BobM

Evening all, Here’s the bridge, placed for effect into its intended position… hope it looks great okay? Regards always, Bob

On my return to Bridgnorth, 4079 was ‘warming’…..should see her out on test soon hopefully? Regards Bob

Taw Valley was out on a charter today, despite its inauthentic colour scheme, it looks impressive in black. Regards all, Bob

Thank you Bill for your very kind comments, I have enjoyed working on this small project, it’s been great to switch off! Used three shades of tan to paint irregular areas or groupings of setts, with a darker grey on some, then dry brushed a light grey over all of the surface, finally finger rubbing ‘smoke’ weathering powder into the gaps between. A light scattering of light flock added to give a bit of mossy effect. Just need to weather the sides of the bridge to complete? Regards always Bob

Afternoon my dear friends, Sorry it’s been a while posting (things been a bit up and down health wise) , have been building and creating the scenic, disused road bridge that is intended to form the break over the discussed sidings. Weathered up and painted now, hope that it’ll do the business? Comments as always appreciated. Will post when inserted in position. Further weathering to be done. Regards always, stay safe please! Bob

Take Me Where The Poor Boys Dance - Lulu

Summer Night City - ABBA

Hi All, A further image to update you good folk, feel it fits the purpose? Regards always Bob

Afternoon from a snowy Staffordshire! This is how we are now, the bridge facade is made up and although tweaking required, this is how the ‘siding’s’ concept may take shape? Regards Bob

Evening guys... Just by way of an update, a bridge facade has been obtained from Skytrax to begin the process of forming the scenic break for the 'disappearing' siding project, this taking a little while longer than intended due to continuing health issues, but being on here with you guys, working on the layout, having the SVR at Arley to concentrate on, are all great therapy. Will post further when able.... Cheers with regards always, Bob

Evening.... Restarted services yesterday, but good to see steam today too, Regards Bob

Walk Away - Matt Munro

Evening, Just a quick update and muse on intentions, a bridge will firm interest hopefully to tie in both the tunnel portal and the inference of some distant facility or destination beyond where the (non operational) tracks disappear? Have set the position for this bridge slightly ahead, do it casts a shadow upon the stock beneath for effect. Regards always Bob

All the very best wishes for a speedy recovery Tony. Regards Bob

Yes I am sorry I should have made my posting clearer that it was the latter built ship, not the earlier referenced build. Cheers Bob

I Can't Stand The Rain - Eruption (Ahh Precious)

Hi I have a transparency of Cunards SS Mauretania that my father took on our return to England in 1965 when we were in Singapore ....strange colour green! Regards Bob

Evening all, For info each siding that goes beneath what will be a fake bridge will accommodate three passenger coach lengths. Regards Bob

Don't You Love Me Baby - Human League

(Hopefully to get us a fighting chance to advance) (Da Da Da) I Don't Love You You Don't Love Me Aha Aha Aha" - Trio

Afternoon everyone, An attempt has been made to add the scenic few inches this afternoon. As this is purely a scenic addition it is not going to carry any substantial weight at all. The intention is to have a road bridge inset into the gap within the scenic board with embankment either side for effect? Regards always Bob

I cannot speak with authority on this and I am sure there are many who can. I am sorry but ,it saddens me when detrimental comments are made without facts. I believe that Taw Valley is due for overhaul and as a stop gap, however incorrect the colour for its age, the loco has been for the interim painted the way it has to return it to service for the remainder of its ticket from the Jubilee Purple rather than a full expensive repaint for a very short period? Please if others are aware of other reasons please let me know? Regards always Bob

Hi The SVR is indeed, akin to many, going through and faces many challenges. However difficult and painful these will undoubtedly be, especially for those paid staff whose livelihoods may be uncertain, knowing the railway as I do it will, with the support and affection of its staff, volunteers and long standing supporters weather this uncertain patch. Together is the only way forward, each heritage railway relies upon the collective strength of the movement. Keep the faith! Regards always Bob

Green Green Grass of Home -Tom Jones

Hello It is strange how ships get into your heart. When I heard in 1974 she was being sent to the scrapyard, I cried for weeks to think she's met such an ignominious end....even now a lump comes to the throat every time I think of 'her'.! Regards Bob