Andrew P

March 24

NOTE = APPLOGISES for anyone living between the South Coast and the Midlands as you may all have heard my screaming, yelling, whooping and cheering on Laps 2 and 3. 😁

March 24

3 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

I see Alphonso Bonso has been bounced for his driving.

https://www.pitpass.com/77284/Alonso-penalised-for-potentially-dangerous-driving

I think Alonso should have been disqualified as it was NO POINTS for GR as a direct result of his dirty tactics.

March 23

1 hour ago, Gareth Collier said:

Must have been a heavy appendix if the weight drop has shaved that much of a lap. Before you know it they'll be having them removed 😂

And other parts that may be deemed surplus to requirements. 😃

March 23

And if Sainz beats Leclerc again tomorrow, it will be a strait 2 out of 2, which it looks like he could do.

March 23

6 minutes ago, ess1uk said:

I can’t believe that estate cars are not available anymore.

why do they now all look the same?

at least you can still get the layout in

Peugeot still do one, but its BIG and Megga Bucks. Us poor modellers can't afford some of the silly prices of Cars, we have more Locos to buy. 🙄

March 22

49 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said:

Our very own @Andrew P on bass at last night's open mic gig

Cheers Clive, actually this one was filmed a couple of weeks back, but was still "in the can" as they say.

Not sure if the 24 minute version from me / "CHANCE ENCOUNTER" has been aired, other than on my own thread. Filmed over two weeks of Jam Sessions with NO rehearsals before hand, just strait in and a first take.

March 22

And so, Tonleigh Bridge was loaded this morning and left for its Journey to Welsh Wales, to reside quietly in the upper floor of a Barn. I hope the new owner enjoys it as much as I intended to, and can develop it further in years to come.

March 22

One new purchase this week. I think it might need a little weathering. 😥

March 22

Williams' Sargeant forfeits Australian GP start as chassis handed to Albon

https://www.espn.co.uk/f1/story/_/id/39784124/williams-sargeant-forfeits-australian-gp-start-chassis-handed-albon-following-crash

March 21

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Following the Saudi GP, Max Verstappen's car underwent more extensive physical inspections. This included checks on suspension dampers, engine air intake system, oil and coolant system, change air cooling, and all sensors related to these systems.

All components were found to be in compliance with the regulations.

RANDOMLY CHOSEN? YEAH RIGHT HO, I BELIEVE THEM.

March 21

10 hours ago, Temeraire said:

Back again.

Recently whilst upgrading some locos for Ropley I also made a start on some wagons that have been waiting for sometime!

When Cavalex released the warflats (2 years ago?) I purchased 8 for Tidworth with a view to replacing the Genesis ones I have been using but to date they haven't been seen. So finally they have had the wooden decks painted and weathered ready for permanently loading four of them with vehicles, chocks and tiedowns and having four empties.

Firstly all 8 had the wooden decks painted with various browns and then weathered with washes and powders follwed with some dry brushed grey to give the bleached wood look.

With futher weathering of the bogies and underframes they are now ready for loading in time for the Exeter show all being well.

AND, Thanks to Ian's generosity I have the loan of 4 of his old Kit Built Warflats and 3 x Land Rovers ready for the start of my next project in my much reduced POD. Cheers Ian, they will be part of the Fleet again soon.

March 19

2 hours ago, Ruston said:

A rather scruffy Peckett, at Blacker Lane opencast disposal point.

So bad, its beautiful Dave, a real work of art, Well done and great work young man, and thanks for sharing, and as usual with your pics, no sign of a model coupling.

March 17

Message @PaulRhB he works there.

March 17

2 hours ago, jcarta said:

Blimey..... For one moment I thought you had built a new railway layout and in record time!!!

I wish, Don't forget, Lazy Joe's Brother is on the job at this end. Hahha😂

March 16

O.K., Tonleigh Bridge is now SOLD, so this will be the Last official post.

Before I can start the new Layout / Topic, here's a Video of what has been keeping me busy over the last few Months. This was just from 2 Open Mic nights, so totally un rehearsed. Tony / Singer / Guitarist and I will be out soon at Pubs etc, as "CHANCE ENCOUNTER" once we have a permanent Drummer.

THANKS once again Guys.

March 16

Looking again this morning, I think the left corner will be more like Ian / @Temeraire "Tidworth" Layout, rather than the Dubmill Sidings older style as show above. It will be more in keeping with my 90's Stock. NOT a copy, but more of that Modern style.

March 15

8 hours ago, pwr said:

Andy

Just a thought and it's not confined to any scale but you could always do what I did and build a layout that can only be erected in the garden or other suitable flat area.

It has plenty of downsides like only be operated on a fine day although if it wasn't too big you can always get some gazebos to cover it whilst operating. When not in use you could store in the pod and still have room for a workbench. I put mine on trestles I got from Amazon. You've seen the videos. Its not ideal but its better than nothing.

We are looking to move and one of the tick boxes has to be somewhere I can easily operate the layout perhaps by having it half up in the garage and then erecting the rest when I want to run it.

Trouble is we can't sell our house due to the dire market conditions.

Paul

Hi Paul, Our passage way alongside the Bungalow is far to narrow anyway, certainly not wide enough to carry any boards from the POD located in the front of the bungalow to the rear, or operate at the front. Nice idea though. Cheers.

Good luck with your sale, I'm not moving again having lived in I think its 23 properties, of which I've owned, bought and sold about 18 since I was 26.

March 15

15 hours ago, MarshLane said:

Some people just have no imagination you know Andy :) If its the passenger element .. how about a parcels unit :)

Hi Rich, I do have a Parcels Bay in mind actually. I'm looking at a combination of three inspiring Layouts for the size I will have. I will probably end up with about 11ft long (2ft wide boards) with a Fiddle Yard on the left at 90 degrees of about 5ft. so "L" shape and inspiration has come from these three sources.

The main inspiration is 4mm Canada St, a simple yard for sorting arrival and departure. Not to dissimilar to my current Yard, but not a through Yard.

The second inspiration is from the Gresley Clubs 7mm Hawkins Lane Goods. The Cooperage in the top right will be a Steelworks for me, and the inclusion along the top / back of the Layout for a small Oil Depot, similar to the one just outside of Alton Station on the Waterloo Line.

The Third inspiration comes again from a 7mm Layout, this time, Dubmill Sidings, taking the Warehouse and Yard on the bottom / front left of the Layout for Parcels and General Goods.

March 14

1 hour ago, muddys-blues said:

O gauge b#bble car ? You know you want to ? 😜

Passenger Bus that carries smelly people and need a platform to cater for the poor souls. In a word, NO. 🤣 Thanks anyway Craig.

March 14

41 minutes ago, pwr said:

Micro O gauge Andy! I know you desperately wanted a 58!!!

Paul R

A 58 would go about 18 inches each way. If I were to be STUPID it would be an 08 and a few wagons, but I have so much OO Stock spare Points and Track, Vehicles and Buildings it would be silly to swap back again. BUT never say never, as the next one is being built to Sell on and able to Exhibit, (NOT BY ME). So maybe one day, I might go back to "O". Cheers once again Paul, for planting seeds. 😅

March 12

Another cracking Layout at the Basingstoke Show that I missed by not going. This really is a gem of a Layout and is on my bucket list of Layouts to see. Nice one Chris, hope it all went well.

March 12

Looks like a great weekend Guys, sorry I missed it. Catch up again soon I hope.

March 10

4 hours ago, sjrixon said:

I'll echo the comments already in this thread.. However, based on previous information, there is nothing quite like seeing you start another layout!

Looking forward to the new project....

Cheers Scott, I'm looking forward to doing whatever comes next. Cheers.

March 10

1 hour ago, jcarta said:

Sorry to hear that the layout has to find a new home after all the work that you have put into it....

Good luck with your new adventure, looking forward to seeing the new look mini pod layout.

1 hour ago, C126 said:

Andy - So sorry to hear about your change in circumstances. I hope things work out for the best with you and your family. I wish I had space for the layout, and hope it finds a good home. Thanks for telling us all about it over the years. Best wishes to you all for the future.

Cheers Guys, there is a chap on his way as I type this so I may have another up date later. 😗

March 10

We apart from Ollie Bearman doing a fantastic job, and Carlos being back in the pits after his opp, there's not a lot to say about last night.

Lets move on.

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