PJ_model_trains Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 GeoFF03 said: For what it's worth, here's my little 6x4 layout: http://s75.photobucket.com/user/ukgeoff/slideshow/railway%20photos It is brilliant! This is what it is all about, sharing ideas and enjoying the hobby. I do hope Hornby allow images to be shared on this forum, everyone will gain, even Hornby. You have so much going on in there, I am sat here enjoying being part of your layout. Not sure I would be as happy if I was in your traffic jam ;-) Keep up the good work Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Graskie said: PJ, you're to be congratulated on an impressive imaginative approach. Considering you're disabled and have achieved all that in just 3 months, I take my hat off to you. Well done. It would be nice to see the completed project. And geoFF, yes, great layout, by the looks of it completed. Thanks Graskie I remain humble though, I have seen much better. It is hard sharing something that is miles away from what it will be in time. I will be adding images on the forum Gallery my initial links were on ever few weeks. I would love to do the same on the Hornby Forum. The station pieces are old stuff, just to get the gaps right I think I will be adding Metcalfe's eventually as they are really good looking. I will also be adding 6 terraced houses (or 4 terraced and a semi) in the next two weeks. I am just working on the lighting, burger bar, cars, street and buffer lights, I will put station lighting wiring in place as I do it but it will be a while before I get to them. I am still working on the pond and river, creating a weir effect in the river and have some lily leaves and bulrushes coming. I think I have found a fisherman, he is bound to have a bender on his rod with a big carp on the end ;-) I am limited what I can do Graskie but I am creative, I love to tinker and know one of the most important things when you have constant pain is 'keep your mind active' I guess that is important for us all when we retire and age continues to gain on us, keep your mind active. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 Thanks for that PJ. I did wonder about having an account with the other forum. It is worth having one if you want to discuss other thing though isn't it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted January 22, 2014 Share Posted January 22, 2014 walkingthedog said: Thanks for that PJ. I did wonder about having an account with the other forum. It is worth having one if you want to discuss other thing though isn't it? I think so, the reason I opened other accounts was because Hornby didn't allow sharing images. The other reason was to get ideas and share ideas. No one has all the ideas but by sharing we all gain, but the other forums allow images which again is part of sharing. We can fill this forum with words but one image can say it all. I always think, if i get one idea from someone else or, someone else gets one idea from what I have done we have all gained. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doc Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Hi there everyone, I've been inspired by pictures of your layouts to post a few of my own, so I finally set up a flickr account. They can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/115231327@N06/. Most are of my own layout but some are of a after-school club layout that we have been building over the past few years. A small but very keen bunch of yong lads have spent many hours developing their wood-working, electrical and artistic skills. Some just want to race "Smokey Joe" againt all-comers scalextric-style around the twin track oval. If they are happy doing that, it's fine by me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da4472vid Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The Doc the link dosen't work you have to copy and paste Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
da4472vid Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Great layout Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 Excellent, Doc! Nice to see what looks like yet another completed layout. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PJ_model_trains Posted January 24, 2014 Share Posted January 24, 2014 The Doc said: Hi there everyone, I've been inspired by pictures of your layouts to post a few of my own, so I finally set up a flickr account. They can be seen at: http://www.flickr.com/photos/115231327@N06/. Most are of my own layout but some are of a after-school club layout that we have been building over the past few years. A small but very keen bunch of yong lads have spent many hours developing their wood-working, electrical and artistic skills. Some just want to race "Smokey Joe" againt all-comers scalextric-style around the twin track oval. If they are happy doing that, it's fine by me. It looks fantastic Doc. How big is the layout and how long did it take you to get to this level? Brilliant thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doc Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 PJ_model_trains said: It looks fantastic Doc. How big is the layout and how long did it take you to get to this level? Brilliant thanks Hi PJ, Thanks for your kind words (and to everyone else too). It took me about 4 years (but I sometimes manage less than an hour a week during term time so I'm definitely a slow worker). Sadly I have had to alter the station/village as it was on first and second radius curves, which my more recent locos don't like. I don't like changing part of a layout, especially when I'm pleased with what I have achieved, so I put it off for ages. However,as they say, you've got to crack eggs to make an ommelette, and at the moment I'm at the "raw eggs just gone into the frying pan stage" with the replacement village. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doc Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 PJ_model_trains said: It looks fantastic Doc. How big is the layout and how long did it take you to get to this level? Brilliant thanks I should have added that the village/station area was/is on a 6'6" x 3'6" board. However, it is now one end of a much bigger layout (about 15' x 6'6") in our garage (let the cars rust, I say). I'll post more pics when I have got further with the rest of the layout. It has a double track mainline with fiddle yard, junction station and a branch line which is going to go around two walls of the garage. Doc Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2e0dtoeric Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 This is a quick sketch of my new track-plan. There is nothing to photograph, yet, because it is just naked track on bare boards, while I chase any bugs out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RDS Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 @walkingthedog I have just been able to view your layout after joining that forum specially. What a long winded process it was, not helped by the fact that I could not answer the Anti-spam questions! Anyway, it was well worth it to see the work you have put into it. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwhix Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Hi. This is my attempt at a train set http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/ajwhix/library/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 RDS said: @walkingthedog I have just been able to view your layout after joining that forum specially. What a long winded process it was, not helped by the fact that I could not answer the Anti-spam questions! Anyway, it was well worth it to see the work you have put into it. Thanks Thanks RDS, it's a good forum though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Very nice Doc, you've packed a lot in. When you've hade enough of the prototype Deltic throw it in this direction please, carefully. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 ajwhix said: Hi. This is my attempt at a train set http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/ajwhix/library/ Looks brilliant aj. Nothing wrong with that at all. Attempt makes it sound like it's not very good, it is good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Graskie Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 ajwhix said: Hi. This is my attempt at a train set http://s1311.photobucket.com/user/ajwhix/library/Well done! That looks like a very successful "attempt." I like the printed background, especially the houses. Another one that looks complete as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwhix Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Thanks for good comments. Layout is complete but now at the tinkering stage Still a lot of ideas to incorperate into it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 aj you'll soon finish your layout. Generally it takes about 50 years to be able to say that's it, finished. Then you start again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doc Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 walkingthedog said: Very nice Doc, you've packed a lot in. When you've hade enough of the prototype Deltic throw it in this direction please, carefully. Thanks WTD, The prototype Deltic is a D*pol kit body on a Hornby Railroad - the body fits onto the Railroad chassis with very little modification, and the chassis runs really smoothly (much better than the old Lima version). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
walkingthedog Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 Dpol and Railroad, now there's a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Doc Posted January 25, 2014 Share Posted January 25, 2014 ajwhix said: Thanks for good comments. Layout is complete but now at the tinkering stage Still a lot of ideas to incorperate into it Lovely layout - looks like you can have lots going on at the same time. Is that an original Blue Pullman or the recent model? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ajwhix Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 The Doc said: Lovely layout - looks like you can have lots going on at the same time. Is that an original Blue Pullman or the recent model? its the bluebox manufacturer model Xmas pressie to myself Hattons special offer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
81F Posted January 26, 2014 Share Posted January 26, 2014 I've a long way to go to before my layout is finished to get any decent photos, but coincidently I have been messing around with a tiny digital camera I got off eBay for around £15. For what its worth here's the link - http://www.flickr.com/photos/16721965@N07/12150975233/ The subject should be self explanatory :) Regards Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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