My Big Model Railway Build - #28. My First Attempt!!

#hornbyrailways , #modelrailways , #bachmann , #modeltrains , #oogauge
It’s time for something different this week - my first attempt at scratch building, albeit a very basic structure….
I wanted to make the coaling tower look a bit more substantial as it is small compared to the size of the loco yard so I’ve made a lean-to to create some cover for the labourers unloading the coal wagons.
It’s also meant that I have had to change some of the track work on the turntable to allow room for realistic sidings.
Let’s see how I got on!
/ @grandadstrainroom-pn3tt

[@frankkie3849]

Nicely done,,thanks for sharing…

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much 👍

[@roninmotors7466]

Looks so real! Thanks Grandpa!

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much 👍

[@DYLINGTONMODELRAILWAY]

You've made a great job of that cover. It fits in really well and looks just the part great addition. Cheers James 🙂👍

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much James. Regards, Andy 👍

[@stephenmcdonald7908]

Great result.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@C.A.A93]

Well, this channel has been an unexpected discovery, as well as a very pleasant one.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much 😊

[@Tommo140265]

Great job

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you 👍

[@CharlesPruden]

Looking good. I wonder what it would be like with a few birds trying to nest on it. 😊

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Ha. Is that something else to add to ‘the list’… 👍

[@HighOakJunction]

Nice scratchbuild looks amazing. You should be pleased with that 😉👍🏼. Yeah, we all made that mistake of ballasting before we checked the running of the track🙄😬. Now subscribe to your channel 👍🏼

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Wow, thank you very much. Really appreciated 👍

[@exehavenharbour]

Hi Andy, what a lovely little project and what a good job you’ve made of it. I know it seems the coaling tower caused you a few problems in terms of the track arrangements but it’ll be worth the faff in the mate.
Hope you’re recovering, cheers for now, John

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks John. All part of the fun!! Take care, Andy

[@daveharland9126]

Very nice.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you 👍

[@silentkirby88]

Just found your channel keep it up ❤❤

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you very much 😊

[@colinstewart1535]

It's just looking so good as you add each step onto the layout.....

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much 👍

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

Excellent work. The roof addition looks as thought it was part of the original kit. I do enjoy watching your skills producing a quality layout.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you very much! My first attempt at scratch building so wasn’t sure how it would turn out! Regards, Andy

[@dinmorejunctionmodelrailway]

@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt I can only speak what I see. I would love a layout like you have. Mine is only 1900x1100.

[@Amberlea-Model-Railway]

Absolutely brilliant piece of modelling, thanks as ever for sharing.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much. That’s my first attempt at scratch building! 👍

[@chappelstation]

A brilliant bit of scratch building and a great addition, I particularly like the corrugated roof

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thanks very much 👍

[@JumbleLane]

More great modelling. As @dinmorejunctionmodelrailway said, it looks as though it was part of the original kit. A seamless extension and a great addition. As for the double sided tape for the turntable surround, that was a good choice and a great idea in the first place. As ever its good to see the layout progress. Regards, Geoff.

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you Geoff. Credit where credit’s due -I took your lead with the double sided tape! 👍

[@scottmartin3819]

Loving your work keep it up

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Thank you. Appreciate it! 👍

[@ArchieCreeper08]

New sub! Also do you sell these?

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

Hi. Thanks. No, I just made this as a one off.

[@ArchieCreeper08]

@@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt Oh, Okay! I love the content!

[@Grandadstrainroom-pn3tt]

@@ArchieCreeper08thank you.