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  1. Chris Chewter
    One of the things that you can do when modelling a real location is recreate real life events. This is the last freight working to leave Tetbury when the yard was closed. (No idea why the 6 was chalked on the brake van.)
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    How about something totally random today? What about a castle at Tetbury? A team of cleaners set to work on Beverston Castle ready for its return working. I know a castle couldn't work the Tetbury branch, but sometimes its fun to change reality. Anyway, taking photos of this newly weathered model helps check if I've got the weathering correct. (I guess the fella in the middle isn't quite sure as he's taking a closer look!)
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    Seeing as I haven't posted in over a week, lets catch up with some locos posed with Modelu figures. I've always used Modelu because they look great when taking photographs, as well as being fairly enjoyable to paint. (The fact that I'm also in the range has nothing to do with it 😉 https://www.modelu3d.co.uk/new-loco-crew/) I've always thought this image came out fairly well. 4680 sat next to the cattle dock. A factory weathered loco but looks at home on the layout. Although 4680 isn't the only pannier to receive the treatment from the drivers oilcan. A powder weathered 9759 sits at the platform whilst the fireman looks out wondering why he's oiling the rodding below the front brake block!
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    If it helps, this is the side-by-side comparison with the original split chassis Bachmann manor from days gone by.
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    Righto. Work done, now time to see what the post-lady actually delivered! Not easy to see through the block of ice! But it looks the part out of the box. Although I would say, the safety valve bonnet is very shiny! I don’t really need Dinmore Manor in my collection, but after spending an afternoon refitting the tender brakes, it had to be done! And Dapol are apparently making a donation to the owning group apparently, which is also a good reason for the purchase.
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    The post-lady has just delivered my Dinmore Manor but I'm tied up with work. I'll try to grab some photos this evening.
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    For me, this has got to be one of my favourites.
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    I've just realised I'm five pages in and I haven't posted this! Some great archive footage of Carterton and the surrounding line!
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    After much googling, and concerned questions from the family asking whether I'm looking at buying a classic car, I think I've found a close contender. I think its a Wolsley 14/56 I did think it was a Rover 12 at one point, but the rear windows looked too small. The closest model I can find is the Oxford Diecast Wolsley 18, but it doesn't have the tyre on the rear. Perhaps I'm taking this too far but at least its kept me out of trouble for a Sunday afternoon! 🤣
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    Well it’s not 100% correct but I think this Vauxhall 10/4 is the closest I’m going to find. I would replicate the two tone paintwork but when your faced with 50 shades of grey, I can’t work out if it’s black and maroon or some other colour combination. I now need to find a replacement for Tetbury where I nicked the Vauxhall from!
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    Sorry I haven't posted for a while. I was worried that perhaps with the Hornby programme, people would feel that things were getting a bit Tetbury centric. I've been keeping an eye to see if the old photos from the great RMWeb reboot were to reappear, but trying to work out which photo goes with which post is probably a challenge too far, so I thought I'd start reposting the really good ones from over the years. At the moment, I've continued to sort out rolling stock for other layouts. Modern wagons are getting a bit pricey, so I decided to respray my own from some Oxford Rail wagons. They'll mainly be used on the Carterton project, but equally look good stood in the platform ready to be shunted.
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    Things have been a bit quiet on Carterton, with the boards all packed away into storage. That makes taking photos to be impossible. However it does have an outing booked to the Oxford Bus Museum in October. Lets hope everything still works! Well I'm currently nursing a bout of COVID, so I'm sat at home waiting for things to clear up a bit. That's given me time to think about the car park at Carterton. (An odd thing this COVID!) I've always stopped at putting anything in the car park, because in the photos, the scene is fairly empty. For a while, there was a mysterious caravan, which isn't very exciting and looks very odd! However, Martin Loader has put up some new photos onto the Fairford Branch website, and I found this image. The full picture can be seen on the website, but I've cropped the interesting bit. What's that car? Any guesses? If I can find a model of it, looks like Carterton could get a new car! If you haven't visited www.fairfordbranch.co.uk, its worth a look!
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    View Advert Model Railway Layout For Sale Available for sale is Ealing Road. The Oxford and District Model Railway Club is currently looking to sell the layout due to lack of storage space. This layout featured in the first series of the Great Model Railway Challenge and is known for its clever use of forced perspective. The layout consists of a lower loop serving the dock area, plus a double upper oval serving the station. The layout is operated via MERG and is controlled by 3x hand controllers. The layout is in need of some repair to put it back into good working order, so the prospective owner should be prepared to do some work on trackwork to bring it back into good working order. The club is hoping to achieve an asking price of £600 for the layout. In addition, the purchaser will need to make their own arrangements to move the layout. A van is likely to be required. If you are interested, please contact the Oxford and District Model Railway Club directly at http://www.oxfordmrc.org.uk/contact-us/ Further information about the layout can be found at the clubs website: http://www.oxfordmrc.org.uk/ealing-road/ An excellent article on the layout can be found here: https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/virtual-exhibition-layouts/ealing-road?postId=8289394f-e88b-4815-a894-de7177d6d202 Advertiser Chris Chewter Date 13/07/22 Price £600 Category OO / 4mm scale  
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    I’ve just realise I haven’t posted an update for a while. After finding photos of the Fairford toad, I was wondering how to make the decals. This is an attempt using water slide inkjet paper. The paper is a little thick to my eye, but I think it’s the best I’m going to get, and I certainly don’t want to be spending loads of cash on bespoke transfers.
  15. Chris Chewter
    Unfortunately, due to an unforseen half marathon causing road closures around our original venue, we have had to move the exhibition to a new location. I've edited the first post above with the correct information. More information can be found at oxfordmrc.org.uk/exhibitions/
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    Item now sold.
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    There are some traders spaces available at Oxrail 2022 in October.  If interested, please contact https://www.oxfordmrc.org.uk/contact-us/

  18. Chris Chewter
    We are currently sorting out bookings for traders at the exhibition, and we have some spaces available. If you are a trader and would like to talk to the exhibition organisers about booking space at the exhibition, then please visit https://www.oxfordmrc.org.uk/contact-us/
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    Carterton

    Chris Chewter posted an exhibition layout in 4mm scale

    Carterton The Prototype 18 miles west of Oxford lays the small town of Carterton. Founded in 1894 and previously renown for high-quality tomatoes produced by the small holders of the village, it has now grown into a town serving the largest RAF station in the United Kingdom. Despite its relatively modern history, most people are surprised to know that Carterton used to boast its own railways station. Once a halt on the Fairford Branch, Carterton sadly lost its station when all passenger services were withdrawn in 1962, and the branch was finally lifted in 1970s. The Model The model shows Carterton as it existed in the late 1950s and early 1960s. A reminder that the Great Western Railway and later the Western Region of British Railways was about moving people, and wasn’t all chocolate box scenes. An echo of its wartime past when troops disembarked for RAF Brize Norton and RAF Broadwell, many sadly never returned. Whilst no where near the most attractive station on the Fairford Branch, it shows that just about any location can be modelled. The layout has proven to be a piece of history, with many people remembering their times travelling by train when Carterton was connected to the railway. Modelled in OO, and measuring 14 ft long by 2ft wide (4271mm x 610mm), with fiddle yards either end of a 6ft scenic section. The layout is operated from the front, allowing the layout to sit close to a wall, making the model extremely flexible to position at exhibitions. Exhibiting The layout is transported by van, and transported in 4ft x 2ft boards. The layout can be moved through a standard doorway using a foldable sack trolley. Setting up of the layout takes 1 hour and disassembly approximately the same duration. The layout is supported on its own legs. Barriers are preferable. Power to the layout is via four plugs, however the layout can be powered from a singular extension lead. The layout operates via DCC without sound. Expenses: To be agreed and is based upon the location of the exhibition. The layout is moved by van. Insurance: £2500 Range: Prepared to exhibit anywhere in the country. The layout is based near Oxford. Number of operators: Between 2-4 operators depending on availability and duration of exhibition. Contact: clchewter@hotmail.com RMWeb Link: https://www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/163973-carterton/#comment-4406904
  20. Chris Chewter
    One thing I have noticed is just how vulnerable layouts are when they are moved. You can see how close the chair is to the layout, and I really don’t want to damage the work done to date. As a result, I’ve been keen to get some end boards on the layout to protect it in storage and when it’s in transit. So a bank holiday trip to B&Q was scheduled to pick up some hardboard. The text was then laser cut to make things look a bit neater than my usual handwritten scribble. Hopefully that’ll keep the layout nicely protected whilst it awaits its next outing.
  21. Chris Chewter
    I think your correct. I did take a look at the photo, and it certainly looks like its an Oxford allocated van. Its a shame the text on the left isn't clearer. If its the times the freight would have worked, I presume it was similar to the Hornby Stoke Gifford van. The text seems to say more than just Hinksey to Fairford, so I presume it must read something like: 5:15AM Oxford Hinksey to Fairford 11:15AM Fairford to Oxford Hinksey I might drop a quick email to the Fairford Branch webmaster to see if he has a clearer copy.
  22. Chris Chewter
    Now that Carterton is packed away ready to be exhibited, I’ve been busy sorting out stock to run. One of the jobs is sorting out the Toads. After renaming one of them for Tetbury, I’ve taken the opportunity to make a few more Oxford ones to run. I already have one of the Bachmann models, and I didn’t want too many looking the same. So I found a Bristol West toad, and using a Railtec set of transfers, renamed it. Figures are from Modelu and we’re weathered down with Humbrol powders. Because Carterton is packed away, it had to make do with a test on Tetbury instead. Should look good on the layout. You may wonder why it isn’t a Fairford branch toad. That’s because I cannot find one in the books, so Oxford is the next best location. If anyone does know of a Fairford toad, then let me know.
  23. Chris Chewter
    Hornby R4418 Pullman Bar Car "The New Century Bar" for sale. Everything seems in good condition with the lights operable. The box is a bit worn with damage where the price tag was. However apart from that, it seems to be in great condition and ready for any collection. This model isn't correct for the South Wales Pullman, so needs to go. However its a nice model so I might change my mind. Looking on eBay, Rails of Sheffield are selling this model for £79.50, so I'd be happy to let this go for £65 plus £4 postage with payment via Paypal. Any questions, then let me know.
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    Tetbury's taken a back seat due to other projects, however one of the things I've wanted to do was to give the toad a name. I've never been too sure how to sort this out until I found out that Railtec do custom transfers. Technically it should read "Tetbury Branch". I bet if I hadn't said that, no one would be any the wiser. Anyway, I thought the text would be too small, and the Toad seems to now look more at home on the layout. Tetbury has also been used to test trains for other layouts. I've been assembling stock for a permanent way ballast train which has just arrived in the platform. This train will probably be used mainly on the Carterton layout, but at least it gives me the chance to try out formations and to make sure they're exhibition ready.
  25. Chris Chewter
    Thanks for the heads up. Looks like a case of fat fingers! I’ll get that sorted!
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