A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[gwrrob]

They're more likely to go for a man in a Citreon 2CV than one of those German motors.

[46444]

They're more likely to go for a man in a Citreon 2CV than one of those German motors.

 

Totally agree Robin...

 

As it happens I've had three 2CV's.  The last one was regrettably sold to 2 elderly eccentric Spinsters from Bodmin....

[46444]

As the weekend approaches Robin are you taking requests?

 

If you are is there a chance your 1366 Class could be seen at work around Brent?  A favourite of mine.  I'm still debating on getting the Heljan version.

[The Fatadder]

Can I make a request for some Hattons 48xx haulage please?

 

Now that I’ve finally given in and bought one (all be it a model of 5819 from eBay) I need some more inspiration. It should be my pernultimate loco in G W R black once I’ve replaces the current BR logos and added some fast brass auto bits to convert into a NA 14xx.

 

Seeing a nice finished one should spur me on!

 

 

Incidentally the a DJM 58xx purchase is what happens when you are confined to your room in central Florida for two days while a hurricane hit, fortunately Disney kept the power and internet working throughout so internet shopping and rmweb were the main sources of entertainment

[Limpley Stoker]

I wonder whether this young man would appeal to the Finching sisters?

 

I thought that was a brilliant ad campaign - now I’m happy to drive my ancient Audi in Saga mode! I’m sure the Finching Sisters would accept a lift in it.

[Limpley Stoker]

I agree— your 48xx needs an outing.

[KNP]

Perfect for your masterpiece but were they ever seen on the South Devon banks, highly unlikely.

 

Evaluation trials...?

Edited September 22, 2017 by KNP

[gwrrob]

As the weekend approaches Robin are you taking requests?

 

If you are is there a chance your 1366 Class could be seen at work around Brent?  

 

A poor cousin of the one Chris is building for Pencarrow but it ​is ​twenty plus years old. More anon.

 

[gwrrob]

I agree— your 48xx needs an outing.

 

Happy to oblige as we see 4870 returning to Newton with some empties.

 

[gwrrob]

 

 

 

Edited September 22, 2017 by gwrrob

[The Fatadder]

Thanks for the inspiration.

Time to crack out the thinners and transfers, then just need a number. Given the photo previously posted 1470 is a front runner, while 1466 also sounds a good potential candidate...

 

Having got the model out of the box for the first time last night it really has got the wow factor for such a small loco. I now really fancy the kernow 1361 even more!

[gwrrob]

Thanks for the inspiration.

Time to crack out the thinners and transfers, then just need a number. Given the photo previously posted 1470 is a front runner, while 1466 also sounds a good potential candidate...

Having got the model out of the box for the first time last night it really has got the wow factor for such a small loco. I now really fancy the kernow 1361 even more!

I trust your ebay buy was substantially better than the £99 for the Hatton's wartime black version.

[gwrrob]

 

 

 

[6892 Oakhill Grange]

Totally agree Robin...

 

As it happens I've had three 2CV's.  The last one was regrettably sold to 2 elderly eccentric Spinsters from Bodmin....

Did the Finchings retire there?

[46444]

Did the Finchings retire there?

 

Now you come to mention it! 

 

That's not inconceivable.....

[Oldddudders]

Now you come to mention it! 

 

That's not inconceivable.....

 

Moor or less.

[gwrrob]

 

 

 

 

Edited September 22, 2017 by gwrrob

[46444]

A poor cousin of the one Chris is building for Pencarrow but it ​is ​twenty plus years old. More anon.

 

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Thanks Robin..

 

One of my favourites. It would have been great if Bachmann or DJM would have produced it...

 

As well as the Hattons/DJM 14xx the Heljan 1366 is on my list...

 

Your 48xx does look great Robin.  Looking forwards to seeing 1368 hard at work...

[gwrrob]

It came weathered so all I've done is added coal, crew and cabside numbers.

[cary hill]

Did the Finchings retire there?

 

Yes. They were last seen entering this rather austere guest house in Bodmin:

 

[coachmann]

I presume that 14XX is one of those DJM's. I had been taking photos of mine and left it in a siding.  A week or two later I ran a DCC loco at the request of a grandson. After a while he asked if the 14XX could be run and pushed it slightly. It must have made electrical contact with the rails and there was an immediate short. It's a dead parrot now. 

 

I doubt I would have spend a £100 on a sound decoder, as I prefer to make my own mind up on make of decoder and size of speaker to fit. Fingers crossed the Hornby version is a worthwhile model.

Edited September 22, 2017 by coachmann

[gwrrob]

Yes. They were last seen entering this rather austere guest house in Bodmin:

 

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Also known as Bodmin North.  

 

 

Sorry Chris.

[46444]

Yes. They were last seen entering this rather austere guest house in Bodmin:

 

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Didn't Captain Poldark end up in there with relatives of the Finchings on account of being guilty of wrecking? 

[KNP]

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Ahhhh.....pretty as a picture and well worth waiting for.

As I've said before, so typical of a GWR loco as you'll ever see.

 

More pictures will be required in the future, can we do advanced bookings?

[gwrrob]

Ahhhh.....pretty as a picture and well worth waiting for.

As I've said before, so typical of a GWR loco as you'll ever see.

 

More pictures will be required in the future, can we do advanced bookings?

Tomorrow soon enough.