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I Like that you have gone for a bright/overcast sky in your backscene. I have rarely seen well painted clouds on home made backscenes, people seem to forget that clouds are three dimensional, their 'fluffiness' created by the interplay of direct and reflected sunlight.

 

I too, like the way that you use the inherent nature of the materials with from which you construct your buildings, to represent the textures of full size surfaces.

 

A very nice model.

 

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I've added some windows to the shed.

 

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Individual panes of plastic, on a further sheet of transparent plastic behind.

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The shed is now in place and the ground work mostly remade. A new fence has been added, still some tidying to do on the wires once the posts have dried in their holes.

 

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This all looks rather nice Stubbers. Top quality, as always.

 

 

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A couple more shots of the layout.

 

The area inside the new fence will be filled with building recycling material, such as fireplaces and window frames, plus the usual junk.

 

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Tinner's Forge - a possible history

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 Recent research into the history of the Chacewater to Newquay line has unearthed a hitherto unknown and quite interesting story. What most books would lead you to believe is mostly true, but there are sinister undertones involving the War Office, and the British and American Militaries.

 

Penhale Camp

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 In the late 1800s, the War Office saw the potential of establishing a large training camp on the dunes above Perranporth. The camp was split into two for operational and security reasons. The main part of the camp was positioned on the headland between Ligger Point and Penhale Point, the other smaller part of the camp was hidden in the valley to the southwest of Cubert.

 Here, well away from prying eyes, troops were trained in all sorts of offensive combat, including demolition and sabotage. Whereas the Cornish population were usually keen to avoid any entanglement with government officials, especially the Excise Men, this 'not seen anything' attitude was encouraged by the War Office in order to keep the camp and its activities as quiet as possible. In exchange, the Government itself discouraged too much involvement of its officers with the locals' nocturnal dealings. Even today, only the main part of the camp on the headland is marked on OS Maps of the area.

 With the arrival of the railway first to St Newlyn East, and then later to Treamble, the War Office were able to move troops and supplies to and from Penhale Camp far easier and with even less fuss.

 

Shepherds Station

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 In 1903 the GWR opened the line from Chacewater to Perranporth. The War Office pressed for the line to be extended to join with the Treamble branch, and Shepherds farm was chosen as the most inconspicuous spot.

 The simple track plan allowed freight trains arriving from Truro to leave a wagon or two in the siding, from where they would be collected later by the small loco running the Treamble branch. Similarly, wagons could be left in the siding and collected by any passing Newquay/Par bound freight. These collections were usually timed to be between any scheduled passenger trains.

 Also well-known and well documented was the removal of the rails from Shepherds Halt to Treamble, allegedly to help with the overseas rail lines during the First World War. The track bed was still used by the War Office as an alternative route to the Camp and a massively over engineered bridge was built over the track just to the east of the Treamble junction.

 As clouds darkened over Europe again in the 1920s, a decision was made to re-instate the Treamble branch, with a cover story that the mines in the area had re-opened. In reality, the War Office and the American War Department wanted somewhere in Cornwall to store munitions and other non-perishable supplies in preparation for an assault on the European mainland, should the 'Peace in Our Time' intuitive fail. The old Tinner's Forge building, south-west of Cubert was chosen as the ideal location, and a short branch was constructed off the southerly curve to Treamble.

 

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 Following the end of the war, the Treamble branch saw less and less military traffic and was closed in 1952. In 1963, the complete line from Chacewater to Tolcarne Junction was closed. In order to maintain the secrecy of the smaller Penhale Camp and the role it played, it was decided to remove all traces of Shepherds Station. This exercise was not completely successful, for the sharp eyed there are still some remnants to be found.

Tinner's Forge itself was left standing, the track bed and platform removed and the building allowed to fall once more into disrepair.


Next outing - Carn Brea O Gauge show - 4th November  (in place of DM Four Mill Something).

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Tinner's Forge - a possible history

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 Recent research into the history of the Chacewater to Newquay line has unearthed a hitherto unknown and quite interesting story. What most books would lead you to believe is mostly true, but there are sinister undertones involving the War Office, and the British and American Militaries.

 

Penhale Camp

------------

 In the late 1800s, the War Office saw the potential of establishing a large training camp on the dunes above Perranporth. The camp was split into two for operational and security reasons. The main part of the camp was positioned on the headland between Ligger Point and Penhale Point, the other smaller part of the camp was hidden in the valley to the southwest of Cubert.

 Here, well away from prying eyes, troops were trained in all sorts of offensive combat, including demolition and sabotage. Whereas the Cornish population were usually keen to avoid any entanglement with government officials, especially the Excise Men, this 'not seen anything' attitude was encouraged by the War Office in order to keep the camp and its activities as quiet as possible. In exchange, the Government itself discouraged too much involvement of its officers with the locals' nocturnal dealings. Even today, only the main part of the camp on the headland is marked on OS Maps of the area.

 With the arrival of the railway first to St Newlyn East, and then later to Treamble, the War Office were able to move troops and supplies to and from Penhale Camp far easier and with even less fuss.

 

Shepherds Station

-----------------

 In 1903 the GWR opened the line from Chacewater to Perranporth. The War Office pressed for the line to be extended to join with the Treamble branch, and Shepherds farm was chosen as the most inconspicuous spot.

 The simple track plan allowed freight trains arriving from Truro to leave a wagon or two in the siding, from where they would be collected later by the small loco running the Treamble branch. Similarly, wagons could be left in the siding and collected by any passing Newquay/Par bound freight. These collections were usually timed to be between any scheduled passenger trains.

 Also well-known and well documented was the removal of the rails from Shepherds Halt to Treamble, allegedly to help with the overseas rail lines during the First World War. The track bed was still used by the War Office as an alternative route to the Camp and a massively over engineered bridge was built over the track just to the east of the Treamble junction.

 As clouds darkened over Europe again in the 1920s, a decision was made to re-instate the Treamble branch, with a cover story that the mines in the area had re-opened. In reality, the War Office and the American War Department wanted somewhere in Cornwall to store munitions and other non-perishable supplies in preparation for an assault on the European mainland, should the 'Peace in Our Time' intuitive fail. The old Tinner's Forge building, south-west of Cubert was chosen as the ideal location, and a short branch was constructed off the southerly curve to Treamble.

 

Closures

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 Following the end of the war, the Treamble branch saw less and less military traffic and was closed in 1952. In 1963, the complete line from Chacewater to Tolcarne Junction was closed. In order to maintain the secrecy of the smaller Penhale Camp and the role it played, it was decided to remove all traces of Shepherds Station. This exercise was not completely successful, for the sharp eyed there are still some remnants to be found.

Tinner's Forge itself was left standing, the track bed and platform removed and the building allowed to fall once more into disrepair.

Next outing - Carn Brea O Gauge show - 4th November  (in place of DM Four Mill Something).

Sounds familiar...

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This is the layout information panel. Last time out it seemed to catch a few people's eyes, some were not sure if it was all true or not.

Yes, I remember reading an earlier version somewhere on one of your threads.

 

There's a pleasure boat that operates on the Hawkesbury River, north of Sydney. The first thing the captain says after setting off is "95% of what I'm going to tell you today is true".

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This is the layout information panel. Last time out it seemed to catch a few people's eyes, some were not sure if it was all true or not.

 

All true. Just like my Lamb Regis branch line.

 

 

Rob

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Enjoyed those 11 pages Stu, learned a lot to.

Love your buildings, well all of it actually but particularly the buildings.

Following for more.

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Ade

Thanks for all the ratings. TF will be dragged out of the loft, hopefully this weekend, so I can add some more details before its showing at Carn Brea in November.

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Stu it's been a pleasure watching your layout develop brilliant modelling skills with some lovely detailed work. Thanks for sharing.;)

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Stu it's been a pleasure watching your layout, brilliant modelling skills with some lovely detailed work. Thanks for sharing.;)

Thanks for those kind words.

 

Hopefully it will encourage others to have a go at building their own little layout. Nothing I've done is difficult, the hardest part is not being afraid to have a go and learn from your earlier attempts.

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Less than a month to the next outing. TF will be at the exhibition hosted by the Cornwall O Gauge Group, at Carn Brea, Pool.

 

Sunday, 4th November.

 

TF will be running in blue diesel guise, so another trip to the loft beckons to sort suitable locos & stock.

 

On the layout I need to finish the little hut and make the new name board.

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Less than a month to the next outing. TF will be at the exhibition hosted by the Cornwall O Gauge Group, at Carn Brea, Pool.

 

Sunday, 4th November.

 

TF will be running in blue diesel guise, so another trip to the loft beckons to sort suitable locos & stock.

 

O guage? I'm sure it wasn't that big when I saw it! ;) Nothing wrong with a bit of blue diesel. :) Hope the show goes well.

Really like the look of the lettering, how was it done?

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Tinner's Forge - a possible history

-----------------------------------

 Recent research into the history of the Chacewater to Newquay line has unearthed a hitherto unknown and quite interesting story. What most books would lead you to believe is mostly true, but there are sinister undertones involving the War Office, and the British and American Militaries.

 

Penhale Camp

------------

 In the late 1800s, the War Office saw the potential of establishing a large training camp on the dunes above Perranporth. The camp was split into two for operational and security reasons. The main part of the camp was positioned on the headland between Ligger Point and Penhale Point, the other smaller part of the camp was hidden in the valley to the southwest of Cubert.

 Here, well away from prying eyes, troops were trained in all sorts of offensive combat, including demolition and sabotage. Whereas the Cornish population were usually keen to avoid any entanglement with government officials, especially the Excise Men, this 'not seen anything' attitude was encouraged by the War Office in order to keep the camp and its activities as quiet as possible. In exchange, the Government itself discouraged too much involvement of its officers with the locals' nocturnal dealings. Even today, only the main part of the camp on the headland is marked on OS Maps of the area.

 With the arrival of the railway first to St Newlyn East, and then later to Treamble, the War Office were able to move troops and supplies to and from Penhale Camp far easier and with even less fuss.

 

Shepherds Station

-----------------

 In 1903 the GWR opened the line from Chacewater to Perranporth. The War Office pressed for the line to be extended to join with the Treamble branch, and Shepherds farm was chosen as the most inconspicuous spot.

 The simple track plan allowed freight trains arriving from Truro to leave a wagon or two in the siding, from where they would be collected later by the small loco running the Treamble branch. Similarly, wagons could be left in the siding and collected by any passing Newquay/Par bound freight. These collections were usually timed to be between any scheduled passenger trains.

 Also well-known and well documented was the removal of the rails from Shepherds Halt to Treamble, allegedly to help with the overseas rail lines during the First World War. The track bed was still used by the War Office as an alternative route to the Camp and a massively over engineered bridge was built over the track just to the east of the Treamble junction.

 As clouds darkened over Europe again in the 1920s, a decision was made to re-instate the Treamble branch, with a cover story that the mines in the area had re-opened. In reality, the War Office and the American War Department wanted somewhere in Cornwall to store munitions and other non-perishable supplies in preparation for an assault on the European mainland, should the 'Peace in Our Time' intuitive fail. The old Tinner's Forge building, south-west of Cubert was chosen as the ideal location, and a short branch was constructed off the southerly curve to Treamble.

 

Closures

--------

 Following the end of the war, the Treamble branch saw less and less military traffic and was closed in 1952. In 1963, the complete line from Chacewater to Tolcarne Junction was closed. In order to maintain the secrecy of the smaller Penhale Camp and the role it played, it was decided to remove all traces of Shepherds Station. This exercise was not completely successful, for the sharp eyed there are still some remnants to be found.

Tinner's Forge itself was left standing, the track bed and platform removed and the building allowed to fall once more into disrepair.

Next outing - Carn Brea O Gauge show - 4th November  (in place of DM Four Mill Something).

 

Looking great.  High levels of realism, and there are some photographs cleverly treated (it looks to me) to look like '70s-'80s photographs, which could fool anyone it was the real thing.  Very subtle, natural and 'less is more'.

 

I like the back story.  Some of the military training sounds fairly advanced, as well as furtive, for the Nineteenth Century, a time when the military was very visible in society.  In the interwar section, not sure the Americans, whose armed forces comprised only a horse, three men and a biplane until at least 1940, would have shrugged off their isolationalism to the extent of noticing Cornwall, let alone stock-piling munitions there. Also I assume you meant 1930s, rather than 1920s, and 'initiative', rather than 'intuitive', which I suspect Neville Chamberlain wasn't particularly, when it came to Herr Hitler .  Quibble time over. Sorry 'bout that. But I think the story works well overall.

 

Anyway, for my money (which admittedly ain't much) you've created one of those scenes one could walk into, which is a rarer achievement than one might think. 

 

Good luck exhibiting it.

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