Grahame's N/2mm London Bridge train set

[grahame]

A little progress on the passenger ramp structures over the last couple of days. The front one has had a quick coat of primer and needs painting while the one behind still requires the Redutex tiling added to the sloping sections. Both require the internal slopes up to the platform level made and fitted. The upright 'H' section girders will support cross member beams that are part of the canopy structures - yet to be started. But nothing is likely to be done today being my birthday and the usual Friday afternoon session in the local. Cheers.



And a quick snap of them in temporarily place (under better lighting);

 

[Heather Kay]

Happy birthday, Grahame!

 

[Tim Watson]

The reducing courses of brickwork are a pain. Looking just right & happy birthday!

Tim

 

[Alan]

Hope you enjoyed your pint.

 

[Kier Hardy]

Happy belated birthday! It's good to see you're back doing some more, always enjoy your progress snaps.

 

[grahame]

A little progress was made yesterday and today on the mysterious platform 7 and 8 which are on the lower level as terminus lines but are outside the trainshed. Platform 7, which was a bay, disappeared when the through non-stop non-platform line was added next to platform 6 (on the high level) effectively fouling the entrance to the bay. However it'll all be hidden behind the trainshed wall or under the huge forecourt canopy - neither of which I've yet started on - and the Southwark Towers block. The black marked lines (lower right corner) in the pic below show the rough extent of the trainshed. The centre lower section is where the canopy will be;



Here's the end of platform 7/8, which I've yet to make, taken in 2009 and the end pier/column of the trainshed wall:

 

[grahame]

So much to do. But at least it will keep me busy and entertained. Here's the latest state of play for the through station. Platform buildings to finish, canopies to be made, then a start on the lower level trainshed . . . .

 

[Tim Watson]

Instantly recognisable.

Tim

 

[grahame]

A little more more progress on the upper level through station and the lower level bay platform 7/8. I've made a start on the canopies - but still the two big ones to tackle that run from the footbridge to the entrance/exit ramps at the far west end, and I've yet to add all the pillar supports. But, although there's a lot of detail to add and tidying up required, I think it's beginning to take shape ;

 

[grahame]

I managed to get all the canopies for the through station effectively completed and snapped this afternoon (after my visitors had left), although they need detailing, some column supports added and weathering. And below is also a couple of high level pics of the real ones showing just how plain and dreary they were:

 

[Tim Watson]

Fully agree with your last sentiment.

Tim

 

[oldravendale]

Grahame... Just wonderful. I wonder if you'd consider changing the title. "2mm Bashes" simply denigrates an outstanding piece of work. I like the idea of something that suggests it's an interpretation of London Bridge but it's your train set so you can, of course, call it whatever you like!

You'll have your work cut out to represent the number of people in the prototype photo.

Brian

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

I managed to get all the canopies for the through station effectively completed and snapped this afternoon (after my visitors had left), although they need detailing, some column supports added and weathering. And below is also a couple of high level pics of the real ones showing just how plain and dreary they were:

Quite a lot of station infrastructure rebuilt by British Rail as part of their 1960s and 70s modernisation was rather rudimentary and just about functional without many or any redeeming architectural features.

You only have to look at the gloomy 'cattle shed' built as part of the 1960s Leeds City station modernisation and redevelopment which, in turn, was rebuilt by Network Rail during the 1990s early 2000s into a nice light and airy station - although still draughty. (No pun intended - airy/river Aire on which Leeds station sits over).

On the other hand we cannot tear down all 1960s and 70s architecture as at least some has to be retained for continuity of our architectural history/heritage.

 

[simond]

Thank your favorite deity for John Betjeman. I was in the pub that rightly bears his name at St P on Sunday.

To think that at the stroke of some functionary’s biro we could have lost St P is horrifying.


(Sorry, Grahame, rabbit hole, please excuse me!)