No 012. A Cheap & Easy Way to Model Landform on Trecwn Valley Railway project.
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In this video we take a look at how I make my landform showing the products & manufacturers I've used.
Trecwn Valley Railway No 011. (Project update)
• No 011. The plans have...
This is some history about RNAD Trecwn
RNAD Trecwn is a decommissioned Royal Navy Armaments Depot, south of Fishguard in the village of Trecwn, Pembrokeshire, West Wales.
Built in 1938 to store and supply naval mines and munitions ordnance to the Royal Navy, at its height during the cold war 400 permanent workers were deployed at the site, housed in an MoD built town infrastructure. The site had an on-site, 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) narrow gauge railway, built using copper to reduce sparks. The weapons were both delivered to the site and then distributed using standard gauge rail to Fishguard, Neyland for Milford Haven, and latterly Pembroke Dock.
Decommissioned in 1992, all 58 cavern storage bunkers and the extensive above ground network of storage sheds and other military buildings remain in place. Ownership of the site was transferred from the Ministry of Defence to Anglo-Irish consortium Omega Pacific in 1998, and then by court order to the Manhattan Loft Corporation in 2002. The site is being redeveloped as an industrial park.
Construction
View north towards the Trecwn valley, showing the highly protected nature of the site
Security fence surrounds the entire site of the former RNAD Trecwn
MoD built houses for workers at RNAD Trecwn
The former Barham Primary school, used by RNAD Trecwn workers' children
Located on the former North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway, 3 miles (4.8 km) south of Fishguard, construction was commenced in 1938. Its location allowed supply of naval mines and munitions via rail from the West Wales Lines Fishguard branch, and distribution via a series of local deep sea ports, including Fishguard harbour and Neyland for Milford Haven.
As with all munitions depots, safety and particularly planning for explosion prevention and firefighting was a major priority at the depot. The site used a specific design of 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge for on-site distribution to minimise manual handling. For fire fighting two reservoirs are built into the hillside on opposite sides of the valley to supply high-pressure water to the onsite fire hydrants, which are located both within each of the 58 storage chambers and alongside each surface building.
Due to its scale and location, the MoD built a whole new infrastructure around the existing village to support the depot, with workers transported in, due to the remote location. This included three separate housing estates (still occupied today), and a waste water treatment plant. Nearby Barham Memorial School (built in 1877 with funding from the Barham family, and a Grade II listed building, closed in 2001 due to falling registers after the RNAD closed.
The depot has a traditional herringbone layout along the valley, giving access to 58 cavern-based storage chambers, each approximately 200 feet (61 m) in length, which have been hewn into the rock of the valley sides. Each cavern storage chamber can be accessed either via road, standard gauge rail or the site's own narrow gauge railway.
Munitions would be brought onto site mainly via standard gauge rail, and then distributed onsite using the specifically designed narrow gauge railway. Road access was mainly used for non-explosive access such as for workers and contractors, although it was occasionally used for supply and distribution. Distribution was via standard gauge rail using either Great Western Railway or British Railways locomotives hauling MoD/Royal Navy private owner wagons directly to Fishguard harbour, or Neyland for Milford Haven.
After the closure of the RNAD sub-depot at Pembroke Dock, the Trecwn site gained additional workers and a longer distribution chain. At this high point of operations during the cold war, it employed up to 400 direct workers.
Narrow gauge
Body of former RNAD Trecwn narrow gauge Baguley-Drewry diesel hydraulic locomotive T 009 00 NZ 35(works number 3781) at Tywyn Wharf on the Talyllyn Railway
A 2 ft 6 in (762 mm) gauge line traverses the entire site, with direct access to the 58 cavern storage chambers. All rail infrastructure was built in copper to reduce the risk of sparks.[4] Serviced via its own on-site locomotive shed and works, the line was equipped with a series of specially provided wooden enclosed wagons, with sliding roof covers. This allowed sea mines and other munitions to be directly placed within the wagons from overhead gantries, and transported over the entire site without access via any form of side door, hence enhancing safety. The narrow gauge line therefore became the main method of on-site distribution, with standard gauge rail or road the off site access method.
looking good, looking forward to seeing the next update
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Andy
Coming on in leaps and bounds Andy . Runs great looks great . Top Man Andy.
Thanks Allan 👍
Looking great Andy very nice post thanks for sharing best regards Mark vickery
Hi Mark 👍 thank you for taking the time to watch and comment.
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Andy
I like it very well. 😃👍
Thank you my friend
Andy
Wow, Andrew, the scenics have come on. Nice walkthrough of your methods and top tip, too! This is really shaping up into a great layout! All the best to you and yours! ASD
Thanks a for you kind words and your continued support.
All the best to you and yours too my dear friend
Andy
Great video Andrew and looking great so far
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great video good comparison of the different plaster bandage
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Andy
Hello Andy i hope you're well
Very nice hot wire cutter.
The scenery looks good and nice hints and tips.
Take care mate.
Hi Deano hope you and the family are all well too.
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Andy
Hi Andy, well, your layout is coming along nicely it's got a thumbs up from my grandson. He's hoping to come and stay with us for a few days over the half term school holidays and make a start on his 009 layout. So, hopefully, it won't be too long before we can post some photos, and hopefully, he'll manage to get a video done for his channel. We're looking forward to your next update...cheers James 🙂👍
Hi James 👍 thanks to both of you for taking the time to watch and comment. Some great bonding times ahead with your OO9 project. Looking forward to seeing your progress too.
Keep safe and well my friend
Andy
@MarchWestJunctionTMD Thank you, Andy. I'm really looking forward to seeing his progress and helping out when needed 🙂👍
It's really coming together Andy.
Awesome.
Re the mine doors. If you did want to use hinges. One option, maybe add like a large staple in the middle on the front and then use a thick wire with a 90 degree hook bend at the end. Put the bend in behind the staple to either push or pull the doors open or closed from outside?
Would spraying the plaster sheets with dilute PVA be enough to seal them before painting?
Anyway, you'll work it out.
Great progress thus far. 👍
Happy modelling
Thank you. I really appreciate you feedback and ideas
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Andy