Honiton
Posted: Tue Jan 14, 2014 5:48 pm
Time to join in!
For now, just a quick intro to my developing representation of Honiton station c1956. The story of why this location and period, might well filter through in due course although there is a slowly progressing web site/blog under construction with some of the story. This is being updated even slower than I model - see link below.
Another good reason to sign up was the satisfaction of having at last arrived at what resembles trains taking to the rails. After about 8 years on this project and endless stop start progress, mostly stop, a dose of concentrated effort post retirement, appears to be having an effect.
I always enjoy seeing video clips on the forum so hope you won't mind me posting a few on here. First clip is a recently (nearly) completed PDK 700, with Hornby Maunsells, once again needing more than a touch of finishing, converted per usual method (straight wheel replacement and repositioned brakegear) and with trimmed down MJT gangways.
https://vimeo.com/84068560
and reversing into siding
https://vimeo.com/84068559
This time with a mix of kit built and ready to run wagons (again all unfinished - a common thread seems to be developing here) all bar 2, being straight wheel swaps.
https://vimeo.com/84068561
reversing again
https://vimeo.com/84068562
The fact that this assemblage of largely rigid chassis vehicles traversed all of my far from perfect trackwork without falling off, both pulled and pushed, so long as pushed at an appropriately respectful speed, instilled a very comfortable feeling of satisfaction. More importantly, it is great motivation to get on and do more. It has to be said though, that my modeling skills at best barely nudge average so don't expect many close ups in future posts!
Hope these links are set up OK - I'm new to this! Will try again if need to.
Be back soon (that's relative - my soon can be a long time!)
DP
For now, just a quick intro to my developing representation of Honiton station c1956. The story of why this location and period, might well filter through in due course although there is a slowly progressing web site/blog under construction with some of the story. This is being updated even slower than I model - see link below.
Another good reason to sign up was the satisfaction of having at last arrived at what resembles trains taking to the rails. After about 8 years on this project and endless stop start progress, mostly stop, a dose of concentrated effort post retirement, appears to be having an effect.
I always enjoy seeing video clips on the forum so hope you won't mind me posting a few on here. First clip is a recently (nearly) completed PDK 700, with Hornby Maunsells, once again needing more than a touch of finishing, converted per usual method (straight wheel replacement and repositioned brakegear) and with trimmed down MJT gangways.
https://vimeo.com/84068560
and reversing into siding
https://vimeo.com/84068559
This time with a mix of kit built and ready to run wagons (again all unfinished - a common thread seems to be developing here) all bar 2, being straight wheel swaps.
https://vimeo.com/84068561
reversing again
https://vimeo.com/84068562
The fact that this assemblage of largely rigid chassis vehicles traversed all of my far from perfect trackwork without falling off, both pulled and pushed, so long as pushed at an appropriately respectful speed, instilled a very comfortable feeling of satisfaction. More importantly, it is great motivation to get on and do more. It has to be said though, that my modeling skills at best barely nudge average so don't expect many close ups in future posts!
Hope these links are set up OK - I'm new to this! Will try again if need to.
Be back soon (that's relative - my soon can be a long time!)
DP