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Dave I have sent you a PM. Trawest

Dave Thank you for your response. I had thought of measuring the gap in the Benalder Street Bridge and the height of the bridge parapet to at least enable me to be able to calculate the length and height of the building from the photographs that I have but your measurement gives me something to start with. Did you photograph the CR stone engravings at each end of the front of the building and any close up shots of the stone mouldings around the Doors an Windows? Unfortunately the photographs that I have do not show the detail clearly enough to be accurately modelled. I have recently joined the CRA and am considering purchasing the True Line CD's as there appears to be numerous relevant articles on buildings and structures appropriate for modelling projects. I believe that you have previously penned an article on Kelvinbank for the True Line Publication. Trawest

David Having recently found your Blog on Kelvinbank and enjoyed the content and excellent model making and layout construction it got me doing a bit of research on the actual Partick Central (Kelvinhall) station. Whilst I believe the Benalder Street building was demolished sometime in 2007 the ability to personally record/measure the Booking office has now long gone. Any hope of constructing a model of the front of the building would be based on the few photographs that I have acquired, mostly from the internet. Looking beyond the grubby exterior in latter years the building had a certain Caledonian Railway architectural charm about it even if it was a relatively plain but functional structure. I may have missed from your Blog on how the roadside station building was constructed by you but were you able to record/measure the building yourself when it still stood or are there architectural drawings that exit somewhere that you obtained or have you relied heavily on photographs to determine the measurements? I look forward to your continual development of the layout and the modelling inspiration provided. Trawest

I have been watching on the British Film Institute (BFI) website the excellent series of colour films produced by Amateur Film Maker Edward (Chib) Thorp in the late 1950's and 1960's documenting the rural railway lines of East Anglia. Whilst I am sure that there would have been discussion regarding these films on this Forum previously, does anyone know if there is any film footage from him, other than what exists on the BFI website, that can be obtained / viewed from any other source or are the offerings on the BFI website the extent of the films that he made. Trawest

Richbrummitt - Thank you for your comments. The carcasses are indeed cast in resin with the master copy constructed from Photo Etched Brass and Styrene sheet. Trawest

I do not normally display my models on this forum nor is 2mm to the foot my scale of choice. However, having admired for many moons the skill and accuracy and inspiration given by those that work in this scale I thought I would, for once, upload a few photos of my completed GWR Weighbridge office. The CAD drawings for the original 4mm build were halved in size and a similar process used to construct the model. Measurements were taken from the building in situ at Winchcombe on the Gloucester and Warks Heritage railway. Trawest

Thank you for the responses to my original post and the suggestion to put them in a specialist auction. Having contacted one particular Auction site I was indeed surprised by the valuation given considering their condition but still none the wiser as to where they originated from. Trawest

Whilst having a good clear out of my "Man Cave" recently I came across these "LNER Return to Doncaster" Enamel signs. I have no idea how and when they were acquired nor any knowledge as to what these would have been attached too when in use (Wicker Baskets?). If anybody knows the origin of these signs the information received would be most appreciated. I have no particular wish to hold onto these as they have lain hidden in the house for a number of years and, with the obvious damage to the Enamel, I doubt if there is any monitory value to them but would like to see them go to a good home. Trawest

If you are able to provide the information that you have found (impressed that you have still kept these articles from 50 years ago) on both Rotherfield station and Claygate signal box it would be appreciated. Thank you for the information provided. I have photographs of Isfield Signal Box and the same applies at this location. There is a step down to the Locking Room that is not obvious unless looked at close up. That leaves one question still to be answered 2. There are a set of wooden steps on the south side of the Box that lead from the platform ramp to one set of the Box windows. I am unable to determine the reason for these steps as they appear to serve no function. The main entrance to the Box is on the north side of this building. Any assistance appreciated Trawest

Alex Thank you for the response. The next question is, who has a copy of Vivienne Thompson's article on building Rotherfield and Mark Cross box and a copy of the Railway Modeller magazine concerned? Regards Trawest

I am currently gathering information regarding the Signal Box that once stood on the southern end of Rotherfield and Mark Cross Signal Box (The Cuckoo Line). Despite procuring some detailed photographs there are two questions that I am unable to answer from these pictures. 1. There is a door on the base of the south side of the box that I am assuming is to access the Locking Room Equipment. However, the door looks extremely small in height. Is it that the door is normal height and that there were a couple of steps down into the platform (cannot be seen from the photographs) or is the door actually small in height? 2. There are a set of wooden steps on the south side of the Box that lead from the platform ramp to one set of the Box windows. I am unable to determine the reason for these steps as they appear to serve no function. The main entrance to the Box is on the north side of this building. I would like to have attached a photograph to make my explanations easier to understand but am conscious of the Copywright issues. Any information on the above welcomed and, if someone has any architectural drawings or personal measurements that they would be willing to share, it would be appreciated. Willing to purchase information if required. Trawest

I am on the lookout for any information relating to the Weighbridge Building at Ripple. Any photographs regardless of how obscure a view of the building they may be or any architectural drawings or personal measurements would be appreciated or, if appropriate, contacts for my research that can be followed up. Willing to purchase information if required. At present the only information I have are the "EricPlans - GWR & LMS Buildings and Structures" by Peco and one small colour photograph from Neil Parkhouse's excellent book "Gloucester Midland Lines - Part 1 North" Any assistance appreciated. Trawest

The photograph I am referring to can be found on the Biggleswade Historical Society website. Whilst I purchased two photographs from them I did not actually glean any more information from these than I could have from their website pictures. My scanner is on the blink at the moment so am unable to provide you with a copy. You are correct in your observations that the plan of the building does not entirely match the photographs which is odd as the chap who made the drawings was the same person who did the site visit. However, thankfully someone made the attempt to record the building of which I appreciate. If I could make one observation regards your excellent model - I do not believe that your main window is represented in the manner in which it was constructed. From the information I have (the BRM DVD Biggleswade being a good source detail) the window frames for each "section" appear to sit proud of the main frame. Not easy to explain but the B&W photo referred to on the Biggleswade Historical society site gives a better clue as to how the windows are put together. It is a lot easier to measure up an existing building than one that no longer exists but I suppose part of the enjoyment and satisfaction of the hobby is the journey in obtaining the information in the first place. Impressed how quickly you get your CAD Drawings to a finished article. Keep up the work rate as I do look forward to each model you produce. It would be appreciated if you are able to share your pictures of the St Neots buildings. I have developed an appreciation of the smaller and less well recorded buildings such as these weighbridge offices. Daves photos of Sandy's long demolished Weighbridge office being a case in point as I have not found anything of this in any of my searches so far. May be I have been looking in the wrong places. Regards Trawest

Dave I have a photograph that clearly shows the Weighbridge Office without the side window. Would suggest very early part of the 1900's (Before 1st world war). A rather ugly addition I consider. However, depending what period the building is to be modelled will depend if window to be included or not. Might as well be as accurate as possible. Trawest

It has been a while since the original posting for information concerning Biggleswade Weighbridge Office was made. Whilst some very useful data has been gathered to enable a CAD Drawing to be started it always generates further questions. The side window is an obvious addition to the original structure. Why was it added (improving the internal lighting conditions?) and when was it installed? On another note I was googling St Neots Weighbridge office. I am assuming that it was only recently demolished as it appears in the satellite view on google maps and not on "Street View". Any information concerning this structure would be appreciated. Trawest