7mm Corwen Road

Richard

Active Member
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Llansantffraid box is the crossing box and not the Signal box proper.

I have the same model and I found it too small to get a small lever frame in, plus a table, chair and a signalman!
 

LarryG

Western Thunderer
I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the Llansantffraid box is the crossing box and not the Signal box proper.

I have the same model and I found it too small to get a small lever frame in, plus a table, chair and a signalman!

I was aware of the origins of Llansantffraid Crossing box, but it happened to be just the size of signal box I was looking for. Nevertheless, I take your point about getting everything into the interior.

My roll model is Llanfyllin (below), but a scale model would require a huge amount of space in 7mm scale. I am cramming it into 14' X 3' and so with length and width massively reduced along with platform length, it seemed sensible to 'shrink' all buildings in order to keep everything in proportion. As an example, the small Cambrian signal box that was built a few weeks ago looks massive on my layout. But the biggest
thorn in my side was the goods shed. It overpowers everything, but it won't for much longer.
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jonte

Western Thunderer
Coming along a treat, Larry. It has me convinced.

I especially like your clever adaptations to what looks like a smashing signal box kit.

Following with interest.

Regards,

Jonte
 

paulc

Western Thunderer
I was aware of the origins of Llansantffraid Crossing box, but it happened to be just the size of signal box I was looking for. Nevertheless, I take your point about getting everything into the interior.

My roll model is Llanfyllin (below), but a scale model would require a huge amount of space in 7mm scale. I am cramming it into 14' X 3' and so with length and width massively reduced along with platform length, it seemed sensible to 'shrink' all buildings in order to keep everything in proportion. As an example, the small Cambrian signal box that was built a few weeks ago looks massive on my layout. But the biggest
thorn in my side was the goods shed. It overpowers everything, but it won't for much longer.
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Oh oh , this is like folowing one of the old daily radio adventure stories , cant wait for the next episode.
Cheers Paul
 

LarryG

Western Thunderer
I dunno about adventure stories :). But as a WB story, a small laser cut goods lock-up is on order. Also, seeing as reservoir-filler has given way to sunlight this morning, some buildings have now entered the sprayshop. Fitting all the Peco interior bits into the signalbox called for some surgery. I liked the stove and sank it in the fireplace along with a flu in place of the old chimney. 'Corgi' Cledwyn of Llanfair CT did the conversion for BR...
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LarryG

Western Thunderer
Laser cut buildings have a strange fascination for me although the end prospect of painting brickwork is akin to a dental appointment! All's finished in time for the arrival of the next laser cut kit. Meantime, the platform has now entered the sprayshop.

Anyone know of 7mm traditional GWR wooden station fencing and gates?

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LarryG

Western Thunderer
Thanks Craig. Distancing ourselves is nothing new. Been doing it since February. Most of the summer was wasted messing around in 4mm when I would not have done it in a normal year of going places. But I have planned 7mm out and am pacing myself trying out ideas while everything is still in a dry-run stage.

Cheers and keep safe,
Larry
 
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Gismorail

Western Thunderer
It’s a good job the lockdown in Wales has been described as a ‘firebreak’ as if it were in England and was called a ‘short circuit’ one could get very frustrated :headbang:
 
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