Author Topic: My new layout design. (Read 177287 times)

capeklr · « **Reply #1620 on:** May 19, 2024, 03:34:39 PM »

The roof is also taking shape very nicely.
I even considered the gutter in the middle.
Two chimneys and sky lights.

capeklr · « **Reply #1621 on:** May 19, 2024, 03:39:16 PM »

On the actual layout I've been busy with working out the catenary mast positions.
I know your are always supposed to start at a point or crossing, but in this case I also
had to consider the station building.
That is the reason why I started in the middle of the station.

capeklr · « **Reply #1622 on:** June 10, 2024, 08:12:08 PM »

Hi all,

it's been very quiet here.

Well bit by bit my layout is progressing.
I've finally finished the platform at the station building. I've also drilled holes and fitted locating pins
to the building so that is stays in the right place.
Otherwise I've been working out the catenary mast positions and in a few cases even hanging the wires
already.
Also the double crossover has received attention and I've changed to a different setup which I think I will
now stick to.
Finally ballasting has also begun in the station.

LooVille · « **Reply #1623 on:** June 19, 2024, 07:14:51 AM »

Good Morning Jörg,

Looking good, wow I think I will have to come visit so we can run a few trains......

Cool, speak again soon.
Cheers, Evert

capeklr · « **Reply #1624 on:** July 03, 2024, 11:49:03 AM »

Hi all,

a little more progress, mostly ballasting and a bit of ground cover.

capeklr · « **Reply #1625 on:** July 03, 2024, 11:54:14 AM »

I am also trying to simulate some moss on areas of the platform
where there is less foot traffic.

BigEd · « **Reply #1626 on:** July 07, 2024, 07:21:14 PM »

capeklr · « **Reply #1627 on:** July 12, 2024, 12:27:38 AM »

Hi all,

a little bit of progress again.
Done quite a bit more ballasting work.
As well as changing the buffer stops.
They are very plasticy and shiny. So I decided to remove the buffers and
the plastic beam and make my own beam from wood.
Before and after.
Installed on layout.

BigEd · « **Reply #1628 on:** July 17, 2024, 11:25:16 PM »

Nice

capeklr · « **Reply #1629 on:** July 25, 2024, 11:57:38 AM »

Hi all,

little bits of progress.
More ballasting has been done and I've started with the fence around the parcel loading shed.
Some 1 mm brass rod cut and bent to shape, a few holes drilled into the base and inserted at
more or less even spacing.
First two photos.

capeklr · « **Reply #1630 on:** July 25, 2024, 11:59:13 AM »

Then I applied some fine wire mesh for the fence.

capeklr · « **Reply #1631 on:** August 12, 2024, 08:07:26 PM »

Hi all,

I've made a bit more progress.
Mostly on the loading shed, I added some boxes and barrels to the interior by the sliding door
so that it doesn't look so empty when you look inside.
I also took a six axle Liliput coach, removed the couplers as I don't want to use it in a train due to
bad running, but its great as a static model.Added imitation brake pipes and screw type couplers.
Weathered it a bit as well.
I had also some time ago bought a Preiser box and two cable drums kit. Built this as
well. Was a lot of fun.