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  1. Aug 13, 2018 #21
    SMR CHRIS

    SMR CHRIS Staff Member Moderator

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    Hi Andy thanks for the info on the loader very interesting project really add’s another element to the operating scheme well done.
    Thanks for posting it :tophat::tophat::tophat:
     
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  2. Aug 14, 2018 #22
    Toto

    Toto I'm best ignored Staff Member Founder Administrator

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    Congratulations on picture of the week. One of many excellent shots highlighting the work you have achieved to date.

    Thanks for sharing them with us.

    Cheers

    Toto
     
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  3. Aug 14, 2018 #23
    paul_l

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    Congrats on Pic of the week, looking forward to more examples of your modelling.

    Paul
     
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    Kimbo

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    Congratulation on POTW Andy :thumbup: kim
     
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    Ron

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    Congrats on POTW Andy :thumbs::thumbs:
     
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    ianvolvo46

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    well done on picture of the week Andy :thumbup::thumbup::thumbup:

    Ian vt
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2018 #27
    York Paul

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    Its nice to see Oakamoor make POTW Andy so congratulations and well done on that score, :tophat: have you told Fruit he is famous now ?
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2018 #28
    Gary

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    Congrats on PotW, well deserved. :thumbs::thumbs::thumbs:

    Cheers, Gary.
     
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  9. Aug 16, 2018 #29
    Andy_Sollis

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    Ha, Back at work and a number of updates. :faint:

    Thanks all! very humbled. :tophat:

    Must take some more photos and get modelling.:thumbup:

    Andy
     
  10. Aug 16, 2018 #30
    Andy_Sollis

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    Thank you.

    Andy
     
  11. Aug 24, 2018 #31
    Andy_Sollis

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    CCTV at Oakamoor
     
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  12. Aug 24, 2018 #32
    Andy_Sollis

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    Recently fitted a Hornby sound decoder to a Lima class 60.next step is some lighting from Express models.
     
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  13. Sep 27, 2018 #33
    Andy_Sollis

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    Been trying the “modern image” PAA wagons. Slight issue. I have 9 so far for a full rake of 15....

    I can only fit 5 in the loop. :facepalm:
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    Next... some new trees, fix the signal box down... point rodding and renovate some of the details.

    There is also a thought of extending the whole layout and making it a circuit when installed in the loft... integrating Oakamoor as a single track through... so a main line can run and the yard be shunted at the same time (if only to give my son some interest and add variety to what’s run.

    Andy
     
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  14. Sep 27, 2018 #34
    York Paul

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    Nice one Andy and a great development plan too :thumbs: in the real loops you could run round 45 at Oaky and Leekbrook.
     
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  15. Sep 27, 2018 #35
    Andy_Sollis

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    45? 5H17 the bed! That’s a BIG loop! Mind you, part of the idea is to lengthen (and add a another siding in the fiddle yard) the trains. It may make Alex think more about his shunting if he has to split a train and remove a guardsvan.

    I’m not sure the extra boards will be scenic... then again... who knows! :scratchchin:

    Sadly having the chance to depart either way will make it less like Oakamoor, but it still has some features... well, at least you could depart the correct way. Although I could elongate the current two lines (loop and headhunt) on the new board and then you run in like the real place but mirror image. (Front to back)

    No single slip though. :scratchchin::scratchchin::)
     
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  16. Sep 27, 2018 #36
    Andy_Sollis

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    Got me thinking now! :scratchchin:
     
  17. Sep 27, 2018 #37
    York Paul

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    Go for it Andy you know you need a single slip :thumbs::thumbs:
     
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  18. Oct 17, 2018 #38
    Andy_Sollis

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    A new board (extension) has commenced. There will be more on this as it progresses. It will mainly be a loop extension for the existing track plan, but still toying with the idea of access to one of the sidings via a single slip. Eventually it will be extended around the loft to form a full circle so we can run a train rather than just keep dropping the loco off and shunting.

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    Here it is letting the glue dry. It’s all 5mm ply, 10inch board width. The front and back have a strip (4.5cm deep) glued to the them on the inside to rest the deck on, there is a timber brace between them at either end. There is a little overlap to aid stability and interlocking.
     
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  19. Oct 17, 2018 #39
    Kimbo

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    Nice simple construction, looks very sturdy :thumbup:
    Kim
     
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  20. Oct 17, 2018 #40
    Andy_Sollis

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    It is quite sturdy. I’ll post some more once it’s all dry etc.
     
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