Popular Post Tom F Posted October 1, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 1, 2021 Just the brake gear to add, which I’ll do tomorrow evening. Superb kits to build! I’ll get these three finished and then start on the next batch (including the brake). 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 It's things like that which tempt me to build a small narrow gauge to standard gauge transfer yard layout. Time, money and space permitting, so it won't be anytime soon! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted October 2, 2021 Author Share Posted October 2, 2021 On 01/10/2021 at 18:04, 1722 said: 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. All can be revealed. @BritishGypsum4 and myself went on an adventure.....a rather damp adventure. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium AdeMoore Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2021 A wet Lake District!, Ravenglass I believe. Nice bit of steam though. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 15 hours ago, Tom F said: All can be revealed. @BritishGypsum4 and myself went on an adventure.....a rather damp adventure. That's a handsome loco, who built it, do you know? You would need good waterproofs if you were in the open coaches, Tom. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 6 minutes ago, Sandhole said: That's a handsome loco, who built it, do you know? You would need good waterproofs if you were in the open coaches, Tom. It was built originally by Krauss, Munich. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted October 3, 2021 Share Posted October 3, 2021 3 minutes ago, Denbridge said: It was built originally by Krauss, Munich. Thank you. I thought it had a German feel to it. Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold THS92-GWR-NO Posted October 3, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2021 On 28/09/2021 at 18:23, Tom F said: Lass the border collie looks on, as the loaded are given the 'Right away' out of the exchange sidings. Look at that scene, marvelous modelling! 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 5, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 5, 2021 (edited) I've worked on a van an evening over the past three nights after work, adding the black strapping. The weathering will hide any of the 'rough around the edges' bits, but the next job is transfers. These sides and ends, represent the 1940s W.D livery. The other side and end being plain grey to reflect the MoD branding, for the 1950s/60s. The wagons will be rotated for this later operating period. Edited October 5, 2021 by Tom F 33 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oliver Buskell Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 Hey Tom, loving reading about your modelling and the history behind your layout. Amazing work!. I’m planning a Skarloey station layout to get started as I’ve not built a layout yet. What are the kits you have used for the vans and what paints do you use for your Skarloey locos, blue for the rolling stock?. im thinking of starting small with some vans in blue as in Steamroller, a Cora and maybe Rusty Cheers! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 All set for weathering. 1940s and 1950s/60s branding. 28 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 Something is going on at Ward Fell....all very hush hush.... 30 2 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 8, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 8, 2021 (edited) By late 1940, it had become clear that this war wasn't going to be over any time soon. The War Department, looking to increase its number of ammunition depots across the British Isles, made contact with Sir Handel Brown, owner of the Ward Fell Slate Quarry and Skarloey Railway, enquiring as to the purchase of some of the old disused slate workings. Sir Handel Brown, wasn't too keen to sell off parts of his quarry, with slate production increasing due to wartime demand. However, he did wish to do his bit for king and country and agreed to a lease of the old workings to the W.D. Goods work was already increasing on the Skarloey Railway, with timber and the aforementioned slate production. With this new addition of ammunition trains, it became clear very quickly that the two old engines No. 1 'SKARLOEY' and No. 2 'RHENEAS' wouldn't be able to handle the work alone. The Government, in this time of national crisis agreed to the loan of two diesel locomotives to the railway. However, until they arrive (which could be some time).....No. 1 and No. 2 will have to cope as best they can.... Edited October 8, 2021 by Tom F 45 4 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted October 9, 2021 Share Posted October 9, 2021 21 hours ago, Tom F said: By late 1940, it had become clear that this war wasn't going to be over any time soon. The War Department, looking to increase its number of ammunition depots across the British Isles, made contact with Sir Handel Brown, owner of the Ward Fell Slate Quarry and Skarloey Railway, enquiring as to the purchase of some of the old disused slate workings. Sir Handel Brown, wasn't too keen to sell off parts of his quarry, with slate production increasing due to wartime demand. However, he did wish to do his bit for king and country and agreed to a lease of the old workings to the W.D. Goods work was already increasing on the Skarloey Railway, with timber and the aforementioned slate production. With this new addition of ammunition trains, it became clear very quickly that the two old engines No. 1 'SKARLOEY' and No. 2 'RHENEAS' wouldn't be able to handle the work alone. The Government, in this time of national crisis agreed to the loan of two diesel locomotives to the railway. However, until they arrive (which could be some time).....No. 1 and No. 2 will have to cope as best they can.... BLOODY GORGEOUS. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 12, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 12, 2021 Morning folks! On with the war department brake. Hope to get it finished over the coming week. 29 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 13, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 13, 2021 With it now being revealed that Crovan's Gate has a triangle. Locos can be depicted smokebox or cab first. It evens out the flange wear after all! No. 2 make a start away from Ward Fell with another load of slate for the Wharf at Crovan's Gate. 31 1 1 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 14, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 14, 2021 Emerging through the woods, No. 3 'SIR HANDEL' passes by with a mysterious goods train.....little branding other than the initials 'M O D'. In 1953 the MOD approached Sir Handel Brown II, regarding the purchasing of the Ward Fell Quarry. The quarry had recently been closed, and its future looked bleak. Negotiations took time while the site was cleared of the last workable slate. The MOD still had one of its ammo dumps in situ at Ward Fell from the War, so began increasing its goods working as well as bringing in other large amounts of infrastructure. "The Whitehall boffins think we do not know what goes on behind their locked gates. Let them think. It is not the first time they have underestimated the Sodor grape-vine; but their secret is safe with us. If you, dear reader, are Sudrian born you will know it already; but if you have not had that good fortune then we regret that we cannot enlighten you.'' W. V. Awdry 35 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 15, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2021 More War Department arrivals pass by the forestry crossing. 22 1 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 15, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 15, 2021 Just found this topic, absolutely gorgeous, having just about finished my workshop building, now feel inspired to push on with the next stage on Exhill 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 Simmering in the exchange sidings. Fireman Ben Taylforth has the footplate to himself, while driver Bill Thwaite has a wander up the yard to have a chat with a few of the quarry lads. 25 5 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted October 17, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) David Vickers, farms high on the hillside looking over the Benglas and Hawin Dooiey valleys. The farmstead has been in the family for several generations. David has a prize herd of Sudrian Shorthorns which graze the valley floor, which gives David access to the forestry tracks. With the cattle all accounted for, David heads back up the Scaca Fell track with his two border collies, Fly and Nell. Just in time for tea and piece of home made fruit cake, baked this morning by his wife Julia. Edited October 17, 2021 by Tom F 20 3 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted October 17, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2021 (edited) A Series 1 doing what they do best - lovely photo Breathe in and you can smell the damp ground and hear the birds... Edited October 17, 2021 by John Besley 1 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1722 Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 6 hours ago, Tom F said: Simmering in the exchange sidings. Fireman Ben Taylforth has the footplate to himself, while driver Bill Thwaite has a wander up the yard to have a chat with a few of the quarry lads. Another superb photo, Tom. quick question, if I may. What make are the bolster wagons please? Thank you. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted October 17, 2021 Author Share Posted October 17, 2021 30 minutes ago, 1722 said: Another superb photo, Tom. quick question, if I may. What make are the bolster wagons please? Thank you. Thanks Chris, they are the Rodney Stenning Talyllyn style bolster, which I think is now under the Dundas Models label. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RodneyS Posted October 17, 2021 Share Posted October 17, 2021 Yes, all my Talyllyn and Corris kits have been taken over by Dundas Models. Rodney 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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