Mansfield - a slow burner…

[Andy_C]

Hi all,

Rather than keep adding posts to the 'welcome' thread, I thought I'd start a new 'slow burner' on here. I've just spent an hour in the local library, with their OS maps from 1911/17, and also numerous photos from that era, and before/after. The photo's were simply amazing! I recall my grandfather telling me of 2-6-4's and 2-6-0's operating at Mansfield GCR station, but I also discovered Mansfield had a separate LNER station!

I also had a thought that the Steam TMD faced towards the central railway station, when in fact it faced away. How strange. The OS maps were very useful for visualising track layout, and also that next to the station was a goods building/yard, and a cattle yard. Instant idea!

One thing I did realise is the track will take further planning to bring in undulations and also some bridges/viaducts of some kind. I also came to the conclusion I could not do it justice in OO, as I don't have the space(board size is 10ft by 8 1/2 feet chaser, with a centre working area), so I'll further explore N gauge. I'm looking at cheating a little, in doing era 5 and 6, as when the sidings for goods were taken out, the main station was still in use for passengers but the line was heavily used for freight. Examples of the kind of freight is evident from the very large Shirebrook N Gauge Railway (an internet search will find photos).

I'm a month or two from breaking ground, but when the time is right, I'll start adding photos. There will be some artistic licence, but provided I can get the stock I'm thinking of...

I've also obtained Rail Modeller Pro for Mac. Seems very easy to use, so will give me chance to at least visualise what I'm trying to achieve.

Finally, a big thanks to those suggestions re local library and OS maps - it's not all on the internet!

Cheers for now,

Andy.

[GeoffAlan3]

In these woke times, shouldn't that be Personsfield?

[teedoubleudee]

In these woke times, shouldn't that be Personsfield?

It's only a matter of time

[Andy_C]

In these woke times, shouldn't that be Personsfield?

It should be Maunsfield after the river.

[GeoffAlan3]

I'll have to get my sister, who lives in Personchester to check the etymology of the original name.

[teedoubleudee]

I'll have to get my sister, who lives in Personchester to check the etymology of the original name.

Well Personchester United started out as Newton Heath Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway Football Club, if that's any use

[Walkingthedog]

Domesday book records it as Mammesfeld.

[Andy_C]

Hi

A couple of basic and beginner questions, but then again I am new back to this hobby after some time.

I’m considering using Code 55, but wanted to check whether is ok with older N Gauge rolling stock. I know there are some issues with older 00 scale stuff on their standard v fine scale track?

I’ll be running DCC, so will be looking to solder the track in places. I’m ok at soldering, but has anyone had any issues with Code 55? Should I look to use the joining rails with wires attached, or solder the track itself (I think this could look a lot neater tbh).

Thanks,

Andy.

[Walkingthedog]

Solder wire directly to the track. The weakest point electrically are rail joiners so wires attached to those is unwise. Solder power wires to each section of track to ensure a good supply.

[dtb]

wasn't aware we could discuss stuff like this woke stuff because it has nothing to do with model railways. We get enough of this in the press.