Andrew P Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 I had my eye on one of them but SWMBO tells me it wasn't prototypical for the planned layout scenario so will have to wait for the 14xx. Luckily for me, my SWMBO never ventures into TOPS so I by what I like, and I need to see how 14XX looks and runs. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Did the Class 22 or Class 14 come by this way - I am not that familiar with the history of the line regards Paul R Not a clue TBH Paul, I wouldn't have thought the Line saw either, that's why I have a Green Rat coming to work some freight down from the Ex LNWR Line, and also some WR from Corwen, other than that everything will be Steam Hauled, and Passenger Services will be by the Autocoach. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Andy Found this on the web https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Ssicj5PN&id=A0B9249A8E6290F3B9162BB1FED24445B7E12B33&thid=OIP.Ssicj5PNmbdll5wCl4JRNwHaHa&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2frailwayanamichael.com%2fimages%2f0297.png&exph=300&expw=300&q=bala+RAILWAYS+1960%27s&simid=608024882104108716&selectedIndex=219&cbir=sbi&ajaxhist=0 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Includes an incorrectly titled view of Arenig which is actually Penrhyndeudraeth!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Did the Class 22 or Class 14 come by this way - I am not that familiar with the history of the line regards Paul R Neither! Class 14 was only introduced in 1964, and 22's haunts more South and west. Other than some DMU excursions the late 50's and early 60's, it was a steam stronghold! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Andy Found this on the web https://www.bing.com/images/search?view=detailV2&ccid=Ssicj5PN&id=A0B9249A8E6290F3B9162BB1FED24445B7E12B33&thid=OIP.Ssicj5PNmbdll5wCl4JRNwHaHa&mediaurl=http%3a%2f%2frailwayanamichael.com%2fimages%2f0297.png&exph=300&expw=300&q=bala+RAILWAYS+1960%27s&simid=608024882104108716&selectedIndex=219&cbir=sbi&ajaxhist=0 Cheers Paul, That's the one that I got the inspiration from for my Sign in Post #1, I also looked at the Bala Junction ones. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Neither! Class 14 was only introduced in 1964, and 22's haunts more South and west. Other than some DMU excursions the late 50's and early 60's, it was a steam stronghold! Thanks Martin, that was my assumption, and I'm taking the liberty of including the Rat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Thanks Martin, that was my assumption, and I'm taking the liberty of including the Rat. Andy-there's a lovely video/dvd of a 24 on a demolition train from Morfa Mawddach to Llanuwchllyn circa October 1968, in colour, called Welsh Byways. Turn off the turgid commentary though, if you get hold of one, as ALL the place names are mispronounced!!! Worth getting hold of, if you're interested! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 3, 2019 Author Share Posted January 3, 2019 Andy-there's a lovely video/dvd of a 24 on a demolition train from Morfa Mawddach to Llanuwchllyn circa October 1968, in colour, called Welsh Byways. Turn off the turgid commentary though, if you get hold of one, as ALL the place names are mispronounced!!! Worth getting hold of, if you're interested! Thanks for that Martin, I'll have a look for it, or on You Tube. I do wish Heljan, Dapol or even Sutton Locomotive Works, would do a decent 24. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 Patience, mon brave! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 One of the reasons I chose Penmaenpool was that no diesel locos went there. I suppose during demolition it was inevitable that the rule would be broken. No rats down the line for me, Andy! Best wishes on Bala, Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted January 3, 2019 Share Posted January 3, 2019 There's an excellent article on the line by Mike Morton-Lloyd in the May '71 Model Railway News. It's probably the article that inspired me to take more interest in the line and to make contact with Mike on some of the aspects that weren't quite clear at the time. I built a model of Frongoch goods shed in the late 70's, which I still have, using his photo in the article. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Patience, mon brave! OOOOOoooooooo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 One of the reasons I chose Penmaenpool was that no diesel locos went there. I suppose during demolition it was inevitable that the rule would be broken. No rats down the line for me, Andy! Best wishes on Bala, Paul Same to you with Penmaenpool Paul, but come, just ONE little Rat won't hurt, haha. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 There's an excellent article on the line by Mike Morton-Lloyd in the May '71 Model Railway News. It's probably the article that inspired me to take more interest in the line and to make contact with Mike on some of the aspects that weren't quite clear at the time. I built a model of Frongoch goods shed in the late 70's, which I still have, using his photo in the article. Thanks for the info 5050, but I'm not a great Mag reader, and my line won't be as per the prototype, but it will be worth a look, I'll try and seek it out. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 5, 2019 Share Posted January 5, 2019 Andy If you're struggling, I may have a copy! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2019 This isn't fair. After plotting my first foray into the 7mm layout world, I thought I had my ideas sorted in my head then a lovely, well balanced layout appears the same size as I have in mind and I have to think again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 This isn't fair. After plotting my first foray into the 7mm layout world, I thought I had my ideas sorted in my head then a lovely, well balanced layout appears the same size as I have in mind and I have to think again! DON'T think again, just do it, the Scenics etc WILL be different and so it really doesn't matter, I bet you'll find MANY Layouts in many Gauges with the same Track Plan. I look forward to seeing what you produce. BTW. There is a small change to mine. see below. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2019 DON'T think again, just do it, the Scenics etc WILL be different and so it really doesn't matter, I bet you'll find MANY Layouts in many Gauges with the same Track Plan. I look forward to seeing what you produce. BTW. There is a small change to mine. see below. I spotted the extra siding. One siding the opposite way is a great way of increasing the shunting potential. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 One small change this evening, I have done away with the Dairy. the Low Relief Building against Rural Landscape looked a bit naff. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium t-b-g Posted January 5, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 5, 2019 One small change this evening, I have done away with the Dairy. the Low Relief Building against Rural Landscape looked a bit naff. BALA TOWN (2).png Well I liked it! I had thought about a single road loco shed there, with scope for shunting in the coal wagons. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 I spotted the extra siding. One siding the opposite way is a great way of increasing the shunting potential. I pinched that idea from another mates Layout, but because his Dairy was set between Warehouses it worked well for him, mine just didn't I'm afraid. The idea of a siding going the wrong way is still a good one and I would recommend it, in fact I did it with the Dairy on my Pencarne Layout. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted January 5, 2019 Author Share Posted January 5, 2019 Well I liked it! I had thought about a single road loco shed there, with scope for shunting in the coal wagons. I'll measure it up tomorrow, nice idea. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Nice to see pictures of Pencarne. In my humble opinion it is the best layout you have done. However Bala Town is looking set to be another fantastic layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted January 6, 2019 Share Posted January 6, 2019 Andy With regards to your Jinty, if I may be so bold, a Ivatt class 2 2-6-2T, Standard 2 2-6-2T, or even a Standard 4 2-6-4T would be more prototypical. Together with the 2-6-0 versions of the 2MT family they were seen in the area, along with Std 4 4-6-0's. Of course you can always apply Rule 1 ( it's my train set!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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