The GnATTERbox

Steerngo wrote: This type of crossing is in use 12in/ft at ravenglass. Not got a picture though I have! http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/DSCF0103-1.jpg http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/DSCF0084.jpg Best I could find at short notice! Bob.

Andy, I can't remember the name but somebody produces "tram track" in OO/HO. I do remember however it was not cheap But if this will be the feature of the entire layout it may be worth the consideration.

Good luck with your endeavours.



Bob.

I think you can "make" a cross over using PECO track components. Then again I could be talking rubbish

Nice start though. Interesting idea's.



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I have not responded to this thread for some time because what I wanted to say had already been said etc. I must admit here and now as not being a great fan of this style of machine however that does not stop me from being simply amazed and stunned at both the level of detail and overall workmanship...

Barry you are a star

Thanks.


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I know its going back a few steps but can some kind sole point me in the right direction to actually find the "factory" to print out. I'm sure there is a link but I can't find it :oops: I'm also assuming that when I do find the link it will have both "walls" ie the one with windo...

George, how high are those trestles on there highest setting?

Ta.



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You probably could squeeze another track in there but I'm not sure if it would be beneficial to the overall concept.

View blocker is good, like that.

Looking forward to this. I need some ideas!



Bob.

That's looking good Nick. I'm sure the track will be fine once it's go some ballast round them as well.

It's amazing how once you have made a start how quickly things can come together until you run out of materials that is

Rolling stock also looking good on there.


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Well not much in the way of progress but it is wired up and it works! Needed a bit of tweaking but we got there in the end. Track painted and rails cleaned. Sorry no pictures this time due to poor light stopped play :shock: Will try tomorrow. Also sorted how to hide that sector plate...............B...

It as taken a bit longer than expected but a little progress has been made. http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/g93.jpg http://i236.photobucket.com/albums/ff65/maybach52taylor/g91.jpg Need some input please. The sector plate seemed a great idea at the time but now I've got it I n...

kevinti28 wrote: That really looks good. For some reason I had it in my mind that the cab opening would be the other side, but your way round hides the castings which held the seat, brakes, etc; That's exactly right. Looks a little different as well. The exhaust is simply a piece of brass tube. Bob.

Kevin you will not be disappointed.



This is mine. there's lots of examples about.



Bob.

That's a great picture. It looks like there's loads of room. Looking forward to the "second board". Might there be board three or four in the pipe line? Honest question, not trying to start rumors

More ideas to come I'm sure.



Bob.

Thanks for the information. I've been using "Veka" board. We use it at work to line out ambulances. It's about 6mm thick and is fairly easy to work.

Will give foam board a try though.


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Outstanding work aside. It's not just me or is that last picture really funny

It could just be me then.


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Because I don't have a copy of Tom's book I have no idea what the finished machine will look like. However I was not expecting that frame work etc.

Detail is excellent. I'm wondering what the next surprise will be. Can't wait.

Like it a lot.


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Green does indeed work very well. Nice collection.

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Looking good.

What about this foam board then?


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Hey Nick...........................you have a layout!

Nice one, great start.


Bob.

It's good old MDF. George you are correct it is more off cuts from work. I did consider using other materials but that would of meant spending money! I'm not sure what the proses is but we get large sheets in that are black. Should have the base board together tomorrow night and the track laid on We...

Don't forget the M3 figures.


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We shall see how it pans out. Some compromise may be in order. However a first picture of very little.



Not a thing screwed or glued down that should happen in the next couple of days.


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Following on from Lutley Engineering I thought I had better introduce the Gnine counterpart Lutley Chain and Anchor Works . Chain and anchor manufacturing in the "Black Country" go back a fair way. The anchors for the ill-fated Titanic were made 10 minuets from were I live and chain making...