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Northwick a oo gauge layout by Twickenham & District MRC
steve W replied to Northwick Group's topic in Layout topics
..... and then came the Pandemic....... Subsequently it has taken a bit of time to get the layout going again, but rewiring is virtually complete with a few snags being sorted on running nights. -
steve W started following Coastguard Creek - New Forest Coast
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36th Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition - 16th/17th October 2021
steve W replied to adrianmc's topic in Exhibitions
As an exiled Cornishman I'm really looking forward to this one, one of my favouite sections of railway. -
steve W started following 60s Industrial Steam (i.e. non-BR) , Far Wittering - inspiration from a 1984 Railway Modeller , 70s Industrial steam and 5 others
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36th Uckfield Model Railway Exhibition - 16th/17th October 2021
steve W replied to adrianmc's topic in Exhibitions
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Twickenham MRC's Addison Road (Kensington Olympia) in 7mm
steve W replied to TEAMYAKIMA's topic in Layout topics
Whatever next! There were big BLUE diesels on the layout last Friday, dribollic ones at that.. Yep, if it runs its welcome in the club room, although Add Rd group are much more particular on the exhibition schedule of course. https://www.facebook.com/TwickenhamMRC/ -
How realistic are your models? Photo challenge.
steve W replied to Pugsley's topic in Modelling musings & miscellany
I lost all appetite for modelling during most of the various recent incarcerations and didn't go to the workshop for months on end. I have returned recently and I started with a small 4mm diorama. All done from bits I already had (except the car as I don't normally model 4mm!) The whole thing is 300mm wide by 200mm deep Thanks for the many inspirational pics on this thread. i'm sorry, but there was no room for a railway on this one. Cheers Steve W. -
Sorry to butt in, but another possible option is Marcway, also in Sheffield. They have a point lever very similar to the American ones. Good picture on their web site but no useful information like dimensions or throw details unfortunately. http://www.marcway.net/store/1068/Point Levers Not used them personnally, but found the page when looking for something else.
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Photos of Amman Station today (Hedjaz Railway)
steve W replied to BMacdermott's topic in Overseas Prototype
Looking closely at the end of the car, there is an exhaust pipe to the right of the AC unit and clearly a radiator of an engine in the central area below the AC unit, so almost certainly a generator unit for the AC and possibly elsewhere on the train. Steve W -
60s Industrial Steam (i.e. non-BR)
steve W replied to Trev52A's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Nice picture, shame about the livery of the loco, even though it appears well wiped! -
Twickenham MRC fights back in this difficult time for clubs
steve W replied to TEAMYAKIMA's topic in Club & Society Info
Twickenham Club re-opens on the 31st July (Friday) for the first time since lockdown last year. A cautious approach for the time being with a limited number of members each week on a rota. Prospective new members are welcome, but must discuss attendance with Gerald, the secretary, in the first instance. Email: secretary.tdmrc@gmail.com -
60s Industrial Steam (i.e. non-BR)
steve W replied to Trev52A's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Quite right Sir Douglas. No. 1530. I should have scanned the back of the photo as well. Thanks for noting it. -
60s Industrial Steam (i.e. non-BR)
steve W replied to Trev52A's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Laid up with a touch of gout, I've been sorting a vary random mixed Tesco bag of pics that range from gardens to switchboards and UK to Japan. However, Here's a few from Cornwall, Falmouth Docks, mostly an Open Day in July 1964 and a visit in 1965 to Par Docks. The last one is probably a couple of years later. #3 Hawthorn Leslie 1926. This is a later pic as I chanced upon it simmering outside the back of the shed, probably 1972. That's a big brass plate on the side of the tank, the advantage of having 'in house' pattern making and casting facilities! #6 Peckett 1530, 1919 with dumb buffered wagons, and enthusiasts holding on like leaches! #6 again. Alongside a dry dock that is now part of the luxury yacht company's operation. #4 Hawthorn Leslie, 3670, 1927. These locos were not in steam, but were 'polished' for the occasion #5 Peckett 1530 1929 These came from a trip to Par Docks 'Judy' on a lunch break. I spent the morning riding with the crew, one of the best mornings ever, and all for the price of 20 'Senior Service'. Bagnall 2572 1937 Back at work; there's little/no visible ballast, the track is probably glued down with decades of sticky clay dust This is a scan of about a third of a so-so print so lacking in detail. These locos were kept in immaculate condition with the wooden cab detail varnished and fit for a yacht. Wagon load heights /shape and sheeting vary considerably cheers Steve W.- 337 replies
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A bit of change of subject, a rough trip on the Penzance - St Marys ferry recently. Good bit of video on the 'Cornwall Live website of the Scillonian3 leaving Mounts Bay. https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/gallery/uncomfortable-isles-scilly-ferry-trip-5437463
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steve W started following Fen End Pit's Blog