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Beeching’s second coming...

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Morning all,

 

After a lot of thought, I am afraid it’s time to pull the plug on this project and this time I think it’s the end.

 

Whilst it was started as a 2mmFS DJLC entry it’s had a few setbacks with regard to ballasting and running qualities however the biggest issue is the enthusiasm for it. Granted the last 3 months the mojo has been low however the main problem is the layout has no future beyond the DJLC as it has very limited operating potential. Even attempts to include passenger traffic (the rash DMU sound installation) do not sit happy with my interests which tend to replicate traffic as featured on the line...so aside from a class 25 on a passenger rail tour (which form the majority of pictures of the line on the internet) it would not make for an interesting exhibition layout.

 

It was also partly undertaken to try and further my landscaping modelling skills however most of my projects tend to be about ‘urban grot’ and are a bit more gritty (think Kyle, Paddock Wood, Wenfordbridge) so again another nail for said coffin.

 

Am in two minds what to do with it - either bubble wrap it and consign it to the garage or to try and sell it on to get a few coppers back in the modelling pot.

 

I would like to end on an upbeat note so thank you to everyone for their interest shown in this project and rest assured there is a new plan that was hatched recently (which I may try to upload this evening) which features a project which not only meets the DJLC requirements (so a deadline to kickstart the mojo) but has a life beyond it.

 

More on that later...

 

Thanks all,

 

Pete

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13 hours ago, richbrummitt said:

Have I started something? :o

 

You have a PM. :good_mini:


Nah...nothing that has not been brewing for a while now.

 

Thank you Sir :yes:

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Hi Pete, 

 

If it doesn't work for you there is no point in investing more hard come by modelling time.

No point in looking backwards.

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10 hours ago, Argos said:

Hi Pete, 

 

If it doesn't work for you there is no point in investing more hard come by modelling time.

No point in looking backwards.


Thanks Angus - Agreed...it’s supposed to be fun as a hobby so if we are not enjoying the little time afforded to it then it’s time to pull the plug...

 

7 hours ago, LBRJ said:

As with all your projects, following the journey is as interesting as the destination.

 

Many thanks for your kind comments LBRJ...the new project is just awaiting time to write it up...

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It wasn't all wasted Pete, one Danish bloke learned something about backscenes from your experiments. Although I appreciate you might have had higher aspirations than that! :D

 

Onwards and upwards, looking forward to the new plan.

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On 18/10/2019 at 07:18, Mikkel said:

It wasn't all wasted Pete, one Danish bloke learned something about backscenes from your experiments. Although I appreciate you might have had higher aspirations than that! :D

 

Onwards and upwards, looking forward to the new plan.


Thanks Mikkel - glad it was of help.
 

On both Thurso and this I have learnt a lot too...both had their track ripped up which readers of my blogs will know is a regular feature of mine :laugh:

 

Will try and upload something tomorrow...

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I anticipate seen you at the DJLC with a layout I can run some inappropriate stuff on

 

the pub across the road looks ok for a few Gins 

 

 

Nick

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11 hours ago, nick_bastable said:

I anticipate seen you at the DJLC with a layout I can run some inappropriate stuff on

 

the pub across the road looks ok for a few Gins 

 

 

Nick


Enough of that Green/Blue debate - Now we are talking...:D

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