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    Model and real railways, I have a permanent layout based on Woodford Hulse on the Great Central.

    Recently I have been working on pre-grouping models. For me the Golden Age of Railways.

    I enjoy walking and the outdoors, music which was my profession. I had a go at retiring but it didn't work out so now I am involved in professional historical research. A new career and very rewarding.

    My particular railway interest, apart from modelling, is in railway history and especially railway accidents.

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  1. GC Jack
    I agree lets give this chap our support. The only problem I have here is that it was a very lengthy post and perhaps went into too much detail for the project he is pursuing. From my own experience in conducting research, which has become the new day job, when seeking specific evidence from people its better to keep the questioning simple and to the point.You don't need to spell out the entire project, its aims and objectives. Doing that is counter productive. Robert perhaps you could edit the post so that a simple soul like me can properly respond. Jack
  2. GC Jack
    I haven't properly read the OP so perhaps I should before commenting, but as to the limited question - why do we model then I think the topic is much much wider than the model railway community. It would seem to have roots in antiquity. Look at the beautiful models in King Tuts tomb. Now I know they were designed for a specific purpose - for use in the after life - but perhaps there is a fundamental human desire to re-create the real world in other forms. In essence art often seeks to that. Oh dear heady stuff for a Tuesday morning time to sit down for coffee. Jack
  3. GC Jack
    Thank you for this inspiring thread. I have some part finished Comet Coaches "maturing" its time to get them out! Jack
  4. GC Jack
    It is unlikey that someone will say that this or this didn't run with that or that but they sometimes do,and with great authority. I had a chap in front of my fictitious layout - approximately west midlands somewhere - loudly proclaiming to all the visitors round the layout, that this loco and that loco never ran there. I tried to point out that this was not an actual location but to no avail he just got angry. In the end he moved the layout next door and it started all over again. Jack
  5. GC Jack started following LNWR Claughton
  6. GC Jack

    I need to do a rant!! Just got a DJH Claughton running really well then the DJH gearbox stripped a thread on a nylon bearing!

    1. Captain Kernow

      Captain Kernow

      That's very annoying. A similar thing happened to me a few years ago involving a High Level gearbox in my Gibson 7F, I had to replace the nylon gear in situ...

    2. GC Jack

      GC Jack

      Thanks for the support! I don't really like nylon gears. I am going to replace it with a good old fashioned Branchlines multi box. Big chunky metal gears!

  7. GC Jack

    I need to do a rant!! Just got a DJH Claughton running really well then the DJH gearbox stripped a thread on a nylon bearing!

  8. GC Jack
    That is a superb piece of modelling. You have really captured the look and feel of the loco. Jack
  9. GC Jack
    I don't think many loco crews would vote for the WD. Dreadful to work on and very bad riders when due for shopping. Most loco men I know (outside of the SR, ER and WR) loved the Black 5's. Jack
  10. GC Jack
    As has been said the ultimate subjective subject: For me three I think but it could be so many. Pre-Grouping: Caley Dunalastair: BR Steam: Standard 5 Diesel: Has to be a 50 in large logo livery. Jack
  11. GC Jack
    Great modelling fantastic and inspirational!! Jack
  12. GC Jack
    When you are happy with what you have made. Jack
  13. GC Jack
    I agree with the historical summaries. When I worked on the Rail Passengers' Committee I met quite a few ex BR managers. They all were enthusiastic about privatisation. They had long memories of government interference in the 70's and 80's. Perhaps we have forgotten how anti rail governments of all colours were in this period. They recalled many many stories but their role was really to manage decline. Hardly inspiring to anyone really. As Nigel Harris of Rail said it was a period when intitiative was discouraged in his words " many people with a get up and go attitude simply did just that - they got up and left". Jack
  14. GC Jack

    Having to repair my layout for an exhibition this weekend. I always find working on an older project sheer hard work - Am I alone on this?

    1. cromptonnut

      cromptonnut

      It's why documentation all the way is particularly useful - like the time I used a 100 metre reel of red wire for everything, and accidently connected the points CDU to the control panel and enjoyed the sight and sound of 40 LED's simultaneously exploding when I applied power...

    2. GC Jack

      GC Jack

      Agree!

    3. Rods_of_Revolution

      Rods_of_Revolution

      It's more difficult because you're going over old ground, when you know you could be developing something new.

  15. GC Jack
    Thanks David I have checked out your pages and left a comment. Well done layout looks really good. Jack
  16. GC Jack
    Once again to agree with Mike on this. Back on topic though, I have read with real interest about preserved railway layouts and look forward to seeing one. However, I have been on the exhibition circuit for over thirty years and have yet to see one at a show. Has anyone posted any pics on the forum of one? Jack
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