Shots from Glen's Digy vault

Hi All


Thanks to Glen, I would like to share some of the more every day, shots of northern operations. With a bit of a twist.

Here is a EL63 leading a CLF and VL, I am guessing this a AD1 service. Its good to see the EL desert running again.... Anyway looks like the Alice Springs loading is on the front. With DG requirements, we see for PTMY Sadabin tankers separated from the lead units, and further down again seperated by a FQAY is a PTLY LPG tanker. Thus distributed through out the train, simply to satisfy DG requirements.

Here is a shot of a proper "shue fly" when something like a wash out occurs as seen above. A temporary track is laid around the washout and then operations can continue, with restrictions. From a modeling point of view, a feature worth considering.

You could have a replaceable section of your layout, to illustrate a washaway. Thus a heavy speed restriction and grade. "railway furniture" will include. Speed boards, equipment for repair. Train orders issued would note this as a restriction as would the TC12.

Enjoy

Scott

A town like Alice track diagram

Hi All

Below are some track diagrams of a town like Alice.

I have revised the industrial area to include the BP and Caltex sidings.

The length of the yard has been reduced by 2 ft. This so that the person alocated as the yard shunter can gain access to the south end of the yard.


This is the revised plan with the industrial area split, with an access to both sides of the main yard.

I know it looks a little scratchy, this is the plan currently under construction. I am sure there are more changes as it gets built. Key to this revision, the cattle pens have moved to the correct side of the line. This leaves room for the Ginacood hotel.

Enjoy

Scott

Sadliers terminal Kewdale WA updated

Hi All

I have finally updated the blog for Sadliers terminal Kewdale, to include the track plan.

Makes a very modelable terminal.

Enjoy

Scott

an industrial area in a town like Alice

Hi All
Here is some shots of construction progress on the industrial area of a town like Alice.

An example of the flush clip arangment on the new improved design.

The female ned of the boards.

The industrial area boards end to end. Prior to installation of foam or 3mm MDF base.

All the boards up against the shed.

Here is a close up of the new board detail. Showing the in set clip arrangment.

Here is a close up of the new keyed ends.

The skinny boards are for the industrial line. I have made slight improvements over previous Barcoola boards. These ones have locator keys in the ends. I have also in set the clips to stop damage during transit.
I am aiming for having the industrial area set up and operating before Xmas.

Enjoy

Scott

Tyobic in Continental Modeller December 2011

Hi All

Just to let you know, "Tyobic" Bayside Model Railway Club's true broad gauge VR - V/line layout is featured in the December issue of Continental Modeller.

Check it out.

Thanks

Scott

Chain link fencing for Alice Springs

Hi All

The problem with doing a semi city area is the need for lots of chain link fencing.

I am going to give the BLMA chain link fencing a go.
Got to give the barbed wire top a bit of thought.

Scott

More Barcoola pix on the web

Hi All

Heres some more pictures of Barcoola on the southozrail freeforums.

For the record Barcoola has only been to Adelaide Exhibition once in 2007, that was Barcoola Mark I.

thanks

Scott

Another You Tube video of Barcoola

Hi All

Here is another video of Barcoola.

Thanks again Mattitue67.

Scott

Alice Springs industrial siding continued

The trackage within the Sadabin distribution terminal, note the curvature of northern track.

The entrance gate of the Sadabin distribution terminal, to the right is the bridge over the drain that goes right through the yard.

The Kleen Gas siding is to the right.

The entrance gate of the Sadabin distribution terminal, to the right is the bridge over the drain that goes right through the yard.

So this a little bit of a Lance Mindhiem in the middle of Alice Springs industrial area.

Thanks again to Doug for the pictures.

Scott

Alice Springs industrial trackage

Hi All

With thanks to Doug,

Here is some shots of the Alice Springs industrial line to Sadabin's Mobil siding, taken around 2004.

Here is a TITIAN pnumatic contcrete container. These container arrive in Alice Springs by train. A similar version was used in 1993 for the same purpose.

The Adelaide Brighton Cement plant

A close up of the silos

Note the siding in the foreground going to Kleen Gas, the next one up goes to the steel distributer.

Note the kick back point is still in place that was used for storage and as per the 1980 plans what looks like an end loading platform.

In my version of Alice Springs the board for this area will only be about 1ft wide. This is the trade off for access to both sides of Alice Springs yard.

Enjoy.

Scott

Another Alice Springs update

Hi All

Another sheet of ply got munched by the Triton work bench. I now have pre cut kits for 12 boards ready to go. Got 4 more to go and phase I will be complete.

So we are on target.

Learning from Barcoola there is only three different board heights in Alice Springs so, simplicity breed efficiency.

Xmas operations would be nice to aim for, just really depends on time available and work.....

Glen has manage to get me detail shots of some of the ultra modern stacker retrievers in Darwin, will share when thee pixs are available.

Thanks

Scott

Alice Springs Construction continues

hi All

Just to let you know that I have been busy cutting up the various section of ply and MDF for Alice Springs. One sheet of 12mm ply has been swallowed up, with kits made up for the various boards. I have to cut up one more section and we will be in full board construction.

thanks

Scott

Alice Springs starts construction

Hi All

Just to let you know that this week, construction starts on Alice Springs. Final Board sizes were established last night. A few final track diagram tweaks were made. A new improved board design will be incorporated.

I will see how far I get this week.

Thanks

Scott

Maikha pictures of Barcoola

Hi All

Some good pictures of Barcoola at the Sydney Exhibition taken by Maikha.

Click on Barcoola.

Enjoy

Scott

Barcoola on youtube again

Hi All

Check out the link to youtube. Thanks to mattitude67's Channel

enjoy

Scott

Ultra Modern Barcoola containers

China Shipping containers on a AD1 service on a FQAY and a AQCY

Hi All

Athearn have produced a set of China Shipping containers, these contrainers can be seen both on AD1 DA2 services, QRN and PN services west.

Also available is Safmarine, services such as the P&O train.

Enjoy

Scott

VCSX models

Hi All

The VCSX was a very regular wagon on most SP3 services ex Port Augusta, these would arive from Adelaide on Whyalla steel trains, be dropped off at Port Augusta for marshalling into SP3 services to Perth. Loaded they would be appropriately tarpped, on the empty return the tarps would be folded and tied down in one of the craddles. The Auscision tarps fit snuggly over the frames. From the photos I have in the 1993 era. The blue tarps seem to be dominant. Although I did spot a VCSX with a National Rail tarp. This was one of the first things that NRC released.

The construction of this model, enables the moddeler to model a empty or loaded car. Detail is impressive. As you can see by the prototype photos, if modeling in the wagon in the empty configuration. you are going to need to paint the rubber coil protection pads, a rubber colour.

The Tarps are a good representation, it won't take long to make them a bit more beaten up., rub off the lettering, simulate some patches etc.


Data plate and loading instructions.

An RCSF at Spencer Junction 2004, still with V/line paint.

Prototype end detail, note the different hand brake wheels.

interior and side detail.

End detail

With Tarps fitted.

This model will be a welcome addtion Barcoola for SP3 - PS2 services. The only down side to this model is its too light weight, and I can't see much space in it to add the weight. I will see how I go and share any tips etc later.

Enjoy

Scott