The layout, on exhibition is set in the late 1960s just before steam was eliminated. The videos show the railway under test, hence the class 20s and the clean standard 5. (The owner will only allow prototypically filthy locos on exhibition).
The scenic trackwork has remained essentially the same despite warping of the boards. After replacing the boards, all the pointwork was replaced with hand made points. The new complete loop fiddle yard is nearing completion at July 2011
The end of steam. All the steam locos are filthy, not just weathered. The videos only show the layout under test with a not entirely correct variety of motive power. The model has progressed well beyond the view shown in that it now has a complete loop with a large fiddle yard at the back. This was as a response to exhibitions where it was found to be difficult to keep a wide range of trains running. I have some new videos, again on test which I have yet to upload.
Unfortunately, Bambury Shed suffered significant damage whilst in transit to the Crewe exhibition in January 2009. One of the support timbers in the rack gave way and the turntable dropped on to the board underneath. Emergency repairs were carried out at the show and the model ran without an operating turntable. On return to the clubrooms, it was found that the two main scenic boards had delaminated and a decision was made to dismantle the shed section and rebuild from the bottom up.
Superb model, wish I had the patience to do something like this. I don't know a great deal about trains but have to ask, Were all engine sheds on the GWR built to the same specification? I used to work in Cardiff and travel to work on the train from Pontyprdd I passed the shed Between Llandaff and Cathays everyday and the shed in your layout was pretty much a carbon copy of that shed right down to the little outbuildings on the side of the track.
I hope to make another clip when the fiddle yard at the other end is operational. This should be in the next couple of weeks. The baseboards are in place and tracklaying has started
The layout, on exhibition is set in the late 1960s just before steam was eliminated. The videos show the railway under test, hence the class 20s and the clean standard 5. (The owner will only allow prototypically filthy locos on exhibition).
The scenic trackwork has remained essentially the same despite warping of the boards. After replacing the boards, all the pointwork was replaced with hand made points. The new complete loop fiddle yard is nearing completion at July 2011
Sion4 8 months ago
please could you send me a track plan of this layout? thanks
mrchoochooification 8 months ago
The end of steam. All the steam locos are filthy, not just weathered. The videos only show the layout under test with a not entirely correct variety of motive power. The model has progressed well beyond the view shown in that it now has a complete loop with a large fiddle yard at the back. This was as a response to exhibitions where it was found to be difficult to keep a wide range of trains running. I have some new videos, again on test which I have yet to upload.
Sion4 1 year ago
what era is the layout set in year wise?
tommygrules4life 1 year ago
The second video showing the Canal end of the layout is titles Bambury Shed Model Railway late April 2008
Sion4 1 year ago
very nice layout
emmasally1017 2 years ago
Fantastic job. I can only think of one word Artistic
DB3D 2 years ago
Unfortunately, Bambury Shed suffered significant damage whilst in transit to the Crewe exhibition in January 2009. One of the support timbers in the rack gave way and the turntable dropped on to the board underneath. Emergency repairs were carried out at the show and the model ran without an operating turntable. On return to the clubrooms, it was found that the two main scenic boards had delaminated and a decision was made to dismantle the shed section and rebuild from the bottom up.
Sion4 3 years ago
Superb model, wish I had the patience to do something like this. I don't know a great deal about trains but have to ask, Were all engine sheds on the GWR built to the same specification? I used to work in Cardiff and travel to work on the train from Pontyprdd I passed the shed Between Llandaff and Cathays everyday and the shed in your layout was pretty much a carbon copy of that shed right down to the little outbuildings on the side of the track.
antonw9 3 years ago
I am not a GWR expert in the way that the creator of the model is. I have asked him to answer your question and I will post it as soon as I have it.
Sion4 3 years ago
Thank you, It would be interesting to know if they were, or if they looked the same by coincidence. Thanks again
antonw9 3 years ago
My expert friend (the owner of the layout) says yes they were mostly the same design.
Sion4 2 years ago
thanks
bineees78xx 4 years ago
looks great look forward to seeing it when it is finished.
bineees78xx 4 years ago
I hope to make another clip when the fiddle yard at the other end is operational. This should be in the next couple of weeks. The baseboards are in place and tracklaying has started
Sion4 4 years ago