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50,and I'd like to put on record a thanks to all the regular contributors on here and for everyones likes etc.I wish I could give you something new to look at. Yes I know and its unbelievable really although sometimes it feels like a GWR/WR club meeting place than a layout thread.Anyway I digress,I'm not a big fan of overall shots but as you asked nicely Dave especially for you warts and all.The third one I'm pretty sure I've not shown before.

More b&w conversions...

Thanks and a few more including Mallards kit built Wills King.

I thought Elisabeth Taylor held the record of being married 7 times but Allan has beaten it with his 11. Seriously ,great modelling thread.

Its like the top of my head when the sun catches it,in this case the lighting rig for the photo. Yes there is a gap but its accentuated due to the curve but I must do better.

A bit of an eclectic mix of photos converted to grayscale... At least Arthur and Augustus are sober and was it really back in March that I first introduced them to this thread.

Yes me too and closer inspection of the nameplate reveals it has lining too ! Are the details on the Hornby 5205 class correct to model 5239 before preservation ?

My eyes are drawn to the delicious motive power in the shot and I hadn't noticed the box till it was brought to my attention.Fabulous work all round.Incidently, how popular would a RMweb member's visit to see this layout be I wonder.

Whilst I was holidaying in the South Hams I thought of you Alan when I spotted a 'Tally Ho' coach on its journey between Totnes railway station and Kingsbridge.I'd love a model of one from the early days of that company.It would also be nice to see your characters catch a train to Brent.

Back on topic and I really must get round to taking some fresh photos but in the meantime here's some more b&w conversions of whats got before.I need your help in what you'd like to see motive power wise in future photo sessions. Seeing the banner above from BRM's current issue with the superb 'Hungerford' in has made me yearn for more coaching stock especially as the new Star is imminent.I've seen that layout in the flesh and its rolling stock is mouthwatering as well as the excellent scenics.The way they've modelled the lineside fencing is a work of art and deserves an article on its own.Very inspiring.

They made a song called 'The caravan of love'. A big hit in the eighties.Sorry Stubby.

He must be a Housemartins fan then...

Those of us who remember the late 70's with fondness will like this clip for Harmony hairspray as used above.Great scenics by the way. Is she or isn't she ?

That's a funny looking window etch .How's your box coming along on he other thread Chris ?

Not a cheap day out for the family either at £13.50 for adults .I enquired about the footplate trip,next year maybe, and its one way on the loco and a return trip in the saloon including a guest.No shovelling but I saw a guy taking backhead shots whilst waiting at Goodrington on 5239.Fabulous to go over those Brunel viaducts though.

Another name for the pub I suppose.

It was also nice to see the coal fired paddle steamer on the Dart in the shape of Kingswear Castle.Sorry about the poor photo.

You might be lucky but I did see 4277 ready for use yesterday.Enjoy.

Spent some time on Goodrington Sands beach last Thursday and took these snaps of Goliath whilst enjoying the sunshine.It was certainly busy both on the beach and on the trains.

Quite right Nick but 99.9% of the P&D customers are holidaymakers who wouldn't know or care.The coaches are named as well and were quite packed even on a sunny day with everyone on the beach.If Hornby do a tie up with them ,hardly likely,I'd buy a model of 5239 for sentiments sake even with the inaccuracies.

Yes the plans are all posted up on a wall in the museum but I didn't get time to read them fully.An excellent restaurant /model shop took most of my time up whilst I was there including a signal box visit. A cracking line.

5239 'Goliath' taken at Goodrington Sands station.

We stopped off on the way home from Goodrington just for a browse as the kids were probably sick of seeing steam trains on their holiday. Disappointed to see the diesel instead of 1369.Thursday was the best day as we sat on the beach whilst 5239/7829 strutted their stuff.A very nice holiday.You must have been one end of the line and me the other on the SDR .

Blimey Mark so was I ! I was at Buckfastleigh this morning and saw the LT pannier and took a couple of shots.