4mm Ruyton Road revival

paulhb

paulhb

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Following a kind invitation from Chris Challis, Ruyton made an appearance at Railwells over the last weekend. Apart from a couple of tiny niggles which were soon sorted (albeit one I will have to revisit) I was really happy with how it operated. Very grateful for the many kind comments that were made and thanks to my friend Ash who kindly provided transport and invaluable operator help.

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paulhb

paulhb

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simond said:
It’s very nice, and I wish I’d had the opportunity to see it in the flesh, but might I make a suggestion?
Please find a way to ensure the tunnelmouths are dark, rather than lit?

sorry to offer a grumble, but I hope it will help
Simon
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Hi Simon,
You make a very good point and I’ve never noticed that the light in the fiddle yard was so obvious. Intention is to ballast and add some scenery to the small area beyond the bridge but now see I need to add something to stop the light distraction. Many thanks.
cheers Paul
 
Lyndhurstman

Lyndhurstman

Western Thunderer
paulhb said:
Following a kind invitation from Chris Challis, Ruyton made an appearance at Railwells over the last weekend. Apart from a couple of tiny niggles which were soon sorted (albeit one I will have to revisit) I was really happy with how it operated. Very grateful for the many kind comments that were made and thanks to my friend Ash who kindly provided transport and invaluable operator help.
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Hello @paulhb
Itt was great to see it in the flesh again after a span of years. You’ve done a really lovely job. I showed this thread to a work colleague, and she was amazed by the scene setting, and its authenticity.

Cheers

Jan
 
paulhb

paulhb

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Been a while but a Ruyton update!

Let there be light!

Something that I have been meaning to sort out for a while was the lighting of Ruyton Road. Two standard lamps with daylight bulbs didn’t really cut it! So after some research I decided LED lighting was the way to go. I wanted a set up that did the job but was understated and bearing in mind my use of 3 links and operation from the front at home would not get in the way. After more research and checking out various online retailers I purchased some aluminium corner profile, a strip of daylight (5000k) LED lights and the appropriate LED driver. The profile is supported by thin wooden strip. I am happy with the result but awaiting delivery of a dimmer that will allow me to vary the brightness. As can be seen from the photo all very simple.

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I have also built some authentic S&MR wagons, Two ex Midland 3 plank drop sides, one Slaters, one Mousa Models’s; an ex NER cattle wagon from PreGrouping models and an ex GWR N1 horsebox from Keykits. All need to be weathered before I can call them complete. Next project is the point rodding and completion of the Ford Railbus.

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Paul
 
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