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... like it too- these days it is called up-cycling Rob Last edited on 15 Dec 2020 21:14 by Rob Manchester posted: 15 Dec 2020 22:49 from: Tony W Hi Andrew. I sometimes wonder just how many of those Triang clerestories were butchered in an attempt to produce something reasonable, it must be hundreds if not thousands. My friend Mike Sargent who was hoping to build a model of Pen Mill in P4 produced a couple of decent looking coaches that way and they still do valiant service on Bodmin. Regards Tony. posted: 15 Dec 2020 22:58 from: John Lewis Hi Andrew, Thank you for sharing these photos. The 2-6 -2T is coming on nicely, the most obvious thing I think, is that the motion dos not really look like steel. Perhaps giving it an oily looking wash might help? The clerestory coach on the left looks splendid, the Horby one on the right of the pair looks wrong. It needs the droplights painted mahogany and the bolection mouldings were teak. ...
... I can remember of the detail at the moment. But what I do remember is a description of point rodding and how it was laid out on the prototype which was an excellent potted source of all the information needed for our models. Others may jump in with more details of the series and I could start digging through my copies of the MRC to try and find the article and do a copy for you. Jim." Hello, Below is a listing of the individual articles in the "Building a Layout" (Bodmin) series that appeared in the "Model Railway Constructor" magazine in 1981-1984. The North London Group exhibited the "Bodmin" layout at Scaleforum show at Leatherhead Leisure Centre Sat& Sun 26-27 September 2009. I believe it is still in existence. See: http://www.scalefour.org/history/more.htm#p4mags North London Group: Bodmin articles Model Railway Constructor Building a Layout Issue Part Title(& content) Author Jan '81 1. Research for the Layout- 1 Martin Goodall Feb '81 2 ...
... topic: 2794 Bodmin general track plan, part 1 test track posted: 26 Nov 2015 17:47 from: Hayfield I need a test track for a couple of locos I am building and the thought being it could start off as a scenic plank which could in the future grow into a layout. I have chosen Bodmin General as the track plan either at the junction or into the engine shed both show promise as a test track/plank layout which could be enlarged at a future date. As the locos are in 00 gauge I have chosen 4fs Initially I was thinking of copying out today's track layout, but I failed to find an appropriate plan to copy. I did find one which I think is of the 30's. I don't think I have got the map up to 4 mm scale but just appx to size, and a bit of compression may be required. I have just used B6 turnouts, where other sizes may be more appropriate. The junction+ goods yard turnout may be a good idea, though would it be ...
... 8 diamond in Templot as the basis for the single-slip: 2_270057_470000000.jpg regards, Martin. posted: 27 Apr 2015 11:23 from: RichardS Martin, thank you for your usual comprehensive and helpful reply. I hope you didn't spend too long looking for the various sites. I rather expected you to say that 1:2500 was the best. Smaller scales are too small (profound) as I have found. I may try drawing the plan. Provided I can copy the general line of the curves at the Bodmin end from the 6" maps and estimate the track spacing for the sidings. (I found a great 'end on' photo on line) I should be able to arrive at the approximate angles (I think). It's worth a try. We shall see. Regards RichardS posted: 27 Apr 2015 14:29 from: Phil O Hi Richard Hi Richard There are specified spacing's for the distance between running lines and between running lines and sidings. Nominally 6ft 6ins, more on ex GW broad gauge lines and 10 ...
... topic: 2529 Bodmins engine sheds turnout/catch points posted: 2 Sep 2014 21:11 from: Hayfield Thought those who have not been to Bodmin would like to see this combined turnout/catch points Quite an interesting project for a rainy day. 982_021603_590000000.jpg Engine shed end: 982_021605_100000000.jpg 982_021607_120000000.jpg 982_021606_040000000.jpg 982_021607_520000000.jpg 982_021608_250000000.jpg I had a bit of head scratching the first time I went to Bodmin as I only saw it from the train (I thought it was a slip at first), but after looking at the photos then another visit I have a better understanding of it. There is a mixture of 2 and 3/4 bolt chairs on both the check and slide chairs. posted: 4 Sep 2014 07:55 from: Phil O Hi Hayfield If you're visiting again could you please get a couple more photo's of the composite chair on the extended wing rail in photo 2. undefined undefined 38_040254_300000000.png Many Thanks Phil Last edited on 4 Sep 2014 07:57 by Phil O posted: 4 Sep 2014 08:33 from: Hayfield My thoughts which ...
... topic: 2894 Track centres posted: 4 Jul 2016 08:44 from: Hayfield As I have limited space until my new railway/work room is built I thought I could build a small cameo which could be extended into a layout later, the plan will be based (not a copy) on Bodmin General in EM gauge Whilst the 6' way is a minimum I am after some guidance on the distance between parallel tracks within a station There is the run around station loop with water taps Then the distance between the main running line and the nearest engine shed line The siding running along side the line to Bodmin Parkway Thanks in advance John posted: 4 Jul 2016 16:45 from: Martin Wynne Hi John, The only certain way to know is from accurate maps. Many stations were built before the BOT rules came into force, and you can't just change the original position of platforms, goods sheds, engine sheds, signal boxes, etc. Generally double-track through stations, and passing stations on single lines, have the ...
... topic: 3204 Distance between tracks within station platforms posted: 3 Feb 2018 11:03 from: Hayfield I am about to embark on building my new layout, loosely based on Bodmin General in preservation era. My question is, approximately how far apart should the runaround road be from the platform road please, as I plan to fit the water standpipes between the tracks, I am guessing it should be a bit more than the usual preset distances within Templot Thanks John posted: 3 Feb 2018 11:51 from: Martin Wynne Hayfield wrote: I am about to embark on building my new layout, loosely based on Bodmin General in preservation era. My question is, approximately how far apart should the runaround road be from the platform road please, as I plan to fit the water standpipes between the tracks, I am guessing it should be a bit more than the usual preset distances within Templot. Hi John, Yes, it is often a bit wider. Overlaying on the OS map from 1905 shows at that time it was around 7ft ...
... and Martin Thank you both very much, all now sorted, No idea why I had so many issues, I assumed copy link was different to copy. Now all done So easy in the end, however tried to do a second location and for some reason will not copy next map just reloading the first. Will try turning off the computer and starting again posted: 25 Feb 2019 15:27 from: Hayfield Beeing a bit greedy I have tried to get a map of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, and Bodmin, but whilst I can find it and enlarge them for some reason it will not copy, any ideas please, an I using the wrong maps? Last edited on 25 Feb 2019 15:47 by Hayfield posted: 25 Feb 2019 18:34 from: Martin Wynne Hayfield wrote: Being a bit greedy I have tried to get a map of Bembridge on the Isle of Wight, and Bodmin, but whilst I can find it and enlarge them for some reason it will not copy, any ideas please, an ...
... topic: 2941 strange turnout at bodmin 1960's posted: 28 Nov 2016 23:36 from: Geoff Cook 146_281834_160000000.jpg There is a discussion about this turnout on thread on RMweb: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/69736-pencarrow-pg155-new-templot-plans/page-162#entry2512902 What operates the wing rail? Geoff Cook posted: 29 Nov 2016 00:22 from: Martin Wynne Hi Geoff, It's a spring crossing. The wing rail is forced open by the wheel flanges -- because of this it is very important that the check rail is correctly positioned and well maintained. Here are the words and music from BRT3: 2_281920_520000000.jpg 2_281921_080000000.jpg regards, Martin. posted: 29 Nov 2016 00:35 from: Geoff Cook Thanks very much Geoff posted: 9 Dec 2016 06:15 from: rodney_hills Hello, The obvious next question arising is: Has anyone built a model of same, that operates prototypically? Regards, Rodney Hills posted: 9 Dec 2016 12:58 from: Roger ...
... topic: 3038 Bosmellin- 4SF (OO-SF) posted: 20 Jun 2017 13:37 from: RichardS Previously I have posted some half-hearted attempts at track designs- Hellesdon and Oby. The latter is my small adventure into P4 and will progress. Meanwhile however, lurking in the background, has been my long term plan to make a model based on Boscarne Junction. I have always liked rural branch lines and the history and operation of the Bodmin and Wadebridge Railway combining SR and (G )WR services is appealing. When I discovered 4-SF/OO-SF I was immediately taken by the concept. Although Oby will be P4 Bosmellin will not. P4 requires more time and has a higher cost (wheels, chassis, etc etc) than 4mm other scales and I can afford to allocate neither at this time to a layout of this size. Bosmellin is intended to be a portable layout. However, the space I have available 3.47m x 2.54m is only just large enough for the outside dimensions of the track ...
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... the most frequently used is F6, which adjusts the curving radius. Make sure first that you have the red fixing peg at the end which you want to remain fixed. Here is a short Jing video, showing F6 in use: http://screencast.com/t /wJq5q8ShPc (I can't put captions in Jing, so I've used the screen keyboard to show key presses.) regards, Martin. posted: 9 Dec 2007 03:19 from: Stuart Mitchell Martin, Thanks for your reply. I'm working on Bodmin General with a scan images. Where the point leads from the main to the goods shed and cattle pens the are some very complex curves (we for me) to try and do in templot. As you can see from the image that there are 3 curves that are throught the template. I will try and mak a vid to post. Stuart Attachment: attach_175_279_small_problem.gif 125 posted: 9 Dec 2007 04:08 from: Martin Wynne Stuart Mitchell wrote: I'm working on Bodmin General with a scan images. Where the ...
... it was only a month or two ago. It needs updating a bit for Templot2 -- but then, what doesn't? If you can't follow anything just ask again. regards, Martin. posted: 18 Aug 2014 18:58 from: Hayfield Martin& Brian Thanks very much, yes the first thing is what Martin has given me. Can't try now as off for fish& chips but perhaps not on the quay side. Brian Thanks for the likk to the common crossing, that's my second problem. Been at Bodmin& Wenford Railway today, found some interesting chair combinations. IKB must be turning in his grave. posted: 19 Aug 2014 09:00 from: Hayfield Hayfield wrote: Martin& Brian Thanks very much, yes the first thing is what Martin has given me. Can't try now as off for fish& chips but perhaps not on the quay side. Brian Thanks for the likk to the common crossing, that's my second problem. Been at Bodmin& Wenford Railway today, found some interesting chair combinations. IKB must ...
... the forum was that anybody who could assist was here to do so. Maybe it would help if people with problems didn't address them specifically to Martin. Perhaps when people do we should suggest they address them to the whole forum. Just a thought. Nigel posted: 9 Jan 2014 20:53 from: Martin Wynne This is the sort of thing I seem to be up against, typical of comments on various forums these days: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/79740-lswrsr-bodmin-town-station/page-2 ?hl=templot First of all an assumption that Templot is too difficult for ordinary mortals, and then words put into my mouth. I have never said that Templot is optimized for creating individual templates rather than track planning. I have simply said that is its primary intended function. That doesn't mean it is non-optimal for its secondary function of track planning. Perhaps I should ignore such things, and I intend to do so in future. I'm weary of replying and ...
... bit of track??? Attachment: attach_1291_1762_fourgig_east_exte nded_engine_shed.box 345 posted: 3 Jan 2012 15:32 from: RedgateModels here's the second .box file Attachment: attach_1292_1762_fourgig_east_exte nded_engine_shed_plus.box 288 posted: 3 Jan 2012 17:14 from: wcampbell23 Have you considered replacing the slip with two separate turnouts? This would not greatly affect the run-round loop and give you more flexibility for the release crossover. At the end of the platform road you could maximise the space for a loco by installing a minimal buffer stop such as this one at Bodmin General: 54_031213_080000000.jpg Regards Bill Campbell. Last edited on 3 Jan 2012 17:16 by wcampbell23 posted: 3 Jan 2012 17:36 from: RedgateModels Nice photo Bill, I'd already planned saomething similar for the buffer stop. The main reason for the double slip was to fit it all in, but to be honest I hadn't tried two points, I'll have a play tomorrow- will make the construction easier! posted: 3 Jan 2012 18:10 from: Glen Suckling If your equipment can run over a # ...
... ) Now followed up by a second book and a 3rd book promised (which is advertised as GWR). regards Richard posted: 5 Dec 2014 07:25 from: MarkAustin The GWR book is out, and is truly excellent. Should be on every GWR modeller's bookshelf. Mark Austin posted: 5 Dec 2014 11:26 from: Richard_Jones Hi, Not unconnected to the thread on catch points, there's a fascinating photo on page 43 of the second book (ISBN 978 1 909328 24 2) showing the approach to Bodmin (LSWR) with a catch point arrangement that completely confuses me, but apparently permits conventional passenger movements, whilst forming a trap for goods working ?? ??? Parts of Templot Club may not function unless you enable JavaScript (also called Active Scripting) in your browser. Templot Club> Forums> Prototype pics> Edward Wallis Collection about Templot Club Templot Companion- User Guide- A-Z Index Templot Explained for beginners Please click: important information for new members and first-time visitors. indexing link for search ...
... : Could this be a fouling bar? They are usually in the 4ft, but apparently they could be outside. John No, it is not a fouling or treadle bar. Although they could be on the outside of the running rail they would be fixed close to the outside edge of the rail and normally sit just below rail level being prevented from rising by any wheel sat on that part of the running rail. Any turnout protected by it would not be able to be unlocked. The ones I am familiar with at Bodmin General were made of angle iron rather than rail which would be of a much larger section than needed. Tony. Last edited on 13 Nov 2014 00:06 by Tony W posted: 12 Nov 2014 23:28 from: Rob Manchester Alan Turner wrote: It has nothing to do with the track except in so far as to protect the track from trolleys and such like coming down the platform ramp. regards Alan I agree with Alan. I had the same thought this afternoon. Due to the lack of space ...
... topic: 2516 Variation of chairs on a crossover posted: 21 Aug 2014 07:49 from: Hayfield On my recent trip to Bodmin Central I decided to try and get some close ups of some of the switch and crossing chairs. Looking at the platform resell crossover there seemed to be a mixture of different chairs (2& 3 bolt). These may have been changed during BR days, or just using what can be found now in preservation circles. 982_201348_500000000.jpg 982_201349_180000000.jpg 982_201349_580000000.jpg 982_201350_190000000.jpg posted: 21 Aug 2014 07:53 from: Hayfield Sorry I can't seem to edit between photos, nor can I stitch the photos together. Perhaps I should have taken a Panoramic photo In the top photo there is a strange bar between the rails, may be some form of locking mechanism, but why its there? The second and third photo shows the different plate under the crossing nose chair. Upper check rail has 4 2 bolt check chairs and one 4 bolt, lower check rail chairs 4 bolt chairs. Bottom photo shots sleepers of varying lengths Here ...
... 09:29 from: Hayfield I know the answer to this question is a bit like how long is a bit of string, but here is my quandary. I am about to build a trailing crossover for myself to test some loco chassis I am building, which in turn will form part of my new layout in the future, What would be an average adjacent track centre for a branch line platform runaround line given there would be water stands to refill coach water tanks, I am going to build a BLT bases on Bodmin General in a preserved era. Does not need to be an exact copy of anything and the runaround may have a platform itself either for additional trains or storage before the turnout Thanks in advance posted: 4 Oct 2019 13:32 from: Phil O I would agree about the bit of string and as it would be a GW bit of string, was the branch a broad gauge one? As this would open up the gap a bit, a platform may add a constraint. As you have mentioned having water stands ...
... topic: 3650 Trials with inlaid track posted: 1 May 2020 09:18 from: Hayfield Its always been my intention to have a small P4 layout as well as Bodmin, I have a shelf just under 50" long by 12", which can have a storage area added to it and can be widened a bit. As to date my P4 locos are a 14xx& 94xx along with an old Airfix kit built Pug, I have also acquired along the way High Level Pug and 57xx chassis and the other week by chance an Agenoria 0-4 -0T kit quickly followed by a 1361 chassis (but this may end up in EM gauge). I was never ever quite happy with the light railway design I settled on, then there was a thread on RMweb about inlaid track and one of Iain Rice's plans from his book on Cameo layouts. By copying a mirror image and lengthening it slightly it fitted the space I have. A plan was drawn out on some card I had and whilst the track plan fitted (ish ...
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