I've been suffering from a winter chill for the past week or two so rather than spend my time upstairs modelling I've been content to sit in my favourite chair in front of the fire with a glass of Scotland's finest within easy reach, believe me its far more effective than any over the counter cure, such a shame that its not available on prescription. Anyway as you will know from my previous post I was undecided as to whether I should model another level crossing at the end of the station platform or a simple occupation crossing. So out came a selection of old railway magazines both modelling and prototype, along with some albums in hope of finding a little inspiration.
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| First of all I considered a simple occupation crossing which might have looked something like this albeit with additional gatepost at either end. The gate, which once protected the rail entry to Penhydd creamery would have swung outwards towards the grass bank on the right. Only one would have been needed on the far side of the track because the goods yard is private property and there is no right of way through it. With it being a Friday the workers have clocked off early and gone for their first pint of the weekend leaving the post holes unprotected, |
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| However the MSE gates are rather nice and it would have been a shame not to use them so I decided to stick to my original plan and here we have the second pair temporally installed. Holes for the post were excavated and filled in the same manner as the first set of gates beside the signal box. Naturally the the line side fencing will be reworked so that it reaches each gatepost. |
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| Now for two views of the goods yard looking east and west, the gates and their post have now been removed whilst the DAS clay sets and then the yard surface will be restored around the gatepost and the signal post. Weeds, rough grass and some notices will then be added before the completed gates are reinstated and yet another job can be ticked off the list. |
By the time the fourth gate had been completed I was getting into the swing of things and enjoying myself but must admit that I will be glad to see the job completed as I want to crack on with something else. Fortunately should our weather girls predictions come true then we are set for some milder weather next week so with a little luck the gates might get sprayed, the netting attached and both sets of gates put in place on the layout.
