Dublingham Goods Station
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Joe's Garage
Western Thunderer
Hi Tony
It has only taken me 5 years to read this thread but I have certainly enjoyed it and above all I think you have made a very remarkable model of a real railway. Very nice.
On a more humorous note....
In the earlier threads Mick Simpson points us to the Google images for shelf layouts...
Hmm I did that and was very red faced with the selfie images!!!! That took some explaining "but I think I got away with it"
There is mention of Peter Denny etc. About operation, I do remember fondly of a Sunday afternoon operating Geoff Bigmore's O gauge garden railway including an interlude for cucumber sandwiches made by Mrs Bigmore. Not sure if much was ever written about his outdoor line, but he was very much into the operation to a proper timetable with all things done in a true railway like manner. I will always feel privileged to have been invited on that day.
One day I hope to be able to see your creation but in the meantime thank you for sharing.
All the best and safe surfing the 'net!
Julian
It has only taken me 5 years to read this thread but I have certainly enjoyed it and above all I think you have made a very remarkable model of a real railway. Very nice.
On a more humorous note....
In the earlier threads Mick Simpson points us to the Google images for shelf layouts...
Hmm I did that and was very red faced with the selfie images!!!! That took some explaining "but I think I got away with it"
There is mention of Peter Denny etc. About operation, I do remember fondly of a Sunday afternoon operating Geoff Bigmore's O gauge garden railway including an interlude for cucumber sandwiches made by Mrs Bigmore. Not sure if much was ever written about his outdoor line, but he was very much into the operation to a proper timetable with all things done in a true railway like manner. I will always feel privileged to have been invited on that day.
One day I hope to be able to see your creation but in the meantime thank you for sharing.
All the best and safe surfing the 'net!
Julian
76043
Western Thunderer
Thank you Julian for your kind words. The layout is going to Luton, Faversham, Silverfox and GETS this year if any of those are near to you.
The timetable display is a big 24" monitor and often goes unnoticed, which is a bit of a personal fail. But I always try to point it out and start a conversation about it.
Yes, safe surfing indeed is the watchword these days.
Cheers
Tony
The timetable display is a big 24" monitor and often goes unnoticed, which is a bit of a personal fail. But I always try to point it out and start a conversation about it.
Yes, safe surfing indeed is the watchword these days.
Cheers
Tony
Joe's Garage
Western Thunderer
Hi Tony
Your welcome. Another layout from the late 60s or very early 70s was Bossington, it was featured in the RM then and has been revamped as per article in a RM last year. A small OO gauge branch terminus with lots going on.
The owner used a taped commentary at the exhibitions to tell the audience what was happening, I remember it at the Easter MRC show.
Maybe your audience is taken by the operation of the layout to notice the screen which you should take as a compliment. A more hi-tech screen may be too distracting...
Thanks for the list but where is GETS?
All the best
Julian
Your welcome. Another layout from the late 60s or very early 70s was Bossington, it was featured in the RM then and has been revamped as per article in a RM last year. A small OO gauge branch terminus with lots going on.
The owner used a taped commentary at the exhibitions to tell the audience what was happening, I remember it at the Easter MRC show.
Maybe your audience is taken by the operation of the layout to notice the screen which you should take as a compliment. A more hi-tech screen may be too distracting...
Thanks for the list but where is GETS?
All the best
Julian
daifly
Western Thunderer
Here's a similar mill/canopy at Weavers Mill Swansea in 1952. As it was a flour mill, the important thing was not to let the sacks get wet so the canopy extended out over the wagon.
The platform (hidden by the vans) was also continuous - too dangerous/inconvenient to have any gaps in the middle! The two canopy extensions allowed wagons on the second siding to be filled simultaneously by passing through the vans at the platform.
Dave
The platform (hidden by the vans) was also continuous - too dangerous/inconvenient to have any gaps in the middle! The two canopy extensions allowed wagons on the second siding to be filled simultaneously by passing through the vans at the platform.
Dave
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76043
Western Thunderer
Where does the modelling world stand on fixing buildings down? I'm worried that by fixing down my large warehouse I won't be able to remove the backscene if I wanted to. I think I'm worrying unnecessarily and should just glue the thing in.
I also don't have enough depth to the 30mm bluefoam baseboard to make a hole for it to slot into.
Tony
I also don't have enough depth to the 30mm bluefoam baseboard to make a hole for it to slot into.
Tony
Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
Much ado about nothing methinks 
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If you're thinking about it then you probably don't need to remove the backscene - especially if you haven't had to remove it during the construction and subsequent operation of the layout.
I just go in with all guns blazing and stick all buildings and other scenic items down to make sure they don't move when in transit
. Less items to faff around with when setting set up at exhibitions, etc 
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. If you're thinking about it then you probably don't need to remove the backscene - especially if you haven't had to remove it during the construction and subsequent operation of the layout.
I just go in with all guns blazing and stick all buildings and other scenic items down to make sure they don't move when in transit
. Less items to faff around with when setting set up at exhibitions, etc .
Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
Next thing to do is place warehousemen, crates, barrels and sacks of goods in and around the open doors while still accessible before sticking it down .
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76043
Western Thunderer
Luton show was great, really nice show, well organised. Lots of very good layouts too.
I found out my point switches have burnt out due to not using a CDU. Fortunately I have a Seep one kicking around so will fit it.
I also got the backscene wet during unloading so will get it remade in a style like @Neil ones.
Tony
I found out my point switches have burnt out due to not using a CDU. Fortunately I have a Seep one kicking around so will fit it.
I also got the backscene wet during unloading so will get it remade in a style like @Neil ones.
Tony
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