jazz Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 This is a result of todays visit to Geoff's 7mm layout and showing some of the many models I have built over the past three decades for him. This is one third of the motive power on this huge layout. Starting with perhaps the earliest model I built for him. This is a scratch built 'Lion'. Drawings were obtained and a visit to the replica and loads of photos resulted in this model. All brass construction and wood veneer used on the boiler. Another early model, must be over 25 years old now. The following few are some from from the past four years. Finally, so as not to bore the pants off y'all, I have to include a couple of the many coaches Geoff has commisioned. These SCRATCH BUILT from plastikard. I kid you not. In the station are more Plastikard scratch built coaches. (I have to say I had no hand in the building these exquisite models) It beats me why he has the strangest things parked all over the layout from a Batman car to dinosaurs to flowerpot men?????? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted November 3, 2009 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2009 Jazz, what truly superb models. Not least those built by yourself. It must have been a strange experience to see all that past work again. The coaches too are amazing. Scratchbuilt in Plastikard! Any chance you could say who the coach builder is? Those weird things parked on the platforms must be some kind of internal joke - a bit of comic relief to balance off the investment that must have gone into this layout, perhaps Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 It beats me why he has the strangest things parked all over the layout from a Batman car to dinosaurs to flowerpot men?????? As they say - "It is his train set he can do what he wants" .... and wow what a train set !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
60B Posted November 3, 2009 Share Posted November 3, 2009 Now THAT is a collection and then some!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 I agree, that is some collection. I lost count of the loco kits I have yet to build stashed under the baseboards. (I hope I am able to continue building long enough.) It was uncanny to see three decades of work all at once. I usually only see the odd model and rarely at that. Here are just a little more to drool over. (I drove home feeling happy, unsettled and VERY envious. I just have to now content myself with my modest collection and a 19'6" shelf layout. Heck, Geoff's station is allmost as long as that, for heavens sake. The lack of scenery did not seem to matter so much as on a smaller layout. I asked Geoff about that and his reply was, I've only been building this layout for 9 years, so plenty of time yet. (Or words to that effect) The station and the considerable approch roads. The outter running roads are in the back ground allowing some high speed runs. A general view across the MPD area, the running roads are across the rear. I thought this was the largest loco on the layout until I saw the American Big Boy lurking in the other MPD. What a size that in 7mm Golden Fleece pulling away with a nice rake of articulated stock. She looked stunning at speed racing round the gentle curves. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buckjumper Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 What an extraordinary collection! Thanks for the photos Ken. It was uncanny to see three decades of work all at once. I'll bet it was! Was the J52 a kit or scratchbuild? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ressaldar Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi Ken, truly superb - glad I'm not around when the wheels need cleaning regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 The coach builder is Peter Cowling. I believe his current waiting time is 18 months to get on his books. I can see why. Adrian, the J52 is a kit. I avoid scratch building these days. BUT Geoff is twisting my arm to build a copper knob, so who knows. Wheel cleaning? Does not bear thinking about. But in truth they rarely need cleaning, just a regulr oiling and grease on the gears. He says a LOT of time is spent on maintenance though. Perhaps that is why the scenery is neglected as Gladiator takes a LOT of time up too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phill Dyson (onslaught832) Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Wow :icon_wow: , that's quite a train set, does the owner have any plans for doing the scenics ?.........a nice colection of railwayana in the bacground too, especialy the 'Western Lady' plate B) B) B) Cheers Phill :icon_thumbsup2: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 Phill, the scenery is not a priority at present. Too little time and too many other things to do with the layout and running Gladiator I guess. I wish I lived close by, I would enjoy putting the scenery on that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JonnyGT Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 wow that is truely amazing. Are you going to detail the track? (Ballast?) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 4, 2009 Author Share Posted November 4, 2009 wow that is truely amazing. Are you going to detail the track? (Ballast?) Er, you have missed thread here. This is not my layout, I just build most of his locos. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted November 4, 2009 Share Posted November 4, 2009 Truly superb Jazz. you must be very proud of the fact that someone enjoys the fruits of your labour enough to amass such a collection. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium polybear Posted November 4, 2009 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 4, 2009 Hi Jazz, Many thanks for sharing these photos with us. One question - who's Geoff? Or is it a secret :icon_winker: Best Regards, Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazz Posted November 5, 2009 Author Share Posted November 5, 2009 Hi Jazz, Many thanks for sharing these photos with us. One question - who's Geoff? Or is it a secret :icon_winker: Best Regards, Brian No secret, Brian. Geoff is a very good friend of mine of many years and I continue to enjoy building locos for that fine layout of his. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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