Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted April 17, 2019 Share Posted April 17, 2019 22 hours ago, danstercivicman said: Not much to show... Oh I don't know, you're making better progress than me! And I spotted what looks like a DC4, C130, Electra combo under the boards! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 17, 2019 Author Share Posted April 17, 2019 1 hour ago, Dr Gerbil-Fritters said: Oh I don't know, you're making better progress than me! And I spotted what looks like a DC4, C130, Electra combo under the boards! 1 hour ago, Dr Gerbil-Fritters said: Oh I don't know, you're making better progress than me! And I spotted what looks like a DC4, C130, Electra combo under the boards! DC-6 (what if) RAF C-130J, USN P-3 Orion. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 18, 2019 Author Share Posted April 18, 2019 Jubilee on parcels... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 20, 2019 Author Share Posted April 20, 2019 My mum and dad visited. They brought an old box which contained a lot of junk and... A CR Pug! I haven’t seen it for years and it runs smoothly! It also runs at low speed! The box box also contained cows! I’ve also weathered the other Crab... we we had a lovely day at the GCR Leicester 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) Also got a book from the used book shop: A very good book on my fav line! Edited April 21, 2019 by danstercivicman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 I’ve painted the Pug black and also been doing some random projects such as adding vac pipes to a Brake van and the cattle van that wasn’t fitted... This is what I’m aiming for with the Pug... I’ve ordered a Cambrian 2 plank wagon from eBay which I’ll use to create a makeshift tender. It doesn’t appear that any Pugs made it to Stranraer but... https://www.google.co.uk/search?q=caledonian+pug+56031&ie=UTF-8&oe=UTF-8&hl=en-gb&client=safari#imgrc=7AP_euGGv49McM: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 21, 2019 Author Share Posted April 21, 2019 (edited) Towards 21:30 the station is busy. The UP N.Irishman prepares for its 22:00 hrs departure with Jubilee power. The Stranraer-Larne Boat Train (T.C Newcastle) will depart at 21:30 hrs. The Local DMU ticks over in the Bay whilst the Hunslet readies the 21:42 XP UP Parcels... The ‘pug’ is Very lost. Its lost its colourful livery (much to my daughters dislike and gained some extra coal bunker capacity as per 56027.. I need to paint the gauges and add paint to the pipe work. It will stand in to assist stock when the layout is running before the Hunslet... That also opens the door to A Hornby 2P... Edited April 21, 2019 by danstercivicman More info 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 The Stranraer-Larne boat train departs.. I’m having major issues with this new RMWEB it has many many bugs! The ‘pug’ has a coal load...but I can’t attach a photo as it crashes the editor 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 22, 2019 Author Share Posted April 22, 2019 (edited) The Editor also doesn’t like video Edited April 22, 2019 by danstercivicman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 23, 2019 Author Share Posted April 23, 2019 Pacific power comes to Stranraer... Sadly the Britannia’s were after the Port Road closed as they worked the line via Ayr... This loco (tender drive) is intended to be my donor for the Golden Arrow loco body (still to arrive). However, it runs great and I really like it! I have been able to carry out the tender modification but I have not been able to paint the crew yet. It’s got the red headboard as these ran the services south of Carlisle from what I can tell... More progress on the ‘pug’.. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 She’s a beauty... I do love the lines of the 7MT. Needs heavy weathering! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) At the pier end... Edited April 24, 2019 by danstercivicman 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 Storage problems solved... I’ve added a loco shelf! As I’m planning to use Peco Loco lifts this will allow the as yet unfinished side to be used for storage of a four coach + van stock and most of my freight trains which are the same length 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 With it almost fully stocked... The 6MT ‘Clan’ space is reserved Thats also (almost) every engine I need to fully service the layout 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted April 24, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 24, 2019 I remember 70025 from her Canton days, so the thought of heavy weathering appalls me; needs must of course. Don't forget that a steam locomotive needs to be taken out of service every 10 working days for boiler washout, which takes about 48 hours. There is a very good British Transport Information film online describing this process on a Standard Class 5MT at Patricroft, worth a watch and a reminder of just what was involved in running a steam railway. This can be used as a very convenient excuse for duplication of your locos or for buying more in general, as if one was ever needed... This is developing into a layout with a lot of character and a very strong sense of location, both things of which I very highly approve. I only ever once passed through Stranraer, off an evening Larne boat in the summer of '61 when I was 9; we stayed in a guest house overnight and were off up the coast in the morning, but you have awakened some memories! The weather on both days was sunny and flat calm, and with good visibility the crossing was magnificent. Father's impatience to get on the road in the morning meant I only have fleeting memories of the railway operation, but there seemed to be plenty of activity. If you ever have a 100E Ford Prefect on the layout, perhaps you could paint it grey and give it OBO 914 number plates in honour of this fleeting glimpse and gone forever... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 Cheers I will look out for one I’ll let you know if I find one! Sorry all my locos will be heavily weathered Yup the roster should certainly cater for loco maintenance Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted April 24, 2019 Share Posted April 24, 2019 Maybe two clans needed? See: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123745527050?ul_noapp=true 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 (edited) 2 hours ago, 26power said: Maybe two clans needed? See: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123745527050?ul_noapp=true Haha one will do Just realised your link is to a photo... two Clans in convoy! That’ll be £450 in OO... Watch this space Edited April 24, 2019 by danstercivicman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 24, 2019 Author Share Posted April 24, 2019 2 hours ago, 26power said: Maybe two clans needed? See: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/123745527050?ul_noapp=true I’m also considering adding a midday Boat Train. I think it had gone by 1962 but some of the earlier pictures show two midday departures.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) On 24/04/2019 at 14:15, The Johnster said: I remember 70025 from her Canton days, so the thought of heavy weathering appalls me; needs must of course. Don't forget that a steam locomotive needs to be taken out of service every 10 working days for boiler washout, which takes about 48 hours. There is a very good British Transport Information film online describing this process on a Standard Class 5MT at Patricroft, worth a watch and a reminder of just what was involved in running a steam railway. This can be used as a very convenient excuse for duplication of your locos or for buying more in general, as if one was ever needed... This is developing into a layout with a lot of character and a very strong sense of location, both things of which I very highly approve. I only ever once passed through Stranraer, off an evening Larne boat in the summer of '61 when I was 9; we stayed in a guest house overnight and were off up the coast in the morning, but you have awakened some memories! The weather on both days was sunny and flat calm, and with good visibility the crossing was magnificent. Father's impatience to get on the road in the morning meant I only have fleeting memories of the railway operation, but there seemed to be plenty of activity. If you ever have a 100E Ford Prefect on the layout, perhaps you could paint it grey and give it OBO 914 number plates in honour of this fleeting glimpse and gone forever... Classix do one... what shade of grey? I’ve ordered one and will repaint it EDIT- Oh no I’ve realised it’s a Ford Prefect 100E... oops Edited April 26, 2019 by danstercivicman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted April 26, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 26, 2019 The lighter of the two shades Ford did in those days; BR unfitted grey is in the ball park. GB sticker to right of rear number plate, Welsh flag to left, and enamel AA badge centre front bumper. Seats red. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 Will do 5:28am sees the arrival of the Down N.Irishman with Jubilee 45681 at the helm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 (edited) The Jubilee will sit at the platform end to provide train heating for the sleeping passengers who can remain in their cabins until 6:25am. The rest can disembark and wander around for abit. The BG is therefore on the tail of the train so it can be removed and taken forward for unloading by the Hunslet. Edited April 26, 2019 by danstercivicman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 5:50am sees the arrival of the Down Parcels with a 5 H/F Crab in charge. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted April 26, 2019 Author Share Posted April 26, 2019 The Hunslet removes the parcels stock allowing the Crab to release... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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