The layout is a secondary routing out of Leeds Central and the main trains operating are local ones going to and coming from surrounding towns.
Whenever I feel like it I can operate diverted main line trains. Thus giving variety and believability as it did actually happen in real life on secondary routes.
Here is one such train. Class 55 D9014 'The Duke of Wellington's Regiment' on a diverted Edinburgh to Leeds Central 'North Briton' Pullman Service. It is passing Leeds Sovereign street Station.
IMG_5916 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Being a secondary route it means freight trains use it more, giving relief on the Main Line for faster trains.
Here is Class 25 25237 on a Northbound freight to Leeds New Station Goods Yard. It is near The Calls Junction.
IMG_5918 by David Harrison, on Flickr
By keeping a believable history of a railroad and mixing a lot of actual fact and a little fiction. A living model railroad grows.
Adding little scenes that have nothing to do with railroading ------
Jimmy Rickleton is working on some machine he has just purchased. Perhaps he should spend some time cutting back the bushes. Maybe he is like me in liking the overgrown look.
IMG_5902 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Thanks for looking.
David
To the world you are someone. To someone you are the world
I cannot afford the luxury of a negative thought
I have been working on the signalling today, then trying out the camera on my phone.
Class 47 47711 'Greyfriars Bobby' on a two carriage local Leeds Central to York arriving Leeds Sovereign Street Station.
IMG_1932 by David Harrison, on Flickr
End of the line at Clarence Dock - 1915. After the rain with puddles./
IMG_1933 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Thanks for looking
David,
That "after the rain" shot looks like a greasy place to be!
Mark P.
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I personally like the reflection in that puddle. Though i still have to toss ya a few cudos on the salvage yard scene. It is a love/hate kinda scene. Ya hate to see steamers in that condition in such a place, yet you did the scene so well i love it!
Now the tricky light thru yonder window picture at top of this page, all thats missing there is 1000 harking angels. That would probably be a good thread to start - train photos that turned out unexpected!
Douglas
Pruitt David, That "after the rain" shot looks like a greasy place to be!
Two panoramic views of the layout.
The 45t crane is out on a job, passing the Junction
IMG_1969 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Overall view of Crown Point Yard
IMG_1972 by David Harrison, on Flickr
I love the scenes David!
The background painting is extremely good. Did you do that?
Dave
I'm just a dude with a bad back having a lot of fun with model trains, and finally building a layout!
hon30critter I love the scenes David! The background painting is extremely good. Did you do that? Dave
Thank you Dave for your kind comments.
Yes I did the background painting. It helped on my recovery from a minor stroke I had a ittle while back.
Good morning
As I've said before in WPF, I always appreciate the uniqueness of your over the pond layout photos David
I enjoyed checking out the more current photos I haven't seen yet over coffee this morning
TF
Thank you for your kind words again, TF. They are much appreciated. It is a layout that tries to be different to others I have seen. A layout that is fun to build and operate.
On another thread I said I would post scenes of around Charlie Marston's Yard.
It is the late 1960s early 1970s when people wanted to buy old locomotives and try to preserve them.
Prospective buyers are negotiating with Charlie on a possible purchase.
IMG_1934 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Meanwhile, work commences in the yard.
IMG_1936 by David Harrison, on Flickr
IMG_1937 by David Harrison, on Flickr
IMG_1939 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Many here in the U.K. know I run steam locomotives in a timeframe 1914/1919 and diesels in a timeframe late 1960s/early70s.
Off course it is my railroad and sometimes a daft half hour happens.
Back when it all started.
'Rocket' arriving at Roseville Station.
IMG_1944 by David Harrison, on Flickr
and leaving the station
IMG_1945 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Even if you run trains seriously, have fun with it.
NorthBritOff course it is my railroad and sometimes a daft half hour happens.
Hi David,
That is my philosophy exactly! I fully intend to run Hogwarts Express whenever it suits me without any bogus excuses like "it's an excursion train". I've even added sound and lights to enhance the experience. Maybe I'll get a little dry ice fog to go with it!
Cheers!!
NorthBritEven if you run trains seriously, have fun with it.
Mike
Lastspikemike Is that Hornby's more recent release of that classic model? I'm tempted. Now that really would be modeller's license to run the Rocket through the Rockies. Might need a pusher.....
Is that Hornby's more recent release of that classic model? I'm tempted. Now that really would be modeller's license to run the Rocket through the Rockies. Might need a pusher.....
Dave. Hogwarts Express in Ontario? I like it.
Mike. 'Rocket' is a great talking point.
Some people know I support the preservation of the paddle steamer 'Medway Queen' (PSMQ). To raise funds they have commissioned Dapol to produce railway wagons (00 and N gauge).
I have purchased the two latest ones and they have arrived.
I can now operate a service with my PSMQ wagons at Clarence Dock. To make it a little authentic (for half an hour or so) I rename the dock Gillingham Pier; the home of Medway Queen.
All the wagons on their way to Gillingham Pier.
IMG_1982 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Two scenes at Gillingham Pier.
IMG_1984 by David Harrison, on Flickr
IMG_1986 by David Harrison, on Flickr
A busy time with family visiting different days, so not much train running. Just running the odd train now and again.
Two views of Class 26 26009 on a Leeds Central to Castleford three carriage local.
Passing Crown Point Yard
IMG_1989 by David Harrison, on Flickr
And at the Junction.
IMG_1990 by David Harrison, on Flickr
I decided to remove my 'big' steam engines from the display shelf and start running them.
Here is LMS Royal Scot Class 6149 'Lady of the Lake' on a photoshoot at Leeds Sovereign Street Station prior to 'going into service'.
The real 6149 was built for the LMS by the North British Railway in 1927.
IMG_1991 by David Harrison, on Flickr
No grandchildren today, so the big steam engines had a run down the line.
6233 'Duchess of Sutherland' at Leeds Sovereign Street Station.
IMG_1992 by David Harrison, on Flickr
and in her glory!
IMG_1994 by David Harrison, on Flickr
6220 'Coronation'
IMG_1996 by David Harrison, on Flickr
5699 'Galatea' at Roseville Station. The real 5699 was based at Leeds.
IMG_1997 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Did some serious train running yesterday.
On Shed
Class 47 47474 'Sir Rowland Hill'
Class 55 55016 'Gordon Highlander'
Class 52 D1035 'Western Yeoman'
IMG_2011 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Class 55 55016 'Gordon Highlander' at Crown Point Junction on its way to Leeds Central for its next turn of duty.
IMG_2012 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Class 52 D1017 'Western Warrior' receiving 'a drop of oil'. She has just arrived on a Swansea to Leeds Central service.
IMG_2018 by David Harrison, on Flickr
The Seacroft to Leeds Central Class 121 at Roseville Station. The rather thin looking person is from a pack of figures from China. Really a bad buy. In the (slow) process of replacing them.
IMG_2020 by David Harrison, on Flickr
A freight train bound for R.O.F. Barnbow, Class 25 25218 in charge as it passes Leeds Sovereign Street Station. The thin coasting of 'snow' is 'melting'.
IMG_2024 by David Harrison, on Flickr
The same train is near Roseville Station.
IMG_2026 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Do you have any of the class 45/46 peaks? Loves me the class 37 though. Of course the sound of. 55 takes the show. What was the largest steam loco in service in Britian? shane
A pessimist sees a dark tunnel
An optimist sees the light at the end of the tunnel
A realist sees a frieght train
An engineer sees three idiots standing on the tracks stairing blankly in space
Hi NVSRR. I have 45048 'The Royal Marines' and 46010 Peaks. Two Class 37s 37026 'Glencairn and 37417 'Highland Region'. Thirteen Class 55s
The largest steam loco in service in Britain was LNER built 2-8-0 + 0-8-2 Garratt.
When built the new P2 2-8-2 'Prince of Wales' will be the most powerful locomotive to operate in the U.K..
The two Class 37s and two 'Peaks'.
37026 Glencairn, 37417 Highland Region, 45048 The Royal Marines & 46010.
IMG_2036 by David Harrison, on Flickr
I keep forgetting about the garrats.
Who makes a decent 37 model?
There are a couple of working 2 foot gauge ones over there too. forget which line they are on.
Shane
Shane - Most UK model railway manufacturers make Class 37 locomotives. I do nort know the best manufacturer. Each seem to have good and bad points in the reviews.
Garratt locomotves in North Wales.
https://www.dailypost.co.uk/news/north-wales-news/watch-iconic-narrow-gauge-loco-17347978
Having fun. Just running trains.
Recent purchase. A All First Class carriage Leeds Scarcroft & Wetherby Railway.
IMG_2040 by David Harrison, on Flickr
A Seacroft bound freight train of the Kirkstall & East Seacroft Railway passing Roseville Station.; locomotive 'Zephyrus' in charge.
IMG_2041 by David Harrison, on Flickr
A Dewsbury Market Place to Leeds Central passenger train passing the Junction.
The carriages - from the locomotive.
Lancashire & Yorkshire 6 wheeled All 3rd Class Clerestory.
London & North Western 6 wheeled 1st/3rd Class.
London & North Western 4 wheeled All Third Class.
Great Northern Railway 4 wheeled All First Class.
IMG_2043 by David Harrison, on Flickr
In real life both the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway and London & North Western Railway had close agreement regarding running of trains. So much so in 1922 they amalgamated into one Company.
The railway line from Dewsbury to Leeds Central ran along part of Great Northern Railway metals hence the GNR carriage added on to the train. Another agreement between the Companies.
In days gonethe real factories in Sovereign Street would have a delivery of coal once or twice a week. Normally the deliveries would be by road transport.
Modelers license allows the deliveries to be made by rail, bringing variety to operations.
(Anyone reading this; remember your factories/businesses need coal/oil/stationery/food etc. Okay so it probably came by road. Delivering by rail is much more fun.)
Here is the second delivery this week of coal to Hudson Ward Flour Millers.
IMG_2075 by David Harrison, on Flickr
As I have mentioned previously, the real line was built by the Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway. Being amember of The L&Y Railway Society I looked at some photographs of carriages the Company had.
I wanted a Brake/third carriage. Wondering how I was to get one lo and behold there is one in the Bachmann Thomas The Tank range. A repaint to L&Y colors and success.
Here she is at the rear of a two carriage Leeds Central to Dewsbury Market Place local service.
IMG_2072 by David Harrison, on Flickr
Part order of trasfers/decals have arrived to finish the alterations.
Ah! There by lies tales of times gone.
Tales of The General Strike of 1926; handed down through time.
Accidents in mines in Yorkshire.
Exchanging stories with an old Welsh miner (retired) in Merthy Tydfil.
Coal being delivered by rail to the staithes near Gilsland for the local coal man to deliver. (As far as I am aware still going on today.)
Paying more for house coal, even though coke was cheaper. The heat from coke was far less than coal.
When we lived in the Border Counties Railway area we got free coal from Mootlaw Quarry, Northumberland. They were after quarry stone and came across a small seam of coal. Free to anyone who took it away.
As for modeling any real railroad, selective compression is a must. The real Leeds Sovereign Street is over 200 yards long. With a space of 4x1 and a bit something has to be ommitted. Alyth Yard would be the same.
I have joined The Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway Society. They hae sent me an array of magazines and books to read giving me a great insight into the workings etc. of the L&Y. Here are some of the magazines etc.
IMG_2100 by David Harrison, on Flickr
A scene of part of the layout. Beyond the fence is backscene.
IMG_2094 by David Harrison, on Flickr
When I run the little steam engines the layout is in a timeframe of 1914/1919
Here is a Southbound Troop Train passing Leeds Sovereign Street Station with soldiers of The King's Scottish Borderers. The frast two carriages are North British Railway ones. The green one is a Stockton & Darlington Third Class.
IMG_2104 by David Harrison, on Flickr