Brian Harrap Posted September 18, 2011 Author Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Brother John is nearly right, but actually the lower doors ensure the shunting horse is kept nice and cosy whereas the pterodactyl can happily come and go as he pleases. I'm sure there must be a prototype for this - I'll find it one day I expect, the late John Allen probably had one or two - in the meantime I'm sure nobody else has got one. The upper level leads to the Stealth Factory, don't see many of them modelled either (OK they gotta make stealths somewhere haven't they). You'll be wanting to see that as well I expect, well you could always come to Aldershot. Another thing, that makes me feel nearly as old as our pterodactyl shunter, it must be 35yrs since I was known as Mr Hotpoint. Had to put new bearings in ours the other week but of course I didn't have to get the man in did I. Best, Brian. Edited September 18, 2011 by Brian Harrap Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted September 18, 2011 Share Posted September 18, 2011 (edited) Not the cheapest thing for supplying gears and parts, but has anyone looked at the interior of those Glade air freshners, that are supposed to represent stone-shaped vases, that go "Pffff" when you walk past? We bought a couple at half price in Tesco - and eventually decided that there is no way they last the 30 days mentioned in adverts- about 7(maybe) if you are lucky - so we stopped using them and I dismantled them. Motor, gears, and a small sector rack can be found inside. Edited September 18, 2011 by shortliner 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 30, 2011 Share Posted September 30, 2011 (edited) Hi Brian,Actually, I heard a fellow ex-member of South Devon MRS (who will remain nameless but he lives in East Ogwell!) refer to you as "Hotpoint" just a few weeks ago. I'm afraid some things have a life of their own.By the way, the wagon-lift looks excellent although I wasn't sure about the engine shed until I saw it in the flesh.All up to your usual standard.Howard Edited September 19, 2015 by HSB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hello Brian, I've just seen the photos of your layout on the old RMweb; what a truly lovely layout you've created! This is one of the most original and atmospheric models I've seen in years. The tram track is extremely convincing and so finely executed, like your catenary. It would be great to see more of this gem. Brilliant! Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted October 20, 2011 Author Share Posted October 20, 2011 Hello Brian, I've just seen the photos of your layout on the old RMweb; what a truly lovely layout you've created! This is one of the most original and atmospheric models I've seen in years. The tram track is extremely convincing and so finely executed, like your catenary. It would be great to see more of this gem. Brilliant! Cheers Simon Thank you for your kind words, Simon. Pleased you like the layout. I can send you a couple more pics if you would like. By the way in a cross reference to all the recent writings about cyclists and the Weymouth street line - I have actually modelled a bike stuck in the tram tracks on QUAI:87. Regards Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Yes I saw that! I'd certainly appreciate some more photos... Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted October 23, 2011 Author Share Posted October 23, 2011 Yes I saw that! I'd certainly appreciate some more photos... Cheers Simon Here's a couple you may not have seen, Simon. Regards, Brian. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest oldlugger Posted October 23, 2011 Share Posted October 23, 2011 Excellent! I love the tram track in particular. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted November 4, 2011 Author Share Posted November 4, 2011 I had a bit of luck the other day. I was down at the quays thinking how great it was to be wandering around said quays rather than being at work when this short freight came trundling along the other side of the canal. A couple of refrigerated milk vans for the local co-op I expect. The freight motor is a very old Roco model dating back to the last century which I re-livery-ed back in the days of the old ZOB layout. I realise that a 15kv loco shouldn't be running under the 600v tramway overhead and that as is often pointed out tramway flangeway clearances won't usually allow heavy rail wheel flanges but then the laws of physics and reason don't always apply in this neck of the woods. It would spoil too much fun. Brian. 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 Absolutey right, Brian! Just keep saying quietly " It's my railway, it's my railway, it's my.........." 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 (edited) Wonderful representation of canal "water" too.......................and look at all the lovely "tut" on the Quayside (lower left corner). Best, Pete. PS Sorry "tut" is a word my dear old Mother (RIP) used to say for "unidentifiable crappy stuff", possibly Kentish in origin? Edited November 4, 2011 by trisonic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
alastairq Posted November 4, 2011 Share Posted November 4, 2011 superb stuff, thank you Brian.....does the algae in the canal water actually come and go with the seasons? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted November 4, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2011 Hope that you don't mind me adding this to your thread! This is the most fun to play with! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 4, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2011 It's the backscene wot does it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 4, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2011 It's the backscene wot does it! Especially if it stays still Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 I got so used to seeing Brian's mobile backscene/living artwork that I completely failed to notice it in that photograph...should we contact The Tate? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 superb stuff, thank you Brian.....does the algae in the canal water actually come and go with the seasons? Permanently mid summer on QUAI:87. Saves all that tedious snow shovelling too.Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 It's the backscene wot does it! I did consider issuing the operating team with a series of backscenes so they could stand in a neat row behind the layout but I didn't because I just know they would get themselves in the wrong order and spoil the illusion. Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted November 5, 2011 Author Share Posted November 5, 2011 Hope that you don't mind me adding this to your thread! This is the most fun to play with! Not at all, John - you may be pleased to learn that it is now possible to drive the little Bauer shunter right into its little shed at the end of the line so that more than one wagon at a time can be trundled along to the stealth factory, Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Re6/6 Posted November 5, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 5, 2011 Not at all, John - you may be pleased to learn that it is now possible to drive the little Bauer shunter right into its little shed at the end of the line so that more than one wagon at a time can be trundled along to the stealth factory, Brian. Brilliant Brian. Now we need an extra siding within the 'stealth' factory! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 So you have solved your little problem, Brian. I assume you didn't take the overhead wire route? Howard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted December 4, 2011 Author Share Posted December 4, 2011 Developments on QUAI:87. My trackwork always starts off like this (sans Templot). Different colours are added for each amendment until I can no longer make head or tail of it then start again. The track will be supported on piling over the old bywash. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 I look forward to seeing the build on that, er, I suppose it is an outside single slip? You have a very good "eye", Brian. Luvverly stuff. Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted December 5, 2011 Share Posted December 5, 2011 Wot!!! Two run-round loops? You didn't show us this last Tuesday. Howard Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brian Harrap Posted December 6, 2011 Author Share Posted December 6, 2011 I look forward to seeing the build on that, er, I suppose it is an outside single slip? You have a very good "eye", Brian. Luvverly stuff. Best, Pete. Yes, Pete an outside single slip it is, or will be. It came out thus no matter how many different coloured pens I used. It will eventually be paved over in the road surface and no doubt end up with all sorts of road vehicles parked all over it causing even more confusion for one of the local shunting crews (Howard&co) who seem to have enough trouble keeping up with events as it is. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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