RBE Posted September 13, 2017 Author Share Posted September 13, 2017 No rush Ian I would just like the layout to entertain. I'm sure that I will be spending most of the time chatting to people about Burton on Trent in any case!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hi mate, Layout is looking great and you will have so much fun operating it on Saturday. You've captured the atmosphere of the location perfectly And even if it's not quite finished, there will be that extra little something for people to see next time you take the layout to an exhibition. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Hi Cav. Really looking forward to seeing this in the flesh on Saturday. I'd offer to help but will have my 4 & 7 year olds with me and after 10 minutes they'll start twitching and touching things! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Mention of exhibitions, in Lichfield this W/E (16th) and at Burton a week later, in this thread. Neither appear in the Exhibition listings here on RMweb.! Any details of venues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted September 14, 2017 Share Posted September 14, 2017 Mention of exhibitions, in Lichfield this W/E (16th) and at Burton a week later, in this thread. Neither appear in the Exhibition listings here on RMweb.! Any details of venues? Lichfield http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/125411-lichfield-model-railway-exhibition-16th-september-17/?p=2822054 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hi Cav. Really looking forward to seeing this in the flesh on Saturday. I'd offer to help but will have my 4 & 7 year olds with me and after 10 minutes they'll start twitching and touching things! No worries Sam, my 11 year old daughter is coming along to help all being well. This will be an interesting first outing this!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hi Cav, Hope you have a great first show with BoT. I am sure it will be very popular. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Hi mate, Have a brilliant show with the layout! Looking forward to seeing lots of pics of it with the stock running. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 Good luck for tomorrow Cav, please take some photos of the layout on its first outing. Especially the 45, 56, 58 and 60!!!! Have fun! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Thanks guys. Cars all packed. Just a few tweaks to do to stock tonight. I'm affraid that the 45 won't be running Alex, didn't have time to do the dcc conversion. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted September 15, 2017 Share Posted September 15, 2017 (edited) Thanks guys. Cars all packed. Just a few tweaks to do to stock tonight. I'm affraid that the 45 won't be running Alex, didn't have time to do the dcc conversion. Class As highlighted by the East Lancashire Railway ".......All advertised workings are subject to availability While every effort will be made to ensure the rostered locos or units are available and running to the advertised timetable, the ELR reserves the right to cancel or terminate any service or use alternative motive power without prior notice.,,,,,,," Have a good one Cav, Ian Edited September 16, 2017 by Crisis Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 15, 2017 Author Share Posted September 15, 2017 Extactly that Ian. Well I've completed the remaining dcc conversions (not the 45 though) and ready to go. The layout isn't looking too bad. Still a lot to add but should have a good atmosphere tomorrow. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted September 16, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 16, 2017 It will still look miles better than many 'finished layouts' Cav! Good luck for today, I'm sure you'll have loads of interest. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Yes. Unfortunately can't make it to Lichfield for the launch. Did you say Ponte was the next venture out? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 37058 Posted September 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 16, 2017 Just returned home from the Lichfield show and all I can say is WOW! Cavan you have made a wonderful job in recreating Burton, and it certainly captures the station and surrounding area very well for me. Here's to hopefully winning best layout at show? Got my thumbs up. Managed to grab a couple of photos, although I have had to doctor them, as camera not the best on my phone! Cheers and looking forward to seeing BoT again very soon. Keep up the great work mate Anthony 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Cheers Anthony, was good to have a chat. The layout had lots of issues today and would have benefitted from a 2 day show but was very good fun. Heres a quick video of some HST action. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sdw7300 Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 I have to agree with Anthony, BoT looks every bit as amazing in the flesh as it does online. Some stunning detailing - the office interiors are brilliant. Great to talk to you Cav. Hope you managed to banish some of the gremlins. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 (edited) Thanks Sam, yes the Gremlins were eradicated from the layout itself by lunch really but I had a lot of DCC issues which meant a limited roster. Still it made for interesting runs such as the 58 on the freightliner!! Edited September 16, 2017 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hst looked smart Cav as does the layout obviously! When is the next show BoT is at? Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Cheers Simon. It's next due out at Pontefract in January and then Mansfield in February. It should be in much better stead by then though with all issues fixed hopefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 Another vid from the day. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted September 16, 2017 Share Posted September 16, 2017 Hi Cav, Cannot beat a coal sector 56 on mgrs! Looks great going over the bridge. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 16, 2017 Author Share Posted September 16, 2017 The grotty blue one looked good too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 17, 2017 Author Share Posted September 17, 2017 Ok a couple of vids of 56010. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 37058 Posted September 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 17, 2017 Grid 10 certainly looks a real beast. Shame I couldn't stick around to view this. Hopefully now it's first show is over, you have come away with a head full of ideas also you can concentrate on the areas that need finishing (hopefully at a little slower, less panicking pace!) I bet it's next outing will be faultless. So the countdown is on...You have how long until BoT's next outing?? Cheers Anthony 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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