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https://www.facebook.com/joshua.lovell.31/videos/2205577206227709/?t=4 Not sure if the above video shows, but it is Shepcote Lane's tipple in action. Tony

There are a few photos taken way back by HC Casserley, including a head on shot , probably for the same train shown above. That's about 1951 or 1953 just before passenger traffic ceased. In the photo the loco is at the North end and the autocoach on the South end, it was basically a shuttle back to Pontypridd and terminated in one of the northern bay platforms of Pontypridd station. Immediately North of the station the line run under a bridge in to a cutting as the line proceeded further, I think another halt was about a mile further up the line. Ynysybwl Halt was a very basic set up. The trackbed is still there, and the remains of the platform but that's about all. About 1/2 mile south is Ynysybwl station, the station building has been renovated and is now a surgey. The goods shed still stands too , although now empty, having previously been used as a servicing shed for a local bus company! There is an EM/P4 gauge model of Ynysybwl that has been exhibited in South wales, it's by one of the Cardiff model clubs and depicts it in pre-grouping era. Tony

Thanks for the info. I hadn't seen that on the inside of the back cover. 3 May is not that far away so hopefully we'll here some news soon. The WR issue should be a cracker too.

If No5 was out in February I would expect issue 6 to be announced now as it should be out in May? According to Irwell Press site it is the WR edition.

And here is Abercynon Fach in action.

Here is a video of Graham Mann's modern image layout Forest Gate Parkway, filmed by our own club member Brian Tucker (BRIAN T of the above post). FGP is one of the best modern image layouts around at the moment, but despite being in the model press is only usually shown in the South Wales area. all buildings are scratch built. Thanks to Brian T for the excellent video (his copyright). Graham will probably be running one of his latest purchases , 40+ Revolution Trains TEAs!! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fj7_6GGD7pI

Here is a video of Forestgate Parkway by Graham Mann, which will be at our Show. Filmed by fellow club member Brian Tucker. It's about 20 minutes long.

Here's another shot of Barrie Jones' wagon tippler on Shepcote Lane, which can be seen at the show on 27 April.It's worth the entry fee just to see it in action.

Here's another shot of Barrie Jones' wagon tippler on Shepcote Lane, which can be seen at the show on 27 April.It's worth the entry fee just to see it in action. Tony

Posted in the Exhibitions section off this Forum is the following , posted today by Stuart Williams regarding his modern Image shed layout 'Loch Carron Lane', which will be appearing at the show. Thank You to Stu for the info. Tony 'Looking forward to seeing the layouts and exhibiting Loch Carron Lane. A little bit about the layout Loch Carron Lane is a modern image, micro 4mm DCC layout measuring just 3ft x 1ft. I purchased it in 2017 at Swansea MREX as a completed layout. It was being exhibited but also had a for sale sign on it and I snapped it up as i could see a lot of potential for it. Since its purchase I have transformed it from a steam era layout into a modern day DRS themed TMD. So far Ive added additional lighting, a new fuel point, a new depot with interior detail and extra scenic items around the depot but as you know layouts are never really finished. Typical operation will be the shunting of locos around the Tmd, movement of drs support carriages, with visits by the engineers carriage caroline, some Tesco container wagons and nuclear flasks. Rolling stock for this layout is over 20 DRS owned / liveried locos, some with sound from classes 20, 37, 47, 57, 68 and 90. Also visiting locos on the day from Network Rail and other operators. Control is achieved using PowerCab Pro. The layout is controlled by one person. Pointwork is manual. The layout didn’t have a fiddle yard but I have added this by modifying the shed so that a removable end section allows a fiddle yard to be installed and locos to emerge from the shed and gives variety for viewers to not know what is coming out the shed - the idea of this is based on the DRS Kingmoor depot which has a through shed. Not on the exhibition circuit but did exhibit in Swansea last year which is when I was approached by Tony to exhibit at this show. I dont have a webpage for the layout, but do have a small group on facebook which I put updates on as and when possible. https://www.facebook.com/groups/1388461787953465/ Stu'

Thanks for the info Stu,. very useful. Tony

I'm looking forward to seeing Mutton again Rob. Nice photo. Tony

Just two week and 6 days to go until our annual show. Unfortunately MIB Models are unable to attend this year due to Alan's illness. So Lord & Butler will be the only recognised trader. But we still have Tallyllyn Preservation Group and Club Sales stand in attendance. Sadly Alan will be missed but we wish him a speedy recovery and I trust he will fit enough for next year's show. I the meantime I attach some photos of Abercynon Fach, Forest Gate Parkway, Shepcote Lane and Mutton who are all exhibiting this year. Shepcote Lane's working tippler is a joy to behold open its own. It'll be worth the visit just to see these four layouts , but there are another twelve(!) too, all for £3.50 entry. Tony

Unfortunately MIB Models are unable to attend this year due to Alan's illness. So Lord & Butler will be the only recognised trader. But we still have Tallyllyn Preservation Group and Club Sales stand in attendance. Sadly Alan will be missed but we wish him a speedy recovery and I trust he will fit enough for next year's show. I the meantime I attach some photos of Abercynon Fach, Forest Gate Parkway, Shepcote Lane and Mutton who are all exhibiting this year. Shepcote Lane's working tippler is a joy to behold open its own. It'll be worth the visit just to see these four layouts , but there are another twelve(!) too, all for £3.50 entry. Tony

Well I will travel by car, as it's more flexible. It'll be worth the drive just to see Hornsey Broadway alone, besides all the other attractions. Tony

Phil Harries' Blaendare Road will replace his own Hylton Parkway at the Show. Also MIB Models' attendance will be subject to Alan Jenkins' health following his recent heart attack. I am hoping MIB will be there in some format, maybe with a smaller stand than last year. Fingers crossed. Tony

Blaendare Road has replaced Hylton Parkway , both by the same builder/exhibitor, at this show. Tony

Abercynon Fach can be seen again at the Pontypridd Show on April 27 this year. Please see the Exhibitions thread or Welsh Area Group thread for details of the show. It's well worth a visit. Tony

Mine has arrived too, again as above in a plain unprotected envelope. Looks good though, plenty of green diesels. Tony

What's in Taunton Brian?

There were about 4 copies in my local WH Smith today but no delivery from Kelsey. I trust the comments above will ensure mine arrives safely. I was tempted to buy the one in WH Smith but resisted, but had a quick peek inside and it looks like another gem of an issue. tony

Thanks Ian, we've got a few new layouts to the circuit with us this year too. I just hope they all turn up. Be good to see you all there. Tony

I've been waiting 10 days and still no sign of my copy from Kelsey. Tony

Philip, Peter managed to get £25 contactless only last Friday! He is our main trader too. Tony

Hi Marc, good to see you at the Cardiff show. What a shame you've scrapped Carsmore's Yard, but it isn't it ironic to scrap the scrapyard? This following Brian Ts ripping up of his home layout Cog Road too. I do like the creamery building in the above photos and I'm sure you'll find a space for it on a new venture. I'm on the verge of joining the EM gauge society but with my eyesight I can barely see the difference between OO and EM these days! Good luck Tony