[TonyDaly]

Hello Everyone.
Can anyone point me in the direction of a OO gauge over track signal cabin. I don't think there are any ready made models of this type available. Perhaps someone knows of a OO gauge kit or plans of how to construct one. Any help would be gratefully received.
Many thanks.

 

[poliss]

There's the old Trix-Twin signal box if you can find one. http://www.ttrca.co.uk/TTR.htm With a bit of kit bashing maybe you could make one like this http://www.railfots.co.uk/photos/2006-06-1...4Z48_Hexham.jpg

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (poliss @ 1 Sep 2008, 13:35) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>With a bit of kit bashing maybe you could make one like this http://www.railfots.co.uk/photos/2006-06-1...4Z48_Hexham.jpg

That is a nice box. Do you know anything more about it ?

 

[alastairq]

I have a book by Peter Tatlow [Highland Miscellany], which includes a photo of an interesting signal box...that at Keith, where the Highland Rly met the GNSR.....it is located next to the goods shed...but to allow the signalman a better view, the cabin is placed quite high up, straddling the siding into the goods shed....

I have the capability to scan the picture.......but I don't think I'm allowed to post it on here for copywrite reasons.....

 

[poliss]

The box in the link is on the Tyne Valley line between Newcastle and Carlisle. There's some others like it on the line too I think. I'll see if I can find some more info.

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (alastairq @ 1 Sep 2008, 22:28) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>I have a book by Peter Tatlow [Highland Miscellany], which includes a photo of an interesting signal box...that at Keith, where the Highland Rly met the GNSR.....it is located next to the goods shed...but to allow the signalman a better view, the cabin is placed quite high up, straddling the siding into the goods shed....

I have the capability to scan the picture.......but I don't think I'm allowed to post it on here for copywrite reasons.....

You might be able to scan it and send it to me by e mail if I send you my e mail address in a pm.

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (poliss @ 1 Sep 2008, 23:10) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>The box in the link is on the Tyne Valley line between Newcastle and Carlisle. There's some others like it on the line too I think. I'll see if I can find some more info.

Thanks Poliss. That would be great.

 

[poliss]

There are lots of interesting signal boxes on the Tyne Valley Line. Here's another one at Wylam. http://tinyurl.com/6qgw4a Same box with D1015 'Western Champion' passing underneath. http://tinyurl.com/5psch7 Hexham again http://tinyurl.com/6e69wr Lots more views of the line here http://tinyurl.com/5ld3wk

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (poliss @ 2 Sep 2008, 01:05) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>There are lots of interesting signal boxes on the Tyne Valley Line. Here's another one at Wylam. http://tinyurl.com/6qgw4a Same box with D1015 'Western Champion' passing underneath. http://tinyurl.com/5psch7 Hexham again http://tinyurl.com/6e69wr Lots more views of the line here http://tinyurl.com/5ld3wk

Smashing photos.Thanks Poliss.

 

[7113]

Although not OO Faller do an over track signal cabin. Obviosly tis is European but I think it could easily be Anglicised.

Regards

 

[dwb]

One possibility is to buy some girders, either Evergreen (Evergreen international website)or Knightwing, build your own support structure from it and then plant the cabin part of your preferred signal box kit on top of it.

David

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (dwb @ 2 Sep 2008, 18:41) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>One possibility is to buy some girders, either Evergreen (Evergreen international website)or Knightwing, build your own support structure from it and then plant the cabin part of your preferred signal box kit on top of it.

David

Hi David.
That is the way I was thinking. It would enable me to build the support structure to fit the space available. There are several signal box kits available which could be used on such a structure. I will take a look at the Evergreen site & see what is available.
Thanks for the link.

 

[upnick]

Tony,

This gives me an idea for my predicament of having three lines where i had planned a signal box, and it is a unique feature not often seen on a layout the pictures are great Poliss many thanks for the references.
Now where did i put the plastruct girders

 

[dwb]

Tony,

I've turned up this this webpage which gives a listing of what Knightwing produce. As far as I remember from previous searches, Knightwing don't have a website of their own but someone else hosts some pages on their behalf. Unfortunately without being able to see what's in those truss and girder packs it's hard to make a judgement on whether they would serve your purpose.

The Evergreen range is enormous and many UK model shops have a counter stand with a "selection" which may not be quite enough for what you want to do. It's possible that an architectural model supplies company would be a better bet, especially one that specialises in supplying the oil industry...

David

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (dwb @ 2 Sep 2008, 19:31) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Tony,

I've turned up this this webpage which gives a listing of what Knightwing produce. As far as I remember from previous searches, Knightwing don't have a website of their own but someone else hosts some pages on their behalf. Unfortunately without being able to see what's in those truss and girder packs it's hard to make a judgement on whether they would serve your purpose.

The Evergreen range is enormous and many UK model shops have a counter stand with a "selection" which may not be quite enough for what you want to do. It's possible that an architectural model supplies company would be a better bet, especially one that specialises in supplying the oil industry...

David

Hi David.
As you say, without being able to see whats in the Knightwing packets its impossible to know if they're any good or not. Where I live in South West Ireland I can't even buy anything. Everything I want I have to get from the UK or elsewhere.

 

[poliss]

This page on Antics shows the contents of the Truss and Girder pack. http://www.railway-models.co.uk/1279_1_2156693.html

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (poliss @ 3 Sep 2008, 01:03) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>This page on Antics shows the contents of the Truss and Girder pack. http://www.railway-models.co.uk/1279_1_2156693.html

Thanks Poliss. The Knightwing girders are probably a bit light for an over track signal cabin but would be very useful in bridge work etc. Judging by the photos I have seen so far the girder work for the over track platforms seem to be pretty heavy gauge stuff. Some of the Evergreen stuff might be the way to go.

 

[upnick]

Tony,

Poliss mentioning Antics reminded me of plastruct section on their site also giving dimensions there the fineline is especially good to work with and gives a great profile.

http://www.expotools.co.uk/1308_1.html

I looked round a bit for a plan of as signal cabin nothing so far though, sorry if i find anything let you know.

 

[dwb]

Here's a photo of an over line signal cabin at Clapham Junction - it's about half way down the page:- Link

David

 

[TonyDaly]

QUOTE (upnick @ 3 Sep 2008, 20:41) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Tony,

Poliss mentioning Antics reminded me of plastruct section on their site also giving dimensions there the fineline is especially good to work with and gives a great profile.

http://www.expotools.co.uk/1308_1.html

I looked round a bit for a plan of as signal cabin nothing so far though, sorry if i find anything let you know.

Excellent link upnick.Many thanks. If I could find the dimentions for the steelwork support for the Signal cabin I would be flying.