NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Morning all,
I thought I would provide an introduction to Bleat Wharf, the second of my entries into the Cameo Competition.
Bleat Wharf is a rather sleepy, slightly run down backwater on the dear old former S&DJR, just off the Highbridge branch.
Set in 1950s Somerset, Bleat is occasionally awoken by the arrival of a goods working, in the hands of an ex- S&D or Midland 3F ( Known as Bulldogs hereabouts).
Sometimes we see an 'Armstrong' ( 4F) or a 'Bagnall' ( Jinty 3F).
Construction has been underway for some three months and Bleat is due to be exhibited in January 2019.
Baseboards come from IKEA, in the form of a 120cm x 40cm 'LACK' telly table top whichich forms the scenic area and a 'LACK' floating shelf which forms the fiddle yard.
Overall size therefore is 7ft...ish.
The backscene is 9mm MDF and lighting is courtesy of Herr LIDL.
Track work is PECO Code 75 and all point are short radius, actuated by pokey finger.
As you can tell, Bleat is basic.
Motive power comes from Bachmann, as does most of the goods stock.
All have been weathered.
Sparks come from a Gaugemaster Combi unit and total wires on the layout number four.
Buildings are all ready to plant from either Bachmann or Hornby. All will be detailed and weathered in due course.
The attached photos show orogress roughly to date, up to the point where the track was inlaid using DAS modelling clay.
Ground finish will be a variety including concrete, tarmac and various cobbles and setts.
Bleat, for variety, will also operate with ex-L&SWR locos such as Dapols lovely B4. In addition, we can expect a Peckett or two from time to time.
Even a Pannier for the Captain.........
I thought I would provide an introduction to Bleat Wharf, the second of my entries into the Cameo Competition.
Bleat Wharf is a rather sleepy, slightly run down backwater on the dear old former S&DJR, just off the Highbridge branch.
Set in 1950s Somerset, Bleat is occasionally awoken by the arrival of a goods working, in the hands of an ex- S&D or Midland 3F ( Known as Bulldogs hereabouts).
Sometimes we see an 'Armstrong' ( 4F) or a 'Bagnall' ( Jinty 3F).
Construction has been underway for some three months and Bleat is due to be exhibited in January 2019.
Baseboards come from IKEA, in the form of a 120cm x 40cm 'LACK' telly table top whichich forms the scenic area and a 'LACK' floating shelf which forms the fiddle yard.
Overall size therefore is 7ft...ish.
The backscene is 9mm MDF and lighting is courtesy of Herr LIDL.
Track work is PECO Code 75 and all point are short radius, actuated by pokey finger.
As you can tell, Bleat is basic.
Motive power comes from Bachmann, as does most of the goods stock.
All have been weathered.
Sparks come from a Gaugemaster Combi unit and total wires on the layout number four.
Buildings are all ready to plant from either Bachmann or Hornby. All will be detailed and weathered in due course.
The attached photos show orogress roughly to date, up to the point where the track was inlaid using DAS modelling clay.
Ground finish will be a variety including concrete, tarmac and various cobbles and setts.
Bleat, for variety, will also operate with ex-L&SWR locos such as Dapols lovely B4. In addition, we can expect a Peckett or two from time to time.
Even a Pannier for the Captain.........
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