My Big Model Railway Build - #25. Not the Coaling Tower!
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- Опубликовано: 28 сен 2024
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Finally, I’ve decided on the coaling tower… and made changes to the track work before I change my mind again. I know coaling towers were very large structures but I’ve decided on the smaller one given the location on the layout.
I’ve also completed the track work for the small diesel area. What I have realised though is the amount of things that aren’t getting finished…. So I’ve made a list and am going to do these finishing details over the next couple of weeks before I start on the diesel yard!
/ @grandadstrainroom-pn3tt
The Unexplained!! Wow, there’s a flashback to childhood. My mum had the full set of these also 🙂
Ha. Really. I remember collecting each new issue from the local sweet shop. They used to reserve them and put them under the counter! 😁
Make a list! I always find that sorts out what needs to be done and in what order… great progress though.
Thank you. Simple, but obvious! 👍
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You always do your builds with fantastic talent, can I borrow some of your talent please.
Great job buddy no need to rush anything with this hobby.
Thanks for sharing mucker.
DELPH JUNCTION (Pete)
Thanks Pete. You don’t want my talent (or lack of!). I liked your expanding foam idea - might try that myself 👍. Andy.
Hi. I think your layout looks fantastic. So much detail. Looks very realistic. Very inspiring.
Thanks very much indeed 👍
Coming on a treat that. Very impressive.
Thanks very much 👍
I wouldn’t worry about not finishing sections you have already started on, my layout is still a work in progress and I started it over 4 years ago
Ha. Not just me then. Will it ever be finished… 👍
@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt I don’t think one ever actually “finishes” a layout
Hi, I'm pretty sure in real life there wouldn't have been a siding where you have the 08 parked, in case of runaways which would end in a disaster. I think fuel tanks would always be at the side of track and not head-on. Great progress though.
Thanks. I even thought that as I was putting that piece in!! A disaster waiting to to happen..
Sometimes less is more and its an easy mistake to try to over cram the track in a finite space. Your process of "design on the hoof" is the way I enjoyed the hobby. 😊
Very true. It is more fun doing things ‘on the hoof’ 👍
Hi if you mix uo some washing uo liquid 50/50 then paint that down the sides of the rails and chairs you should find that they slid in easy maybe slightly more of a shanfer to the sides and underneath as these will have rail joiners on them they wont be seen also this works well with flexi track when bending and shaping it , it can all be wiped of with damp cloth when finished or just left till you ballast with the p v a then cleaned . It works well with me on my layout hope this may have been a help to you by the way you have a very fine layout love it
Thanks Ken. I’ll give that a try. It’s got to work better than my attempt 👍
Loving it! The part where that diesel fueling station is, if you cut a larger piece of board up to fit between the tracks, it'll save you having to cut small sections out to fit between the section you've cut already. If that makes any sense? :D
Love it. Great idea, and so obvious!!! 👍
Hi. I would suggest pre painting the Ash Pit was your issue. I watched "Moorway South" part 11 Pits and Painting. video how to illuminate an Ash Pit this I did and turned out really good.
Your layout continues to grow and I agree with you for your final decision.
Thank you. Yeah, I saw that video too. I thought it had to be the paint, but was surprised I still struggled on the unpainted piece. Managed it in the end though! 👍
Hi where are the coal wagons going to feed the coaling stage stand?
Hi, just discovered your channel and enjoyed the video, if it’s any consolation I had the same issue with my N gauge inspection pit getting the rails in!! Good to see how you installed it, good idea using the Dremel I will be using that one! Just subbed so looking forward to watching past and future videos! Cheers Gary
Thanks Gary. Good to know it’s not just me! 👍
Just found your channel! Love it!! Great job! Thanks for posting!!
Thank you very much 👍
Love the layout and respect your decision but for a steam shed the size you have you really need the bigger coaling tower, with that many engines the coaling Plant you have used would never keep up with the demand for coal.
Thank you. I know the concrete tower would be more suited to the loco yard but because I designed the layout for the yard to be central I didn’t realise just how overpowering the tower would be when viewing from any angle. A compromise I’m afraid! If I were to build another layout I would definitely have the loco yard in a corner….. 👍
Would submerging the ash pit kit in warm water soften the plastic enough to slide the rails through, just a thought. Great looking layout, loving the Chanel
Thanks very much. Yes, that might have worked. I used a drop of washing up liquid on the other pit and it helped the rail to slide 👍
Fantastic layout. Do you have a washing area for trains ?.
Thank you. Good point….. 👍
Great video! Because my own layout is relatively small I've made the mistake of cramming too many sidings in just so that more of my rolling stock can be on show. Seeing how yours looks has inspired me to bite the bullet, remove some of the tracks, and go for a more spacious, realistic look. I shall be watching your continuing progress with interest!
Thank you. I had far too much track work in the beginning and ended up removing a lot of it 👍
Fascinating watch as always my friend. Your an inspiration. Regards Jim
Cheers Jim. Very kind, Andy 👍
I'm ther same as yourself. I get started on something, then another idea pops into my head and I move straight on. There is always something that has to be completes ... Steve
Ha. Pleased its not just me! Regards, Andy 👍