| Lynneton Yard started as a simple test bed to relearn my modelling skills after a knee replacement operation.
It is based upon John Allen's 'time saver' shunting puzzle but has since taken on a life of its own until is is now a more detailed layout. |
The wiring under the track. 683x1024 LY59.JPG 2009-03-13 12:50:00 Buy Print |
This shows the microswitch actuating method. 1024x683 LY58.JPG 2009-03-13 12:49:00 Buy Print |
Close up of the barrier transporting system 1024x683 LY57.JPG 2009-03-12 13:07:00 Buy Print |
This shows the barriers in some expanded polystyrene for transporting purposes 1024x683 LY56.JPG 2009-03-12 13:06:00 Buy Print |
The road surfacing crew have been at work on the road outside the new CJS Construction building 1024x683 LY55.JPG 2009-03-12 13:05:00 Buy Print |
Very close shot of the workmen busy removing the Hayes bumping post. They's even used an old fashioned trolly to get their tools and equipment moved easily 1024x683 LY52.JPG 2009-03-11 17:38:40 Buy Print |
This close up shot shows how the 'cops and robbers' figures are fixed in place. It is much easier to get them to stand up when they are on a plastic base, but this will have to be disguised later on 1024x683 LY51.JPG 2009-03-11 17:38:21 Buy Print |
Even with the crossbucks in place there is still more work to be done on the scenery. This photo shows just how bright the crossing is. 1024x683 LY50.JPG 2009-03-11 17:29:47 Buy Print |
Workmen and film crew stand out against the goods yard background 683x1024 LY49.JPG 2009-03-11 17:27:43 Buy Print |
Long shot of the scenery in place. Good job the Domestic Authority was out shopping at the time! 1024x683 LY48.JPG 2009-03-11 17:24:39 Buy Print |
Goods are stacked up on the loading dock while the fork lift driver has taken time out to the watch the filming 1024x683 LY47.JPG 2009-03-11 17:24:17 Buy Print |
Close up of the 'cops and robbers' episode being filmed from the roof top vantage point 1024x683 LY46.JPG 2009-03-11 17:23:44 Buy Print |
Shot through the barrier posts this photo shows the film crew filming the latest 'cops and robbers' episode 1024x683 LY45.JPG 2009-03-11 17:22:27 Buy Print |
Workmen are busy demolishing the existing Hayes bumping post 1024x683 LY44.JPG 2009-03-11 17:21:44 Buy Print |
The grade crosssing barriers have arrived and placed in position. The workmen have yet to make them operational 1024x683 LY43.JPG 2009-03-11 17:19:49 Buy Print |
Local taxi driver Dave Medwin is the first to drive a loco on the fully extended and combined layout 1024x683 LY42.JPG 2009-03-04 22:31:14 Buy Print |
A view of the two halves of Lynneton Yard - the sky background has since be blended together 1024x683 LY41.JPG 2009-03-04 22:20:18 Buy Print |
The two halves of Lynneton Yard together for the first time in over 6 months 1024x683 LY40.JPG 2009-03-04 21:42:41 Buy Print |
An end on view of the new area. There is still more scenic work to be done 1024x1536 LY30.JPG 2009-02-24 18:10:32 Buy Print |
An end on view with the maximum 4 cars parked at this siding 1024x683 LY31.JPG 2009-02-24 18:09:40 Buy Print |
Some of the cars I bought at Kegworth being used to check that there is clearance (just) for a car to get past three cars parked in the middle siding 1024x683 LY29.JPG 2009-02-24 18:08:15 Buy Print |
A higher view of the former staging yard and new scenicked area. This will add a new dimension to the overall puzzle that is Lyneton Yard 1024x683 LY28.JPG 2009-02-24 18:05:00 Buy Print |
CJS Construction's new building has a temporary piece of fencing placed to prevent people going to the work area until the workmen have arrived to remove the present Hayes bumping post. 1024x683 LY27.JPG 2009-02-24 18:02:43 Buy Print |
SD45 and other stock (bought at Kegworth) used to double check siding clearances 1024x683 LY26.JPG 2009-02-24 18:02:21 Buy Print |
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