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Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:38 pm
by bulleidboy
A new signal box for Manydown (the branchline station on Wykeham) -Bachmann Scenecraft LSWR Type 3 Signal Box SR - it was a special commission by Kernows some years ago, and they discovered they had a box left - so got in quick - they have one in stock as I type this. I am hoping to place a signalman with the token at the top of the steps, ready to hand over for single line running. This signalman is holding the token - I want one with the guy holding it out. Hopefully the signal box will eventually be lit and interior fitted out - may be even some point rodding - the list of jobs is getting longer! :) .

ImageIMG_0679 by Barry Clayton, on Flickr

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 6:47 pm
by Walkingthedog
What a nice model.

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 8:04 pm
by Hound Dog
Very nice - looks as if it was made just for that particular location

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:52 pm
by Steve M
That box is perfect for that location - a hint of Swanage to my eye.
I like the idea of the signalman with the token - looking forward to seeing that.

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Wed Jun 24, 2020 10:44 am
by bulleidboy
Steve M wrote: Tue Jun 23, 2020 11:52 pm That box is perfect for that location - a hint of Swanage to my eye.
I like the idea of the signalman with the token - looking forward to seeing that.
Order placed with Hardy's Models - one painted signalman holding pouch (token) and one unpainted footplate crew pack (10 mixed crew) - should keep me busy.

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:04 am
by bulleidboy
A bit "gimmicky", but I have started adding a bit of detail to the layout and saw these at Kyte's Lights, and thought "why not". I have also re-aligned the pavement, so now have a cab rank, which will be outside the station building when it is replaced. The cabs are Oxford Diecast - for some reason the chassis is held on with a Philips screw and a rivet? With care, the rivet was drilled out, and a seriously "amputated" driver was fitted. I have bought two more cabs, which will get a driver and may be passengers - HO scale "sitting people" fit very well. I have also purchased some street lights - so plenty to do - lights in buildings? Barry

Note: Click on picture to see Belisha Beacons working.

ImageIMG_0671 by Barry Clayton, on Flickr

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 11:16 am
by Puddles
I can see that it is going to be a busy little street when you get all your plans put in to place and lights in the shops will make it really magical. Love the beacons on the crossing great work.

Puddles

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 1:50 pm
by Steve M
Excellent as usual Barry, but how do you keep the dust off? There’s not a speck in sight!

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:33 pm
by bulleidboy
Steve M wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 1:50 pm Excellent as usual Barry, but how do you keep the dust off? There’s not a speck in sight!
I phones are good, but not that good - there is a lot of dust. :lol: Barry

Re: Wykeham - Somewhere in the south!

Posted: Sun Jun 28, 2020 2:46 pm
by Bandit Mick
Lovely modelling - you should be chuffed.