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Bristol Barrow Road - Workshop Pits

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Following completion of the track laying inside the roundhouse I have completed the four road workshop pits. During the period I am modelling only two loco turntables were in use on roads 2 and 4. Of these only road 2 was used for loco repair and then only infrequently. Road 4 - I need to cover the pit - was used to access to the large wheel lathe which was positioned at the end of road 4 in the corner of the workshop. Loco driving wheels, for turning on the lathe, were removed from locos on the wheel drop [ this is on the long road exiting the rear of the shed which ends with a small turntable]. Wheels went via this turntable into the workshop.

 

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And for Killybegs and Mike G a few of the Britannia 'Flying Dutchman'.
The position of the Wheel Drop is visible in the first photo.

 

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and Morgan for the Mk1s in the coaching stock

 

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Finally for this roundup I have a new chassis on my Peak D13 courtesy of Rumney Models. Many thanks Justin.

 

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Mike G

You have been busy! Is john expect the Dutchman to make a return home? It looks as though it's on home ground already, lovely stuff.

 

Mike

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barrowroad

I agree the Dutchman does look at home:-)  I think John is coming over in November maybe the 9F will be ready..........

 

 

Robin

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Killybegs

Unlikely, as I will be picking up the wheels and rods! Currently spending a lot of time tinkering with the brake gear.

 

That aside, Barrow Road is looking good Robin. I expect to see even more progress in November!

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5&9Models

That really is lovely, beautifully modelled brickwork too. Well done! I've only just picked up on this blog but I'll be following it from now on that's for sure!

 

Chris

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I won't clog up your blog with my Dad's photos of Barrow Road, but if you would like to see them - including a close-up of 51212 - you can see them at http://www.ipernity.com/search/photo?w=0&q=barrow+road+mpd+bristol 

 

Some firewalls don't seem to like the french ipernity photo sharing site so let me know if you can't get through and I can post them here.

 

You have a massive undertaking with this model - but it seems to be progressing to a very high standard - keep up the good work.

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