Focalplane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 The author lived on the Dovey Junction - Aberystwyth line so many of his recollections were from the Cambrian line from Welshpool. However, he lists the following foreigners: Standard Class 5 worked an UP goods out of Aberystwyth. Stanier 8F at Moat Lane on demolition train Wainwright 4-4-0 and LSWR T9 both on narrow gauge specials. Ex LMS 0-6-0s were allowed to run from Afon Wen to Dovey Junction, but he never saw one. Large prairies were seen between Aberystwyth and Dovey Junction. Photos of the L&YR 2-4-2T show it had the original round boiler but the bunker size is not clear. It approached Abserdovey from Dovey Junction so did not pass through Carrog. It piloted a Dukedog. And there in lies another tale from Telford. Pete Waterman showed me the prototype of the new Dukedog. Unpainted it looked really really good. Of course it would be too big for Carrog being 7mm scale but I might get one sometime in 2018. The loco comes as a kit but it is really a basic body with brass detailing castings, etc. i am not sure what the material used for the body and tender might be but it is apparently expensive to produce. But the Bachmann Dukedog is a nice model. . . . . . 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Norton961 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Coach, the L&Y 2-4-2t was 50781, round top boiler, and looks like short bunker. Another "stranger" on a later Talylyn special was a Southern D class 4-4-0! The L&Y loco was double headed with a Dukedog on the train. David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I believe the JLRT kit is the same as the diesels, a mainly resin kit with metal details. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted September 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2017 Excellent progress which you make look easy (I suppose you've had a lot of practice...!). I love the sense of uncluttered space here. Can you remind me how big the modelled area is as it's difficult to track back to where this started? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted September 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2017 Thanks, I knew the shed length but couldn't find the width of the tapered end. I do feel the space kept between baseboard edge and down platform adds to the setting and although the yard may be cramped, bringing everything forward might detract from the staged effect. Besides which, the hole in the wall is fixed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coachmann Posted September 3, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) One of the camera originals my computer gobbled up and never recovered is shown below, but at least I still had a TIF 300dpi copy from which to make a JPEG for uploading here..... It is impossible to replicate the view on my layout because of the size of the camera, nevertheless, it gave me an idea for a shot this morning. A track camber, no matter how slight, helps make things look more prototypical.... Edited September 3, 2017 by coachmann 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 It is impossible to replicate the view on my layout because of the size of the camera, nevertheless, it gave me an idea for a shot this morning. A track camber, no matter how slight, helps make things look more prototypical.... WEB Carrog 24.jpg Wow. Breathtaking. More please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
380John Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Blimey this is great, can I volunteer here as well?! John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted September 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2017 Looks as though some timber cutting has been done in that last photo. How far apart is the time period?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted September 3, 2017 Author Share Posted September 3, 2017 (edited) Looks as though some timber cutting has been done in that last photo. How far apart is the time period?! I never know if people are pulling my leg! But to give a serious answer, the picture of the prototype was taken some 10-12 years ago and the picture of the model this morning. Or put another way, the real train has a real backscene and my model has an ID Backscene which was photographed I know not where. I chose it because it resembled Carrog. Edited September 3, 2017 by coachmann 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Larry, Any sound on that Ivatt 2MT? Would you use the Stanier 8F sounds again? The wife likes your latest photo better than the earlier one! Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 I never know if people are pulling my leg! But to give a serious answer, the picture of the prototype was taken some 10-12 years ago and the picture of the model this morning. Or put another way, the real train has a real backscene and my model has an ID Backscene which was photographed I know not where. I chose it because it resembled Carrog. John from ID told me that the Hills and Dales was photographed in Strathmore - the closed CR route to Aberdeen - and if you look at the foreground in some of the sheets the outline of a not so permament way can be made out. Wherever, it is a most versatile product that seems to fit with very varied locations without giving that "Superquick" feel. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Trees or No Trees on the Backscene, it matters not a jot in my book, it's a good representation of the Hills above the Tracks out of Carrog, and looks superb, ESPECIALLY in that last shot Larry. Just stunning works. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Rowsley17D Posted September 4, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 4, 2017 I never know if people are pulling my leg! But to give a serious answer, the picture of the prototype was taken some 10-12 years ago and the picture of the model this morning. Or put another way, the real train has a real backscene and my model has an ID Backscene which was photographed I know not where. I chose it because it resembled Carrog. Hi Larry, it was meant to be a compliment, that has back-fired into a leg-pull. I had the same ID back scene doubling as the Peak District 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 The boring bit.....The entrance path to the down platform. The first job was translating measurements and marking them in pencil on the platform. That sorted, a piece of plywood was cut roughly to shape so it could be trimmed to size afterwards. It follows my usual approach of making solidly constructed innards. The fascia board was then marked out and trimmed back to the new profile.... Only a small part of it will form a path; the rest being hedges and field. Neat PVA was used to fill gaps and act as a stopper where the path will be.... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Never boring Larry, it's always interesting to see how people produce their individual layouts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 (edited) This afternoon was no exception to the norm and I started out converting inches and feet to millimeters then reading off the wrong side of the ruler when marking out.....Eeeekkk, it will never work! Then after 10 minutes my mind slipped into gear and I could see the finished path in my minds eye even before the clever-saw was plugged in. So tomorrow will be straightforward. The Down waiting shelter will be even more boring .... I must Google for a Ready-to-Plonk this evening(!) .....Then fields and fencing. By the end of the week it will be mighty hard to take ground level photos though. Edited September 4, 2017 by coachmann 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 I'm a bit behind on following your posts Larry, with my Dad's health deterioration and subsequent passing last week. My modelling mojo has been at an all time low, but has just resurfaced in the past few days. Carrog is looking superb, and your photos very much capture the feel of the place. Must get on with my 5810 model (Not DJM after the issues with mine) using a Hornby model and etched chassis. Best Wishes as always! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted September 4, 2017 Author Share Posted September 4, 2017 Thank you Tom. May I offer my sincere condolences. These past months will have been an emotional time for all your family and while your modelling mojo will be low, at times like this, having a hobby can be really helpful. Kindest regards, Larry 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coachmann Posted September 5, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 5, 2017 Continued the Down platform path today, the first thing being a stone retaining wall at the bottom of the embankment. This was cut to shape from Hornby RTP walling left over from previous layouts... A piece of Woodlands Scenics vinyl grass sheet was cut roughly to shape and glued behind the wall over a block of wood. The grass sheet was then pulled over crumpled newspaper and attached to the slope with impact adhesive aided by a heat gun. Ratio spear fencing (sprayed brown) was glued in place with neat PVA and static grass spinkled on. The fencing was held vertical by heavy objects.... The embankment was covered in static grass and a few shrubs. There was and is a tree on the embankment so, if one is 'planted', it will need to be knock-proof.....! A familiar view of the gate and path down to the station.... The path is real ash and was filed down when set. Stuff tends to get washed to the bottom by rain. A hedge will be added to the other side of the path tomorrow ... 27 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Wow. That looks so effective. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold SHMD Posted September 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2017 Wow indeed. Post 899 has taken my breath away - especially the 3rd photo of the track through the bridge and into the distance. Kev. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted September 5, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 5, 2017 Yes, really like those views. My favourite has to be the 4th one looking off the bridge. I was at the real Carrog the other week and thought I was back there for a minute! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 Fantastic work as always Larry. Are you going to model that small dark-coloured hut between the station building and the bridge where the gents toilet is currently? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted September 6, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 6, 2017 Coach, Could you not make the tree removable by inserting a rod into the bottom of the trunk that fits into a tube in the ground. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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