Ruthern 7mm Scale O Gauge
Work has been progressing well with the new O gauge project, 'Ruthern' (as in Ruthern Bridge) which is in the Bodmin area. So far the baseboards have been contructed, a plan drawn up and track purchased. We have recently started track laying as can be seen below.
Track laying starts on Ruthern.
A view looking from the end of the run round loop.
A general view of Ruthern.
With the track laying completed, work has commenced on wiring the layout up. Point control uses the 'wire in tube' method, with the polarity of the frog being switched by the point switch.
Wiring underway on Ruthern. The wiring is kept as simple as possible.
Track work on the main layout has now been completed and wired up. The layout has undergone some scenic work, although this is far from finished. We have also added a 3.6m extension which will depict an industrial scene. Part of this will include working wagon turntables, together with a mechanism to get the wagons on and off them!
The two wagon turntables in situ together with their operating switches.
A close up of one of the turntables.
The underside showing the motor and microswitches.
An LSWR van stands on one of the new wagon turntables.
Work has continued on Ruthern with a lot of good progress being made on the scenic side. The following pictures show the goods yard.
A box van stands in the goods yard.
Another view of the two road goods yard with some wagons present.
Time for an update on our O gauge layout 'Ruthern' as there has been considerable progress made recently. The contruction of the signal box is well underway, while the station continues to take shape. The engine shed and its environs are looking good, with the pit complete. Overall the scenics now portray the rural nature of Ruthern.
The platform starter signal, a Great Western square post on of course and the foot crossing. The platform can accomodate a three coach train.
A general view of the station platform and building.
A view of the station building interior, the roof and canopy will be fitted shortly.
The ballasted track in the station area. Point rodding can be seen to the left of the track.
A close up of the loco shed area, showing the pit and the coal stage.
Looking beyond the station, there is still much to do in the industrial complex.
An offering from Ellis Clark Trains, the new Wickham Trolley which is a super model. Although it's 7mm scale it's small, but exqusitely detailed. Some images of the trolley can be seen below.
Ellis Clark's Wickhanm Trolley.
A closer view of this lovely little model.
The Wickham Trolley by Ellis Clark Trains is dwarfed by Ruthern's starter signals.
A Dapol Class 122 DMU sits in Ruthern waiting to depart for Falmouth.
Anoother view of the superb Dapol Class 122 DMU. DCC sound fitted, this is a fantastic model.
