WelshRailTog

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Good evening folks, Been tweaking a few bits on the layout today, adjusting some foliage and adjusting some structures. Decided to film some shunting with 37401 & 03073 just to test a few bits and pieces. Expecting some arrivals from Tower Models and Hattons in the next few days, some Railfreight VEAs and other wagons and a few scenic details. I am actively looking for another Blue 03, my Green class 05 is no longer viable in my current era, so will be up for sale soon. WRT

Good morning folks, I have created a new thread for Pontfaen Yard which can also be found in the 7mm+ section. As the layout changes period I thought it was only right to start a new one. WRT

The Continuing life of the 7mm layout formally Named “Bench Road” and now repurposed and renamed as a MOD Transfer and fuelling point named “Pontfaen yard” Based (fictionally) as a addition to RNAD Trecwn near Fishguard. Set in around 1983-1988.

A light coat of PVA and a small sprinkle of Javis Leaves. There oo scale, but I find they look better for scatter than O ones.

Morning Folks, Not much has occurred since my last posting, as I’ve mainly been working on a few items of rolling stock. 37401 should be back from Overhaul and sound fitting in the next week or so. 55002 has now been lightly weathered. D3316 has left the collection. 3/10 Warwells have left the collection New additions are Heljan 37099 BR Blue Heljan 37403 BR LL Heljan 20008 BR blue Heljan 25043 BR blue The long siding has now gained a Demic 12T van. Sadly this rolled off the workbench to its demise, I have therefore used it as a spares donor before weathering and dumping it in the siding.

Another delivery this morning, this time from the folks at Detailed Miniatures.

I did say they weren’t finished. But there’s only so much you can do in one night..... WRT

Took the plunge.... Been deliberating about getting an airbrush for a couple of years now. Finally took the plunge after some good advice from a friend. My main use will be for weathering, although there will still be some stock that goes away for weathering, it allows me to basic rolling stock and smaller locos. Still getting used to it, but pleased with my progress so far. I started off with a Warwell, which seemed to come out nicely. Then did a few box vans, followed by the two 08s and 05. another coat needed in places but not bad for a first attempt. I’ve also been working on some more scenic details by hand, bit more rust on the fuel point. Still lots more to do. 37401 will be heading off for sound fitting in the next few days. WRT

Probably not, the Trecwn ones went from Bauxite to RF, they didn’t seem to have the stage that many MOD vans went through. As well as them not strictly being internal user wagons, just MOD Allocated for transfer between 3 separate MOD/RNAD sites.

Some photos from Pontfaen Yard for your perusal.

Afternoon folks, Today I had a delivery from those folks at Rails. Four Box Vans to strengthen the fleet. After they had been unpacked I did a bit of testing with one of the 08s. I’ve got about 30% of the collection going off to be weathered in the next few days. A short video of this morning’s shunt can be found here: https://youtu.be/qGLPaAE6u74 WRT

Good (early) Morning folks, Before I had to head off to work this morning (0430 start) I decided to do a little bit of shunting and take a few photos. Not much actual layout progress, as I’ve been building wagons (photos to come)! Really enjoying the style I’ve gone for for the layout, next priority is to get all four 08s sent off for weathering. WRT

Hello folks, Not much going on at the moment as I’ve been sorting things out in the house! Did a bit more work on the new class 122 from Dapol. A really lovely model, to be used by the yard to ferry important Navy officials to and from the AD. (Bit of a stretch I know) D1052 is on the work bench at the mo having its dcc decoder fitted. It’s due to go off to be sound fitted at some point in the new year. 37401 will hopefully go off in a couple of weeks for its sound fitting. I’ve added a bit more greenery and details which I’ll hope to take some more photos of tomorrow.

Hello Barnaby, unfortunately there’s been no progress on the layout this week as I’ve been on early shifts at work and unfortunately the creative side of my mind would rather collapse into bed after an early. I have also been preparing for a trip to Wales, to namely the Talyllyn Railway for their gala this weekend and beer festival. This evening I had to do the steam test on one of my live steam engines to prepare it for the trip. When I get back from Wales I’ll be on lates so normal service should resume on Pontfaen Yard.

Not much going on at the moment as I’ve had the 52 on the workbench, as well as some smaller projects.

Right, part number for the air tanks is W17 so you’ll need two of those and a W20 for the box at the front of the bonnet.

The chap I bought mine off thinks he’s still got the email he sent somewhere and is going to have a look in the morning for me.

Afternoon Folks, Not much done today as I’ve had bits in the house to do. However I have compiled a short video of some shunting this morning. Which is available on my YT account Not up to Andrew’s standard but was just a quick one to do some testing this morning.

Hello Barnaby, Thank you! I’d like to hope that I’m doing it justice. It’s my first venture into O gauge scenics. But my specialty has always been the little details, the natural side. Still lots to do, a layout is never finished as they say. The next big thing is the replacement of the portacabin (sorry Andrew) with a more suitably sized building of an earlier period. I’m also working on some ground signals, although I haven’t decided whether I’ll actually fit them or not! Been up to the lovely folks at Great Eastern Models this afternoon to pick up some more bits and pieces! Who knew an Dapol box made such a a good drinks holder! WRT

A tad more done this evening, first layer of weathering on the bridge, I’ve made the water slightly murkier (needs a coat of gloss now) and I’ve started work on the overbride (blending colours)

Thank you Andrew, that really means a lot. Still lots to do of course! I’m currently working on making the river look a little bit more rural, the Bridge will also be having a thicker weathering job, bit more corrosion as it wouldn’t be far from the sea. Been adding a couple of flowers here and there, some of the more typical ones for that region, in this case it is Hogweed, Tufted Vetch, Tormentil, Red Clover, and a scattering of White Foxglove. Once again it’s not finished, could use some climbing plants and other assorted weeds.

The figures are lovely, really nicely painted. I’ve only been using the sig na trak for 30min and already impressed and wondering why I didn’t get one sooner. I’m waiting for a small tripod and mic to arrive before I do any videos, as I’m planning to reactivate my long dormant YT channel.

Post Day Today I greeted the postie as I always do, however this time he said “Good, you’re in! Most of my van is for you” He then proceeded to empty 11 parcels in to my waiting arms. Not all modelling bits, but a couple. They were as follows: Heljan 03, Fitted with Sound (another Paul Chetter job) Dapol 08 (yes I know I said I wouldn’t get any more) A tub of mixed tufts 4 Figures from DM custom figures A brand new Sig Na Trak from Digitrains. So today has been fettling (reattaching all the bits that fell off the 03 as i got it out the box) and adding a couple of grass tufts. The figures have been roughly positioned. I also decided it was time to awake the one of the 52s, it’s never been off the stand this one, so will need to go away for DCC sound fitting.

They are very nice, quite fragile, I had to spend 20min reattaching a few pipes and handrails.