RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2018 When Tornado visited Bodmin it was too long for the loco release headshunt so the trains were top & tailed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2018 a loco at each end was an operational necessity in the Bluebells early years before gaining entry into horsted keynes. They terminated at a makeshift halt with no runround. Nothing to do with pleasing punters it was a requirement. Propelling a passenger train four and a half miles would never have been permitted Of course I understood that then and now. My point is it isn’t normally done on the real railway for passenger operations, and I knew that as a schoolboy. And it was done to please the punters - as you point out, otherwise no service. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted April 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 1, 2018 Perhaps I should have hung around longer to see the manoeuvre completed. It seemed they were intent on getting the train away, so I wasn’t convinced that propelling towards the stops was about to happen. My first taste of preservation, circa 1964, was clouded by seeing the Bluebell operating with a loco at each end. I must remember that the aim of such lines is to please punters, not ape the prototype. I suspect that if pushed for time then the coaches weren't propelled back towards the blocks. (but I did drop a hint some years ago to someone previously involved with the railway that moving coaches while they were occupied did pose a potential risk of people, especially children, losing their footing if they weren't prepared for a train or stock to be shunted back while a run-round was taking place). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryClass Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 (edited) Thanks Colin, a fitting way to see the old girl off. Indeed: rps20180328_195913.jpg Hi Chris, Many thanks to you and Andy for a great article on Treneglos. Best Wishes, Simon. Edited May 1, 2018 by WestCountryClass 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 2, 2018 Share Posted April 2, 2018 Just got my copy of BRM, excellent artical Chris, captures it all very. Thanks, 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted April 5, 2018 Share Posted April 5, 2018 Excellent thread! I will try and get through more pages when I get home from work Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted April 8, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 8, 2018 a loco at each end was an operational necessity in the Bluebells early years before gaining entry into horsted keynes. They terminated at a makeshift halt with no runround. Nothing to do with pleasing punters it was a requirement. Propelling a passenger train four and a half miles would never have been permitted Topping and tailing continued until BR stopped using Horsted Keynes and Bluebell could run round in the station. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted July 28, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 28, 2018 Hi Guys, Can anyone help me with any pictures of Bulleid West Country Locomotives that had the Oil Burning system fitted. I know 21C119 'Bideford' was fitted out in 1947, but I have yet to find any pictures of her, or her class mates, that had the tanks fitted etc. I fancy doing a conversion on a Hornby model, i have an idea how it might look, but it would be great to actually see a picture for reference. Thanks in advance for any help. This site is a bit dormant at the moment the O.P. is AWOL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 He's tiling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 He's tiling. That's very specific Andy, is he tiling round yours? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted July 28, 2018 Share Posted July 28, 2018 Nothing so useful as that! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHemmings Posted July 29, 2018 Share Posted July 29, 2018 Nothing so useful as that! Hes finised the tilling, regrouting the joints of the paving slabs. But not today Mike 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryClass Posted October 15, 2018 Share Posted October 15, 2018 Model Railway Journal, No.266, has published a couple of Treneglos pictures this month. A nice magazine that always inspires. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryClass Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Treneglos update.... Having purchased the layout at the end of 2017, I must apologise for the lack of updates. I did make a start on a light restoration, but sadly my wife was diagnosed with small cell Cancer in June of this year, and life has been turned upside down. My wife comes first, and is being very brave, we are doing everything we can to help her fight this. Treneglos is safely stored, and I hope, one day, I will be able to continue with the layout. In the meantime, keep well, all the best, Simon. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 7, 2018 Simon Sorry to hear this. All the best for your wife and yourself. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ashley Bridge Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Treneglos update.... Having purchased the layout at the end of 2017, I must apologise for the lack of updates. I did make a start on a light restoration, but sadly my wife was diagnosed with small cell Cancer in June of this year, and life has been turned upside down. My wife comes first, and is being very brave, we are doing everything we can to help her fight this. Treneglos is safely stored, and I hope, one day, I will be able to continue with the layout. In the meantime, keep well, all the best, Simon. Simon, Our thoughts are with you both. Rich. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted November 7, 2018 Share Posted November 7, 2018 Hi Simon, sorry to learn of the misfortunes of your good lady. Both my wife and I have suffered the Big C; me with colon and she with skin cancer. Glad to say we are still here after many years have passed. Cancer is not the problem it once was, so there's every good reason you both will be as fortunate. Also hang on to the trains as they will prove a pleasant distraction as mine were. Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WestCountryClass Posted November 11, 2018 Share Posted November 11, 2018 Many many thanks for everyone's support and best wishes, Simon & Jacky. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 1, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 1, 2020 Just found my original 2002 sketch for the Treneglos goods shed, prepared from photos before we knew of the LSWR drawings... 10 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ramblin Rich Posted May 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2020 Having seen this pop up in recent content, have to say how much I enjoyed the summary in the 'virtual SWAG day'. Lots of stuff here in this thread but it was good to see it all condensed with AY's accompanying images. Reminded me just how much I enjoyed seeing this at the Barnstaple show a few years ago, complete with Stubby's scones on offer 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted May 2, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted May 2, 2020 Cheers Rich, my plan is to duplicate the members day Treneglos article and picture posts in this thread as a nice footnote. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 3, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 3, 2020 On 01/05/2020 at 14:18, 2ManySpams said: Just found my original 2002 sketch for the Treneglos goods shed, prepared from photos before we knew of the LSWR drawings... Is that Johnny Gringo on the platform? Looks like he's about to go for his six-shooters... 1 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 27, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2020 Speaking of John "Old Gringo", has anyone seen his RMweb avatar recently? 1 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 27, 2020 Is today the day he's reached 70 ? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 27, 2020 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 27, 2020 44 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Is today the day he's reached 70 ? Where did you get that idea from? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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