3mm Scale, Chipping Compton

Bob

Bob

Western Thunderer
Visitors to Camrail over the last couple of years may have seen the beginnings of my new layout "Chipping Compton", a BR(WR) branch terminus in 3mm scale set once again in the mid-50's. I'm happy to say things have progressed as per the photos below:

Station (2).JPG Goods shed.JPG Station2.JPG bridge.JPG

I would especially welcome your views on the last photo showing the bridge. I'm just not happy that the arrangement on the far side is prototypical. I'm referring to the nature of the retaining wall; does it look feasible to you?
 
Dog Star

Dog Star

Western Thunderer
Bob said:
I would especially welcome your views on the last photo showing the bridge. I'm just not happy that the arrangement on the far side is prototypical. I'm referring to the nature of the retaining wall; does it look feasible to you?
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I want to say nothing wrong... and, yes, looks ok... There is something which niggles and I offer some thoughts:-
* how is your perception of the bridge impaired by the impression given in the photo?
* the far side parapet wall appears to have a forced perspective, the rise and fall or the parapet does not lie comfortably with the orientation of the near side wall.

Irrespective, the brickwork looks superb on the bridge and the goods shed looks very good.

regards, Graham
 
daifly

daifly

Western Thunderer
Bob said:
I would especially welcome your views on the last photo showing the bridge. I'm just not happy that the arrangement on the far side is prototypical. I'm referring to the nature of the retaining wall; does it look feasible to you?
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Having built the bridge, would the navvies have then piled earth at a 45deg angle under it? Probably not! The same goes for the wing walls. To have had any structural function they would presumably have had their foundations at or below track level.
I think that you have identified the only wrinkle in an otherwise very nice piece of modelling.
Cheers
Dave
 
Dog Star

Dog Star

Western Thunderer
Interesting, on re-reading the original post I see that the subject of concern is something which did not jar in my view. After reading Dave's post I can see the argument as to why the retaining walls might be not necessary. This looks like another excuse case for a day out with a camera.

regards, Graham
 
Bob

Bob

Western Thunderer
Hi folks, Thanks for the kind comments. As you will have read I'm just not happy with the use of this type of bridge on the model. It's a copy of one on Stephen Williams' superb model of Faringdon and whilst it fits the bill on that layout (i.e. in a cutting) it just does not pass muster here. For the original design of this layout it would be fine but stretching the sidings in the direction of the road a bit has caught me out by shortening the cutting. :headbang:.
I will use it on a future extension of the layout but later on tonight I'll carefully remove it from it's current location.
It's built on a very sturdy card frame so will fairly easy.
Still a long, long way to go on the layout as you can see:).
In the meantime here's the station building, the prototype of which still exists at Barber's Bridge near Newent.

station building.JPG
 
Dog Star

Dog Star

Western Thunderer
Never mind the station... what about some photos of the shops?

regards, Graham

Oh, the station does look tidy!
 
Jordan

Jordan

Mid-Western Thunderer
john lewsey said:
Good to see a 3mm layout on the forum
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Seconded!!

I think the observations about that bridge are correct - it seems to be built on the embankments; rather than from ground level with the earthworks built up behind it...
Any pics of trains?:)
 
Simon

Simon

Flying Squad
I think you are right about the bridge, that type is "sprung" off the rock in a cutting and would collapse if built in your setting at the very end of the cutting (I think)

The building is lovely, those William Clarke designs are just sublime:thumbs:

Simon
 
Dog Star

Dog Star

Western Thunderer
A question from "Puzzled of Basingstoke"... a tidy railway, modelled nicely, decent photos. No trains?

regards, Graham
 
Bob

Bob

Western Thunderer
Beeching has closed it

Pete
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Like it:)

Once again, thanks for the kind comments and I'm relieved to say the bridge has been safely removed.
It's replacement will probably be one of those distinctive structures from the old East Gloucestershire Railway (i.e. Fairford/Lechlade/Witney etc). This will also allow a little more room around the end of the back siding so I win all round.
I'll post some pics with rolling stock on when I get back from sunny (hopefully:cool: ) South Devon next week.
I'm off down to the branch line week on the SDR, autocoaches, steam railmotor and real ale....:drool:
 
Bob

Bob

Western Thunderer
Hi folks,

Well, the new bridge is in place and with some basic scenery it looks at home. I will weather the brickwork a little too at some point. Now I've got the layout set up once again in the spare room I'll even manage to take a few shots that include rolling stock:eek:. I'm a bit disappointed that the rivet detail included on the bridge sides doesn't show up but it's there. The prototype is of course from the East Gloucestershire Railway but using red brick and the side are copied from those that still grace the one at Lechlade.


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Bob

Bob

Western Thunderer
Hi Mark,

Could you see the photo too?

Can't see it myself so heaven knows what I've done:headbang:
 
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