inglenookfan Posted October 19, 2016 Share Posted October 19, 2016 Some hours ago i found Frankland. After a couple of pages i thought that i really must congratulate you on what you do but now after i have seen everything i have i dont know where to even begin congratulating you. Simply amazing and thank you for sharing it all with us. If there is life after death please let it be in Frankland. Inglenookfan 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted December 25, 2016 Author Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Happy Christmas from Frankland Now, what time are Morcambe & Wise on ? Edited December 25, 2016 by Southernboy 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Sheep Posted December 25, 2016 Share Posted December 25, 2016 (edited) Now, what time are Morcambe & Wise on ? A bit modern of you aren't they? I was expecting the King's speech on the wireless... Merry Christmas Edited December 25, 2016 by Black Sheep Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted December 26, 2016 Share Posted December 26, 2016 A bit modern of you aren't they? I was expecting the King's speech on the wireless... Merry Christmas Must be a slip in the space-time continuum - on both counts!! I think you'll find that Messrs Bartholomew & Wiseman were only little nippers in the late 1920's, born 1926 & 1925 respectively, & they didn't start performing together until 1941... Meanwhile, the first King's Speech on the Wireless was at Christmas 1932. C'mon now - such a cracking layout as Frankland must get all the details correct!!! I know; must get out more... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Special AnnouncementWell there’s no putting the news off any longer, it seems apart from some paperwork, I’m moving house within the next four to eight weeks.The new home will have it’s own, proper, dedicated railway room, with enough space for a slightly larger layout than I have now.I’m very excited, although as you can imagine, also a little sentimental at saying goodbye to Frankland in its current guise.No promises - but I expect the next rendition of Frankland will include working trams, underground trains, and A/C electrics, alongside third rail.The house I’m moving to is Edwardian, and completely unmodernised, so much work needs to be done.This means it may be a year or so before I can start on a new layout.But that doesn’t stop me planning though I’ll be sharing thoughts on the new layout in due course Edited January 7, 2017 by Southernboy 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2017 Best of luck with the move and the DIY. Looking forward to version 2 of Frankland in due course. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 but will it be 2mm ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ian Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2017 The house I’m moving to is Edwardian, and completely unmodernised... Sounds the ideal setting for Frankland. Don't modernise the house dear boy, live the Edwardian lifestyle instead. You know it makes sense! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 I look forward to the new Frankland Mark, good luck with the move. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Good luck for move Mark.. Looking forward to Frankland Mk2 in due course.. and result on getting a railway room. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted January 7, 2017 Author Share Posted January 7, 2017 Don't modernise the house dear boy, live the Edwardian lifestyle instead. I love and cherish original features, they will be much respected, polished and burnished often But equally I could do with central heating 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted January 7, 2017 Share Posted January 7, 2017 Hi Mark, Good luck with the move. I'll be looking forward to the next instalment of Frankland. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
backofanenvelope Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Actually I meant to ask are you reusing all or part of FL in new gaff? and you could always knock up a mini Frankland Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Ben Posted January 8, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 8, 2017 Helllo there, Good luck with the house move - and the railway room. Will your new layout retain the Southern theme, or will you draw inspiration from somewhere, or somewhen, else? Cheers Ben A. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bmthtrains - David Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 I do hope you keep the buildings and details you have from Frankland - even if not suited to the new layout, but kept in display cases or similar. They are far too good to be lost or forgotten! Good luck with the move, and I will be eagerly awaiting details for the bigger layout David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Do not post any pictures of Frankland being dismantled, we want to remember it just the way it was. Good luck with the move and renovations. Edited January 8, 2017 by woodenhead Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernboy Posted January 8, 2017 Author Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Many thanks for comments and 'likes' - all very much appreciated indeed. In response to comments: Woodenhead "Do not post any pictures of Frankland being dismantled, we want to remember it just the way it was." Frankland exists in a repeating loop of 1924 – 1937. There will never be a beginning or an end David "I do hope you keep the buildings and details you have from Frankland..." Yes indeed, they are like family to me and will feature on the new layout where practical. backofanenvelope "... are you reusing all or part of FL..." Just the buildings. Baseboard etc will all be new. Ben "Will your new layout retain the Southern theme... " Frankland is Frankland - it can never change Nick "but will it be 2mm ?" I wish I had the skill and patience - just look Tim's 'Lord President' for instance! I will use Fine Track code 40 though, and continue to use smoke and mirrors to create the illusion of finescale even when it is not. Edited January 8, 2017 by Southernboy 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kylestrome Posted January 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2017 (edited) Nick "but will it be 2mm ?" I wish I had the skill and patience - just look Tim's 'Lord President' for instance! I will use Fine Track code 40 though, and continue to use smoke and mirrors to create the illusion of finescale even when it is not. There are very few of us 2millers that have Tim's skill and patience! The rest of us manage somehow. I would guess that you could easily achieve something worthwhile in 2FS, but maybe too late to convert all your stock? Edited January 8, 2017 by Kylestrome Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium nick_bastable Posted January 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2017 Many thanks for comments and 'likes' - all very much appreciated indeed. In response to comments: Nick "but will it be 2mm ?" I wish I had the skill and patience - just look Tim's 'Lord President' for instance! I will use Fine Track code 40 though, and continue to use smoke and mirrors to create the illusion of finescale even when it is not. Your superb sub build's shows your talents sir these could easily be converted to 2mm with drop in wheels, track building to 2mm standard would be the same as code 40 N with a bigger range of options available in 2mm, it just a thought if your starting again I'm certain which ever way you go it will be excellent Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KeithHC Posted January 8, 2017 Share Posted January 8, 2017 Well done on the house move and look forward to Frankland Mk2. I have just done a move and like you now have a potential railway room. Its a lovely loft just ripe for about 27ft by 12ft railway room........ All the best for the move. Keith HC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CarriageShed Posted January 9, 2017 Share Posted January 9, 2017 Good luck with the move, let alone with getting the house ship-shape and then starting the new Frankland. Decorating a house alone will take the best part of a year (at least, it did me), and only then can you really start on the layout. I realise that this is in reverse order of importance, but life is like that sometimes. The benefit from our point of view is that we'll be in on the development of Frankland Resurgent from the very start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium CF MRC Posted January 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2017 Look forward to seeing new developments. Let me know if I can be of any help. Tim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lion_1968 Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 Hello, from Leipzig, bad news for me I like your layout! But I think the new Frankland will be Mk 3 not MK 2. Stephan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Perthshireman Posted October 18, 2017 Share Posted October 18, 2017 Hurry on back - we are all missing you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 Any news? I've followed and loved this for years, its one of the main inspirations for coming to the hobby. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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