RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2019 Morning John, superb photos as ever. Apologies if its buried somewhere in the last 44 pages - but what make are the signals? Thanks, Neal. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted November 1, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2019 55 minutes ago, Neal Ball said: Apologies if its buried somewhere in the last 44 pages - but what make are the signals? Thanks for kind comment Neal. Signals are heavily modified Dapol items. For more details see Stoke Courtenay article in April 2019 BRM or a thread I started here on RMweb a few years back entitled 'Improving Dapol signals'. Cheers, John. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 It's been quite a while since I've visited here - I find the Layout Topics section just too busy to keep up with, so I've stopped trying! - but I just wanted to say how impressed I am with how the layout is looking. I particularly like the trains you have put together, showing something of the prototype's mix of coaching styles, and it is particularly good to see the toplights in the mix. 1 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, checkrail said: Thanks for kind comment Neal. Signals are heavily modified Dapol items. For more details see Stoke Courtenay article in April 2019 BRM or a thread I started here on RMweb a few years back entitled 'Improving Dapol signals'. Cheers, John. Found it thank you! Its surprising what a change those modifications have made. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted November 1, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2019 5 hours ago, Edwardian said: It's been quite a while since I've visited here Nice to hear from you again - thanks for kind words. I do now find that after 7 years I'm finally beginning to achieve the 'look' I was after, taking as my inspiration the pre-war photographs of Messrs. Lockett, Soole, Hubback, Earley et al. I'm glad you like the mixture of coaching stock. It sometimes seems as if the GWR had a rule that two similar coaches should never be coupled together! I'm looking forward to acquiring & building more toplights if possible. There was a rumour some months back that Slaters were going to take production of their lovely kits back in-house. Don't know what's become of that and wouldn't want to mither them prematurely. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2019 2 minutes ago, checkrail said: ......There was a rumour some months back that Slaters were going to take production of their lovely kits back in-house. Don't know what's become of that and wouldn't want to mither them prematurely. I also heard that, but a check of the Slaters website and the carriages section still points to Cooper Craft. It would be nice if the rumours were right as I wouldn't mind some more - although I did have a few issues getting them together. Hopefully next time round I would have the time to get them together properly / easier. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 7 minutes ago, Neal Ball said: I also heard that, but a check of the Slaters website and the carriages section still points to Cooper Craft. It would be nice if the rumours were right as I wouldn't mind some more - although I did have a few issues getting them together. Hopefully next time round I would have the time to get them together properly / easier. Last I heard from Slaters were that they were checking the tools, artwork and preparing instructions etc. They stuff they got back from CC was all in poor condition. At that time he said release was still a way off, since it had to fit in around their other work. Since then, they have had a major flood which disrupted the whole business. So I imagine we need to remain patient. 1 1 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2019 28 minutes ago, Denbridge said: Last I heard from Slaters were that they were checking the tools, artwork and preparing instructions etc. They stuff they got back from CC was all in poor condition. At that time he said release was still a way off, since it had to fit in around their other work. Since then, they have had a major flood which disrupted the whole business. So I imagine we need to remain patient. Thanks for this. I also seem to recall that someone on RMWeb was helping them getting it all back on track 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 I have to say that your black and white photograph of the King is superb John. G 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 4 hours ago, Neal Ball said: Thanks for this. I also seem to recall that someone on RMWeb was helping them getting it all back on track Probably me. I've supplied instructions amongst other things. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 1, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Denbridge said: Probably me. I've supplied instructions amongst other things. Any idea how far away they are from producing new kits? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BWsTrains Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 13 hours ago, checkrail said: Thanks for kind comment Neal. Signals are heavily modified Dapol items. For more details see Stoke Courtenay article in April 2019 BRM or a thread I started here on RMweb a few years back entitled 'Improving Dapol signals'. Cheers, John. As it's of interest, I thought I'd test the "New RMWeb" search facilities on this and they do work! Actual title is worded 'Improving Dapol GWR signals', a hurdle which new search engine handled easily! https://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/113601-improving-Dapol-gwr-signals/ 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted November 1, 2019 Share Posted November 1, 2019 1 hour ago, Neal Ball said: Any idea how far away they are from producing new kits? See my earlier post. It's just a case of being patient. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post checkrail Posted November 6, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 6, 2019 6801 Aylburton Grange with a parcels train. Prairie tank 4574 can be seen in the background running round the branch passenger train. John C. 29 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 6, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 6, 2019 Oh I do like a Grange Mr C. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post checkrail Posted November 7, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2019 A couple more. Hornby did a good job with the Grange. I particularly like them with the smaller tender - given the slighter loco superstructure I think it makes them look nicely balanced. John C. 21 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Brinkly Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2019 Lovely work John. I particularly like the Grange Class. It is such a shame none were preserved: a real oversight in my view. Regards, Nick. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 42 minutes ago, Brinkly said: Lovely work John. I particularly like the Grange Class. It is such a shame none were preserved: a real oversight in my view. Regards, Nick. At least the replica will be in steam from next year. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post checkrail Posted November 7, 2019 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2019 Final couple from yesterday's Grange pics. I'm pleased with the recent light weathering by 'Grimy Times' - the Hornby finish looked a bit flat. John C. 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted November 7, 2019 Share Posted November 7, 2019 Nice looking model, I could just about squeeze one of those in on my layout - have to be a new one of course! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2019 The weathering, and the improved exposure, has really taken these layout shots into the next level. 2 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Barry Ten Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2019 A question for the Grangey types... did any of the class ever run with tenders lettered "Great Western", at any point, due to swaps or suchlike? I'm not a fan of the shirtbutton livery so would love an excuse to re-letter my own example. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2019 That full brake behind the Grange is nice 2 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Barry Ten said: A question for the Grangey types... did any of the class ever run with tenders lettered "Great Western", at any point, due to swaps or suchlike? I'm not a fan of the shirtbutton livery so would love an excuse to re-letter my own example. Never say never but looking the The Power of the Granges there isn't a photo of one but the book is mainly BR orientated. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted November 7, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 7, 2019 1 hour ago, Neal Ball said: That full brake behind the Grange is nice K's? Obviously much upgraded. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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