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  1. Tony, Following on from your post with regards to layouts that never leave home I attach photos of BOB my loft layout which is “Based On Bawtry” on the East Coast mainline. Bob comprises a scale half mile from the 5 arches over the river Idle up to the station signal box to the North. The attached ordinance survey map indicates the actual area modelled. BOB was started in 2018, the fiddle yard was first and reused boards from 2 previous railway layouts going back to 1980 & 2000’s. The fiddle yard comprises a total of 35 loops, the scenic boards were all new build by myself Christmas 2019 and from there on progress continued up to Christmas 2023 when I started on the station building. Unfortunately I have been unable to find definite information on some of the buildings. I have used Metcalfe houses for the houses fronting the A614, the industrial building is pure fiction but I do need to re-visit the houses on Queens Crescent and the water treatment plant as more information has become available. The track is Peco 100 in the fiddle yard and Peco bullhead on the scenic section. The scenery is a joint effort with my 12 year old grandson, my wife and myself. The signals are by my friend Greg. The stock is probably 95% RTR but nothing goes onto the railway until it has been detailed, close coupled, weathered and in most cases lamps and crew. At 72 I still have a lot to learn about train formations so BOB is definitely a work in progress. It is just a simple layout to watch trains go by and especially by our grandchildren. Thank you for the inspiration that is Writes Writes and thanks also for Peterborough North, Grantham and the West Hill wagon works. Regards Nik
    83 points
  2. A rare occasion in the 1930's, when Old Reliable and Old Faithful were utilised together on empties to Ward Fell Slate Quarry.
    82 points
  3. A horse-drawn furniture removal van has appeared at Farthing. The kit is a reborn Gem product, marketed under the John Day Models label alongside other re-introduced whitemetal ranges. It’s all run by Daryle Toney who is very helpful (no connection). The main parts are a fair fit. As usual I used Loctite Gel to stick it together. Unlike most superglues it does not require a perfect join to bond well. Some parts did require fettling. This is the front of the van. I filed the sides a bit and shortened the supporting bracket. Coming together. It’s quite a beast. If Wikipedia is to be trusted, Pantechnicons ranged from 12-18 ft in length. That’s 49-72 mms in 1:76 scale. The kit is 67 mms long. It’s also quite tall, more so than the common types seen in photos. For some reason the parts for the end section get in the way of each other, so required a bit of work. First the brackets on the end panels were shortened, using the “Salami method”. The lower floor casting doesn’t line up with the end panels. The instructions suggest shortening the panels, but after consulting prototype photos I chose instead to saw off bits of the floor casting itself. This allowed everything to line up nicely, with a section of styrene employed as gap filler. I then entombed the ghost of Mrs X in the van. Mother of a childhood classmate, she once tore into me for spilling cocoa on her sofa. It wasn’t my fault, her son pushed me, but she wouldn’t listen. I hereby condemn her to travel forever in this empty furniture van, with not even a pillow to sit on. Two padlocks seal her fate. Goodbye Mrs X, nobody messes with a railway modeller. I couldn’t find room to fit the rear springs properly, so cut a notch in them for the axle. You can’t see the dodge once the wheels are on. I would have preferred slimmer wheels but couldn’t find appropriate replacements. Filing the spokes rarely leads to good results, so I’ll live with it. A simple piece of plastikard prevents the fore-carriage from dropping off, while still being free to rotate. The driver’s seat was filed to a more discrete size. Judging by preserved Pantechnicons, it was actually more common for the driver to sit on the roof, but I did find one or two photos with a lower seat. Bits of 0.45mm wire were added for arm rests and supports. The foot-rest was raised a bit to match the driver. Forgot to scribe it but managed it later. The shafts are fitted with bits of wire, which plug into holes in the fore-carriage. The horse is included in the kit. The driver is a seated passenger from Andrew Stadden’s range. At this point I was confronted by a delegation from United British Draught-horses for Liberty and Equine Defence (UNBRIDLED). They informed me in no uncertain neighs that a large Pantechnicon requires at least two horses. So I hastily fashioned a two-horse drawbar... ...and ordered a couple of Shire horses from Dart Castings. Fearing further industrial action, I added some steps and grab handles for the driver. Then primed the whole thing. Next, the livery. The prototypes were often extensively lettered. And colourful. I normally go for subdued colours, but it’s been a dreary winter and I felt like a bit of Rock & Roll, so took inspiration from this striking example. I spent some time drawing up various designs in Microsoft Word, which has more options for sizing and spacing text than is at first apparent. The curves were made to fit by importing a photo of the model into Inkscape, drawing the appropriate curves and then copying the shapes back into Word. I printed selected designs on paper, sprayed them with matt primer to protect the colours, and cut them with a fresh blade. Paper is of course a bit crude compared to DIY transfers, but it’s straightforward and you can test designs directly on the model. @kirtleypete has even used it for locos. The van was painted yellow and black, and the paper then mounted with a thin layer of lightly diluted PVA. Final details included a driver’s handwheel for the brakes, plus tarps, rope and other rooftop clutter. I added some chains from Cambrian Models and finished off with MIG weathering powders. The odd-looking loading flap is prototypical, if rather chunky. I also fitted chains to the Shire horses, mounted with a wire loop drilled into the harness. Looks like the Oryx wants in on their gig, probably an agent from DISRUPT (Dissident Ruminants for Progressive Transport). As usual, there are no reins. My layouts are set up and dismantled all the time, so the normal solutions – e.g. fuse wire - are just not practical. What I need is something thin yet robust enough to fit quickly with a pair of tweezers. Ideas welcome. As you can see, Bailey & Sons’ strategy was to locate their offices at railheads along the Berks & Hants line. This worked well and the company grew to become one of the major removal firms in the area. Yet for Mr Bailey, Senior - lover of all things yellow – it was a source of constant irritation that his horses didn’t match his vans. Eventually Mr Bailey proposed to dye the horses yellow. But his sons - brought up in a sickening sea of yellow - finally rebelled and said no, father, enough now.
    78 points
  4. Tony, I have just arrived home from a weekend of being ‘mutually improved’ on the Ffestiniog Railway and have caught up with this post. I guess I am one of those who quite happily (and very slowly!) am building my own recreation of a small slice of 1950s East Anglia. A few photos of progress to date are attached. Nigel
    67 points
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  6. Post arrives for Dad at the Glentanar Hotel ..
    65 points
  7. A rather scruffy Peckett, at Blacker Lane opencast disposal point.
    64 points
  8. The first photo today was taken in Blyth to show the remains of the line to the staithes which ran along the Town Quay and Commisioners Quay, the "south side staithes" as they were named by the harbour commissioners in their 1929 history of the port. The staiths were beyond the buildings to the right, to the left was a shipyard. Blyth staion is behind me, now the site of Morrisons, the health centre and hospital. The view is now just about unrecognisable unless you know the town. The rest are on the north side of the river and harbour around the Power station and the west staiths. Blyth trackbed of line to staiths behind gasworks view east June 80 C5064 Blyth Power station Class 56 shunting Dec 82 C5889 Blyth Power station 56134 16th April 85 C6806 Blyth Power station Class 56 running round 7th June 86 C7575 Blyth West staiths 08747 16th April 85 C6807 Blyth West staiths 08872 19th April 85 C6830 David
    59 points
  9. Photos in Edinburgh for this morning. Edinburgh Waverley 37259 and 37121 WBHS Newcastle to Fort William 11th May 85 C6839 Edinburgh Waverley Class 26 Class 101 Class 08 Aug 73 J3258 Edinburgh Waverley Aug 73 J3260 Edinburgh Princes Street Gardens Class 47 up l e Aug 73 C1298 Edinburgh Class 101 to Dundee Aug 73 J3265 Edinburgh Class 27 5374 Glasgow to Edinburgh Aug 73 J3267 David
    58 points
  10. I was at LFoRM at Ally Pally this weekend on the Junior MRC modular layout. Although we try and operate stock that has been brought in by members I normally dig around in my vintage conversions to have something to run as a standby. This weekend honours were taken by the Airfix Class 31 converted to 'skinhead' type with detailing and flush glazing. This was already good when I got it but I renumbered it as a 'Toffee Apple' 31/0 version and serviced it, it ran faultlessly today and I must say looked fabulous - a good reminder that models don't have to be £200+ superdetail wonders to bring pleasure
    57 points
  11. "Where did I put the bloody thing?" A Modelu fitter scans the cupboard for the mysteriously missing tool
    57 points
  12. Mariners and locals gather for fishy conversations!
    56 points
  13. More photos at Grantham for this morning. Grantham Class 47 1503 11.00 Newcastle to Kings X May 72 J2924 Grantham Class 31 5674 iron ore from Belvoir Junction May 72 J2927 Grantham Class 55 up 14.10 Newcastle to Kings X Oct 73 C1422 Grantham Class 47 Newcastle to Kings X Jan 77 J5621 Grantham Class 40 40007 up parcels May 82 C5657 David
    56 points
  14. Back to Swayfield again for more early 1970s photos. Swayfield Class 31 up parcels Jan 70 J2049 Swayfield Class 25 D7503 down parcels Aug 71 J2726 Swayfield Class 55 55001 up Dec 71 J2800 08.10 Newcastle to Kings X Swayfield Class 31 5601 down ecs March 72 J2847 Swayfield Class 46 190 down June 72 J2951 17.30 Kings X to Leeds and Bradford David
    56 points
  15. Evening everyone. I was having an email chat with Tony earlier regarding my weathering business. Tony kindly suggested I share some of my recent work in here. I began weathering professionally back in 2019. I am a peripatetic violin teacher in various schools by trade. Originally it was only ever meant to be a top up to income, but increasingly I've been beginning to rely on it more. I've become very frustrated with the teaching, and with 400 miles being clocked up for 32 weeks of the year, I'm looking at a change. I'd like to make the weathering more full time, perhaps moving to twice a week, or potentially three times a week. Anyhow enough of my rambling, here's some examples of my work of late.
    55 points
  16. Selside and Horton in Ribblesdale on the Settle and Carlisle in 1965-1973. Selside LMS Jubilee up Waverley Edinburgh to St Pancras Aug 65 J248 Selside LMS Class 5 down goods Aug 65 J250 Selside Class 112 down pass Skipton to Carlisle Dec 66 J715 Horton in Ribblesdale Station name board and signs Sept 66 J629 Horton in Ribblesdale LMS Class 5 44824 down mineral April 67 J0862 Horton in Ribblesdale Class 47 up goods going away Aug 73 J3358 David
    55 points
  17. Some photos around Rotherham this morning. Rotherham GCR MR Sheffield avoiding line in distance Oct 76 J5500 Rotherham Masborough station south junction Dec 76 J5550 Rotherham Masborough Class 40 up freight Dec 76 J5553 Rotherham Masborough Class 08 Dec 76 J5548 Rotherham Masborough Class 108 Sheffield to Leeds 12th Auust 1977 C3490 David
    55 points
  18. A few photos taken at Carlisle for this morning. Carlisle Class 08 after pulling broken down train back into station 6th Aug 85 C7051 Carlisle 2 Class 108s 30th July 86 C7720 Carlisle 45044 up steel coil April 87 J8815 Carlisle 85020 down empty steel 12th April 88 C9420 Carlisle 31418 Boadicea Carlisle to Leeds May 90 J10964 David
    54 points
  19. Next we are between Trent and Loughborough on the Midland at Ratcliffe on Soar. Ratcliffe on Soar Class 45 St Pancras to Sheffield Mar 75 J4151 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 45 up Mar 75 J4154 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 47 up fly ash May 75 J4317 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 45 up June 76 J5298 Ratcliffe on Soar Class 116 dmu up June 76 J5299
    54 points
  20. Stafford in 1966 and Standon Bridge in 1976 for this evening. Stafford LMS Class 5 4-6-0 45434 down breakdown train Aug 66 J587 Stafford Class 86 E3195 up freight Aug 66 J589 Stafford Class 84 E3041 Liverpool to Euston Aug 66 J590 Stafford Class 84 E3095 Perth to Euston Aug 66 J593 Standon Bridge Class 304 038 down June 76 J5324 Standon Bridge Class 86 Liverpool to Euston June 76 J5326 David
    54 points
  21. A few more black and white photos on the Midland at Langely Mill and Linby. Langley Mill Jubilee class 45670 Howard of Effingham up ex pass c1952 JVol5102 Linby 8F 48037 up goods c1950 JVol4169 Linby LTSR 4-4-2T pass Nottingham to Worksop c1952 JVol2228 Linby MR 3F 43826 up goods c1952 JVol4079 Linby MR 4F 44404 pass Mansfield to Nottingham May 52 JVol6125 David
    53 points
  22. Unidentified Ruston 88DS at the NCBOE disposal point at Blacker Lane, near Wakefield.
    53 points
  23. Some photos I took at Ardwick in Manchester when I lived there as a student back in 1972. It was a typical January day in Manchester - dull and cold. Ardwick Class 506 Hadfield to Manchester Piccadilly Jan 72 C0780 Ardwick Class 304 Manchester to Alderley Edge Jan 72 C781 Ardwick Class 310 065 Birmingham to Manchester Piccadilly Jan 72 C0782 Ardwick Class 506 M59601 Manchester Piccadilly to Hadfield Jan 72 C0785 Ardwick dmu to Manchester Piccadilly Jan 72 C0791 David
    52 points
  24. Photos taken at Otterington on the ECML south of Northallerton in May 1966. The station had closed in 1958 (passengers), 1964 (freight).. Otterington Class 40 Newcastle to Kings X May 66 J492 Otterington Class 45 Liverpool to Newcastle May 66 J493 Otterington WD 90011 down iron ore May 66 J494 Otterington Class 47 15.00 Newcastle to Kings X May 66 J498 Otterington Class 37 up hauling Class 08 May 66 J499 David
    52 points
  25. I haven’t posted on WW for a while, but at least I have been doing a bit of 4mm scale modelling for the MRC’s new EM docklands lauout, ‘Orchard Wharf’. With modern ‘in-house’ laser cutting technology and 3DP components from Modelu, it is quite remarkably easy to make bespoke kit type buildings, which previously would have been a major effort. Do not fear though, I have stayed true to the faith and continued work on York Road tube station (2mm of course). The model is awaiting a pile of sand. It will be good to have the youngsters driving the tube train at Ally Pally, where this will be on display in diorama form. Having cleared the workbench of 4mm office blocks, I will be able to return to the Skittle Alley hopefully in time for Missenden Abbey next weekend. Tim
    52 points
  26. Black and white days at Grantham. Looking at them I think they were probably taken on Ilford HP3 film or the equivalent as they are rather grainy. Grantham down pullman car Lucille and Gresley coach c1951 JVol1172 Grantham J6 down pass c1951 JVol5121 Grantham Loco A3 60110 Robert the Devil c1950 JVol3266 Grantham North A1 60130 Kestrel down ex pass c1951 JVol4141 The white triangular areas top and bottom left are simply there because the print was quite badly damaged at some time and it had been trimmed by Dad. Grantham North A1 down ex pass c1951 JVol4131 David
    51 points
  27. Now, after yesterdays Pannier excitement lets quieten things down with a tranquil view of some buildings. Mavis still chatting to Aunt Edna, me still leaning on a fence in deep conversation with an engine driver and Stan Dare eyeing up his next painting. This view captures the different levels I was after and through a gap in the trees you can see a flat bed wagon in the head shunt at track level.....
    51 points
  28. Photos from trips to Scotland in 1973 and 1974 taken at Craigendoran. Craigendoran Junction Class 101 Glasgow QS to Oban Aug 73 J3331 Craigendoran Junction Class 101 Glasgow QS to Oban Aug 73 J3332 Craigendoran Class 303 043 Helensburgh to Airdrie Aug 73 J3333 Craigendoran bridge over A814 July 74 J3856 Craigendoran Junction Class 20 up freight July 74 J3857 Craigendoran Junction Class 20 up freight on extreme left July 74 J3858 David
    50 points
  29. Hawick 2MT 78047 awaits a clear road back home after assisting a heavy freight train on the climb towards Whinburgh. A quiet moment in Slitrigg station yard
    50 points
  30. Another set of photos around Radcliffe on Trent. Radcliffe on Trent Class 104 Grantham to Nottingham Feb 75 J4147 Radcliffe on Trent Class 37 eastbound oil Mar 75 J4183 Radcliffe on Trent Class 47 47155 Parkeston Quay to Manchester Feb 78 J5928 Radcliffe on Trent Class 47 to Skegness 29th May 78 C3860 Radcliffe on Trent 47011 Parkeston Quay to Manchester Aug 78 C4100
    50 points
  31. Ex-North British on Dunfermline Upper 62C On loan to cover for a resident C15 that is away for a works visit, No. 67474 stands among home engines of J36 No. 65253 'Joffre' and N15 No. 69160, with Thornton Junction's D34 No. 62467 'Glenfinnan' making an appearance also.
    50 points
  32. Winning and Cambois on the Blyth and Tyne for today's second set. Winning 56080 25th Jan 84 C6400 Winning 37161 1st Aug 85 C7001 Winning 56127 28th March 89 C11758 Cambois brake vans July 80 C5115 Cambois Class 37 and Class 56 at Blyth power station Nov 83 C6323 Cambois West Blyth staiths 37217 Mar 84 C6460 David
    50 points
  33. Photos at Manningtree this evening, Manningtree is on the Great Eastern between Colcehster and Ipswich, it is the junction for Harwich. Manningtree Class 37 Iup St May 75 J4293 Manningtree Class 105 Harwich to Manningtree May 75 J4303 Manningtree Class 37 Peterborough to Parkeston Quay May 75 J4306 Manningtree SR S15 841 Greene King turning on triangle 3rd April 76 C2662 Manningtree Class 47 Liverpool St to Norwich April 78 C3804 David
    50 points
  34. Darlington to start with today. All were taken in1975. Darlington Derwent and Locomotion June 75 J4389 Darlington Class 47 up parcels June 75 J4390 Darlington Class 40 Glasgow QS to Scarborough June 75 J4392 Darlington Class 101 Saltburn to Darlington June 75 J4393 Darlington Class 55 55005 down June 75 J4394 Darlington Class 55 down Aug 75 J4868 David
    50 points
  35. A few photos around Sandsend of the line north from Scarborough to Middlesbrough. It is still open as far south as Boulby from Middlesbrough for the Boulby mine traffic. There are also some photos at Weaverthorpe on the line from Scarborough to York in 1976. Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1236 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1237 looking south Sandsend trackbed Kettleness Tunnel March 68 J1238 looking north Sandsend trackbed March 68 J1239 Sandsend is in the distance. Weaverthorpe Class 45 SO Leicester to Scarborough Sept 76 J5446 Weaverthorpe Class 31 SO Scarborough to SheffieldSept 76 J5447 Weaverthorpe dmu Leeds to Scarborough Sept 76 J5448 David
    50 points
  36. New Basford in Nottingham comes next. The snowy photos are probably about 1954 but they are a small batch for which I don't seem to have worked out the dates. New Basford N7 69620 coming from Bagthorpe Junction JMGC005 New Basford New Basford Class 01 up goods JMGC001 New Basford O4 63710 up goods JMGC013 New Basford WD 2-8-0 heading for Derby JMGC004 New Basford WD 2-8-0 heading for Derby, Class 01 up on GCR on bridge JMGC003 David
    50 points
  37. North Lincolnshire now to look at Barnetby with a few photos taken from 1977 to 2008. Barnetby rear of eastbound oil train 11th Aug 77 C3473 Barnetby 56091 eastbound empty coal 30th May 91 C15859 Barnetby 150107 Cleethorpes to Newark 30th May 91 C15891 Barnetby 56094 westbound coal 26th July 2000 C25013 Barnetby 158761 Cleethorpes to Manchester 26th July 2000 C25015 Barnetby EWS 66019 westbound coal Aug 08 DSC4793 David
    50 points
  38. A set of Dad's photos taken at Chinley North Junction on the Midland Railway's line from Sheffield to Manchester on 15th October 1977. Chinley North Junction Class 108 Sheffield to New Mills Central Oct 77 J5827 Chinley North Junction Class 46 46011 Manchester to Parkeston Quay Oct 77 J5828 Chinley North Junction Class 47 47101 limestone Oct 77 J5829 Chinley North Junction Class 47 47101 lime Oct 77 J5831 Chinley North Junction Jubilee Class 5690 Leander SVRPS Dinting to London Liverpool St Oct 77 J5834 5690 hauled the train from Dinting to Sheffield. "The East Anglian" Liverpool St to Manchester and back. 15th October 77 David
    50 points
  39. A view of LM station from the road
    49 points
  40. Some photos in Nottingham on the Midland. Nottingham Class 45 to Manchester Nov 70 C421 Nottingham London Road Junction May 73 J3189 Nottingham London Road Class 120 Class 46 Class 105 Oct 73 J3477 Nottingham Carriage sidings 4472 Flying Scotsman Class 47 Class 20 March 74 C1511 I had permission to be there. Nottingham Class 31 down grain and Class 45 up ecs March 75 J4184 Nottingham Class 120 Crewe to Lincoln and Class 47 Aug 75 J4677 David
    49 points
  41. Pegswood is on the ECML in Northumberland north of Morpeth. The station is still open, with a train in the morning and evening. Pegswood Class 55 Newcastle to Edinburgh Sept 80 C5198 Pegswood Class 254 down April 81 C5347 Pegswood 56102 Widdrington to Blyth power station 18th April 85 C6826 Pegswood Class 20s 20009 and 20029 down l e 9th Aug 85 C7097 Pegswood Class 254 up 9th Aug 85 C7098 David
    49 points
  42. And now from one of the bedroom windows of the cottages... A view not often seen as I am balancing over the layout, with the camera pressed against the backscene for stability... One false move....
    49 points
  43. Gateshead this evening, by the Central freight depot which was on the line to Sunderland. I think I only took photos there once. Tyneside Central Freight depot 08384 1st Aug 85 C7007 On the left the Tyne and Wear Metro line can be seen going into the tunnel to its underground Gateshead station. Tyneside Central Freight depot 08384 1st Aug 85 C7008 The Metro train in the background is heading from South Shields and will eventually terminate at St. James. Tyneside Central freight depot Gateshead 08384 1st Aug 85 C7012 Tyneside Central freight depot Gateshead Class 101 Midddlesbrough to Newcastle 1st Aug 85 C7014 Tyneside Central freight depot Gateshead Class 101 to Newcastle going away1st Aug 85 C7015 David
    49 points
  44. An assortment of photos from Morpeth on the ECML in Northumberland for this morning. One photo shows an HST diverted over the Blyth and Tyne heading south. Morpeth 37076 up pipes Aug 80 C5147 Morpeth Class 101 Morpeth to Newcastle Jan 84 C6384 Morpeth 43158 up going away diverted via Blyth and Tyne after sleeping car train derailment 24th June 84 C6545 Morpeth Class 47 47622 Edinburgh to Newcastle 25th July 85 C6985 Morpeth 37221 up speedlink 9th July 86 C7607 David
    49 points
  45. Photos on the Midland this morning at Kegworth, between Trent and Loughborough. Kegworth Class 44 up coal Jan 70 J2046 Kegworth Class 46 D165 up Jan 70 J2047 Kegworth Class 45 up fly ash Nov 77 J5858 Kegworth 45144 up Feb 83 C5936 Kegworth 47475 up l e Aug 83 C6150 David
    48 points
  46. 3 of the superb Cavalex 56's....
    48 points
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