Leon Posted August 15, 2019 Author Share Posted August 15, 2019 (edited) No work on the layout of late as I have been trying to get the fleet complete. Last loco is on its way a Dutch Class 37 for engineering trains. Very heavily work stained 47245 "The Institute of Export" is seen in South Wales from Tinsley more than likely working Speedlink services. Even the ballast is cleaner than this loco. Edited August 15, 2019 by Leon 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted August 15, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 15, 2019 That 47's weathering gives it a lot of character, Leon, very nice work indeed! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 8 hours ago, The Johnster said: That 47's weathering gives it a lot of character, Leon, very nice work indeed! Thank you, not my work though its a second hand purchase. Last loco due soon and then that should be everything covered from a running point of view. I can then concentrate on weathering and sound fitting them all. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 17, 2019 Author Share Posted August 17, 2019 (edited) Must be at least two years since I started this, at last former 37/5 gets some grey on the way to Canton Metals machine 37711. Side window had been filled to represent a heavyweight. Railmatch paint not a good match so some more work needed with the airbrush today. I already have the Depot plaques and names ready to fit. Edited August 17, 2019 by Leon 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 Liking the final arrival to the fleet, thats my list complete now. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 18, 2019 Author Share Posted August 18, 2019 A Canton growler ! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted August 18, 2019 Share Posted August 18, 2019 Hi Leon, Good idea of getting your fleet up together in one go.. But will you really be able to resist buying more???? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 I guess it has a name now. I didn't spend too much time deliberating over it. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
saxokid Posted October 12, 2019 Share Posted October 12, 2019 Had nice catch up here Leon,some very nice buys there!! looking forward to videos next,, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 20, 2019 Author Share Posted December 20, 2019 Wow, It's been a while. Poked my head in the atic, Christmas decs store.... Decided i need to run the "expensive" trains i have so gave newby 37035 a run. Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas. I have just ordered the Dutch Class 47 sound fitted from Rails. 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 21, 2019 Share Posted December 21, 2019 (edited) Just found this thread again, and caught up on your progress. Well... What a shock to see you'd ripped up your original layout! That said, your new layout is looking fantastic. Very cool. Really liking the coal loading facility. You totally need a Class 58 to go on those coal trains. I'd recommend Markham Colliery but then I might be biased. Edited December 21, 2019 by DanielB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 Thank you Daniel, Had no choice in the end the electrics just not performing so never really able to run trains, trackwork now a lot more simple and professionally wired up. I always fond of the Coal trains also.... 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 21, 2019 Author Share Posted December 21, 2019 On 06/07/2012 at 22:46, br2975 said: Good morning all, For some reason I just ordered 37422, Seen a link to Colletts Models and had it for £119. Like the look of this loco, then i found this post by Brian when google search to see if it was ever in South Wales.... Result.... Leon, . 37416 was allocated to Canton during 1994 (it was definitely on the books on April 23rd.) at which time it was in 'Mainline' livery and carried the unofficial name 'Mt Fuji' which I believe 'may' have been applied when it was based at Tinsley. . I took the attached photos in a ten minute spell at canton in the early 90s - unfortunately I don't have the date to hand. . 37416 came off the servicing shed and reversed into the carriage shed. . 37422 came off the carriage shed and ran down onto the servicing shed. . Shortly after a pair of 31s led by 31408 (I think the other was 31456) struggled past heading down the mainline on a 'crankex'. . I hope this helps. . Brian R. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 24, 2019 Author Share Posted December 24, 2019 (edited) Just in time for Christmas the 1st of two orders have arrived. Had to get this loco just due to it being a good price for a Sound fitted loco. Im sure they did venture into South Wales at times. So Immingham 47346 is seen on the rolling road, it's pretty noisy and rough at the moment, hopefully will improve. Then its given a short run with empty spoil wagons. Having runaround its train the brake van is now at the locomotive end for the return up the valley. I have a couple of sound videos i will post up once uploaded to Youtube. Edited December 24, 2019 by Leon 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 5, 2020 Author Share Posted January 5, 2020 Still carrying original Railfreight livery. Canton allocated 56040 Oystermouth arrives with some HEA's of coal for blending. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 6, 2020 Author Share Posted January 6, 2020 Very pleased with the long awaited delivery to South Wales. Certainly brightens up the area. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 6, 2020 Share Posted January 6, 2020 They look great Leon, I remember seeing them going through Newport.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted January 9, 2020 Share Posted January 9, 2020 These really look great david 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 11, 2020 Author Share Posted January 11, 2020 (edited) Its time to adding noise to the fleet of 20 plus locos. 2 more sound chips arrived from Howes to get the 47 fleet complete, one will be in Bachmann 47612 the other into RFD Heljan 47. Had to remove the black box, gave it a little test and it sounds great.... Edited January 11, 2020 by Leon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lowlander Posted January 15, 2020 Share Posted January 15, 2020 Hi Leon I find that 2 i phone 6s speakers are best speakers for the forty sevens. They cost a couple of pound each on ebay. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted February 2, 2020 Author Share Posted February 2, 2020 Well after 11 years of up and down a loft ladder I have finally got a working layout i'm happy with. I have just accepted an offer on our house, so this will mean an end to SWF as we know it, The new house will have 5 bedrooms, 1 will be a layout room and a new South Wales Freight. I will have to try to save what I can. Sad but im looking forward to a new bright room with no ladders. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BR Blue Posted February 2, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 2, 2020 Best of luck with your new layout. Hopefully you can salvage much of the existing one and make it bigger and better. I have lots of stock for a South Wales based layout but am waiting a house move before I start. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 On 11/01/2020 at 20:19, Leon said: Its time to adding noise to the fleet of 20 plus locos. 2 more sound chips arrived from Howes to get the 47 fleet complete, one will be in Bachmann 47612 the other into RFD Heljan 47. Had to remove the black box, gave it a little test and it sounds great.... HI Leon... Not been on for a while and have only just returned, you have moved on hugely loving all your new wagons etc, and Howes Sound, still one my personal favorites next to Zimo and Legomanbiffo... to be fitted in one of the best BR Liveries. Regards Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 Hi Leon, Well that's bad timing! But at least you'll have your own room in the warmth.. Good luck with the move, and good luck with the new SWF. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted February 2, 2020 Share Posted February 2, 2020 2 hours ago, Leon said: Well after 11 years of up and down a loft ladder I have finally got a working layout i'm happy with. I have just accepted an offer on our house, so this will mean an end to SWF as we know it, The new house will have 5 bedrooms, 1 will be a layout room and a new South Wales Freight. I will have to try to save what I can. Sad but im looking forward to a new bright room with no ladders. Hi Leon All the very best in your MOVE Over, look at the bright side, no more ladders to climb up and down and 5 bed rooms choose the biggest room for your layout haha... I take it as its no longer in the Loft the layout maybe smaller... and with that question, will you make it into modular to maybe take out and exhibit at shows. that would be nice to see it...? Take care Moving hey, you can drop more or less anything but just don't drop any of your train related stock hey... haha Regards Jamie 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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