SimonT
Western Thunderer
For some time I have been contemplating my next move layout wise. Aberbeeg is no more as there was no space for it after the move. I have been working on a replacement to fit in the 9m x 3m shed that I have built. The constant rain from November to March prevented me getting the insulation and interior cladding I need to finish the shed and now Corvid has put a stop to such activities. It has also put a stop to making any progress on the Aberbeeg replacement.
This replacement is based on the the North Inlet to Ebbw Vale works. Just short of Ebbw Vale Low Level station, what appears to be double track is in fact a freight line and a passenger line. Trains stopped with the brake van and banker just short of the turnout into the works. The BV is uncoupled and the train pulls forward over the turnout before reversing into the works. The banker and BV then followed into the works to pick up the next down train. This will have to wait.
I also have layout called The Back End, a 3m long shuting plank that features blue diesels and large freight wagons. It has done the cycle of York, Warley, Telford, etc and has no future bookings. Some pictures of it.
At FredFest last year we ran the layout as late steam BR with a couple of Panniers. We rather enjoyed the experience and a week ago I tested my newly converted MOK 64XX on battery R/C control on the layout. Very pleasent. This set me thinking, could I convert The Back End into something more GWR/Western Region? Could I do this during Lock Down with what I have to hand? Should I report the experience to WT? So, hard luck, here it is.
I started like this.
Not very convincing. Things then started to get out of hand.
What did Michael Caine say in The Italian Job? Not " You're only supposed t0....", that was in The Battle of Britain. No, it was "Hold on boys, I've got an idea". I've got a few more.
And for those folks, you will have to wait until next time.
Simon
This replacement is based on the the North Inlet to Ebbw Vale works. Just short of Ebbw Vale Low Level station, what appears to be double track is in fact a freight line and a passenger line. Trains stopped with the brake van and banker just short of the turnout into the works. The BV is uncoupled and the train pulls forward over the turnout before reversing into the works. The banker and BV then followed into the works to pick up the next down train. This will have to wait.
I also have layout called The Back End, a 3m long shuting plank that features blue diesels and large freight wagons. It has done the cycle of York, Warley, Telford, etc and has no future bookings. Some pictures of it.
At FredFest last year we ran the layout as late steam BR with a couple of Panniers. We rather enjoyed the experience and a week ago I tested my newly converted MOK 64XX on battery R/C control on the layout. Very pleasent. This set me thinking, could I convert The Back End into something more GWR/Western Region? Could I do this during Lock Down with what I have to hand? Should I report the experience to WT? So, hard luck, here it is.
I started like this.
Not very convincing. Things then started to get out of hand.
What did Michael Caine say in The Italian Job? Not " You're only supposed t0....", that was in The Battle of Britain. No, it was "Hold on boys, I've got an idea". I've got a few more.
And for those folks, you will have to wait until next time.
Simon