class"66" Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 Some very impressive modelling here Im now following... thanks neil.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 (edited) This week, a visit from an old friend of Coleborne, although best part of a generation younger than us regular crew, we were enthralled by his tales of things called 60's 66's 68,s 800,s and many other numbers and liveries to numerous to list. He has promised to visit again soon with models of some of the afore mentioned engines, something we will look forward to. However, some actual modeling did take place, Nick with the station building, myself starting a barrow crossing for the platform ends. Only one picture this week, this is of a small recent fire probably caused by a loco. waiting here for the Dairy to be built. Good to see you at Coleborne again Scott. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). Edited September 21, 2018 by wireman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 21, 2018 Share Posted September 21, 2018 This is the picture which should have been with the above. Sleep well, Brian ( wireman ) 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 What a difference a day week makes, Nick has made great progress on the station building but I would stress that the chimneys, canopy and name board are only a temporary fix for the pictures, it's amazing how many times something can fall off when trying to take a photo. An arch is to be built on the right hand side of the building to form an entrance to the goods platform plus some thought is being given for the road / pavement layout etc. in front of the buiding. Rgards Brian. ( wireman ). 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TownsendJunction Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Hi there, just read through the entire thread and I really love this layout! Can't wait to see how the extention develops! Best wishes, Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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wireman Posted November 6, 2018 Share Posted November 6, 2018 Three weeks or so since our last visit to Coleborne but were welcomed with the sight of the goods vehicle entrance arch nearly complete. Three pictures, two of the arch and one just a general view of the busy station. Regards. Brian. (wireman ) 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted November 24, 2018 Share Posted November 24, 2018 (edited) A Thursday visit this week, as Nick and I had a chance to drive and fire Battle of britain, 257 Squadron on Wednesday, courtsey of Southern Locomotives Ltd. Thanks also to Swanage driver John Denison for putting up with us, and all the other railway staff involved in making these trips possible. First, a couple of pictures of Coleborne Junction station which seems to have been forgotten during our labours at Wimhill Then back to Wimhill. People and weathering being added to the station, plus a new fence between the main line and the proposed dairy area. The dairy may be postponed whilst a station cafe is being built. This is planned to sit in the corner where Station road meets the sea wall. ( possibly ). Regards Brian . ( wireman ) Edited November 24, 2018 by wireman 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold Tony Teague Posted November 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2018 Looking good! Tony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 A Tuesday visit this week. Last week and this, our time was spent constructing a new bench After some 10 years constructing the layout, it was decided that a decent workstation was required. So armed with a suitable length of kitchen worktop, wood, screws etc. we now have one. An ideal space to set up the spray booth and air brush. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Module00 Posted December 12, 2018 Share Posted December 12, 2018 Your layout is realy great ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pooleboy Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 What a good workbench and so glad to see Tea & Coffee making is still able. The Station layout is a fantasticly atmospheric area. Just needs some lighting and people then the trains can arrive.Great Layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Two months since our last post here, time is just flying by, but with Christmas, New Year etc. over, we are now back to the important things , like building the station cafe for Wimhill. I first mentioned this in a November entry and the first pic. is of the cafe so far. The cafe is to have a small take away Fish and Chips at the left hand side, the second picture is of the recently installed fryer. The next entry shows intended location of cafe. Regards Brian (wireman ). 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted February 14, 2019 Share Posted February 14, 2019 Wimhill station itself has now gained a pavement, chimneys and a few other bits and the cafe will fit in the corner of the road as shown. A roof, chimneys, gutters, drain pipes are all ready to be fitted plus a queue waiting to be served. Brian. ( wireman ) 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Module00 Posted February 15, 2019 Share Posted February 15, 2019 A very nice street with beautifull buildings. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted February 28, 2019 Share Posted February 28, 2019 Wentworth's chippy at Wimhill is now open, still needs a pavement for the expected customers to stand on, but with the ever growing passenger numbers at the station, business should be good. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 1, 2019 Share Posted March 1, 2019 Busy station staff and an iconic poster. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 7, 2019 Share Posted March 7, 2019 (edited) A Wednesday afternoon meeting this week. We started the afternoon with Nick, Graham and I visiting our local model shop where, as normal, I wondered aimlessly looking at things I would love to have, most of which I don't need or can't afford. After our model shop fix, we returned to Coleborne. Firstly, in response to complaints by the staff at the chippy about the fat smell, despite not yet serving any customers, Nick made an extractor fan chimney and fitted same to the buildings roof, then turned his intention to constructing six or so platform benches from a kit obtained during visit to the above mentioned model shop. Graham and I started laying the paving slabs to the pavement area, a very time consumming job, one which we have yet to complete. Next week, more paving slab fitting. Regards Brian (wireman ). Edited March 7, 2019 by wireman spelling 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted March 14, 2019 Share Posted March 14, 2019 Paving and kerbs finished alomg Wimhill high street plus I suspect suspicious activity at Wimhill loco shed. n Hopefully, next week we will have pics.of the beginnings of the dairy , to be situated at the far end of the Wimhill area. Meanwhile, this weekends show at Wimborne may produce other goodies. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 Last weeks visit was Thursday afternoon, so I'm a little late posting pictures. Last week , Nick had made an excellent start on the long awaited dairy, and I had painted the railings to fit the outer platform edge and fence the passenger side away from the goods area. This week, fitting the railings, admiring and playing with Grahams recently arrived Hornby TTS Nelson, chatting to Scott on one of his occasional visits, I completely overlooked taking any photos of the dairy. It is however proceeding well and I will take a couple of pics during this weeks visit. My previous entry mentioned our forthcoming visit to the Wimborne Model Railway Show but a part from purchasing a Pasty and cup tea, no purchases were made. Never mind, a chance to save up for the Bristol show in May. No pictures of the chip shop this week, two are of the afore mentioned railings and one of Wimhill on a busy day. Regards Brian. ( wireman ) 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted April 1, 2019 Share Posted April 1, 2019 I had forgotten to mention that the Bournemouth West layout appeared at the Wimborne show, this layout must now be the one to which all others are compared. Excellent. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 This week I have remembered to take pics. of progress on the dairy so far. The first ones are of what will be the rail side. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wireman Posted April 5, 2019 Share Posted April 5, 2019 The next are an ariel view and the road side, as can be seen, much to do on this building plus the boiler house etc. to follow. Work also continued at Wimhill, more paving !!! Never mind, I'm told that I'm enjoying it. Regards Brian. ( wireman ). 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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