2mmfs Kyle Of Lochalsh (an Extract)
- Thread starter BCN-Pete
- Start date
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
Thanks Mark - the scenic section is only about 45% of that length! Although the letterbox fiddle yard did attract attention at the exhibition which was part of the original idea as I do love to see the back of house workings along with the front of house.
Yes, it's a shadow of its former self but I understand the trip alongside the water is still a very pleasant journey.
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
Apologies for the radio silence - work has been intense of late so have been just updating one forum at present however will try to be more consistent.
The layout has now been exhibited at the Uckfield show two weeks ago and generally all went well with some nice comments received and a couple of potential show invites for the future.
I had thought I was going to move back onto rebuilding my china clay layout (featured on here) or maybe even start 7mm
but have now decided to build an extract of Thurso in 2FS and this will be built as a standalone layout initially but can be attached to the other end of the Kyle Fiddleyard. The train shed will have a slot length to view in from the side and the end.
I have made this 1:1 card/foam board mock up last week to test the idea and am pleased with the results so if it's of interest I can start a separate thread for this - here's a few pics of the mock up...
In other news, Chris Nevard photographed Kyle and it should be appearing in the next issue of Model Rail due out 19 Nov 2015 - Chris took some superb pics
Comments welcome,
Thanks, Pete
The layout has now been exhibited at the Uckfield show two weeks ago and generally all went well with some nice comments received and a couple of potential show invites for the future.
I had thought I was going to move back onto rebuilding my china clay layout (featured on here) or maybe even start 7mm
but have now decided to build an extract of Thurso in 2FS and this will be built as a standalone layout initially but can be attached to the other end of the Kyle Fiddleyard. The train shed will have a slot length to view in from the side and the end.I have made this 1:1 card/foam board mock up last week to test the idea and am pleased with the results so if it's of interest I can start a separate thread for this - here's a few pics of the mock up...
In other news, Chris Nevard photographed Kyle and it should be appearing in the next issue of Model Rail due out 19 Nov 2015 - Chris took some superb pics
Comments welcome,
Thanks, Pete
David Varley
Western Thunderer
Definitely of interest
Overseer
Western Thunderer
Pete,
Good to see you are getting some modelling time. A new thread for the new layout would be good. I am not so sure about the separate viewing window for the station building, or more the vertical division. Thurso station yard is quite open and spacious so the current arrangement may not capture the atmosphere of Thurso, Wick feels more confined and in some ways could be easier to model in a confined space even though the yard was larger. Another point which you will have considered is the platform location at the front blocking the view of the 2fs track and wheels. I think one of the reasons Kyle works so well is the wharf elevates the track and wheels to the centre of the view.
I will watch progress with interest.
On a related topic, have you done any work on getting the Farish Mk IIa carriages to work with their Mk I carriages? I haven't seen anything on adjusting the heights to match as they should, or worked out where the problem is yet.
Good to see you are getting some modelling time. A new thread for the new layout would be good. I am not so sure about the separate viewing window for the station building, or more the vertical division. Thurso station yard is quite open and spacious so the current arrangement may not capture the atmosphere of Thurso, Wick feels more confined and in some ways could be easier to model in a confined space even though the yard was larger. Another point which you will have considered is the platform location at the front blocking the view of the 2fs track and wheels. I think one of the reasons Kyle works so well is the wharf elevates the track and wheels to the centre of the view.
I will watch progress with interest.
On a related topic, have you done any work on getting the Farish Mk IIa carriages to work with their Mk I carriages? I haven't seen anything on adjusting the heights to match as they should, or worked out where the problem is yet.
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
Definitely of interest
Thanks David - will try and set one up this evening...
Thanks also Fraser,
I had looked at Wick a couple of times when planning this but felt Thurso had a bit more character plus it has the overbridge which although will be slightly stretched is something to base it on rather than invent.
I am still deliberating the viewing window and have since included the other side of the roof (my youngest son's suggestion) which includes a large roof light. I may well drop the separate window and carry the fascia around to the end so you see the train shed more clearly. The decision to model this view (across the platforms) is twofold - first, its a view not often modelled as we tend to view onto stations and second, its a good counterpoint to Kyle so when plugged together they present the viewers with two opposing but hopefully complimentary scenes - hope that makes sense - when I set up my new thread it will have some sketches to help underpin this.
As for the Farish MKI / II ride height, I haven't addressed this yet as I an running as separate rakes - am hoping to eventually replace all the bogies with 2mmFS etches so will probably tackle it then.
Thanks, Pete
Tappa
Western Thunderer
I rather like the idea of a separate viewing window for the station building for the same reason as it will allow you to see the standing area of the platform. Whatever you decide Pete, I am sure it will be excellent. Your 2mm layouts just seem to have that "something else"
Jeff
Jeff
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
Thanks Jeff - that's very kind of you. I was sketching around this issue this morning on the bus so will upload some thoughts on the new thread later tonight.
40126
Western Thunderer
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
john lewsey
Western Thunderer
Hi the photos were good and so is the model
John
John
Jordan
Mid-Western Thunderer
Oh for goodness sake!!!Just a shameless plug to say that Model Rail is now out and Chris Nevard has taken some great pics of the layout...Here's a quick screen grab from the digital version on the iPad
View attachment 50105
How many more times must members be warned about trying to pass off photos of the real thing as models..????? 
....and don't try and say that's your layout - it just simply isn't that long!!!!
Seriously, that is one impressive photo!! 
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
Many thanks Robert
Thanks also John
Oh for goodness sake!!!
....and don't try and say that's your layout - it just simply isn't that long!!!!
Thanks as well Jordan - apologies...it won't happen no more...
...unless Chris Nevard rocks up again...
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
I've bought this just to read & see your article, Pete
I am saving this to read, till Wednesday for my trip to Spain, for new year, to my mums.
Steve
Hi Steve - only just read this.
Thanks and I hope you enjoyed the article.
Unfortunately, work has zapped all mojo for me of late so Thurso and my DCC upgrade has all ground to a halt...
BCN-Pete
Western Thunderer
Just playing "catch-up" with your works here Sir - It reminds me to give my "very small trains" box a bit of a shake and see what falls out
Thanks JBZ - am currently dabbling with the senior scale in BR Blue now...so perhaps a new thread is on the horizon...
