Adding lighting to the Metcalfe Terraces: Elvenhome 167
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- Опубліковано 5 вер 2024
- In this video of my N Gauge Model Railway layout Elvenhome, I complete the work of upgrading the Metcalfe Terrace Houses and fitting street lights along the two lengthy terraces. I also reveal the new project I hope to start later in the year. An extended running session this week because Elvenhome had some visitors in addition to the Sonic Prairie tank loco arriving on the layout.
Terraces look superb. , great ideas for new project, looking forward to it
@@colinnewmarch1106 Thanks very much Colin. Lots of things to be worked out not least a track plan that fits in the space, but I’m looking forward to working on it. Stephen
Hi Stephen. OK, hold your breath (or not!), this may be a long comment. It's amazing the difference it makes when adding lighting and a few figures to a layout. I agree with not adding too many cars to your layout. Thanks for the warning about “popping” windows in Metcalfe model buildings. Underground Project: I too have 1938 stock on order from Revolution Trains. I chose the 4-car set - Livery: London Underground Bus Red - Pack B - Bakerloo Line I placed my order on 30/01/2023 - 558 days ago and counting! I now think I prefer 1962 stock, although I’m not sure these were ever in the red livery. They are also very difficult (if not impossible) to find in N gauge. The reason that Revolution Trains doesn’t keep on top of posting updates on their website is that they are a two-man concern and they have little time to keep customers updated - shame, it is what it is! (Thanks, Charlie). Visible part of the Underground layout: a terminus would be a logical choice, but in terms of a viewer’s imagination, a though station is also a good alternative, even though the trains will never depart to the left! Code 30/40 track: I didn’t know these codes existed! Even though this project is so challenging, you have never shied away from such a challenge. Even with assistance from the modelling community, you have always shown your genius for solving problems. Diesels vs steam: I always thought I would only ever run steam, but my tastes have changed and I have embraced diesels, DMUs and EMUs (not to mention non-UK outline models! Sonic Large Prairie: I too have one of these and have purchased a Bachmann 36-556RA E-Z Command NMRA 90 Degree 6 Pin DCC decoder for it (but have yet to install it). DCC-Ex++: KISS (keep it simple, stupid!). Churchyard: Tired? How do you wake the dead (LOL)? OK, and now breathe!
Thanks Paul. Lighting does make such a difference and I only wish I realised that when I made this models. However I have managed to put that partly right. The popping sound really does strike dread into you when it happens. At Model Rail Scotland the update chart that Revolution had on the wall was suggesting late Q4 this year for the 1938 stock. I suspect it will be next year given where we are now and they haven't yet closed the order book. I'm looking forward to the new layout and it will be simply powered given what I have now found out. The grave yard was a an early attempt at static grass and some of the gravestones have started to come away or fall over leaving a bare patch behind - it really does look a bit like a horror movie. Stephen
Great work on the lighting Stephen, it looks really good and well worth the effort. Interesting news on the new project, I look forward to hearing more of your plans in the next few episodes. Chris
Thanks very much Chris. Pleased to have some light in that part of the layout. Looking forward to working out the new layout but lots to think about. Stephen
Hello Stephen The terrace housing now looks 'lived in' with the various people now bobbing about doing their business, as it were, all good scenes too. The Underground idea sounds interesting although how it will fit under Elvenholme might be 'challenging' good luck with it. Great little update Thanks
Thanks Peter. The terraces now look as there is life in them. There are about 50 or 60 figures all told I think, but you wouldn't know it. The underground project is making my brain cells work, but a few months ago I didn't think I had any space for it, but little by little I am beginning to see a possibility. Stephen
Hi Stephen and hope you’re well - thanks for the mention of the 1938TS project, it was the first I had heard of such an idea in N gauge! I’ll have a look. You touched upon some of the ideas I had at first - namely that some locations wouldn’t use much space if run as a shuttle, such as Mill Hill East. Also a single track tube tunnel would work for lots of places with many examples not having another platform tunnel next to it - this being at another level. My first thought was if you wanted to save space under Elvenhome then there’s lots of options.
You have a very interesting idea with the Angel type double track tunnel. I don’t remember the old Angel but I know Clapham Common and Clapham
North fairly well! You’re right, the platforms are perilously narrow and I’m glad I’ve only used these stations at quiet times. However - it would fit nicely into a small space in N gauge and give the option of two tracks - a win-win.
I can see where balloon loops at the either end would eat up track and space - I’m pretty sure a shuttle with points reversing once a train has occupied a berth at each end is feasible but it’s something I’d have to look up. Funnily enough there was a temporary real life version of this when the Central got extended as far as Stratford. The train would run empty through the tunnel to Drapers Field just west of Leyton, once the train had occupied the berth track circuit the points would automatically throw and the signal clear for the next journey - trains ahead permitting.
I’ve seen York Road station on Copenhagen Fields. Yes, it’s quite something with the cutaway station featuring working lifts and people in WC cubicles! I’d certainly wish you the best on an LT based project being something close to my heart. Best with it all Stephen, Alex
@@Captainpubwatch Hi Alex and thanks. I’m looking forward to starting on this project. I think I will have quite a few things to work out ahead of the train actually being produced. I’ve had lots of help in response to my last video. Clapham Common and North are just as the Angel was. There will be an update in the next video including more explanation why the track in the station has to be hand built for those who aren’t familiar with deep level stations. Stephen
@@Elvenhome The timing of this is quite decent, I was at Angel today on the site of the old northbound line - with someone familiar!
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Hi Stephen,
For a few reasons I am way behind on catching up my viewing and so have not visited Elvenhome for a while so it was a delight to finally see what you have been up to. What a great job you have made of the terraced houses and yes lighting does add a lot to the scene .
Re the tube stock that will be a great addition and Tom is correct in saying DCC Concepts do a ABC module for shuttle runs which I have seen a couple of times being demonstrated and is quite a simple system. You just need an ABC compliant decoder which theirs are.
I won't leave its so long ..............
Cheers Kev
Hi Kev. Thanks and good to hear from you. I’ve had fun decorating the houses and getting lights into this part of the layout which was left behind as I built the rest. Thanks for the info on the shuttle. I suspect I will be able to speak t9 DCC Concepts at Modelrail Scotland next year. I doubt the stock will be here by then so plenty of time. Stephen
Hi Stephen
Sorry it’s been a while since my last comment I always watch the videos but I don’t always have the time to comment I’ve just been really busy.
The terrace looks great and I loved the solution to the missing window conundrum, I might have to have a glazing company on the layout on standby just In case. I myself have a sonic prairie and it too runs beautifully and will feature in my next video. I look forward to seeing your underground/underboard layout, if I were you I might make it in a way that it can roll out from underneath like a drawer or fully removable like on a pair of sliders as it will make it easier for you to access it and so on. Brilliant video
Nat 👍🚂
Hi Nat and good to hear you're really busy so don't worry about not commenting always. I've discovered that if you are going to keep mauling Metcalfe buildings you need to be inventive in the ways you respond to popping windows. I'm really please with how this has all turned out, especially having lights there. The underground layout is going to need to be build to be disassembled I think, but putting it on wheels is something I hadn't thought about so thanks for the idea. Stephen
Sorry for taking time to respond to your inspiring video - you really do need some diesels, maybe one of the LMS twins. It's a very interesting idea to have an underground layout below your board. You could have a loop running under Elvenholme with both ends coming together to form two platforms of the station. Also you could have cutaway sections of the tunnel near the edge of the layout where it is possible to see it. It would be a bit of fun where to look to catch a glimpse of the train. A quick search shows there are DCC shuttle system, but it might be easier as DC. I too remember the Angel, it was quite disconcerting to stand on that platform as you say there was not a lot of room. I seem to remember one-off the stations on the southern end of having a similar arrangement. Oh, you could have so much modelling fun with this idea!
Hi Dave and thanks. I did toy with getting the twins but decided against on balance. I've had lots of good ideas about the design for the layout and shuttles and I think I may be close to settling that. The tricky bit is how to control it and even that may be near a decision, but it is going to require a little more than I originally planned. The Angel was a scary station especially in rush hour, and you are right that both Clapham Common and Clapham North still are narrow island platforms. I may have to adapt my plan to make it a terminus station simply by reason of the space needed but I am still working on that. Stephen
Hi Stephen, I’ve been asked by another YTer to give you a nudge. I linked in a comment the other day and was told you need to action the comment to make the link work. Looking at the mention of Angel station I hope you like it!
We traced the steps back from the old NB tunnel line and yes, that platform would have been bloody narrow, even worse than I recall the Claphams!
Hi Alex. I've just checked and I don't have any comments held for review. Quite a number of people, me included, have recently been finding comments they have made not being received even though they show up as apparently sent. I've had it happen to me three times in the last month. Angel was very narrow. With two trains arriving at the same time it was, to say the least, intimidating! Stephen
@@Elvenhome Hi Stephen - it’s this one:
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Hi Stephen, wow! The terrace looks brilliant, excellent work, you’ve really brought it to life.
I have the Large Prairie and I’m not looking forward to putting in the decoder. I watched the Endoor video the other day on how to fit it and I cringed when I saw it lol! I believe the Bachmann decoder is made by Zimo, which is the one I’ll be getting.
As for the Underground project I would go for a dog bone style layout depending on the room you have which by the looks of it is tight. Probably worth putting it on casters or some thinking similar so you can wheel it out to work on as you need to. I often watch Underground cab rides as the architecture used on tube lines is often quite beautiful, something I use for inspiration for future builds and also if you’re planning for tight spaces with track running through. Good luck with the project I can’t wait to see how it all goes.
Cheers for now, John
Hi John and thanks. Fitting the decoder is a pain. The usual Bachmann decoder is a Zimo one but the right angled decoder but it isn’t made by Zimo. They don’t make one. It is of much older design from an American company and used in all the Farish tanks, more is the pity. It is however a lovely model. However you have been forewarned and at least you won’t be surprised when the bars start dropping off the loco. The dog bone does seem the answer I just need to see whether it will fit. The engineering of the tube, especially the deep level lines is extraordinary given that they are all over 120 years old and holding back London clay. Looking forward to starting this if Revolution can get on with producing the model. Stephen
Ive definitely experienced popped windows in buildings, metcalfe and indeed my own scratch builds. Its very frustrating, but least youve managed to restore them. The scene is really coming together with the garden details, lighting and the numerous cameos being introduced. Good stuff.
The underground layout sounds very exciting. Im not a track expert Im afraid, I use bog standard code 80, as its widely available, so Ill watch with great interest how you go about code 40. You did mention one possibility of putting the layout under Elvenholme displaying the station and the line dissappears behind. May I suggest very easy access to all parts, as youll guarantee a train will stall, derail or generally fail at the most inaccessible part.
Ill look forward to your progress.
@@piccadillymodelrailways thanks John. It is a dread sound and the older the buildings get the more prone to fallen windows they are. A few pair of curtains also fell off in a couple of buildings but not the window which makes them look abandoned. Part of the challenge for the new layout is that the visible part of the track will have to be hand built. I’ll do more explaining why in the next video. I’ve had some useful ideas how to fix the baseboard for the layout in, including a good chat with Euan. The layout will be very simple if I can fit it in the space. Stephen
Hi Stephen, great detailing work on the layout the finishing touches and lights in the terraces has been worth the hard work! Pleased that your picked up some nice vehicles from Replitek they’re a lovely 3D model that he produces! Nice to see the visiting locos in your running session they did looks good! The new project that we discussed at Warley is finally happening, it will be good to see where and what you do with the underground! Looking forward to the next video and further detailing to the layout. Cheers Gary
Thanks Gary. I am very pleased with the Replitek vehicles especially the milk float. The diesel’s did look at home and also didn’t have any problems going round. The Western is much longer than anything I have so that was pleasing. Yes I can finally start thinking about the u ground layout. Lots of good advice already which has got me thinking, with some surprising results. Always dangerous for me to start thinking. Stephen.
Great video Stephen. Love the look of the terraced houses, both the people and the lighting. Great running session. What a lovely surprise that you ,are paying homage to the Underground trains I grew up on. They were still in use when I was born in the 50’s and remember them well. I look forward to that development. Mind those knees. Roy.
Thanks very much Roy. When I think of a tube train it is the 1938 stock I see in my minds eye. One of them took me to my first job after leaving school. I’ve already had a couple of ideas given to me that may mean I can work on the layout and just fit it in the space, once I’ve worked out the plan of course. Looking forward to working out how to build this. Stephen
Hi Stephen - Always loved those two housing blocks you built, they look fantastic like that and I always wonder why others dont do the same or even bigger providing they have the room in N gauge. I would have room in mine but sadly would not look right in what I have planned.
Really like the new project, especially as I used to use the underground from Chiswick Park station as a kid in the 60's.
Regards Chris
Hi Chris and thanks. AS soon as I saw the kits having them as back to back terraces seemed obvious to me, but you are right you don't often see it done that way. Really pleased with this area now. You would have seen the 1938 stock at Chiswick Park rushing through on the Piccadilly I think just as the 1960 stock of similar design were introduced. I'm looking forward to that but lots of planning and thinking to do before I get there. Hope you're keeping well. Stephen
Hi Stephen, the 2mm project sounds interesting. At least a year ago I bought and experimented with some code 40 track from BritishFinescale's "Finetrax" system - it's got the right scale height but is still N gauge, so you don't need to re-wheel any stock. Putting straight track together was easy, and I managed to put some points together, which demonstrates you don't need lots of skill for it (just patience)! I've decided to use that for my next N gauge layout (which is at least several years away at current rate of progress!)
If reversing modules and track switching prove difficult a dog bone-shape loop with hidden ends would give the impression of trains coming and going each way at a station.
Sounds like a really interesting project - I look forward to seeing it come into being :)
Thanks Jonathan. Your reply is really helpful. I'll take a look at the Finetrax track before going nap on the 2mm FS (although I am keen to have a go at their stuff at some point). The power rails could easily just be some thin metal rod. Thank you for the mention of the dog-bone track plan. That looks promising. Stephen
Good morning Stephen! The lighting to the terraces certainly makes a big difference to having that black hole! Love the extra detailing you've added too! Replitek do some great models! I too have the milk float as it reminds me of the fleet of them that used to be located at the dairy only a hundred yards from where I used to live when I was a kid! I'm not looking forward to DCC fitting my Large Prairie, but it does look like a fine model! Mine is still in the box though, waiting to be photographed for its New Arrivals segment!! I like the idea of having an underground line, especially if it's actually under the layout! I don't remember seeing the stock on the Revolution Trains stand at the London Festival of Model Railways back in March either! I'm definitely looking forward to seeing how the new project progresses! All the best, Ian.
Hi Ian. The milk float brings back memories for me too because I helped both my Uncle and Father when they spent time as milkmen in the early 70s - especially being towed back to the dairy at the end of the day because the battery had run out. It is a pity the design of the Large Prairie required the whole body to be removed, but then the extra tooling cost of separating just the cab would have had to be paid for somehow. At least you are forewarned. The stock Revolution have had since Warley last year is a three car set in the colours used when the 1938 stock went to the Isle of Wight. The other livery samples have been awaited for well over 12 months, but I don't think Revolution is very good at updating status until the product gets near to production. In February they were still showing on their chart production by end Q4, and if that is right I would expect the order book to close by end of August at the latest. Still it gives me time to work out how to build the station and layout and how to power and control it- sneak peek, I was reading about DCC-ex and arduinos yesterday. Stephen
@@Elvenhome - Hi Stephen! Ah, yes, I remember milk floats returning to the dairy being hauled by trucks, or even pushed, on more than one occasion! Lol! Ooh! Thanks for the sneak peek! While I definitely encourage the use of Arduinos, I'm curious as to why you wouldn't use your current DCC system in combination with some ABC Braking / Shuttle boards from Lenz or DCC Concepts? I'm pretty sure that they can be used with some of the DCC Decoders from Zimo and ESU, amongst others! Cheers, Ian.
@@iansngauge I started looking at how to controls the layout and began to toy with the idea of having a go with DCC-Ex++. However given how simple the layout is going to be that really is overkill. The shuffle boards will do the job just as well and much simpler all round. Stephen
I am planning the same with the 1938 stock and likewise debated a terminus or interchange station. Am lucky as I am starting so building on a raised level and having an underground track with code 80 and code 55. Will attempt Baker Streets' platforms despite it not mixing in my realism! (sue me! haha) Great inspiration thought with the terraces!
Thanks Ben. Good luck with your layout. There is a prototype for everything. In 2019 the London Transport Museum 1938 stock train made a journey down to Moorgate and stopped at Baker Street sub surface station. If you search "1938 tube stock in Action - February 2019" in UA-cam video it should come up. So you see your about will be prototypical. Stephen
Hi Stephen. Had you thought about the Hainault branch line from Woodford on the Central line? Back in the day (I think it has changed now) 4 coach London/west bound trains arrived at Woodford, when all passengers had got off it would pull forward and wait in a siding to the left of the main line just before a road bridge. when it was due out again it would leave the siding and cross over on to the Epping/East bound track, stop for passengers before heading out of the station, about 3/4 of a mile up the line it branched off the main line and headed to Hainault where it terminated. Regards Graham.
Hi Graham. I did think about that end of the Central Line, including possibly the Epping Ongar branch (although I have a feeling the shuttle wasn't 1938 stock). If I can I want to do a deep level station, but as I start work on designing the layout I may have to do what I can fit in the space I have. So thanks for the information. I will keep it in mind. Stephen
Hi Stephen. Great layout and getting better each time we see it. All those beautiful paving stones (especially in the park area) and not a hint of hopscotch being played. My recollection of urban streets 60 years ago was there was always hopscotch being played. Best wishes, Graeme.
Thanks Graeme. Hmm hopscotch.. well they are there but rather feint...honest 😉 Stephen
Wow Stephen some big questions, i think the key is knowing what order and what questions need to be answered. I think you need to work out the basic track plan first which then dictates the basic foot print. For example would a dog bone layout suffice? After that the question is how do I accommodate that foot print etc? Love the houses but will there be more weathering etc. As a viewer on You tube the area around the turntable needs your attention as i am sure the colour and texture you see in real is different to that on a computer. I am sure you will find a solution which is part of the fun. Very enjoyable Friday night viewing.
Thanks Chris. There is a bit of chicken and egg going on in my mind, not least because I don't know the full length of the 7 Car set but your and Jonathan's mention of the dog bone layout is helping me a lot. I won't be touching the building again for weathering. The windows pop out so easily that with older buildings it's best to leave them alone. I think the depot yard may be the better choice. The churchyard looks fine but tired, but the yard is incomplete and bugs me! Stephen
Well Stephen, your layout is finally really coming together, very impressed with all the recent work you have carried out, great running session, and I know perhaps out of your era, the diesels did look very good.
Regarding your new Underground project, great idea, and I know it’s the right place for under the existing layout, but I’m concerned about your knees Stephen. I’m doing work on Broadstead at the moment, on the layout itself and wiring etc under, and my knees are playing up and I guess we are a similar age so please please be careful. Do you know how you are going to construct the track work boarding, and the wiring under it, all beneath your existing layout, or will you have framework/boarding that you can take out and work on.
It will be very interesting to see which method you use, anyway the best of luck to you.
Dave @ N Gauge BROADSTEAD.
Hi Dave and thank you. Thank you also for the concern about my knees, which do now object to me getting below the baseboard often. The diesels did indeed look good, even if I had some very grumpy engines in the depot for a while after. I have already had some very useful comments on possible arrangements for the new layout including from Euan at Blackwood about how he fitted a lower layer on his layout. With luck I think most if not all the work will be able to be done on boards and then fitted into place where it will run. Lots for me to think about. Stephen
Thanks again good luck with your new project, sorry no idea on your idea for a underground railway. Re your tank engines with the "L" shaped decoders. My first one run terrible with the std decoder, so I ended up hard wiring that one. When I bought a second Jinty I bought either a Lenz or a Zimo decoder and carefully bent the pins with pliers, a bit risky but it worked. Chris H.
Thanks Chris. I have seen suggestions of bending the pins which I must confess seemed rather high risk to me. I may practice a bit with the hordes of blank chips that I have. I don't think the right angled chips are very good (I suspect they are quite an old design) and especially don't allow active braking. Stephen
Stephen, it was good to see your improvements, additions and hear of your plans. You can't beat a running session! I take it that the underground won't come to the surface, then? Regards, Stephen.
Hi Stephen and thanks. The underground layout will not be part of Elvenhome. I did think about having a station entrance, but it is simply in the wrong part of the UK to have Tube station and I don't want to disturb any part of this layout to join the two. Stephen.
Hopefully I've given you some food for thought after our earlier call re the new project. I take it you've done a full inventory following a visit from the king of the Piddle folk 😂. You just know your abode will feature in a future episode of the Innocent Tales 😅😅 - already being referred to as "spooky towers" i believe😅. Euan
Hi Euan and yes your call was very helpful. It's got me thinking. I've seen that I know live in Spooky Towers which I must confess in a strange way is rather nice! Stephen
Hi Stephen, I must admit with the daily hustle and bustle of life, I've not been able to keep up with your videos. The layout looks fantastic and I enjoyed the running session, but was hoping to see a train on the branchline. Talking about the branchline, have you tried running that tank engine backwards up the branch? Does the front sprung pilot wheels still left the drivers when heading backwards up the branch? I do not have any suggestions for your new "subway" or underground layout, but look forward to watching your progress on your new idea for a underground layout. I've often thought if I redo my current layout, I'd try using code 55 and code 40 rail, but I've been warned some brands of code 40 track are a bit stubborn and prefer to remain in a straight line, so I'll be very interested in watching your progress with code 40 and code 30 rail. Cheers, Rich S.
Hi Rich and I can well understand. I find it hard to keep up with all the channels I follow. I am pleased how the layout has turned out and it’s nice to get back to improving the bits I knew weren’t quite right. I should have mentioned that it does work fine backwards and pulls better too. I have got out of the habit of running trains up the branch because it was out of action for so long. I’ll put something in the next video. I used Code 55 on this layout and it is stiffer than Code 80. I will have to completely build the visible sections of the track for the underground layout and I will see if the code 40 is stiffer. Stephen
You could try a shuttle between a tunnel and back to thestation there is a DCC shuttle i think I looked on E Bay or Amazon
Thanks very much Peter, I'll take a look. Stephen
Love your layout and all the work you have done and are doing. One comment that might be realism too far for your layout is the fact that the blocks of houses all look too clean and uniform compared to what real life would be. By that I mean in steam days everything near railways had airborne soot to some degree keep being deposited on it so house exteriors always looked somewhat grubby if within a stone's throw of a railway. Also people left their back yards and parts of back alleys in various states of mess. I grew up in the early 1970's around terraces like yours near Blackpool where some house back yards were a tip, some kept clean, and parts of back alleys always had mounds of dirt or brick rubble in piles in places along them making them aggro for a young kid to ride his bicycle down! I appreciate the idea of weathering a load of Metcalf type buildings would be very daunting, but the change in realism would be spectacular. Just thought I'd mention it. Keep up the great work.
Hi Mike and thank you. I was intending to weather the buildings as part of the upgrading and decoration. It is now eight years since I built these while I was waiting for my baseboards to arrive. As with many things when I first started I didn't think I would do it well enough. Now that the models are eight years old the glue holding the windows is now very fragile. As soon as I had windows popping in with tiniest bit of pressure and also pairs of curtains, that sit behind the window film, fall off as I was rotating the buildings I realised that I had to handle the buildings the least I needed. You are right of course, that given where they are, the houses would be very grubby. I would like to have had more to put in the back yards, but in N scale there is surprisingly little available to use. Stephen
The "Gentleman" 😳from Ireland wanted him to bring a HST 😲I do hope that the Piddle Folk 💃didn't cause any damage to Bagshot Terrace 😍on their way to the Prancing Pony 🐴 for a Dickins Cider or Bobbin Pear 🤞 At least the brewery has extra supplies coming 😉 I love the idea of an underground station 😇 I always get a buzz out of travelling on the tube when I visit London 😍Can't wait to see what you come up with 😎 Very best wishes from the Emerald Isle ☘
Hi Paul. I think the National Treasure did mention the HST set now I come to think about it. What mischievous chap the Gentleman from Ireland is. I am looking forward to building the Tube station. I just need for Revolution to get on with producing the model. Stephen
Gary @cheekytek had a great underground 🚇 set-up using a shuttle 🤔 it might give you some idea 💡
The gentleman from Ireland is a figment of his own imagination, he is a leprechaun !
I chose not to take HST's due to coach clearance.
I will say that Elvenhome looks much better when seen for real and the canal water is on another level. The video camera does not do it justice. But it was great to turn Elvenhome Western Region for a few hours with what I think are the first Diesel locomotives on those metals. The Pullman is a DMU before you say anything Mr Sheedy !
Thanks very much Paul I’ll take a look.
It was a pleasure to have you here Mark, even if you did need oxygen at the top. The Western and the Warship did look very good I had to admit, but calm is now restored in the depot at the thought of any of the steamers being displaced. Stephen
Code 30 and 40? Where do I get this? I know Peco 55 and 80 I think?
The 2mm Finescale Society provide Code 40 track for their members to be in scale for the 1:152 scale they use. As I understand it, Code 30 is used by a certain scale of narrow gauge modellers although I can't remember now which scale. Not sure yet where I will get mine but that is what was used on Copenhagen Fields. Stephen
Given your modelling skill, would it be worth making your ‘Underground’ board removable with a potential for exhibiting?
Hi Rob. I’ve had some useful ideas not the least how to have the layout removable. That would be good just to be able to work on it. As for exhibiting we’ll see but it may not have enough interest. However, never say never! Stephen
@@Elvenhome I see a lot of layouts with ‘limited’ operational interest that have a lot of appeal as a exhibition layout … just saying 😉