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posted: 8 Sep 2009 12:20 from: Richard Hall
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Hi all After several years of model railway inactivity we are planning a follow up to our layout "Grindham" and the current plan - which has evolved through many iterations - is attached. We would be very pleased to receive any criticisms both of the execution in Templot and its practicability and adherence to prototype practice. The period will be 1950's BR(W) with the track based on GW practice on the grounds it is unlikely to have been replaced in a shed. No attempt has yet been made to tidy up the timbering - this will be done once the design has been finalised. The plan is based round a standard GW straight shed, elevated coaling stage and 65ft turntable. The curvature is dictated by the shape of the railway room. Any helpful suggestions will be gratefully received. Regards Richard Hall and Peter Howell |
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posted: 8 Sep 2009 14:52 from: Raymond
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Richard Hall wrote: Hi allIt looks like an interesting project and a good way to model lots of engines. I have a couple of suggestions. All your turnouts are B6's, which does not seem very prototypical to me. I have taken the liberty of altering several to C8's or 9's so that the entrance roads to the shed looks less cramped and the yard entrance has a more graceful flow. These are simply personal observations (prejudices?). The line for the the coal hoist look a little close to the turntable road, do you have room there for the bank without it fouling? Regards Raymond |
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posted: 17 Sep 2009 11:57 from: Richard Hall
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Hi Raymond Many thanks for your helpful reply and suggestions. I have downloaded your suggested revisions for further examination at the next "board meeting". Regarding the spacing of the coal stage line, we propose the start the incline at the point the lines diverge; this should give an incline of about 1 in 16 (rising approx 55mm over about 900mm) which seems OK, but I am happy to take further advice on this. The road was moved to this position to keep the ash pits on as straight a line as possible. Again, many thanks for your suggestions. |
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