Two Kits dating from 1995 shown part built these are for the Heywood Top waggons used to convey the granite traffic from Beckfoot to Eurthwaite and onward to Ravenglass they where also used as a multipurpose freight vehicles with the aid of a central bolster pocket they could carry long oversize loads and there is a photograph of one of the early engines hauling two of these with a car perched on top.
La'al Ratty: Dalegarth in 7mm scale
Wednesday, 7 December 2011
Monday, 28 November 2011
R&ER 16 seater "teak" coach No627
well as a slight interlude some modelling has been done... the commencement of the construction of a R&ER teak coach . the teaks where the advancement from the heywood derived bogie coaches and onto what we know today . the kit is a very elderly owen ryder produced item that i picked up part constructed last year and to be quite frankly it looked as though it had been sat on.all things straigtend out it now looks thus..
The coach will be finished in the preserved green livery and allthough unlikely to see much service at dalegarth it will make a nice heritage train once running alongside the other Heywood coaches that are sat on the bench at the moment.
The coach will be finished in the preserved green livery and allthough unlikely to see much service at dalegarth it will make a nice heritage train once running alongside the other Heywood coaches that are sat on the bench at the moment.
Tuesday, 1 November 2011
The Research & Development department v2
Well Recent work has centered on researching the Station buildings and attempting to source the Architects Plans which I am hoping can be viewed at the lake district national parks offices in Kendal before too long and relevant copies made for use in Modeling the large spacious station and cafe building that was opened in 2006,
I also plan to make arrangements to visit the railway in the closed season to take measurements of some of the locomotives and coaches prior to construction taking place.
I also plan to make arrangements to visit the railway in the closed season to take measurements of some of the locomotives and coaches prior to construction taking place.
Wednesday, 24 August 2011
O9 Modeller: Sherwood Forest Railway - An O9 Modeller Trip Out
O9 Modeller: Sherwood Forest Railway - An O9 Modeller Trip Out: Due to various factors trips out to miniature railways have limited been in their number this year, so the chance to pop along to our local ...
Progress: The R&D Department part one
Now it is some time since i have Even thought to Write something about the planned layout And i would even go as far as to admit that i had forgot about the Blog!
Recently I have visited the R&ER and taken A vast number of photographs and measurements to record the scene that i would like to model However it may be that the model itself will need to be condensed to a manageable size or perhaps the railway curved to fit within the space i have at home to store such a model.
The most interesting feature that i noticed was whilst measuring up Whillan Beck over bridge in the form of a Cattle creep Just large enough for sheep to pass through and indeed myself It is little features such as this that I am keen to include not just because it is present on the site but it will add to the characterful nature of the R&ER and capture the imagination of those looking on .
In 2007 A new Station building was Erected replacing the buildings that had come from the nearby Eskmeals gun range in the 1930s. The new building is in a traditional style yet the interior is reasonably Modern. at this time i suspect the Platform was lengthened and the track realigned It is Still an imposing sight to see the Northern fells rise into the distance.
Special thanks must be given to all the staff of the R&ER who where accommodating me on my visit allowing me access to places where the general public are not permitted.
Now i shall Keep the blog uptodate on the present stock builds and if anyone Has any questions about the prototype or model please dont hesitate to contact me..
Northern rock Departs ravenglass for dalegarth |
Recently I have visited the R&ER and taken A vast number of photographs and measurements to record the scene that i would like to model However it may be that the model itself will need to be condensed to a manageable size or perhaps the railway curved to fit within the space i have at home to store such a model.
Willan Beck Bridge looking towards Fisherground |
The most interesting feature that i noticed was whilst measuring up Whillan Beck over bridge in the form of a Cattle creep Just large enough for sheep to pass through and indeed myself It is little features such as this that I am keen to include not just because it is present on the site but it will add to the characterful nature of the R&ER and capture the imagination of those looking on .
Stanley Ghyll Tramway cattle creep |
In 2007 A new Station building was Erected replacing the buildings that had come from the nearby Eskmeals gun range in the 1930s. The new building is in a traditional style yet the interior is reasonably Modern. at this time i suspect the Platform was lengthened and the track realigned It is Still an imposing sight to see the Northern fells rise into the distance.
I hope to Commence construction In the New year And this will be staged In sections Presently All efforts are aimed to producing locomotives and rolling stock With river mite Having been commissioned in march this is due for delivery shortly.
Myself I am building A model of ICL no 4 Affectionately known as the passenger tractor. I hear you cry that this no longer exists in this form having been rebuilt in 1984 to what we now know as Perkins.
Its my layout and I like the quirk of a steam outline Quarry locomotive.
ICL 4 perkins rebult from the passenger tractor |
When River Mite finally arrives from Paul Windle thoughts will then turn to the commissioning of River Esk
The quality of Paul's work has to be seen to be believed and i would recommend any one looking for a model of a prototype not available In kit form could do no better than to speak to him
River Esk possibly one of the Nicest engines i have Cabbed |
Now i shall Keep the blog uptodate on the present stock builds and if anyone Has any questions about the prototype or model please dont hesitate to contact me..
For those people with a general Narrow Gauge Railway Modeling interest Have a look at NGRM-Online
Friday, 29 April 2011
In the beginning there was..
Over the past few weeks thought has been progressing to the way that the layout will be constructed i myself would like to model as much of dalegarth station as i possibly can It will take time but i eventually would like to be able to take the layout to Dalegarth and virtually say spot the difference this will be possibly the largest 09 layout that there is out there theres no way that i am doing this to out do others it is more to fuel my own passion for the little Cumbrian railway that brought me into havng a deep railway interest as a child
I am considering utilizing a DCC system for the layout however the thought of DCC sound is a nice one the technology is ever progressing and i feel that in time it may become easier to have all locomotives fitted with sound as opposed squeezing the present sound chips in to places Waiting and seeing what the future brings will hopefully pay off and we will see smaller chips available .
In early march i met with Paul Windle who kindly took my commission for a one off model of River Mite in as built condition, sadly without the air pump the model is being built on a modified spectrum USA consolidation this will form the nucleus of the embryonic Dalegarth fleet which already boasts a model of ICL1 "bunny" and a part completed Lady Wakefield Both locomotives run on Bachmann USA GP40 chassis i however am looking to undertake modifications to upgrade them to a suitable DCC ready chassis in preparation for the future long term aims.
the above is just a drop in the ocean of what is Dalegarth it will be a large layout and i aim to portay is accurately with the odd interloper from other layouts and other 15" prototypes such as the forth coming kits from N Drive for Katie and Effie the Heywood locomotives.
After all If a Job is worth doing its worth doing Well and Right!
the name of the game is Research at present
Friday, 1 April 2011
New beginnings: introduction
Since 1993 i have loved the ratty from My first visit having a footplate ride on Bonnie dundee though to my last visit in 2010 riding with peter Van zeller on the footplate of River mite . i will
say that The Ratty Will and has always been close to my heart
Now i started a 09 layout last year roughly based on Dalegarth but i was never really happy with the results i had achieved because i was rushing to get it done now the Red scar and Whites railway has been put to pasture elsewhere i have decided to properly research and photograph Dalegarth Station As it was rebuilt in 2005. The main Features that i Would like to include are the Cottages at the old Junction with the Stanley Ghyll Tramway and the bridge over Whillan Beck the station itself will be modeled as close to scale as practicality does allow Including scratch building the Theakston Turntable to scale as the peco offering that red-scar used does not permit the use of any locos the size of the ravenglass engines as they are very long and the use of such a table would be haphazard in operation with less than 2mm to spare between the Ends of the track and the wheels of the engine and tender
So come with me on a Journey Into the Hills where i will be learning all i can and share it with you!...
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