Nick G Posted September 28, 2017 Author Share Posted September 28, 2017 There was an old thread on the archived site that had some useful pics and info I will try find it, You have presumably seen site linked below? http://www.2d53.co.uk/blaenauffestiniog/menu.htm Thanks Russ, I have seen that site and lots relating to N Wales having been born, brought up and still living on the line. I enjoy the research as much as the building! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted September 30, 2017 Author Share Posted September 30, 2017 Board painted in undercoat ready for the back scene fitting next week. Looks like a typical grey day at Maentwrog Road! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
matto21 Posted October 1, 2017 Share Posted October 1, 2017 Been following this for a while, very interested in the Blaenau to Traws line. Backscene is going to look great once installed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Russ (mines a pint) Posted October 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2017 Thanks Russ, I have seen that site and lots relating to N Wales having been born, brought up and still living on the line. I enjoy the research as much as the building! old thread - nearly inspired me to build it though was looking for something similar on Cumbrian rather than Cambrian coast http://www.rmweb.co.uk/forum/viewtopic.php?f=7&p=460423 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PGH Posted October 3, 2017 Share Posted October 3, 2017 These photos at Maentwrog Road in the 1990s are outside your modelling period but I thought they might be of interest. They are scanned from prints so excuse the quality. 31190 (with 31327 at the rear) on the "Trawsfynydd Trekker" special 27.8.1994 31163 + 31199 on the flask train from Trawsfynydd 4.8.1995 31308 on the last flask train from Trawsfynydd 29.4.1997 59205 (with 37098 + 37377 at the rear) on "The Roman Nose" special 18.4.1998 37023 (with 37114 at the rear) on the weedkilling train 19.8.1998 56108 at the rear of the Hertfordshire Railtours "The Trawsfynydd Lament" special - train was heading back to Blaenau with 47785 on the front 17.10.1998 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 These photos at Maentwrog Road in the 1990s are outside your modelling period but I thought they might be of interest. They are scanned from prints so excuse the quality. Sorry missed this. Great photos thanks for sharing. Maybe outside my modelling period but great views of the infrastructure and surrounding area. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 The ground frame is finished its a shame to paint it but I have made a start, thanks to Mark for his work on this. Its amazing what you can do with McDonalds coffee stirrers! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Mark has done an excellent job of the ground frame. Superb attention to detail. John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 A bit of paint and the start of the weathering.... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 A bit of paint and the start of the weathering.... After you have passed this frame first Nick. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 After you have passed this frame first Nick. Is that the Blaenau one? I assume there was one at Traws, do you happen to have any photos of it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted October 13, 2017 Share Posted October 13, 2017 Is that the Blaenau one? I assume there was one at Traws, do you happen to have any photos of it? Mine is No.3 frame, the layout also has 1 & 2 on it. Traws in 1994, think it's still there. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 13, 2017 Author Share Posted October 13, 2017 Traws in 1994, think it's still there. Thanks, one lever but two lots of point rodding? Catch or trap point further along maybe? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Thanks, one lever but two lots of point rodding? Catch or trap point further along maybe? Correct. Single blade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Correct. Single blade. Thanks Merf, don't suppose you have a photo? I will be adding the Trawsfynydd unloading point on another 5' board in the future. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted October 14, 2017 Share Posted October 14, 2017 Sorry, two blades not one, was thinking with one lever. Old age Nick. Thanks Merf, don't suppose you have a photo? I will be adding the Trawsfynydd unloading point on another 5' board in the future. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 14, 2017 Author Share Posted October 14, 2017 Cheers Merf, the same as at Maentwrog Road. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 24, 2017 Author Share Posted October 24, 2017 My backscene is finished, printed on 3mm foamex, looks great just need to fit it now. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 28, 2017 Author Share Posted October 28, 2017 Just a quick snap to show the back scene in position (shame about the reflections from the windows). I just need to blend it to the foreground to get the desired effect, I had better get making some trees and bushes. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted October 29, 2017 Author Share Posted October 29, 2017 Track laid and droppers soldered on. The van and front barrier wagon have been uncoupled from the rear barrier and brake van and shunted into the siding. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Just a little taster of progress so far. Backscene fitted and now trying to blend it in to the foreground. Track laid and temporary wiring connected to controller for testing. The class 24 is to early for the time period I am modelling but they did work up the branch in the 70's. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 The addition of the trees really adds some depth to the backscene. Its early days but looking superb already. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 The addition of the trees really adds some depth to the backscene. Thanks to your photographic skills I am really pleased how it is looking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Just a little taster of progress so far. Backscene fitted and now trying to blend it in to the foreground. Track laid and temporary wiring connected to controller for testing. The class 24 is to early for the time period I am modelling but they did work up the branch in the 70's. Looking great Nick. Here is the Bedford van as used by the S&T lineman to maintain the ground frames in your period (1983-8) Don't forget the roof rack. Merf. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted November 5, 2017 Author Share Posted November 5, 2017 Looking great Nick. Here is the Bedford van as used by the S&T lineman to maintain the ground frames in your period (1983-8) Don't forget the roof rack. Thanks Merf, what were these vans, Itals, Maestros or Marinas? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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