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[57604 Pendennis Castle]

Evening all. I've been away from the forums for a while but decided to return. I have a brand new layout idea based modern image coal trains. It wont be properly started untill the weekend as i need to sort out a track plan and do some research. I will be using ideas from Fidders ferry, Liverpool BT, and Avonmouth BT.

[57604 Pendennis Castle]

Decided to make a slight change to the plan. Im now going to make it a single line branch to an off scene power station. Inspiration is from the ironbridge branch and im hoping to try and add in a couple of sidings, level crossing and signal box. Locos whic im hoping to obtain will be EWS 66s, freightliner 70 and a couple of 60s (roll on pay day).

pics i found on flickr, just to give a rough idea

http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/
http://www.flickr.co...tta/2686624814/
http://www.flickr.co...aul/6077194030/

[chris66522]

Love it Shane. This looks like it will be right up my street! I particularly love that last photo - lots of inspiration there!

Looking forward to seeing progress!

[57604 Pendennis Castle]

Thanks Chris. I have to admit that it was looking at Downton Coal that really got me inspired. Good news is that the layout has already got confirmation to attend my local model exhibition in October. Layout will be started on Sunday

[chris66522]

Excellent news about the exhibition and I'm humbled that Downton inspired you!

[57604 Pendennis Castle]

Hi Chris. Sorry didnt reply sooner. Thankyou. Downton is a huge inspiration, i must of looked through the topic at least 5 times or more.

[57604 Pendennis Castle]

First two bits of track have been laid and ballasted. Ive decided to build it as a single line branch with sections of the former other main track disused and over grown. Im going to put a signal box at one end of the layout which will control the just out of sight (not icorpareted on the layout) Brick Kiln Bank junction. opefully will try and get some pics on tomorrow

[chris66522]

Sounding good Shane, any chance of a track plan?

[57604 Pendennis Castle]

Hi Chris. I will try and sort track plan out soon. Been very busy with work and new car

[57604 Pendennis Castle]

Been thinking about the operating potential of the layout. Currently its single line but i think i'll become bored quite easily. So i've decided that im going to incorparate BK Banks junction on the layout. This should hopefully provide two trains to operate. Will let you know if the idea works soon

[chris66522]

SL's do tend to negate much operational interest, but I think, if you run a timetable then you can amend that problem slightly - although it probably works better with an SLT. That said, I'm currently planning a single line for my diorama entry!!