Station set on the North Norfolk coast.

These things happen Ron

I hate ballasting points for that reason……bitter experience has taught me to keep throwing the point throughout the drying period to prevent nasties happening

Ps I meant to post earlier to tell you. How much I  liked the work you have done on the station:thumbs

Thanks John, still a lot to do on the station. Must remember the point moving next time (not overnight though!) At least it is recoverable even if it is a pain!!

Cheers
Ron

Hi Ron would it be possible to soak the point in warm water to soften the ballast and glue to save the point? then clean up round the point blades, leave it to dry then return it to the layout but before glueing down dribble a little light oil around the switch blades to stop glue getting into the works.  Hope this is of some help.
Cheers, Pete. 

Hi Pete, good idea but I picked up a new one today and have just fitted it! (Pictures later!) and the DoG is back from Hornby repair works!!
CheersRon

New point fitted today but not ballasted yet!



and the 'Duke' is back!!





Cheers Ron

Point ballasted and a dirty DC visitor to Weybourne!







Cheers
Ron

Hi Ron,

Did the dirty DC visitor come that way or is that a project of your own. It looks very well done. I note you are still teasing me with the DMU as well. Bad man.:lol:

Looking good

What is the latest with the class 08. Has Paul sorted you out with one in a livery of your choosing ?

Cheers

Toto

Yes the V2 was a project i did a long while ago! I'm waiting for an email from Paul re the 08. The new Heljan 06's look good!

Sorry about the DMU in the shot!! :):)

Cheers
Ron

Hi Ron,

The new Heljan  06's. Ain't seen them yet. I take it they're not released yet.
Your project is excellent, maybe another couple of shots……..please.:lol:

I'll forgive you for the sneaky DMU shot:lol: but no more you understand !

I have a couple but they still require decoders yet. That's for later. I would like to see a remake of the class 101 bubble car. There is one at Hattons at the moment but the coffers are empty. I just ordered a class 14 in blue circle cement livery ( weathered ) and a class 16 BR green small yellow panels ( weathered ) they were £75.00 each but well detailed models and the usual standard Heljan bomb proofing:lol:

Keep us up to date with the 08.

Cheers for now

Toto

One of my favourite video's of NNR and 'The Lark Ascending' as a backing track.!!

A small update, new corner added to give the station access and some signalling done.







Cheers
Ron

it all looks great,you have come on leaps and bounds in a short time
:thumbs;-):cool:

Thanks, but I came upon the first thing that I have been unable to do today! The wires on this colour light signal are so fine I could not get them into the required screw connector! I tried 6 or 7 seven times but old age and my eyesight beat me, oh well!!
A photo to show how fine they are!!



Live and learn!!

Cheers
Ron

yeah know the feeling well,try soldering a thicker wire on the end, should do the trick,
:thumbs;-):cool:

Or strip the wire back a little more and double it over then tin it being generous with the solder.

Will try both, tomorrow!!

Cheers
Ron

Decided to do some scenic work in the loco/goods yard…


Step 1, filler mixed with black acrylic paint.



Step 2, scatter earth/grass and coal plus infilling in the track on the left.



Step 3, hoover up the excess (will do that tomorrow!!)
Still lots of 'clutter' to add!!

Original loco yard.



Cheers
Ron

Hi Ron,

Are you using a static grass applicator ? I have a small one ( static grass applicator ) and I'm interested in how you feel it's performed.

Cheers

Toto

It's not working very well, going to dis-assemble it at the weekend and sort it!!

Cheers
Ron

Hi Ron,

What's the issue ? Maybe Gary can cast some enlightenment as I know he made his own and the results speak for themselves.

It's a scary one because you buy or make these things and then take the plunge. It's a messy affair if it doesn't work out but I must say, from what I can see the areas covered look ok.

Keep us in the picture as I am am sure that if there are any pitfalls, then at least 50% of us will hit them. Sorry if you are the guinea pig here.

Cheers

Toto