7mm Layouts and Dioramas by Stephen Fay, including Kirton Lindsey & St Stephens Bank

[Mat T]

Hello Stephen,

Kirton Tunnel - Just some tasters of the diorama you have constructed. It is great, even with some ominous looking clouds in the background. And to add to the Great Central theme, a 9Q leaving the tunnel on a mixed freight, with a 8D Jersey Lily heading northbound.

The loco’s are from Gladiator Kits. Warren Haywood painting both and building the 9Q (LNER B7).

The MS&L / GCR Signals, courtesy of Jon Fitness.

More pictures will follow in the coming weeks and when the weather allows.

Mat T

 

[michael mott]

Very nice! Captures the sensibility beautifully.
Michael

 

[Compton castle]

A day spotting at St Stephens bank close to Holloway Tunnel.

 

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Picture heavy posts but pics paint a 1000 words

 

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Plymouth Exeter local, we was hoping there would be a Bullied on it ! Maybe next time
Train engine and Banker the TPO

 

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More pictures on the previous page from todays photo fun day

 

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Here’s the last few from yesterday’s session out in the sun

 

[Compton castle]

Hello Stephen,

Kirton Tunnel - Just some tasters of the diorama you have constructed. It is great, even with some ominous looking clouds in the background. And to add to the Great Central theme, a 9Q leaving the tunnel on a mixed freight, with a 8D Jersey Lily heading northbound.

The loco’s are from Gladiator Kits. Warren Haywood painting both and building the 9Q (LNER B7).

The MS&L / GCR Signals, courtesy of Jon Fitness.

More pictures will follow in the coming weeks and when the weather allows.

Mat T

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Look forward to seeing them Mat

 

[Allen M]

Hi Steve
Good thing you put up the last photo, I was beginning to think you where cheating and it was the real place.
Just brilliant.

regards
Allen

 

[Phil O]

Hi Steve,

Great modelling, I think it's the 1st time that I have seen a GW permanent speed restriction modelled, not that they were a particularly common sight.

 

[Compton castle]

Hi Steve,

Great modelling, I think it's the 1st time that I have seen a GW permanent speed restriction modelled, not that they were a particularly common sight.

I had that specially made by Jon Fitness with a Mick Davies 3D printed head. This part of the layout is heavily influenced and inspired by Dainton summit and most of the signaling reflects what was there except the tall bracket signal.

 

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A few shots from my customer today of Kirton Lindsey with appropriate motive power

 

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A very atmospheric shot sent to me by my customer

 

[Mat T]

And a few more….

Pictures credit to Ben Radley

 

[Andrew eaves]

Just been catching up with this thread and it really looks fantastic, great modelling and photography to capture it as well.

 

[Compton castle]

I collected the printed back drop for the KESR project today, next job is to get it mounted and the fascia fixed in place. It’s been a bit drawn out as I’ve been knee deep in house renovations since May, the end is finally in sight. Normal modelling services will resume after Christmas.
The photo was taken by the customer and is local to the railway

 

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Managed a few hours on the KESR project today

 

[Richard Gawler]

Please Steve, does the front detach to allow access to the model? For repairs or alterations or whatever.

 

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no it’s firmly fixed. It’s a stand alone diorama so no movement