One of the areas of Claywell that hasn't progressed much is the loco depot as I've been stuck for ideas.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28433.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28433)
I've got a a working Fleischmann turntable but due to space restrictions there is not a lot of room for a roundhouse and I've been stumped at what to do but today I came across this picture of Guildford Shed, it's exactly what I'm looking for, offset to one side with a fan of tracks, image is from the Guildford Museum website so thanks for sharing.
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28441.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28441)
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/19/thumb_28440.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28440)
Seems that this together with a scratch built Bampton station are going to be my winter projects. :thumbsup:
There is another (smaller) one with a similar overall configuration at St Blazey (Cornwall) - googling "st blazey engine shed pictures" brings up some pictures.
Neil
Here I go again.... Peter Denny managed to squeeze a small roundhouse into the corner at Buckingham on his legendary layout.
How about this one :
https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=half+railway+roundhouses&biw=1366&bih=673&tbm=isch&imgil=f_xFSxfQF_E7lM%253A%253BrQW-AcLwtxtn7M%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fen.wikipedia.org%25252Fwiki%25252FList_of_railway_roundhouses&source=iu&pf=m&fir=f_xFSxfQF_E7lM%253A%252CrQW-AcLwtxtn7M%252C_&usg=__nyhYJr9rMW0MOJyoP4W8-6pajug%3D&ved=0CDwQyjdqFQoTCPCZk_jXw8cCFSGC2wod1JQGGg&ei=BRbcVbCDHKGE7gbUqZrQAQ#imgrc=vICNxIa6SZ__YM%3A&usg=__nyhYJr9rMW0MOJyoP4W8-6pajug%3D (https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=half+railway+roundhouses&biw=1366&bih=673&tbm=isch&imgil=f_xFSxfQF_E7lM%253A%253BrQW-AcLwtxtn7M%253Bhttps%25253A%25252F%25252Fen.wikipedia.org%25252Fwiki%25252FList_of_railway_roundhouses&source=iu&pf=m&fir=f_xFSxfQF_E7lM%253A%252CrQW-AcLwtxtn7M%252C_&usg=__nyhYJr9rMW0MOJyoP4W8-6pajug%3D&ved=0CDwQyjdqFQoTCPCZk_jXw8cCFSGC2wod1JQGGg&ei=BRbcVbCDHKGE7gbUqZrQAQ#imgrc=vICNxIa6SZ__YM%3A&usg=__nyhYJr9rMW0MOJyoP4W8-6pajug%3D) :D :D
Sadly I don't have a picture, but today that engine shed at Guildford is a very fancy multi level car park. Built of brick, it has windows and a roof. At first glance it looks very much like an unfinished hotel or new office block.
Perhaps someone has a photo they could put on the thread?
Yeah, been like that for 15 years I know of, probably longer ...
Looked at the photo & went "they destroyed that for a :censored: multistorey ??? :smackedface:" ...
Quote from: MikeDunn on August 25, 2015, 09:49:03 AM
Yeah, been like that for 15 years I know of, probably longer ...
Looked at the photo & went "they destroyed that for a :censored: multistorey ??? :smackedface:" ...
True, I recall them building it when working on the North Downs Reading Gatwick services, but still a fancy design for what, essentially, is a car park!
Managed to do a little more on the semi low relief roundhouse. I printed out one of the pictures of the roundhouse I'd found on the web and used the interior part to add a little atmosphere to the low relief part of the shed. Still got to finish the roof and vents, where does all the time go. :worried:
(http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/18/thumb_28711.jpg) (http://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?action=gallery;sa=view;id=28711)
Looking good, Caz :thumbsup:
It's all these little details that add up to a quality layout.