ianblenk Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 1 hour ago, wainwright1 said: Hi Ian. Looks very good, bringing back the flavour of South East London. I remember Fanto's in Deptford High Street well. Unfortunately, the High Street is a poor shadow of its former self, and Deptford Station has been mucked about with leaving little of the original. I also know the remains of Spa Road Station very well and was involved when they were being renovated and modernised for industrial purposes. All the best Ray Hi Ray, Thanks for that, I haven't been to Deptford for years, the last time would be about 1981 when we brought coal from the N.E. to Deptford East Power Station, which I think was the last of the three still in commission. Our usual discharges were Tilbury, W. Turrock and Kingsnorth. I guess it's all greatly changed now! Cheers Ian B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Much better without the gable, I'm not always keen on low relief buildings, but on a 1' wide board they are a necessity. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wainwright1 Posted July 28, 2020 Share Posted July 28, 2020 Hi Ian. Interestingly, my father worked at Deptford Power Station as a turbine operator. My uncle Charlie also worked there. He worked in an outside area called 'The Stowage' where they unloaded the coal for the station. Deptford Power Station is long gone, but I am not sure what has been built on the site. Must have a walk around there. All the best Ray 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted August 9, 2020 Share Posted August 9, 2020 Finished coal yard 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ianblenk Posted August 22, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted August 22, 2020 This is the last chance to get a view from this angle as the down station buildings are about to be stuck in place. Ballasting to finish and weather, not my fav job! 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted September 4, 2020 Share Posted September 4, 2020 (edited) Off Peak in the East Berthing Siding, ready for a run back to Cannon Street Edited September 6, 2020 by ianblenk 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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ianblenk Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hi Guys Upper level finished now, and attention turns to street level. The unfinished building bottom left is going to be a replacement hut built after bomb damage to the original, based on Wapping on the E.L.L. of which I only have one photo. I could mug it, but can anyone direct me to more photos of Wapping. Useless info; Wapping was Saxon for riverside marsh land. Cheers stay safe etc. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bustered Posted September 5, 2020 Share Posted September 5, 2020 Hi, wonderful to see the layout develop and what a stunner! Best wishes Nige 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 14 hours ago, Bustered said: Hi, wonderful to see the layout develop and what a stunner! Best wishes Nige Thank-you very much! Going to have a break from scenics now and do some ex-P.O. wagons 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NXEA! Posted September 6, 2020 Share Posted September 6, 2020 Hi Ian, Only just found this, really lovely layout in a small space. I did love Southern/ELL 3rd rail before I gravitated to GER steam and had a few attempts at a layout which didn't pan out, sold my EPB's. This might prod me to plan something SR again after I've eventually finished what I'm working on... More photos please! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted September 7, 2020 Share Posted September 7, 2020 Empties waiting to run back to Deptford Wharf 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted September 7, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2020 Nice work, Ian. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted September 21, 2020 Share Posted September 21, 2020 Wagon cuts for cross town traffic (ex P.O.) and Deptford Wharf finished (Steel bodied) 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted September 25, 2020 Share Posted September 25, 2020 Almost completed a couple of pill boxes, need lamps and transfers. A question; regarding newspaper and parcel traffic, not all inner suburban stations would have this traffic, the ones that did, i expect it was early morning. I haven't seen any pics of such traffic, can anyone shed lght on this? Cheers as always. Ian B 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 Seen today at South Gallions; N class leaves with am parcels for London Bridge C class arrives light to take coal empties back to Deptford Wharf Departure for Deptford Peak hour EPBs to and from Cannon St. I know, I need to sort out head codes! 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2020 Cannon Street used odd headcodes, Charing Cross even ones. Trains via the Greenwich line used 8x numbers. Trains via Blackheath and Charlton (known as the North Kent line) used 6x numbers. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 2, 2020 Share Posted October 2, 2020 14 minutes ago, Oldddudders said: Cannon Street used odd headcodes, Charing Cross even ones. Trains via the Greenwich line used 8x numbers. Trains via Blackheath and Charlton (known as the North Kent line) used 6x numbers. Hi Ian, Thanks for that, to me it's a ral minefield, I will get them done; eventually! Cheers Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted October 4, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 4, 2020 I'm still following this one. I don't know why, but it feels familiar. South London never lets you go..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 4, 2020 Share Posted October 4, 2020 Used to go to Erith a lot when I was at sea, we did our own pilotage up the London River, lots of fun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post ianblenk Posted October 10, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted October 10, 2020 Temporary station building at South Gallions due to bomb damage. Based on E.L.L. Wapping. Need to sort out street furniture next so ignore post box! 23 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianblenk Posted October 12, 2020 Share Posted October 12, 2020 Cath's Caff, the original being Kath's Kaff in Whitley Bay, nice Welsh Rarebit. I used an Oxford Diecast model for the basic shell. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tomparryharry Posted October 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2020 I still like that Ian, more room for a burnt-out Ford Prefect (with semaphore indicators)... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 I have gone through the pictures several times over in the last few weeks and they still look just great. Creating a model railway is one thing but creating the right atmosphere around it is a totally different ballgame . For such a small layout you have done a terrific job in representing the run down South London feel of the era. Great layout. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
grahame Posted October 15, 2020 Share Posted October 15, 2020 (edited) On 10/10/2020 at 19:24, ianblenk said: Temporary station building at South Gallions due to bomb damage. Based on E.L.L. Wapping. Need to sort out street furniture next so ignore post box! I like that temporary station building. Nicely modelled, suitably ramshackle and provides contrast to the yellow brickwork. Edited October 15, 2020 by grahame 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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