coombe junction - moorswater

Am I glad to see you here, welcome back Pete

Good to see it back Pete

It's nice to see the return of a very interesting modelling project

Hello Pete

 

Nice to see CB again and Im looking forward to seeing it develop.

 

Missy

Glad to see you here Pete.

Don't know if I ever commented on your previous thread - but I've always been an enthusiastic follower

Bryn, Kris, Modfather, Missy and Southernboy - Thank you all for your kind comments.

 

Its been a long time coming...but it's good to be back...

The use of angled aluminium in the fiddleyard is a work of genius. I am going to blatantly nick that idea!!!

The use of angled aluminium in the fiddleyard is a work of genius. I am going to blatantly nick that idea!!!

 

Please do...if only I could take credit for the original idea...it is a tried and tested technique and many a modeller in us 'takes reference from it'!...

Pete,

 

Potentially stupid or obvious question coming up...

 

For the station area at CJ for the period you are modelling, what was the signalling layout?

 

Any help much appreciated.

 

Kev

 

 

I used to take my breakfast down there on earlies, especially in the summer.

 

Used to sit on the edge of the platform, looking at the scenery and wildlife at 0700hrs when all was quiet and try to imagine the days when the line was 'busy!).

 

I used to occasionly get a honk from a visiting 37 and used to drive the JCB 'shunter' they had there!

 

Now theres a challenge in 2 mil!

 

Great idea, many memories, thanks!

Pete,Potentially stupid or obvious question coming up...For the station area at CJ for the period you are modelling, what was the signalling layout?Any help much appreciated.Kev

 

Kev

 

Sorry - Only just noticed this comment/question

 

There was a junction bracket signal located by the level crossing for access into CJ halt and likewise another junction bracket in the siding to control the passenger/clay trains.

 

Does this help? Have a few photos if you are interested?

Thanks BlackRat - Sorry I only just noticed your comments.

 

Is that the Tractor that was used to shunt the cement wagons?

 

I have a link to it here

 

If the layout can help evoke memories for people who visited the line then for me that will be a great compliment

Pete, sorry for not getting back to you, I have a feeling it was a yellow tractor, but it was soooo lagged in clay dust, you could hardly tell!

 

Nights or earlies used to be best (0600 start then) as again, in the summer it was quite nice to go down before the Saturday road mayhem began, (many will remember the awful Dobwalls diversion!).

 

There was also a completely knackered 16t mineral wagon, right at the end of the siding where the halt is, if only we had camera phones then!

 

One of the senior guys there (I have a feeling he was called Maurice or Mo) used to chat about the OLD Moorswater days, before the 'new' road (A38 and the days of steam.

 

Seems like only a few days ago, but in reality it was 22 years back!

 

So for total authenticity, a copper on the platform or nearby and a Police Escort, with a single roof light and stop sign, reg no D380RTA!

 

Great memories, thanks!

Many thanks for this BR

 

Its great to build up the history and nothing better than first hand information - one point though...I think the wagon you are referring to was an old clay hood...I have some photos of it right next to Lamellion bridge...it was derailed I recall and left their for ages!

 

I was going to keep the platform empty for complete authenticity!....but now I might have to search for a 2mm Policeman...when you say Police escort, I assume you mean a Ford Escort Mk I....as opposed to an entourage of Police...!

Beautiful work Pete. I admire anyone who builds 2mm finescale; it must require incredible skill and good eyesight!

 

Cheers

Simon

Beautiful work Pete. I admire anyone who builds 2mm finescale; it must require incredible skill and good eyesight! CheersSimon

 

Many thanks Simon...

 

I certainly don't have the eyesight but am trying to work on my skillset!...