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  1. 4 minutes ago, Revolution Ben said:

     

    Nice repaint but does anyone know why this loco received Railfreight Distribution lettering in red, and half height, rather than the larger black version applied to some other 90s, 92s and 47s?

     

    cheers

     

    Ben A.

    Thanks Ben, I don't know why red lettering was used but I seem to remember this livery was a trial following on from 90130 in its SNCF livery.  

     

    Cheers

     

    Simon

  2. Little renumbering job this weekend. Both the DVTs on Dallam have now received new identities, 82121 Carlisle Cathedral and 82135 Spirit of Cumbria, both originally numbered as 82125. Numbers are from Railtec and nameplates from Shawplan. These will both be weathered and detail added to the buffer beam.

     

    Cheers

     

    Simon

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  3. 90036 is now starting to have transfers applied. Prior to this, several coats of Klear were applied. The RfD logo transfers are from Fox, overhead warning flashes are Railtec. Orange cant lining and loco numbers will be from Railtec (once I have ordered). 
    This should be ready for Macclesfield show but will probably run as ex-works until time permits to weather.

     

    Cheers

     

    Simon

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  4. I have finally managed to get some actual modelling done instead of playing trains!! 

    I saw a Farish Freightliner class 90 on offer at  TMC and decided to buy it for a respray project.

    The loco I have in mind is 90036/136 in its experimental Railfreight Distribution livery which it carried from 1992 to 2013, pictures from Flickr (not mine).

    1992

    4719 - 90136 Ipswich 21-11-92

    1995

     

    90136 Carlisle Station. 01-08-1995

     

    1999

     

    90036, Crewe, July 1st 1999

    The sides of the loco have not faded as much as the cab fronts over time.

     

    In the later years it did receive the EWS logo applied over the top of the RfD logo. I am modelling it as seen around 2001. 

     

    Loco as bought:

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    Stripped down

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    Once all the original livery had been removed using IPA, the body was thoroughly cleaned and dried.

     

    White undercoat applied with airbrush.

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    Rail yellow (RM202) applied with airbrush.

     

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    Transfers from Fox, etched double arrows from Nairnshire Modelling Supplies and depot plaques from CJM will be added.

     

    Cheers

     

    Simon

     

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  5. 13 minutes ago, Chiltern Junction said:

     

    Agree, an all new Class 08 has to be in the works by someone. Hornby are just following form by trickling out niche liveries and Bachmann haven't done a decent run in ages. A new version with stay alive, lights, sound and maybe even an automatic coupler would sell well.

    Hmm, that automatic coupler would be a good idea on a class 08.

  6. 3 hours ago, 97403_Ixion said:

     

    With you on Oystermouth in BR blue, though Hornby did a railfreight grey version but blue is my preference.

    Also, 56001 'Whatley' in pristine Construction Sector grey please (first one I saw in that livery!).

    56001. [FBR14-007]

     

    Good call about 56001. 

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  7. 5 hours ago, newbryford said:

    I wonder if they'll announce a retool of a long termer in their inventory?

    They've done the 47 and 37.

    What's next?

     

     

    Class 08, prototype over 60 years old, lots of liveries and detail variations. Would not be surprised if Accurascale already have it on their radar (in development).

     

    Cheers

     

    Simon

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  8. 10 minutes ago, woodenhead said:

    @fezza Newhaven Harbour was obtained and updated by Wigan Finescale modellers.  There was a long running thread by its builder before he sadly passed.

    Newhaven Harbour is owned by the Wirral Finescale Railway Modellers (WFRM). Easily confused as they help out the Wigan Finescale Railway Modellers (WFRM) at the Wigan show. I am a Wigan member and get confused with the 2 😂.

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  9. Yes all well Richard, thanks! Dallam was at Leigh Exhibition in September and all went well although quite warm, think it was around 29-30C during the day, first time I have set a layout up and operated in that sort of temperature. 

    Just in the process of finally fitting point motors to the fiddleyard, something which should have been done along time ago! This will make operating at home and shows more enjoyable.

    Dallam will be at Macclesfield show in April so hopefully I will have completed this by then. 

    Unfortunately not progressed the TPM 87, with the Dapol one being announced, I may still do the TPM version but as a dead loco for drags. 

     

    Cheers

     

    Simon

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  10. Had a great weekend with Dallam at the Leigh Model Railway Society exhibition. A big thank you to Andy Sawyer for the invite and can I say on behalf of the Dallam Sidings operating team that the Leigh club members did a fantastic job considering the temperatures over the weekend. Thanks to the Dallam operating team, Chris Hewitt , Peter and Michael. Thanks to Michael for also bringing some of his excellent stock which can be seen on his layout Stuartby. Now I just need to work through my list of jobs, one of which is to have the name of the layout mounted on the lighting pelmet.
    Thanks for all the great comments we received over the weekend, much appreciated!! 👍😎
     

    Thanks

    Simon

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  11. 4 hours ago, MarshLane said:

     

    Hi Simon,

    Interesting, so do I take it you have ends that fix somehow onto the normal mounting points for the adjacent boards, then put a lid and sides on to protect the boards - I am assuming given that you've said there are different lengths, that each board is one 'box' in essence? Fascinating way of working, and I presume it also keeps the layout dust free when in store.

     

    Cheers

    Rich

    Hi Rich,

     

    There is a front fascia panel which is hinged and mounted to the baseboard, this folds up to form one part of the box. The black drapes at a show are pinned to hide this panel.

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    Folded up

     

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    Box top and fold down ends. 

     

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    Case clips are used along with a few screws as a precaution to keep the whole box secure for transit.

     

    Cheers

     

    Simon

     

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  12. 14 minutes ago, MarshLane said:

     

    Well done Simon, you obviously scared Dapol into looking at the '87s'!  Nice recent annoucement, and I am sure one or two will end up gracing Dallam!

     

    A question for you, if I may, how to you box and transport Dallam to an exhibition?  I am assuming it's some kind of bespoke trolley/movable storage thing, to ensure the scenic areas and point motors dont get damaged?  I have often wondered how its done....

     

    Rich

     

    Hi Rich,

     

    Lol, yes was very surprised and made up that the 87 is finally being done. I am thinking with the kit to build it and put on a dummy chassis, possibly with a flashing tail lamp fitted. 

    Yes a few Virgin 87's will be purchased along with some earlier ones as well.

    For exhibitions, Dallam is boxed to allow the boards to be transported safely. Usually I would have all boards a standard length, however I had the opportunity to use some boards which had been made but at different lengths. 

    Here is a picture of the boards boxed up ready for the Wigan show last year. It all fits in a SWB transit van, boards, trestles, lighting rig, power box, stock boxes etc.

    The assembly of the layout by 3- 4 people (excluding stock is approximately 30 minutes), similar time to dismantle. Stock takes the longest to set up and remove, at least an hour.

     

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    Cheers

     

    Simon

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