When I modelled my engine shed I used Homebase/Wicks ordinary white plaster filler framed the area of the shed and filled it all in then got an old 4 wheeled lema bogie truck and ran it up & down the roads until I had the grooves once it was dry I rubbed it all down with sandpaper and painted it axel black I made 4 stands in all using thin plaster card to act as expansion joints it’s what I remembered as seeing as a kid at Old Oak Common
Hi John. I was very tempted to try using tile grout - I’ve seen it used on a couple of YT channels, but I wasn’t brave enough. I was worried if it went wrong there would be a right mess to try and sort out. I do have another hard standing area to create for my diesels so it’s something to consider 👍
As a young child my father worked in a steam shed before moving on to diesels and I sometimes went with him on weekends, things of note is they didn't have track as such in the sheds, just rails sunk into concrete and the steam sheds were basically black inside with just sporadic dim lighting unless they were proper working sections, his shed had a dedicated line walled off with doors at the end (unlike ll the rest) and brightly lit with white painted walls and overhead cranes where repairs were done (as opposed to most just being parked for routine servicing) with long pit between the rails and even a section where the rails could be lowered for dropping an axle to change axle boxes. The first diesel shed he worked at was just a modern (1960s) steel frame building with two roads just for servicing, clean and well lit.
Looking great and look forward to further progress. Always amuses me what a useful ballasting technique whacking the track with a teaspoon actually is!
Great space you have. Take advantage of your entry track for the water points. That clears space for engine oiling and cleaning outside the sheds. You should plan to store engines with enough water to start in the morning, build steam, oil and clean before coaling and watering for the day on the entry track. Its a 4hr process for a well trained crew. I would save the buffers for outside of the shed on some of the service tracks (maybe 2) or use them else where on carriage sidings. Make solid concrete or sleeper stops for the entire engine shed area. All steam engines will need a pit area to clean the fire boxes... that's normally outside the shed on a dedicate track off the turn table. At the back of both sheds have an annex for staff room and storage. There should be room for a works train to drop off coal, parts and in some places staff. You did say "Loco YARD" have a look at some pictures of double shed yards their not that big but they have lots of other bits with other service tracks outside the shed.
Thank you. Wow, some great ideas for me to think about. Definitely need an ash pit of some kind. You can probably tell, I’m a bit naive when it comes to planning such an area!
@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt Modelling is just what you want it to be. You make the effort and get what you want from your layout. Step by step it represents your efforts to copy what once was.
you should use a blend of the cinders and ballast on the sleepers, though the yard filth looks good. Some structural beams across the top on the interior of the sheds to throw some shadows when the lights are on. Maybe some small work benches, tool racks and other maintenance gear around and a few barrels of lubricants. Tiny signs (era correct of course) should also be thought of, That can be a dangerous spot to be.
Thanks. Still quite a bit of finishing touches to do in and around the sheds. To be honest, I’m struggling for ideas for suitable interiors for the sheds (and where to source them from). I do like the idea of beams across the top of the shed interior though. Cheers. Andy 👍
Hi Andy, coming along nicely, all good info for me too. I shall get some of that textured paint at some point I saw it on Dean Park too. There are so many products to use I forget half of what I’ve seen! Good idea to stop something you don’t like to rather than keep going with it. I was a bit more drastic when I took my layout apart before I got to far and started again, but like you i think it’s part of the modelling process. Looking forward to the next update, cheers for now, John
I like the second the best but the first one looked good too and it all going to be undercover so early on I thought whats the point but when I seen the last shot of grey steamer going into the shed with it all lit up with lights I now totally understand the effort put into it. Good work there m8. Q. When are you doing part 2 ? Cheers from John in Australia.
Hi John. Thanks very much. I did think myself was it worth all the effort if was covered up but I’m pleased with the result so far! Im hoping to get an update out each Thursday/Friday - just need to keep in the wife’s good books - Autumn is here in the UK and the garden needs some tidying up before winter…… Take care, Andy 👍
Thanks very much. I’m quite impressed with the textured paint. The background music was free to use background themes on iMovie, called ‘Falls’ and ‘Big Sky’ 👍
Thank you. I found the sheds on eBay. They were called ‘OO gauge triple track loco shed roof vented 480mm’. They are laser cut MDF but I can’t seem to find them now when I search 👍
Hi Andy. Really excellent job on the engine shed area. I *was* thinking "What is the point" until I saw the final views of the engines entering the shed. Did any of your earlier videos show in any detail the installation of the turntable and associated trackwork?
Thank you Paul. No, I don’t film installing the turntable. It did come with a really good template for installing and lining up the track work. I ended up using a router with a homemade pivot to cut out the circle - I didn’t trust myself with a jigsaw! 👍
Here is a tip. Use textured paint, gives a grainy feel and look.
Yes, I’ve just purchased some. It gives a great texture 👍
When I modelled my engine shed I used Homebase/Wicks ordinary white plaster filler framed the area of the shed and filled it all in then got an old 4 wheeled lema bogie truck and ran it up & down the roads until I had the grooves once it was dry I rubbed it all down with sandpaper and painted it axel black I made 4 stands in all using thin plaster card to act as expansion joints it’s what I remembered as seeing as a kid at Old Oak Common
Hi John. I was very tempted to try using tile grout - I’ve seen it used on a couple of YT channels, but I wasn’t brave enough. I was worried if it went wrong there would be a right mess to try and sort out. I do have another hard standing area to create for my diesels so it’s something to consider 👍
As a young child my father worked in a steam shed before moving on to diesels and I sometimes went with him on weekends, things of note is they didn't have track as such in the sheds, just rails sunk into concrete and the steam sheds were basically black inside with just sporadic dim lighting unless they were proper working sections, his shed had a dedicated line walled off with doors at the end (unlike ll the rest) and brightly lit with white painted walls and overhead cranes where repairs were done (as opposed to most just being parked for routine servicing) with long pit between the rails and even a section where the rails could be lowered for dropping an axle to change axle boxes. The first diesel shed he worked at was just a modern (1960s) steel frame building with two roads just for servicing, clean and well lit.
Thank you. Some fab insights there! 👍
I think that this is the best description of an Engine Shed you’re ever going to get
Definitely! 👍
Looking great and look forward to further progress. Always amuses me what a useful ballasting technique whacking the track with a teaspoon actually is!
Thank you. It’s also quite therapeutic tapping with a spoon! 👍
Looks absolutely amazing my friend. Your level of detail is extraordinary. Love it!😊
Kind words. Thank you very much 😊
From what I've seen , you're doing a great jobe keep it up
Thanks a lot!
Great space you have. Take advantage of your entry track for the water points. That clears space for engine oiling and cleaning outside the sheds. You should plan to store engines with enough water to start in the morning, build steam, oil and clean before coaling and watering for the day on the entry track. Its a 4hr process for a well trained crew.
I would save the buffers for outside of the shed on some of the service tracks (maybe 2) or use them else where on carriage sidings. Make solid concrete or sleeper stops for the entire engine shed area.
All steam engines will need a pit area to clean the fire boxes... that's normally outside the shed on a dedicate track off the turn table.
At the back of both sheds have an annex for staff room and storage. There should be room for a works train to drop off coal, parts and in some places staff.
You did say "Loco YARD" have a look at some pictures of double shed yards their not that big but they have lots of other bits with other service tracks outside the shed.
Thank you. Wow, some great ideas for me to think about. Definitely need an ash pit of some kind. You can probably tell, I’m a bit naive when it comes to planning such an area!
@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt Modelling is just what you want it to be. You make the effort and get what you want from your layout. Step by step it represents your efforts to copy what once was.
Agreed 👍
you should use a blend of the cinders and ballast on the sleepers, though the yard filth looks good. Some structural beams across the top on the interior of the sheds to throw some shadows when the lights are on. Maybe some small work benches, tool racks and other maintenance gear around and a few barrels of lubricants. Tiny signs (era correct of course) should also be thought of, That can be a dangerous spot to be.
Thanks. Still quite a bit of finishing touches to do in and around the sheds. To be honest, I’m struggling for ideas for suitable interiors for the sheds (and where to source them from). I do like the idea of beams across the top of the shed interior though. Cheers. Andy 👍
Hi Andy, coming along nicely, all good info for me too. I shall get some of that textured paint at some point I saw it on Dean Park too. There are so many products to use I forget half of what I’ve seen!
Good idea to stop something you don’t like to rather than keep going with it. I was a bit more drastic when I took my layout apart before I got to far and started again, but like you i think it’s part of the modelling process.
Looking forward to the next update, cheers for now, John
Thanks John. Like you, I’ve seen so many great products used on YT but then forget all about them!
Very good but missing the pools of oily water on the ground!
Thanks. Yes, waiting for some oil spill kits and other finishing touches 👍
I like the second the best but the first one looked good too and it all going to be undercover so early on I thought whats the point but when I seen the last shot of grey steamer going into the shed with it all lit up with lights I now totally understand the effort put into it.
Good work there m8.
Q. When are you doing part 2 ?
Cheers from John in Australia.
Hi John. Thanks very much. I did think myself was it worth all the effort if was covered up but I’m pleased with the result so far! Im hoping to get an update out each Thursday/Friday - just need to keep in the wife’s good books - Autumn is here in the UK and the garden needs some tidying up before winter……
Take care, Andy 👍
Enjoying your videos and thinking of using the textured paint, too.
What's the "background music", used in the video?
Thanks very much. I’m quite impressed with the textured paint. The background music was free to use background themes on iMovie, called ‘Falls’ and ‘Big Sky’ 👍
Looking good, where did you get the shed from and what’s the name of it ?
Thank you. I found the sheds on eBay. They were called ‘OO gauge triple track loco shed roof vented 480mm’. They are laser cut MDF but I can’t seem to find them now when I search 👍
Hi Andy. Really excellent job on the engine shed area. I *was* thinking "What is the point" until I saw the final views of the engines entering the shed. Did any of your earlier videos show in any detail the installation of the turntable and associated trackwork?
Thank you Paul. No, I don’t film installing the turntable. It did come with a really good template for installing and lining up the track work. I ended up using a router with a homemade pivot to cut out the circle - I didn’t trust myself with a jigsaw! 👍