Although mentioned briefly in my first A view from the line post the ash pit gang are still working hard at the never ending task of removing the ash that accumulates around the sheds external pits. When a locomotive comes on shed at the end of its duty it is 'disposed of' either by the … Continue reading A view from the line #9 The ash pit gang and engine disposal
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A view from the line #8 Train Spotters on shed
Although probably very tricky to spot from a passing train on the main line, and mentioned briefly in my first 'a view from the line' post about the little people, the shed area is hosting a couple of trainspotters. They are taking the opportunity to record and photograph the locomotives on shed being prepared for … Continue reading A view from the line #8 Train Spotters on shed
A view from the line #7 housing the locals…
Fisherton Sarum is of course based on the ex LSWR shed at Salisbury (I am sure I might have mentioned that before) and although primarily is all about the shed itself I wanted to incorporate a non railway related scene on the layout. At Salisbury the rear of the water tank building very much towered … Continue reading A view from the line #7 housing the locals…
A view from the line #6 The turntable
As part of the layout control changes currently being made to Fisherton Sarum (more of which later) involves the turntable I thought it was about time I posted about the turntable itself. The turntable at Salisbury was originally a 65’ foot heavy over girder type. In 1958 this was replaced by a larger diameter under girder … Continue reading A view from the line #6 The turntable
A view from the line #5 water from tower to cranes
Following on from my last "View from the line #4" post about the imposing water tower building at Fisherton Sarum it makes sense to look at the last item in the pipeline, so to speak, namely the humble water crane. Fisherton Sarum, just like Salisbury on which it draws its inspiration, has two type of … Continue reading A view from the line #5 water from tower to cranes
A view from the line #4 The water tower a presence and pressure…
The imposing long building beyond the turntable at Fisherton Sarum is a representation of the water tower, dormitory and stores building at Salisbury. It dominates the turntable end of the layout and although over 2 foot long is actually a good 6 inches under scale length. The water tank at Salisbury held 110,000 gallons and … Continue reading A view from the line #4 The water tower a presence and pressure…
A view from the line #3. Taking coal at Fisherton Sarum.
The elevated coal stage at Fisherton Sarum like the shed, as discussed in my post A view from the line #2 below opened in 1901. Just like the Shed itself, the coal stages were also built in a house style and as such as well asSalisburysimilar stages existed at Eastleigh,Basingstokeand Plymouth Friary. Construction was wooden … Continue reading A view from the line #3. Taking coal at Fisherton Sarum.
A view from the line #2. The shed at Fisherton Sarum itself.
The shed opened in 1901 at Salisbury was the fourth to be built and replaced the two older sheds that were near the Station itself (on what then became the west yard) that were together known as Fisherton shed (Fisherton Street being the name of the road next to the station, and forms one of … Continue reading A view from the line #2. The shed at Fisherton Sarum itself.
A view from the line #1. The little people…
Any model railway layout needs the little people to complete the scene. I try where possible to position them in natural groupings. This post, the first in a series of ‘views from the line’, looks at the little people on Fisherton Sarum. Alongside the typical Southern concrete platelayers hut next to the main line my … Continue reading A view from the line #1. The little people…