Factories, offices, shops etc. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:56:56 +0000 Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:56:56 +0000 Platform1mrc.com http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?forums/industrial-commercial/ Fri, 10 Oct 2025 10:56:34 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-6-the-dock.6977/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-6-the-dock.6977/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
Recently the heat waves in the UK have forced me to take refuge in the shed where the insulation keeps it cool, just topping up the temperature in there to 20-25C by opening the doors, somewhat better than the 30C+ plus that keeps rearing its ugly head, 3rd wave in the last 6...

Montague Dock - 6 - The Dock]]> 30 Sat, 23 Mar 2024 10:26:57 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-5-royal-mail-warehouse.6614/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-5-royal-mail-warehouse.6614/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
Montague Dock - 5 - Royal Mail Warehouse]]> 2 Thu, 16 Nov 2023 21:08:12 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-4-installing-the-crane-rails.6504/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-4-installing-the-crane-rails.6504/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight Gantry Crane Rails.

Here the installation is described, a single design of gantry crane rail was designed such that they would be used in pairs giving a nominal 600mm of track and be fixed firmly to the plywood base of this dock to ensure the cranes would traverse them reliably, which is...

Montague Dock - 4 - Installing the Crane Rails]]> Mon, 09 Oct 2023 09:38:19 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/coles-road-crane-in-1-50th-scale.6330/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/coles-road-crane-in-1-50th-scale.6330/ invalid@example.com (jakesdad13) jakesdad13 I bought this from ebay quite cheaply, it's been a bit knocked about as will be expected from a childs toy but it's in really good nick as it's a sturdy model.
Any way this is what it looked like on delivery (not the actual one as I forgot to take some photos)

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I then stripped it down to remove the internal...

Coles road crane in 1,50th scale.]]> 2 Sun, 23 Jul 2023 19:53:39 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-3-warehouses.6399/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-3-warehouses.6399/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
At this time, the 1960s there is still a modest amount of traffic through this dock even though some trade has been lost to the larger EuroFerry dock with it's links to Europe.

Four warehouse units are depicted at a time when the owners, or leaseholders still...

Montague Dock - 3 - Warehouses]]> 12 Sun, 25 Jun 2023 10:27:10 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-2-cranes.6398/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-2-cranes.6398/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
The two gantry cranes on this dock are two versions of an old Trix (WIAD) model of a Krupp Ardelt level luffing crane, one (without markings) is believed to be a pre-production model and the other a production model. Both were bought pre-assembled, a little worse for wear needing some minor repairs including some slight age distortion of the...

Montague Dock - 2 - Cranes]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:59:18 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-index-of-topics-with-links.6397/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-index-of-topics-with-links.6397/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
1 - Introduction & Track Plan
2 - Cranes
3 -...

Montague Dock - Index of Topics with Links]]> Sat, 24 Jun 2023 22:47:55 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-1-intro-track-plan.6396/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/montague-dock-1-intro-track-plan.6396/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
Berths for two small cargo vessels is provided, primarily for a packet vessel carrying mail, a few passengers and cargo to the Isle of Knowles on a scheduled basis run by Ernie's Steam Packet company which has an office and...

Montague Dock - 1 - Intro & Track Plan]]> Thu, 22 Jun 2023 13:57:54 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/freight-handling-docks-of-the-1950s-to-1960s-info-required.6391/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/freight-handling-docks-of-the-1950s-to-1960s-info-required.6391/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
Although old photographs can easily show cobble stones, it is impossible to determine whether a plain surface is weathered concrete or faded tarmac, an example is :-

https://shop.memorylane.co.uk/mirror/0000to0099-00040/freight-loaded-ocean-liner-train-21311782.html

Where the main surface appears smooth and the dock edges are stone blocks.

Can...

Freight Handling Docks of the 1950s to 1960s - Info Required]]> 2 Sun, 18 Jun 2023 10:41:25 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-index-of-articles-with-links.6386/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-index-of-articles-with-links.6386/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
This series of articles includes what all the structures are for, albeit a simplified sequence from quarried limestone, additives, mixing processes and intermediate storage between processes through to delivery...

Cement Works - Index of Articles with Links]]> Mon, 11 Apr 2022 21:04:31 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/made-in-manchester-models.2059/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/made-in-manchester-models.2059/ invalid@example.com (Toto) Toto
I'll post a link later as I'm on my IPad but worth a look. They look excellent.

Cheers

Toto]]> 29 Tue, 18 Jan 2022 09:50:23 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-23-coaling-stage.5833/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-23-coaling-stage.5833/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
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Provides the coaling and watering facility for the works shunter "Westminster".

Constructed from scratch using craft matchsticks to create a typical structure made up of old sleepers in a very simple fashion.

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The finished assembly was then given a rough colouring of weathered sleeper and sooty...

Cement Works - 23 - Coaling Stage]]> 8 Wed, 12 Jan 2022 20:39:03 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-22-groundwork-2.5817/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-22-groundwork-2.5817/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
Here the area was again painted with a wash of thinned PVA as used for ballasting and a thicker layer of powder applied. It was then grooved with tyre tracks added by rolling the dump trucks through the mushy goo to simulate the trucks arriving, turning, unloading and driving...

Cement Works - 22 - Groundwork 2]]> Wed, 29 Dec 2021 13:07:39 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-21-groundwork-1.5799/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-21-groundwork-1.5799/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
For a long while I debated over whether to recess them all into the 3mm foam base or not as I have done with limestone crusher building as they are all interconnected with conveyors and some are a little fragile to move.

Recently I came across a card version of a concrete surface that really suits this job, I really did not want to spend a considerable amount of...

Cement Works - 21 - Groundwork 1]]> 2 Mon, 18 Oct 2021 10:55:46 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/improving-the-hornby-cement-hopper-r8711.117/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/improving-the-hornby-cement-hopper-r8711.117/ invalid@example.com (Gary) Gary It is unfortunate that Hornby show off their cement hopper as an 'above the rails' model. This is not the case...

Here I show how I improved the look of the Hornby Cement Hopper...

This is how the model is presented on the...

Improving the Hornby Cement Hopper R8711]]> 13 Thu, 14 Oct 2021 07:19:11 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-19-bagging-despatch.5703/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-19-bagging-despatch.5703/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight https://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-10-site-map-explained.5333/
Here is where cement is packed ready for distribution to outlets supplying trade and domestic users where bulk is not appropriate.

The cement arrives at (32) via an aerial conveyor from the transfer house (26), this part of the building comprises a tower section where the cement arrives into a large hopper which in turn feeds the bagging...

Cement Works - 19 - Bagging & Despatch]]> 15 Wed, 06 Oct 2021 08:09:34 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-20-more-sources-of-information.5707/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-20-more-sources-of-information.5707/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
Westbury (Blue Circle) Cement Works

Opened 1962, mothballed 2009, the enormity of these sites has to be seen to be believed, we can only model a very small part of it, and notice how everything is covered in cement dust, makes my model look far too clean!...

Cement Works - 20 - More Sources of Information]]> 2 Sun, 12 Sep 2021 14:14:42 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-18-bulk-store-clinker-coal.5678/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-18-bulk-store-clinker-coal.5678/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
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stores the clinker from (18) prior to delivery to post-mix (23) and the coal delivered directly from the colliery (21) to be crushed in (18) and be the fuel for the kiln flame (17).

Each process stage in the manufacturing of cement has a storage facility between them to allow for variations in supply and demand of each process, whether it be due to...

Cement Works - 18 - Bulk Store Clinker & Coal]]> Wed, 08 Sep 2021 20:53:58 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-17-wip-bulk-store-clinker-coal.5672/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-17-wip-bulk-store-clinker-coal.5672/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
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stores the clinker prior to post-mix (23) and the coal delivered directly from the colliery (21) to be crushed (18) and be the fuel for the kiln flame.

Nearly complete this update shows the sub-assemblies that make up building (20) and details constructional aspects. The prototype functionality of this building will be covered when it is...

Cement Works - 17 - WiP - Bulk Store Clinker & Coal]]> Sat, 03 Jul 2021 16:39:47 +0000 http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-16-post-mix-building.5573/ http://platform1mrc.com/p1mrc/index.php?threads/cement-works-16-post-mix-building.5573/ invalid@example.com (Jim Freight) Jim Freight
Note. In the original site map the post-mix structure (23) and the gypsum silos (24) were shown separate, they are now one structure. The fluidising equipment will now be in a separate hut or shelter, design of which is to be determined.

The Process

Clinker is delivered to post-mix (23) via a conveyor from the clinker store...

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