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One of the things that was a puzzle for a while with the operation of PCVS is how to remove the coaches from the layout back into the fiddle yard, bearing in mind the train engine will be "off scene". My initial thoughts were to pull them out manually but having operated a friends layout on similar pretence I wasn't convinced it was the best way so an alternative was required, enter the sentinel:

 

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I bought this loco a few years ago for a planned layout based around an exchange siding for a wagon works, as it will never venture onto the layout it's non protypical nature is not a problem. The loco has had laserglaze fitted, the cab interior cut down and painted, the bufferbeam slots filled, the MSC branding removed and given an internal number. It is ideal for it's role as a fiddle yard shunter being 4 wheeled so easy to place on the track, except the small issue of the 3 link couplings. The carriages retain the tension locks at the non scenic ends but putting the original tension locks back on the sentinel is not an option so I decided to make a replacement from brass wire:

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The wire coupling is glued to the back of the bufferbeam but can be removed at a later date when it's role is completed and will be sold on.

 

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On other locos I have started to weather my class 50. As Hornby have yet to produce an un-named blue loco with central arrow I had to choose a prototype which had the arrows under the number, 50031 being the loco of choice. I had intended to strip this down, sort the windows, roof and radiator grilles but such is the amount of work required it wouldn't be ready for April and to be honest for whatever reason it is not a project I feel I have the appetite for at the moment. More weathering required (and of the oversized 08) but I have run out of a couple of key colours I use when weathering.

 

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2 hours ago, Ramblin Rich said:

This is looking very convincing! The perspective shot almost works, just that office building in the left distracting ;)

If you need to be rid of any 25s (or 31s) I would be interested....

Hi Rich,  the 25s have gone today, the 31s are required for this layout for a bit but will let you know when I decide to move them on, eventually all my 4mm stock will go.

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9 hours ago, Regularity said:

That’s your money shot, IMO:

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Thanks, putting the track on an embankment makes such a difference. Andy Y is coming to photograph it in February and based on how good his photos of Peafore yard were I can't wait to see his results.

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1 hour ago, Rich Papper said:

This looks fantastic. I used to work at Bedminster Down and went past this on the bus every day, this definitely captures the feel of the area. Pleased to hear you're bringing it to Cheltenham, I'll look forward to a good look.

Rich

Thanks Rich, that reminds me I need to speak to Mike as there is nothing on the website so need to check he hasn't forgotten he has it booked...

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1 hour ago, Jon Gwinnett said:

Seeing the whole layout like that just shows what a triumph this is. It is the very antithesis of glamour, and all the more brilliantly observed because of it. Bravo!

Very kind comments, I don't think I could ever do glamour/ quintessential England as a modelling subject. 

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As I recall, last Hymeks were withdrawn spring ‘75; headcodes went from 1 Jan ‘76 and dominoes came in some time after that. (0O00 for most, 10xx for Westerns in the interim.)

Paul.

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6 hours ago, 5BarVT said:

As I recall, last Hymeks were withdrawn spring ‘75; headcodes went from 1 Jan ‘76 and dominoes came in some time after that. (0O00 for most, 10xx for Westerns in the interim.)

Paul.

Thanks Paul, as I suspected I will need to be careful what love's I run at the same time as D7017. Generally it is only 1 mainline loco on the layout plus an 08 so I should be fine.

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On 29/01/2020 at 19:29, 37114 said:

Pet hate fixed..I had been meaning to add the suzies (air lines) to the container lorry. They are the wire from freezer tags painted appropriate colour.15803261429036738257231482057713.jpg.7f8b52aba1e352df9b3f85bdd1d2545e.jpg

Hi Rob

You have done a fabulous job of capturing the South Bristol atmosphere. I like the drain cover. Was it an etched part?

Max

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7 hours ago, Max Legroom said:

Hi Rob

You have done a fabulous job of capturing the South Bristol atmosphere. I like the drain cover. Was it an etched part?

Max

Thanks Max, yes it was I bought them years ago as they have been used in all my 4mm layouts,  I think they came from Ten Commandments if I remember correctly.

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Really enjoyable morning with Andy Y today catching up and discussing the hobby while Andy captured some great pictures of the layout. I had forgotten an essential part of Andy's armoury is the famous rice bag...

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All being equal the layout should appear in BRM later this year, hopefully to co-incide with it's second exhibition outing in July.

 

A loco which hasn't seen much use on the layout (in fact I don't think it has ever run on the layout) is 45132 which appears in the photo shoot and was also the star of one of my favourite phots Andy took of Peafore Yard. This loco is one of only 3 of the current stable to have seen use right at the start of my exhibition history with the first show of Pallet Lane, the others being 08949 (then numbered 08632) and 47105. The class 31 in the shot below is also one of my longer serving locos, arriving in time for the last show with Pallet Lane along with 47077. All of my other locos are either new for this layout or arrived while Peafore Yard was on the scene.

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