Pacific231G Posted February 24, 2020 Share Posted February 24, 2020 On 11/01/2020 at 16:51, KNP said: Now here is a question. Snowflake will be crewed, normally 4 in number, so I have been searching various sites that do model figures. I can get a captain that looks like he is straight off the bridge of the Titanic or seamen that are in the teeth of a gale wearing heavy weather gear. Then I watched a short clip on You Tube of The Maggie that was in B/W filmed in 1954 (as recommended earlier by Figworthy) and I realised that the crew dressed like railwaymen...….! So, as I now have another set of 8 Modelu GWR loco crew, I had an idea and set this picture up. I reckon, if I paint the trousers/jacket say black or navy with a suitable cream shirt I could have found some crew members. Anybody got any thoughts? PS - close ups are cruel as it shows up all the areas that need attention!!! Bit late now perhaps but I reckon the cover picture of this edition of Neil Munro's book isn't far off the mark. The Maggie was also made at a time when Clyde Puffers were still in regular service (albeit declining) so was probably quite well observed. I also found this from the Scottish Maritime Museum. The Druid was a larger vessel but the deck crew's attire is probably not far off. Though there was a 66ft Puffer called Druid built in 1905 and scrapped in 1959 (under a different name) this isn't her. A bit more delving has revealed that this is the 197 gross ton MV Druid built in the Netherlands in 1958 and owned by J.J. Hay (the same company that owned the two puffers that played The Maggie) She capsized and foundered in the Ribble estuary in 1962 with the loss of three of her crew and sadly some or all of them may be in this photo. Though a total loss she was recovered and renamed the Bridget C. though the new owner's plans for her came to naught. She was rather larger than a puffer and really more typical of a small motor coaster. 7 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted February 24, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2020 More about Snowflake. courtesy of KiethMacdonald, see https.//johnhmoore.co.uk/hele/coal_boats.htm You may have to replace the wheelhouse woodwork with a canvas 'dodger'. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Caught waiting at the end of the coal yard line for the engine shed to clear. 4550 just simmers..... Edited Sunday at 16:08 by KNP 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 24, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 24, 2020 (edited) Running up the other end of the harbour wall got a snap off before 4550 moved into the shed. Edited Sunday at 16:08 by KNP 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 'They've no idea I'm here, so deep are those three in their conversation!' 'Must be important....' Edited Sunday at 16:09 by KNP 34 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Pannier at rest.... Edited Sunday at 16:09 by KNP 25 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 Never offensive. 2 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 'Fancy a quick half once I've parked this thing?' Edited Sunday at 16:09 by KNP 33 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) 'Where's Snowflake?' Edited Sunday at 16:10 by KNP 26 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Peaceful scene at Little Muddle station. Auto train has just arrived, fireman needs to swop lights for return journey. No rush though as they don't need to leave for another 15mins, time for a quick brew before then.... Explains why the passengers are rushing to board! Edited Sunday at 16:10 by KNP 30 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tallpaul69 Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 7 minutes ago, KNP said: Peaceful scene at Little Muddle station. Auto train has just arrived, fireman needs to swop lights for return journey. No rush though as they don't need to leave for another 15mins, time for a quick brew before then.... Explains why the passengers are rushing to board! Kevin, Apologies for being picky, but the board walk across the tracks look a tad uneven, definitely need to keep passengers clear of them! Not that they ought to be going across there anyway but you know what they are like for taking a short cut! Keep up the good work. Cheers Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 56 minutes ago, KNP said: 'Where's Snowflake?' Just melted away... Having her wooden wheelhouse front replaced with a canvas dodger? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, KNP said: 'Fancy a quick half once I've parked this thing?' Or, as one bloke used to say... "Give her a squeeze, Louise..." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 2 hours ago, The Johnster said: Just melted away... Having her wooden wheelhouse front replaced with a canvas dodger? No...No...No You’ve got it the wrong way round! She is being modernised by have her canvas wheelhouse being replaced with a wooden one..... This is 1938 after all..... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Share Posted February 29, 2020 Ahhh.....is this the reason why Snowflake has been parked for the moment....! Phase 1 complete Back to basic’s, CDU and centre off switches completely separate from the Railmaster system to control the points. Points now changing perfectly, found over the years Railmaster was to hit and miss, one minute they worked then the next they wouldn’t even though I increased the transformer to 4amps. 13 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Sorry, camera went off whilst changing the film.... Edited Sunday at 16:12 by KNP 30 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted February 29, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted February 29, 2020 (edited) Throw us a line!!!! Edited Sunday at 16:13 by KNP 28 8 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 29, 2020 Share Posted February 29, 2020 Boooooomin eck Kevin, a few days away, lazy catching up, and there's loads to see, and how good it is as well. Some great pics mate 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted February 29, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 29, 2020 5 hours ago, KNP said: Sorry, camera went off whilst changing the film.... Where to? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted March 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Well, I can't see where the camera has gone to and I've been stood here for a while now!!!! Edited Sunday at 16:13 by KNP 25 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted March 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Where do you put your wagons when you don't need them in camera shot but still need them around? Easy, you park them on the main line!!!! Edited Sunday at 16:13 by KNP 17 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post KNP Posted March 1, 2020 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 1, 2020 (edited) Encombe Town station and the creamery seen from the other side of the world. To be correct not quite the other side of the world but the other side of the room with the camera standing by the edge of the harbour wall. I set the camera on the timer and then sat on the floor in order to get out of the way of the picture.... Taken a time to post this as I had to get up from floor first!!!! Edited Sunday at 16:13 by KNP 23 2 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mick Bonwick Posted March 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2020 53 minutes ago, KNP said: Taken a time to post this as I had to get up from floor first!!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted March 1, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 1, 2020 This really is a quite outstanding model railway. On 29/02/2020 at 11:52, Tallpaul69 said: Kevin, Apologies for being picky, but the board walk across the tracks look a tad uneven, definitely need to keep passengers clear of them! Not that they ought to be going across there anyway but you know what they are like for taking a short cut! Keep up the good work. Cheers Paul And, yes, that in my opinion is being picky and somewhat unnecessary. Rob. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted March 1, 2020 Share Posted March 1, 2020 On 29/02/2020 at 16:35, KNP said: Throw us a line!!!! This cameo is absolutely fantastic, so many little details. 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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