St. Mary Hoo - P4 Southern Region third rail

[Simon Glidewell]

that sound mirror is excellent!

Many thanks Simon! It took some doing, mostly sanding the correct concave shape from plaster and PVA. It's even been repaired once, having hit the deck recently, which crushed the upper area out of shape.

 

[Scale7JB]

Magnificent!

JB.

 

[Simon Glidewell]

Great to see new pictures...this is one of my favourite all time layouts!

Matt

Many thanks Matt!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

It`s been a while since i first saw this layout,(in fact i can`t remember where now....) but what struck me then,and still does now is the simplicity and well observed detail`s that you`ve included.
Superb...!

Brian.

Cheers Brian! Sorry about the late reply!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

Thank goodness you’re still out there Simon! Finding a thread (on the other place) a few years back was the main factor in reigniting my interest in our humble hobbie!

Hello Joe! Many thanks and apologies for the late reply!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

Superb modelling as ever Simon - good to see you posting again

Cheers Pete! Sorry it's taken me so long to reply!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

Hi Simon,

I have been absent from here for sometime, but I followed your various threads in other places. You have created a stunning layout which just oozes character and detail. Have you managed to get your turnout/diamond to work yet?

Phil

Much appreciated Phil! As with so many other nice posts about my layout, sorry for the late reply. I've been away from WT for some time too.

 

[Simon Glidewell]

Still looking Stunning.

Thanks for your comments Alan!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

I often wonder to myself: did Simon finish St Mary Hoo? It’s a stunning piece of modelling.

Still not finished Joe ;-)

 

[Simon Glidewell]

That's so atmospheric, shouts gordon gravitt in style. I really like this so far. I look forward to seeing more.

Si

Hello Si. Many thanks for your kind observations! Much appreciated!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

What a marvellous layout in every way... inspirational!

Cheers Zzz 123!!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

The last few recent shots

 

[Yorkshire Dave]

One thing you may wish to do during the refurbishment is to carry the ballast and scenery under the bridge through to t'other side so there is not a sharp demarkation twixt layout and fiddleyard when taking photographs and to give the impression there is more (unless it isn't finished of course...... ).

 

[Simon Glidewell]

One thing you may wish to do during the refurbishment is to carry the ballast and scenery under the bridge through to t'other side so there is not a sharp demarkation twixt layout and fiddleyard when taking photographs and to give the impression there is more (unless it isn't finished of course...... ).

Yes this is one of my plans Dave once the more pressing things on the to do list are finished ;-)

 

[djparkins]

Much appreciated Phil! As with so many other nice posts about my layout, sorry for the late reply. I've been away from WT for some time too.

May l add my appreciation too. Your layout is superb and gives a real sense of time and place. It is also proof of the validity of the saying that ‘less is more’

David

 

[Simon Glidewell]

May l add my appreciation too. Your layout is superb and gives a real sense of time and place. It is also proof of the validity of the saying that ‘less is more’

David

That's very kind of you David! Much appreciated ;-)

 

[SouthernFan Ian]

I’d like to join the applause for your modelmaking. I have long thought that other genres of model making such as military modelling and aircraft modelling leave us railway modellers standing when considering the quality of the end result. You have crossed that void Simon and I shall watch your thread with interest and awe!
Regards,
Ian

 

[MarkR]

Hi Simon,
One of my favourite threads, it's really good to see you posting again, looking forward to more pictures and updates!
Mark

 

[Simon Glidewell]

I’d like to join the applause for your modelmaking. I have long thought that other genres of model making such as military modelling and aircraft modelling leave us railway modellers standing when considering the quality of the end result. You have crossed that void Simon and I shall watch your thread with interest and awe!
Regards,
Ian

I'm flattered Ian! Many thanks!

 

[Simon Glidewell]

Hi Simon,
One of my favourite threads, it's really good to see you posting again, looking forward to more pictures and updates!
Mark

Cheers Mark ;-)