Possible locomotive shelter for the CFR.

[casey jones snr]

I'm trying out the suitability of a new locomotive shelter for the CFR. I'm rather pleased with it but I'm not too sure where to place it. The Roundhouse "Bulldog" locomotives fit nicely under the shelter.

 

[Madman]

I like it, Casey. I may copy your idea for my railway. Protection while not too bulky. SWMBO may not object.

 

[casey jones snr]

I like it, Casey. I may copy your idea for my railway. Protection while not too bulky. SWMBO may not object.

Thanks Dan. The shelter is actually a Schleich open barn which also comes with fencing .

 

[dunnyrail]

I'm trying out the suitability of a new locomotive shelter for the CFR. I'm rather pleased with it but I'm not too sure where to place it.View attachment 214507 The Roundhouse "Bulldog" locomotives fit nicely under the shelter.View attachment 214506

Like it too, perhaps one Track to the Left to differentiate between Steam and Diesel Facilities. Will also need some simulated Diesel Fuelling that looks like it comes from the Grounded Shell Tank.
JonD

 

[Henri]

Oh I like it! Looks very good. Solar panels on the roof...?

 

[Gavin Sowry]

Got an Iberian look about it.......

 

[Nodrog1826]

Looks the part.

Just a thought, how about placing it up against the "fuel tank" as a sort of a loco fueling shelter.

 

[PhilP]

I like the (almost) modern metal roofing look.. I presume just skylights? But a pair of solar panels (one side of roof only) from cheapy garden lights, batteries in the fuel tank (appropriate) and you could make a free-standing tableau out in the garden somewhere.

 

[casey jones snr]

Thanks for the suggestions folks.

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

I really like that Casey. Think I may have to copy your idea! When you get a free minute could you measure the space between the legs/stilts?

 

[casey jones snr]

I really like that Casey. Think I may have to copy your idea! When you get a free minute could you measure the space between the legs/stilts?

I will get the tape measure out tomorrow.

 

[casey jones snr]

I really like that Casey. Think I may have to copy your idea! When you get a free minute could you measure the space between the legs/stilts?

Duncan, measurements between the uprights:- 13" and 91/2". As you can see from the picture I have moved the shelter one track over next to the crew cabin. It also makes a nice shelter for the open carriages.

 

[duncan1_9_8_4]

Thanks casey. Looks good.

 

[casey jones snr]

Tried out the Roundhouse "Harlech Castle" class locomotives under the shelter. They fit quite nicely.

 

[casey jones snr]

A trifle year and a tad bit later.
Two shelters cover the entrance to the branch loco shed. Following JonD's advice the fuelling point and office are within the confines of the shelters.
Two other shelters were purchased to provide limited cover on platform 1.
The shelters have faded slightly since being put in place, but they are heavy enough to stand the wind of last year and this Autumn.

 

[casey jones snr]

A few slight changes with the shelters. St Bernards Station now has a four canopy covering platforms 1 and 2 and the branch shed has a new double canopy. The bright colours will soon weather naturally.

 

[casey jones snr]

Area around the loco shelter has been cleaned up. The platform shelters have had a few floral additions.
The shelters are free standing and despite the winter storms they have stayed in place.