Guest Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 I have been catching up with some jobs I have been meaning to do on Leaford such as finishing of the yard in front of the "Kremlin" building. Small 2 24.jpg That particular shot oozes atmosphere like none other I've seen recently. Great stuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 3, 2016 Share Posted June 3, 2016 Hi Pete, the only exhibition I can recall further west that Leaway Park attended was Weymouth (actually at Portland) but what year or much else about it I cannot remember, I do remember that I enjoyed myself though. I have been catching up with some jobs I have been meaning to do on Leaford such as finishing of the yard in front of the "Kremlin" building. Small 2 24.jpg Best regards. Kevin. Looking good Kevin, that's quite a building. I was thinking today it must have been another layout, can't remember the name right now though. Something Mills. Do you have any plans to build another exhibition layout or will Leaford be it for a while yet. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted June 3, 2016 Author Share Posted June 3, 2016 Looking good Kevin, that's quite a building. I was thinking today it must have been another layout, can't remember the name right now though. Something Mills. Do you have any plans to build another exhibition layout or will Leaford be it for a while yet. Cheers Peter. Hi Pete, the building uses two modified American "Centenial Mills" Walthers kits, and as acknowledged previously on this thread the idea came from one of my favourite layouts Hull Miniature Railway Society's "Wintringham Haven" as featured in the June 2006 Railway Modeller, and as for building another exhibition layout - it is doubtful in the near future as I am happy with Leaford it keeps me occupied maintaining it, building new stuff for it, and just running it, it is nice to just turn it on - play trains - and then just turn it off and walk away when finished, incidently Pete what was the name of your layout that you exhibited back in the 80s and 90s? Here is another picture of Leafords "Kremlin" Best regards, Kevin 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 4, 2016 Share Posted June 4, 2016 Hi Pete, the building uses two modified American "Centenial Mills" Walthers kits, and as acknowledged previously on this thread the idea came from one of my favourite layouts Hull Miniature Railway Society's "Wintringham Haven" as featured in the June 2006 Railway Modeller, and as for building another exhibition layout - it is doubtful in the near future as I am happy with Leaford it keeps me occupied maintaining it, building new stuff for it, and just running it, it is nice to just turn it on - play trains - and then just turn it off and walk away when finished, incidently Pete what was the name of your layout that you exhibited back in the 80s and 90s? Here is another picture of Leafords "Kremlin" small 2 25.jpg Best regards, Kevin Hi Kevin, They are a nice kit. I am sure Leaford will keep you busy it's quite a layout you have now so there will always be something for you to do. Llanbourne did an exhibition at Brockenhurst in 93 -4 before I left for Oz. I used to help John run Hollybank and also helped design build and run Mossbank so could have been any of those. Cheers Peter. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Melangoose Posted June 16, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted June 16, 2016 Had a very enjoyable afternoon operating Leaford yesterday, and introduced a fellow modeller to the advantages of dcc operation. A big thanks to Kevin (Hampshire Hog) for a great time and hospitality. There was lots of NSE services on the automatic passenger circuit (VEP, 4TC, Thumper, EPB and Bubble car DMU), quite topical as its 30 years since the start of NSE. a metals 56 arrives from Cardiff NSE units awaiting the evening rush hour a NSE 47 getting ready for this weekends Network Day (£3 anywhere on NSE) 33/1 and 4TC depart Leaford Junction for Leaford Town shunter awaits its next turn 4TC arrives at Leaford Town 205 at Leaford Junction and the metals 56 sits in the engine road Speedlink 37 with a metals train awaits for the road to Leaford Docks from the Town yard 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted June 16, 2016 Author Share Posted June 16, 2016 Had a very enjoyable afternoon operating Leaford yesterday, and introduced a fellow modeller to the advantages of dcc operation. A big thanks to Kevin (Hampshire Hog) for a great time and hospitality. There was lots of NSE services on the automatic passenger circuit (VEP, 4TC, Thumper, EPB and Bubble car DMU), quite topical as its 30 years since the start of NSE. DSCN5436.JPG a metals 56 arrives from Cardiff DSCN5467.JPG NSE units awaiting the evening rush hour DSCN5473.JPG a NSE 47 getting ready for this weekends Network Day (£3 anywhere on NSE) RSCN5441.JPG 33/1 and 4TC depart Leaford Junction for Leaford Town RSCN5444.JPG shunter awaits its next turn RSCN5447.JPG 4TC arrives at Leaford Town RSCN5470.JPG 205 at Leaford Junction and the metals 56 sits in the engine road RSCN5480.JPG Speedlink 37 with a metals train awaits for the road to Leaford Docks from the Town yard Many thanks for yours and Chris's company yesterday and for the fantastic photos, hopefully we can do it again soon. Best regards, Kevin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted June 19, 2016 Share Posted June 19, 2016 Hi Kevin Great layout and excellent photos as always, hope you are well. Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted June 20, 2016 Share Posted June 20, 2016 More nice pictures here Kevin thanks neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted June 21, 2016 Author Share Posted June 21, 2016 More nice pictures here Kevin thanks neil. Many thanks for you kind comments guys, although I can not take credit for the last batch of pictures as they were taken by my good friend Nigel Crow, it also nice to hear from Jamie again, where ya bin mate? Best regards, Kevin. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted June 29, 2016 Author Share Posted June 29, 2016 Many thanks to PaulRHB for the Transit van above, the skillfull modifications he has made to this van enable a superb set piece to be put together on Leaford which can only enhance the layout for which I am eternally grateful. Best regards Kevin. 13 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Great van Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 24, 2016 Author Share Posted July 24, 2016 Great van Thanks for that Shed, Paul does a brilliant job doesn't he. Best regards, Kevin. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 More nice modelling here... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted July 24, 2016 Share Posted July 24, 2016 Another great picture David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Class 47 114 prepares to leave Leaford Jcnt with a trip working to Eastleigh, My thanks to John Dedman for his inspirational photos on Flikr. Cheerio for now, Kevin. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 like the car train the ford capri looks great. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted July 31, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2016 Morning Kevin, with all the vans too you'll have to find room for 'Western Docks' Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted September 10, 2016 Author Share Posted September 10, 2016 Morning Kevin, with all the vans too you'll have to find room for 'Western Docks' I think that you are right Paul especially after my last trip to Bournemouth!! Kevin 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted October 1, 2016 Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi Kevin Superb photos of the Car wagons...? are they the Standard Hornby wagons with MESH added to the sides, look effective as always from your Layout mate. Great Van photo with the van Door Open, that's a nice treat to see, cant say I've seen many. Excellent photos Kevin, look forward to more in the future. Regards Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted October 1, 2016 Author Share Posted October 1, 2016 Hi Kevin Superb photos of the Car wagons...? are they the Standard Hornby wagons with MESH added to the sides, look effective as always from your Layout mate. Great Van photo with the van Door Open, that's a nice treat to see, cant say I've seen many. Excellent photos Kevin, look forward to more in the future. Regards Jamie Hello Jamie, the end wagons of each Cartic 4 are indeed Hornby with slight modifications whereas the centre wagons are cut & shut Hornby, the mesh added to the sides is made from Evergreen plastic strip and net curtaining and each 4 car set takes 24 Oxford Diecast Capri's and Escort's, as can be seen I have recently purchased a second set and have the need for some more plastic strip and net curtaining. Best Regards Kevin 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 PaulRHB has spent much of his time and skills producing transfers for the re-livery of some of the road vehicles on Leaford, as usual a fantastic job, many thanks Paul. 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcyg Posted October 8, 2016 Share Posted October 8, 2016 Learnt a lot of my trade as an HGV mechanic on old Ford cargos. Great job Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hampshire Hog Posted October 8, 2016 Author Share Posted October 8, 2016 Learnt a lot of my trade as an HGV mechanic on old Ford cargos. Great job Hi Marcyg, I was brought up with the earlier D series and moved on to cargoes when I drove for Londis, I remember the 6 speed gearbox could be a problem with a few miles on the clock - but compared to the Leyland Clydesdales of the time with its crash gearbox the Fords were a peach. As always I like to post a picture:-- It would appear that the civil engineers have moved into Leaford Town yard ready for the weekend posession. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 8, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 8, 2016 Hi Kevin, savour those transfers as the laser printer died yesterday and likely going to have to be replaced with an inkjet so that's my stash of laser paper rendered useless. Not had much fun with inkjet transfers in comparison as the varnish layer you have to put on never seems to protect them consistently during soaking. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted October 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 14, 2016 Thanks to Kevin and Ian for a good day on Wednesday at Tidworth and Leaford No pics at Tidworth but heres Pete and Temeraire 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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