Glen's RZAY

Hi All

Ultra modern rolling stock for Barcoola Glen’s RZAY
Glen has visited this week, an has bought along some of his handy work, including a RZAY relay van, features include.
Correct end detail with the vent in the old communication door.
Carefully filed A/C pod vents, on the prototype they are covered over with stainless steel.
Appropriate windows blanked off.
Skirting detail removed and exposed fame modelled in its place.
Moulded on steps removed, and correct re-built steps modelled, complete with plastic see though grills.
Lima bogies replaced with Walthers spare parts bogies, which have the correct lateral shock absorber. In the process glen lowered the coach to the correct overall height.
The roof is removable, so that interior detail can be added.
Buffer beam and skirting detail has been added to both ends.

Scott

Kieran's AC6000CW

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A little more of Kieran's handy work, here is some pictures of a modified BLI AC6000CW.

Thanks

Scott

Kierans ABFY

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A quick pic of a ABFY that is part of Kieran's collection. You might notice the difference in the location of the reporting marks, thus this shows that the model is not a BGB kit but a scratch build. Realy nice work.

Scott

A lttle shunting layout in Kewdale Sadliers Depot WA

Above is the track diagram for the Sadlier's terminal

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Attached are some pictures of a potential shunting layout nestled in the industrial area of Kewdale. This consists of a small ex dual gauge yard with lots of industry tracks. Today the area services Sadliers, which use ex NSW NLKYs and assorted flats for shipping of goods to an from the eastern states. Previously to this they also serviced Kalgoorlie WA, with WBAX vans. Thus would be a very busy shunting area.

I paced out the area and have a track diagram which I will up load, with more detail of the operations.

Hi All

I have added some more shots of the Sadliers terminal in Kewdale, lots of ex NLJYs in various liveries, just begging to be modelled, in discussion with Kieran the PN shunter is used to sunt this terminal, could be a 80 class, 81 or NR, but also would have been possible for a ARG L, Q or AC. The trackage curves into the terminal, and check out the ultra modern "goods" shed. Containerised traffic also use this yard.
lots of inspriation.

Enjoy.

Scott

QRN wagons cont

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Please see attached some of the more pictures of the QRN train wagons.
The CQWY two pack 48ft well wagon, these seem to be at the rear of the train most of the time ex Perth. BGB kit is a good start.
PQWY, macrail 40ft well wagon, looking slightly more weathered, looks like a AQWY clone, but stand alone.
ex AQSY AN 63 ft flat, painted with while sides and grey top.
ex AQPY GWI rebuilt AOOX, with while sides but retains the orange top. Interesting modeling feature.

thanks

Scott

Kieran's Trailerail NR

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Considering the time frame that Keiran is modeling, this Trailerail NR is right on the money.
Lots of end detail, the right amount of muck. Australian Flag, and builders plate on the cab sides. Would make a good evening project. End result is a very prensentable model.

Enjoy

Scott

Kieran's Pilbara stuff

To round out the off topic stuff.
here is some more of Kieran's work. The HI Dash9 44CW is spot on with all the handrail configuration faithfull to the prototype, as does the tear drop windscreens.
Note the end detail, including the addtional grilles in the B end number boards. the correct number of steps.
also is his CM39-8, kitbashed from a Bachmann C40-8. MnJ decals round off the model.

thanks


Scott
Scott

Pilbara stuff

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I know its off topic but, just a little hint of a future layout, these models were completed by me. But are in the safe hands of a mate.

the HI C36-7 is a off the shelf Altas C30-7, and appropriately painted, putting on those individual letters was a real chore.
The C628, is painted to represent 2000, as plinthed outside 7mile yard. (prior to fading). Again decaling was a chore. The model is a Stewart Hobbies C628.
The SD50S is a kit bash from a Rail Power Products SD60 body on a Athearn SD40-2 mechanism.
The SD40, is a Kato SD40, painted BHP Biliton, the colour matching was accomplished by checking out the left over paint from a then recent repaint. As you can see I have paired this up with the bachmann model you can see the colour diferential. Not that it realy matter considering they both need a coating of Pilbara dust.

enjoy

Scott

Kieran's ROCY

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At first glance you might think that htis is a well put together kit, but no this is a scratch built wagon, with all the brake gear detail. the man has talent.

Scott

Kieran's Freight Australia G class

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Attached are some shots of Kieran's Freight Australia G class, note the addtional pilot detail. Flush glassing is by Kristal Clear.

thanks

Scott

Pacific National Relay van

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Here is a high picture of a Pacific national Relay van. Considering this van is built off a standard IP car, it is just perfect to model.
Addtional details could include:
the covered over vents,exposed under floor detail.
different end detail with communication belows removed.
ansd a smattering of weathering and you are done.

Anyway food for thought.

Scott

Boxcar container shining through

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Here is a shot of an ex Boxcar 48ft container, now Linfox. but you can see the Boxcar lettering showing through. Would make a great modeling challenge.

Enjoy

Scott

Kieran's Indian Pacific power car

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please see attached soem pictures of Kierans IP power van, nice work on the end detail, including the ear muffs signage.

thanks

Scott