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easternbuzz · Posted: Mon Oct 01, 2007 4:58 pm Post subject:

Looking good. The 108 DMU is a lovely model, i picked one up a month or so ago, and it runs like a dream!

Owen · Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Diss, Norfolk

Thanks. I really want the 108 for my Branchline (only the two car set).

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Another Brief Update...

Earlier this week, I tried to lay track on the Branchline incline, but found it to be too uneven. I've now layed down some cork tiles to assist in track laying and these will be covered in yet more Polyfilla to hopefully assist with smoother running and a more even trackbed. I've also moved a supporting post for the boards to enable a smoother curve.

When I tested it yesterday, I found that the 110 DMU would not negotiate the quick and sharp change of incline and it's wheels were coming off the rails. My Caley 0-4-0 and J94 seemed to get up and down fine (no wheelslip whatsoever which is very promising - likewise with the 110 when it was on the rails), but it still needs to be smoother.

I have also made a start on the bridge sections for both gauges too.

Owen

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Owen · Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Diss, Norfolk

Time for an update...

I got out the Airbrush today and sprayed up all the track in Phoenix Precition Sleeper Grime. That took quite a while, and had mixed results. One area of track looks like it might need re-doing because I thinned the paint a little bit too much. It's still an improvement though.

A bit of Ballasting was also done last night as an experiment:

Thats about it really. I put in an order on Gaugemaster yesterday for some Slaters Plasticard so I can crack on with the Station Platforms. The tunnel has been painted black inside and so has the trackbed. The next step is to begin work on the papier mache covering.
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Owen · Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Diss, Norfolk

Done a little more work on the layout today - working on the "photographic" branchline. The 'underpass' that goes under the small yard has had some Faller Embossed Foam retaining walls fixed into position:

I've also worked a little on the Branchline. A 5MT poses for a quick photo:

I built up and quickly painted a Wills Pill-box this afternoon too:

I'm hoping to get the majority of the 009 trackwork finished off tomorrow if all goes to plan.
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Bramleyman · Joined: 30 Jan 2007 Posts: 481 Location: Norfolk

The 'Bramley Line' have a genuine box on its site, but I can't say exactly where just yet, but all will be revealed when we have the line in our hands. I don't care what the FDC have been advised by two unheard of people who claim to know more than they do, we ARE going to run trains along there.
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Owen · Joined: 14 Apr 2007 Posts: 229 Location: Diss, Norfolk

A bit of experimental photography of North Clipperby:

(Click on thumbnail for a larger image)

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