Popular Post Tom F Posted September 25, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 25, 2021 What is that hiding in the undergrowth? A few months back, I broke the axlebox on my 'incline wagon'. I was rather annoyed with myself as I'd done a particular effective rust finish on the body work. All was not lost however, for I had a cunning plan, but I knew that I needed to weather the underside of the wagon first. Once I'd finished the weathering of my client's models, I used what was left in the airbrush to spray the wagon's underside. Once finished....it was time to take its place on the layout. I had been inspired to do something like this, from a photograph in the Boyd book of a couple of up turned slate wagons adjacent to the exchange sidings at Nant Gwernol. One can just imagine that many years prior, a runaway on the incline had ended up in such a position and been left for nature to reclaim. 24 1 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted September 26, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2021 It's the last train of the day and after bringing up empty slate wagons, unusually there are no loaded to collect. So, it's 'light engine' down the valley although there maybe some empty vans to pick up at Glennock. Driver William 'Bill' Thwaite, has decided to let young fireman Ben Taylforth have the regulator for the return working. With little work for 'RHENEAS' to do on the down gradients, Bill keeps an eye ahead as Ben takes No. 2 carefully over the forestry crossing. 37 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Hi Tom, only just come across this, magnificent modelling as usual Tom 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 26, 2021 Author Share Posted September 26, 2021 1 hour ago, westerner said: Hi Tom, only just come across this, magnificent modelling as usual Tom Hi Alan! Lovely to hear from you. Just had a catch up on your 7mm modelling, looking stunning! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted September 26, 2021 Share Posted September 26, 2021 Many Thanks Tom. Its good to be in contact again. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted September 27, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 27, 2021 'clank, clank, clank, clank' 34 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aire Head Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 3 hours ago, Tom F said: 'clank, clank, clank, clank' The driver looks like a man who is patiently hoping the old girl is going to make it back 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 48 minutes ago, Aire Head said: The driver looks like a man who is patiently hoping the old girl is going to make it back If Rheneas is driven from the same side as TRNo2, then I think that's the fireman. Sorry, I'll get my coat. Regards, Chris. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 45 minutes ago, Sandhole said: If Rheneas is driven from the same side as TRNo2, then I think that's the fireman. Sorry, I'll get my coat. Regards, Chris. It is indeed the fireman, although in this case it’s the driver ‘Bill Thwaite’ letting young fireman ‘Ben Taylforth’ have a go on the regulator. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted September 27, 2021 Share Posted September 27, 2021 Just now, Tom F said: It is indeed the fireman, although in this case it’s the driver ‘Bill Thwaite’ letting young fireman ‘Ben Taylforth’ have a go on the regulator. AH, the TR proceedure of letting the fireman gain experience doing light engine moves and empty stock. Thanks Tom. This layout brings back many happy memories and the modelling is exquisite. Best Wishes, Chris. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted September 27, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 27, 2021 Hi Tom, great work, enjoying the thread. Apologies if you have said already but what's the source of the ferns you've used on the layout? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 27, 2021 Author Share Posted September 27, 2021 2 hours ago, 2ManySpams said: Hi Tom, great work, enjoying the thread. Apologies if you have said already but what's the source of the ferns you've used on the layout? Hi Chris They were from the Noch range of ferns. They come in a shaded green finish which looks pretty good, but as I'm depicting the autumn I repainted the majority of them. 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted September 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2021 Lass the border collie looks on, as the loaded are given the 'Right away' out of the exchange sidings. 21 3 6 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 Just now, Tom F said: Lass the border collie looks on, as the loaded are given the 'Right away' out of the exchange sidings. She's a good girl. How's the Douglas coming on Tom? A Friend has a story of a Unipower demonstrator timber tractor plus driver, came to the big estate he worked on. It was the Dogs parts. It had double axle steering. Big winch, land anchor, the lot. My mate Ted asked, "Why do we need double steer?" The driver looked down his nose at him and said, "I can get out of anywhere with this!" He then parked so close to the big Cotswold Stone barn, that he couldn't turn the wheels sufficient to get away from it! You've guessed it, Ted got his Fordson, a chain and hoiked him out sideways. They carried on hauling what bit of timber they had, with tractors and horses! Chris. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 It just gets better Tom. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted September 28, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 28, 2021 1 hour ago, Sandhole said: She's a good girl. How's the Douglas coming on Tom? A Friend has a story of a Unipower demonstrator timber tractor plus driver, came to the big estate he worked on. It was the Dogs parts. It had double axle steering. Big winch, land anchor, the lot. My mate Ted asked, "Why do we need double steer?" The driver looked down his nose at him and said, "I can get out of anywhere with this!" He then parked so close to the big Cotswold Stone barn, that he couldn't turn the wheels sufficient to get away from it! You've guessed it, Ted got his Fordson, a chain and hoiked him out sideways. They carried on hauling what bit of timber they had, with tractors and horses! Chris. Ah the Douglas is pretty much complete (courtesy of Corbs) but is on hold for the moment while I work on rolling stock. As for Lass, she is indeed a very good girl. The model you see really is her too, @alanbuttlerscanned her when he scanned my late Dad back in 2016. Here's Lass on top of Blake Fell in the Western Fells of Lakeland 17 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted September 28, 2021 Share Posted September 28, 2021 3 hours ago, Tom F said: Ah the Douglas is pretty much complete (courtesy of Corbs) but is on hold for the moment while I work on rolling stock. As for Lass, she is indeed a very good girl. The model you see really is her too, @alanbuttlerscanned her when he scanned my late Dad back in 2016. Here's Lass on top of Blake Fell in the Western Fells of Lakeland That is a Stupendous shot. Hugs, Chris. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 The War Department is coming to Ward Fell! The fabricated headstock extensions have worked well, and the buffers line up nice with Rheneas’s when I checked last night. Some more detailing to add before fitting the roof and painting. The transfers arrived earlier in the week. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted September 29, 2021 Share Posted September 29, 2021 How is the Kerr Stuart Diesel coming along Tom? I've re-read your excellent site and re-found the post with the kit and the aged Minitrix chassis. I have a VERY OLD Peco Varikit with that chassis. I got the beast out of storage and gave it a run. Bit of persuasion and off she went, for the first time in over 30 years. Quality chassis. Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 29, 2021 Author Share Posted September 29, 2021 4 hours ago, Sandhole said: How is the Kerr Stuart Diesel coming along Tom? I've re-read your excellent site and re-found the post with the kit and the aged Minitrix chassis. I have a VERY OLD Peco Varikit with that chassis. I got the beast out of storage and gave it a run. Bit of persuasion and off she went, for the first time in over 30 years. Quality chassis. Chris. Not touched it I’m afraid, not until a get the chassis from N Drive. I always like to have both kit and chassis before I start work. In the meantime, Rheneas will be on WD haulage duty 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Wartime Skarloey: 'During World War II the old mines had been commandeered for ammunition dumps, and the line was worked to the limit providing slate for blitzed houses and pit props for mines.' - Reverend Wilbert Awdry 26 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted October 1, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2021 I know RMweb was only "off air" for a bit over a day - but Iwas getting withdrawal symptoms from the lack of Scaca Fell offerings! - Very good to see you back again. Regards Chris H 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 1 hour ago, Metropolitan H said: I know RMweb was only "off air" for a bit over a day - but Iwas getting withdrawal symptoms from the lack of Scaca Fell offerings! - Very good to see you back again. Regards Chris H Thanks Chris, well I have a little more to show: Some mysterious shunting manoeuvres have been spotted at Ward Fell. Superb kits to go together. Tonight I'll add the top opening roof sections and brake gear, ready for painting. 24 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 I just love this, I still find it hard to believe you think you could over saturate us with images! Its inspired me To think (purely think, I have neither the skill of the knowledge of scales etc) about something similar with Rex, Mike and Bert and their line and what mileage there would be in that. Keep posting. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted October 1, 2021 Author Share Posted October 1, 2021 2 hours ago, 1722 said: Its inspired me To think (purely think, I have neither the skill of the knowledge of scales etc) about something similar with Rex, Mike and Bert and their line and what mileage there would be in that. Funny you should mention that! More tomorrow.... 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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