'll check my old diaries for loco numbers and headcode.
That would be great thanks. There will be a particular double headed train with 2 x Class 56's and up to 20 x 100T TEA bogie fuel tankers running on the model which I clocked a few times in 1984.
If you could let me know loco numbers be grateful. Did it run mid 1980's do you know?

Stedman

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193 months

Monday 4th April 2016
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That gantry looks marvelous

silverfoxcc

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146 months

Monday 4th April 2016
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Simon

words fail me it is stunning and i will travel miles to see it in the flesh.

simonspider

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Tuesday 5th April 2016
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When it gets more than half way if anyone wishes to come and see it I'll organise a time/day.
Thanks again for the positive comments

RacingPete

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205 months

Tuesday 5th April 2016
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simonspider said:
When it gets more than half way if anyone wishes to come and see it I'll organise a time/day.
Thanks again for the positive comments
In for this - that would be great.

bob1179

14,107 posts

210 months

Wednesday 6th April 2016
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Absolutely wonderful project. I've really enjoyed following the progress over the past few weeks.

Do you have any of the rolling stock yet? I wouldn't be able to resist putting a loco and some wagons onto the layout to see what they looked like!

smile

simonspider

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bob1179 said:
Absolutely wonderful project. I've really enjoyed following the progress over the past few weeks.

Do you have any of the rolling stock yet? I wouldn't be able to resist putting a loco and some wagons onto the layout to see what they looked like!

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Thanks. Your wish is my command. No rolling stock yet - it's all being built from kits but here is a few pics of a humble Class 08 & 40. Oh and the gantry is now lit smile

simonspider

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simonspider

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simonspider

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simonspider

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bomma220

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I have done a fair bit in the past, though I'm far from an expert when it comes to model building, especially railways.

However, I have always enjoyed looking at various build projects and have seen some beauties.

Just had a proper read of the thread and may I say this is by far the most realistic modelling I've ever seen, t'is a credit to you sir! I wish you well with the forthcoming exhibitions and well deserved publicity. beer

chilistrucker

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152 months

Wednesday 6th April 2016
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MitchT said:
simonspider said:
In a nutshell the model when complete will be 180ft (55m) long in 45 odd 4' sections that will be carried by a 40ft artic to exhibitions.
Bloody hell!
Bloody hell indeed smile
Another lurker here and just stumbled on the thread, WOW! The detail is fantastic on everything, I love the fact that as much detail is going into the roads, manhole covers, etc. Very impressive.

I'd be just as interested to see the removal process, from base, to artic, to exhibition centres, (its the sad lory driver in me.)

mcdjl

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196 months

Wednesday 6th April 2016
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RacingPete said:
simonspider said:
When it gets more than half way if anyone wishes to come and see it I'll organise a time/day.
Thanks again for the positive comments
In for this - that would be great.
I'd be tempted, at the moment i'm struggling to get the scale, at HO this would be big at O, I think I'm right in saying its huge. Any chance of a photo with something to scale it against/overall dimensions (i know you say 55m long all in)?

Also are you doing all the build yourself (and either way how many ££ if thats not rude to ask)? Impressive so far!

anonymous-user

55 months

Wednesday 6th April 2016
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This thread is delivering by the bucketload.

I'm just amazed everytime new pictures are posted!