Personalising your layout

[Alex]

Hi,

We all have our own resaons for having the layouts we build and operate. Does anyone add a personal touch to their layout, such as adding local wagons or vehicles, even though technically, they would not have operated in the area modelled?

I always remember the coal trucks that used to deliver the coal to the ex-miners in our street. I wanted one for my layout but as none were available I scratchbuilt one from a Bedford MK. I have also re-lettered some wagons to represent some local companies. I even scratchbuilt a 6 wheel NBR floor cloth wagon even though my layout doesn't represent the local area. By doing this I now have vehicles/wagons that are one offs and not likely to be seen on any other layout.





Alex

[port perran]

I don't add that personal touch.....at the moment.
But it's a great idea - I like it.
Food for thought.

[Lawrence]

Yet again Alex, I am amzaed at your modelling skills, that would be exceptional in OO, but in N 

[Daveglan]

Alex, that coal wagon is a class act!

Dave

[Richard G Dallimore]

Really good coal truck. You are very skilled modeller.

[Alex]

Hi,

Thanks. Not sure if it would look ok in OO. I think in N Gauge you can get away with, 'that's close enough for me' attitude.

Maybe you don't need a coal truck. But if you alter the rear mechanism slightly and paint it yellow you have a Council gritter. How many of you have a small council depot on your layout? This style of hopper body is also used on some types of trucks that are used for painting road markings.

Alex

[longbridge]

I name shops and factories after friends and family if that can be counted.

An example is SWMBO is a cleanliness nut so I named a business "Patricia's Cleaning Service". on the other hand we have a very untidy Daughter in Law so I name a business "Sue's Trash and Treasure".