'O' Gauge Model of Heaton Lodge Junction
Discussion
Scoobman : the 56 is 56074 'Kellingley Colliery' a regular loco on that line. It's awaiting filthy weathering but already has a pair of superb fan assisted smoke units that pump black smoke out of the exhausts like you wouldn't believe!
There was no power in the tracks for that photo hence no running lights but all the '56's on Heaton Lodge will run with the high intensity headlights when the time comes..
Wacky Racer - I too remember the Swindon built Trans Pennine DMU's from memory I think Class 124's. All were withdrawn by 1984 because of issues with asbestos in the roofs. There is no kit available in 7mm O gauge so looks like I'll have to commission a kit when funds allow as they were such a common sight there - together with the 110's & 101's.
Also yes there is a similar thread on RM web that I update like this one.
Thanks again for the really positive remarks - makes a huge difference when you're working alone very much appreciated.
Simon
There was no power in the tracks for that photo hence no running lights but all the '56's on Heaton Lodge will run with the high intensity headlights when the time comes..
Wacky Racer - I too remember the Swindon built Trans Pennine DMU's from memory I think Class 124's. All were withdrawn by 1984 because of issues with asbestos in the roofs. There is no kit available in 7mm O gauge so looks like I'll have to commission a kit when funds allow as they were such a common sight there - together with the 110's & 101's.
Also yes there is a similar thread on RM web that I update like this one.
Thanks again for the really positive remarks - makes a huge difference when you're working alone very much appreciated.
Simon
Thought I'd post another update..
On Thursday last week I picked up the fully completed/ballasted 8ft section of the first double junction that the chap who builds the track/pointwork has made. Its all to scale and everything works ie the cranks/point rodding all move
The dummy point motors are modelled on the real thing (the points are actually driven by Cobalt slow action motors under the board).
I normally wait until the boards/cassettes with the tracks on you can see in the pics, are located within the big frames (which support the surrounding scenery) before working on them. However there are loads of fiddly details to add so I'm adding these now before they go away.
I'm adding track circuit transmitters (the square yellow boxes) the cables from these (actually really thin wire) that on the real thing connect to the rail, speed signs, post mounted telephone, and point heaters. Anyway for you detail freaks enjoy. I'll keep my appointment with the Doc for the OCD
Overall view of the junction..
On Thursday last week I picked up the fully completed/ballasted 8ft section of the first double junction that the chap who builds the track/pointwork has made. Its all to scale and everything works ie the cranks/point rodding all move
The dummy point motors are modelled on the real thing (the points are actually driven by Cobalt slow action motors under the board).
I normally wait until the boards/cassettes with the tracks on you can see in the pics, are located within the big frames (which support the surrounding scenery) before working on them. However there are loads of fiddly details to add so I'm adding these now before they go away.
I'm adding track circuit transmitters (the square yellow boxes) the cables from these (actually really thin wire) that on the real thing connect to the rail, speed signs, post mounted telephone, and point heaters. Anyway for you detail freaks enjoy. I'll keep my appointment with the Doc for the OCD
Overall view of the junction..
Thanks. Yes the chap who builds the pointwork is very talented. He obtained blueprints of the actual trackwork from achives! The point motors are also from the manufacturers drawing.!
Having said that because much of Heaton Lodge is pretty bleak and windswept I've got to make anything 'different' (as in the junction) as eyecatching as possible.
Forgive the rubbish pic but this is a copy of British Rails trackplan for the area when it was altered in 1970 and exactly shows the layout of the model. The 4 tracks that disappear to the right in the diagram take up about 45ft (a scale half mile or so) of the model
Having said that because much of Heaton Lodge is pretty bleak and windswept I've got to make anything 'different' (as in the junction) as eyecatching as possible.
Forgive the rubbish pic but this is a copy of British Rails trackplan for the area when it was altered in 1970 and exactly shows the layout of the model. The 4 tracks that disappear to the right in the diagram take up about 45ft (a scale half mile or so) of the model
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Rich B - the grass is static grass which is basically coloured fibres loaded into a static grass 'gun' and projected onto glue covered terrain.
I use a variety of different coloured fibres from companies like Mini-Natur and Noch. I mix them and layer them on to get the different effects of a winter grass.
I use a variety of different coloured fibres from companies like Mini-Natur and Noch. I mix them and layer them on to get the different effects of a winter grass.
While I'm waiting for the Junction to return from the chaps who insert the 'cassettes' (with the track on) into the frames I've been trying to replicate a storm water culvert which is located on the embankment of the junction.
Here is the real thing and my model of it..
I've used a combination of varnish and silicone sealent to try and get the white water effect. I'll let you be the judge of the result..
I'm not 100% with it to be honest but I think its as good as it gets
Here is the real thing and my model of it..
I've used a combination of varnish and silicone sealent to try and get the white water effect. I'll let you be the judge of the result..
I'm not 100% with it to be honest but I think its as good as it gets
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