Seven Mills Sidings, from TOPS to the POD, Page 169 and Bench Road, Stabling and Fuelling Point from Page 245

[pwr]

On your basis of your earlier good report I have succumbed and ordered a Warwell in the Hatton's festive sale. Gone for the 1970's version with Gloucester bogies.

 

Paul R

[Andrew P]

26 minutes ago, pwr said:

You need an outside Portacabin style loo!

 

Paul R

Good idea Paul.

[Winslow Boy]

2 hours ago, Andrew P said:

Good idea Paul.

Ah might be problem that. Would LJ be prepared to go outside, particularly on a dark winter's night with the wind whistling round his trossecks.

[pwr]

Ah but Andy now has lights!

 

Paul R

[Ray H]

1 hour ago, pwr said:

Ah but Andy now has lights!

 

Paul R

 

But not for long if he leaves the wires laying on the rails , , , , ,   

Edited November 20, 2020 by Ray H

[34006]

5 hours ago, Andrew P said:

Good idea Paul.

Our drivers cabin had one fitted inside...............

 

atb

Phil

[Andrew P]

Over the last few days whilst resting, I have put together a compilation  Video SPECIAL.

It is basically a compilation of Photos and Videos of some of my favourite Layouts from N, OO and O Gauge from over the last 15 years or so.

I hope it also shows the fun I've had building and running them over that time.

 

So, if you have 45 minutes to spare, sit down with your favourite drink and a piece of cake, and I hope you enjoy a look back over the years, and enjoy seeing the Layouts as much as I have in building them.

 

[David Bell]

My favourite drink will be a glass of wine so I will watch your video this evening. Very much something to look forward to. I trust you are feeling well after your recent scare and looking forward to further developments on SMS.

 

Keep up the good work

Cheers

David

[Andrew P]

3 minutes ago, David Bell said:

My favourite drink will be a glass of wine so I will watch your video this evening. Very much something to look forward to. I trust you are feeling well after your recent scare and looking forward to further developments on SMS.

 

Keep up the good work

Cheers

David

Thanks David, Plenty more to do, but at a S L O W E R pace.

 

I hope you enjoy the Video, but have the Sound on in the Photos as well.

[Adrian Stevenson]

Hi Andy, I am going to take a leaf out of David's book and savour the video later tonight over a glass or two of Merlot.

 

Glad you are taking it easy.

 

Cheers, Ade.

[georgeT]

3 hours ago, Andrew P said:

Over the last few days whilst resting, I have put together a compilation  Video SPECIAL.

It is basically a compilation of Photos and Videos of some of my favourite Layouts from N, OO and O Gauge from over the last 15 years or so.

I hope it also shows the fun I've had building and running them over that time.

 

So, if you have 45 minutes to spare, sit down with your favourite drink and a piece of cake, and I hope you enjoy a look back over the years, and enjoy seeing the Layouts as much as I have in building them.

 

 

Very nice video mate brought back many fond memories of the gang, and the lovely layouts that you have made in the past, most enjoyable 44 minutes....looking forward to the next well done..

[Andrew P]

1 hour ago, georgeT said:

 

Very nice video mate brought back many fond memories of the gang, and the lovely layouts that you have made in the past, most enjoyable 44 minutes....looking forward to the next well done..

Thanks George, really appreciated mate, I might do one of all the Preserved Railways we've visited over the years, like the Severn Valley Railway in a very WET July back in 2008.

 

 

[Andrew P]

Just sitting on my stool at my bench this morning so decided to do some steps for the Porta Cabin, I filled the holes but only roughly as can be see in the cruel close ups, then a mix of dirty Acrylic Paint and Carrs Soot powders for a weathered effect.

 

 

 

 

[Andrew P]

One Sherry to many at Lunch Time.

[KNP]

1 hour ago, Andrew P said:

One Sherry to many at Lunch Time.

 

Are they waiting for someone to turn up with the handle so they can get in?

[Andrew P]

34 minutes ago, KNP said:

 

Are they waiting for someone to turn up with the handle so they can get in?

Yes, I must sort out a nob.

[Andrew P]

44 minutes ago, KNP said:

 

Are they waiting for someone to turn up with the handle so they can get in?

Is it in your Crate down at Little Muddle?

[KNP]

18 minutes ago, Andrew P said:

Is it in your Crate down at Little Muddle?

Well if it is it is either:

Very very large handle and fills the crate!

or

Normal size but very, very well wrapped!

[brushman47544]

3 hours ago, Andrew P said:

Just sitting on my stool at my bench this morning so decided to do some steps for the Porta Cabin, I filled the holes but only roughly as can be see in the cruel close ups, then a mix of dirty Acrylic Paint and Carrs Soot powders for a weathered effect.

 

 

 

 

I hate to say it, but I really can’t see those sleepers being used like that, with the running line being so close. Come out of the door and you’d want to immediately turn left or right not walk towards the track. Same entering, you wouldn’t want to use the part closer to the track. And if it was wet, they’d be a slip hazard.

Edited November 21, 2020 by brushman47544

[Andrew P]

22 minutes ago, brushman47544 said:

I hate to say it, but I really can’t see those sleepers being used like that, with the running line being so close. Come out of the door and you’d want to immediately turn left or right not walk towards the track. Same entering, you wouldn’t want to use the part closer to the track. And if it was wet, they’d be a slip hazard.

Hi Andrew, If you look further back to the first pic a couple of days ago, I said it was a temporary home,  I hope to build an extension and re position the Fueling point on there, so it will then go there as well. If I don't build the extension, I'll move the Car Park barriers and move it along a few inches to give more room. 

But yes I wouldn't like to trip over coming out  of the Cabin with a 47 coming past, haha.

Edited November 21, 2020 by Andrew P

[bgman]

3 hours ago, Andrew P said:

One Sherry to many at Lunch Time.

 

Did she mind ? 

[Brian Hawkins]

11 hours ago, Andrew P said:

Over the last few days whilst resting, I have put together a compilation  Video SPECIAL.

It is basically a compilation of Photos and Videos of some of my favourite Layouts from N, OO and O Gauge from over the last 15 years or so.

I hope it also shows the fun I've had building and running them over that time.

 

So, if you have 45 minutes to spare, sit down with your favourite drink and a piece of cake, and I hope you enjoy a look back over the years, and enjoy seeing the Layouts as much as I have in building them.

 

Hi Andy, i hope you are safe and well, i had plans to pop down my local pub for a couple today, but you have blown these plans out of the window, not at all happy with you mate, fantastic video so much so that i watched it twice at least you saved me a few bob ! take care and stay safe.

[Andrew P]

25 minutes ago, Brian Hawkins said:

Hi Andy, i hope you are safe and well, i had plans to pop down my local pub for a couple today, but you have blown these plans out of the window, not at all happy with you mate, fantastic video so much so that i watched it twice at least you saved me a few bob ! take care and stay safe.

Well thanks Brian, More money for more Locos now then, haha.

I'm looking forward to meeting up when Lockdown is over, and your welcome to come over for a play on Seven Mills if you want. 

I've just sold the Budoc Bridge Branch, but still have some 4mm Stock to sell from that.

Not sure what my next project will be yet.

 

You keep safe and well as well.

Catch up soon.

Edited November 21, 2020 by Andrew P

[Brian Hawkins]

Well, thank you Andy, that is very kind of you, i would love to pay a visit to view your lovely layout when this awful period of our lives are finally over.

[Andrew P]

What could be better? A sunny morning and a run down to Seven Mills and finding a Crompton in the yard, No 33012.