Popular Post Shedmaster Posted December 31, 2019 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 31, 2019 O P E N I N G . . .2 0 2 0 !!! Hi Everyone, I hope this finds you well at this, the final knocking's of 2019 ? Just a line to touch base and wish you all a really Happy and Prosperous New Year for 2020. Work has been progressing here at Stew. Lane as I always seem to be saying, but, really it is... I got really fed up with the white plastic look and so worked hard to get to a stage where some colour could be applied, to 'prove' things were coming together as they should. I hope you agree, we're getting there ? A new ROCO Z21 digital control system has been installed here as the Bachmann DYNAMIS just went bad on me in the end, I have to say I think its the bees knees using iPad control ! An influx of Dapol Class 73's (v2) have joined the fleet here, as a result of finally shipping out boxes of stuff that I'd just kept for no apparent reason, the 'version two' build being a massive improvement on the original release. So, in rounding off, I'll finish by saying that I'm expecting to show more detail of the build during the course of next year, Thankyou for your support and kind messages, despite my lack of updates... Kindest Regards, Happy New Year! Shed. 21 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted December 31, 2019 Author Share Posted December 31, 2019 73 101 'The Royal Alex' was the first of our resident loco's. to test the electrics still worked on all roads after the painting process, itself having been retro-fitted with the Dapol v2 drive system... 15 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dj_crisp Posted December 31, 2019 Share Posted December 31, 2019 Shed... it's all coming together very nicely and looking quality! An ace last shot to round off 2019! Cheers Will Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted January 1, 2020 Share Posted January 1, 2020 Glad you are still going ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted January 1, 2020 Author Share Posted January 1, 2020 Thanks guys, Very happy with the look so far..... Kindest Regards, Shed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted January 5, 2020 Share Posted January 5, 2020 Cracking pictures to usher in the new year glad to hear your still progressing behind the scenes alway look forward to your updates david 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted October 1, 2021 Share Posted October 1, 2021 Apologies for the long time bump - but in your research you didn't happen across the length of the Stewarts Lane Turntable did you? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 12 hours ago, Jack P said: Apologies for the long time bump - but in your research you didn't happen across the length of the Stewarts Lane Turntable did you? Looking in Hawkins & Reeve's book, they don't quote a length for the modern TT, but the scaled plan indicates it was 70'. Given that after the 1934 works there were 170 locos shedded there, it seems unlikely anything shorter would have sufficed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack P Posted October 2, 2021 Share Posted October 2, 2021 1 minute ago, Oldddudders said: Looking in Hawkins & Reeve's book, they don't quote a length for the modern TT, but the scaled plan indicates it was 70'. Given that after the 1934 works there were 170 locos shedded there, it seems unlikely anything shorter would have sufficed. Fantastic, we reckon in the late 40's early 50's it would be said 70' TT then? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted October 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Jack P said: Fantastic, we reckon in the late 40's early 50's it would be said 70' TT then? Yes, it was in situ right until steam bowed out on the SE and Central Divisions. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted October 20, 2021 Author Share Posted October 20, 2021 On 01/10/2021 at 21:18, Jack P said: Apologies for the long time bump - but in your research you didn't happen across the length of the Stewarts Lane Turntable did you? Hi Jack P, Apologies for late response to this but no, this is not something I ever looked at.... Kindest Regards, Shed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Hi All, Good Morning! Just a quick pic or two from 'The Lane'... There's been plenty going on here but I've not posted anything for ages again, I know. Shed. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Shedmaster Posted December 20, 2021 Author Share Posted December 20, 2021 Okay, so now I've got the phone memory issues sorted, just a few random pics to finish off, hope you like them. Kindest Regards, Shed. 16 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shedmaster Posted December 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2021 Ah, did I say that was it? Just found a few more that I hope you like... You'll see that the main shed is still very much a work in progress, however thanks to smaller suppliers such as Goodwood Scenics and Westhill Wagon Works, a lot of really useful details are becoming available that are fundamental to a modern depot layout. Cheers, Shed. 20 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Shedmaster Posted December 20, 2021 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2021 (edited) Hi, Just a few more pics, this time of some new arrivals. Wooden wheelset cradles fitted to our internal user BR 'Sturgeon' wagon, for storing or moving wheelsets around the depot... Wheel Scotches... Roof access ladder, walkway, pallet truck, saw horses and metalwork table... ISO Wheelset cradle...for Clan Line... ISO Wheelset cradle...for Class 71 ... the wheelsets are removable so can be used for any type/size as required. For a change, these are my own work including painting. Just need to weather a little now to tone the parts down a bit. That's all for today, Kindest Regards, Shed. Edited December 20, 2021 by Shedmaster Tired! 18 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 21, 2021 Share Posted December 21, 2021 Some fantastic detail in there ! Bet your memories are really stirred by it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, rob D2 said: Some fantastic detail in there ! Bet your memories are really stirred by it Hi Rob D2, Many Thanks, glad you like it…. Yes, I do have plenty of fond memories of the place and the people I worked with down there. I think it will always be a sore point for me though how I never thought to take any pics back then, lols! Kindest Regards, Shed. ps…In my excitement I forgot to add that the Class 40 shown in the pics was just visiting for a week or so, whilst en-route from GC Weathering back to its home depot. Edited December 21, 2021 by Shedmaster Class 40 visit 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted December 21, 2021 Author Share Posted December 21, 2021 Hi, Don't know about you, but I reckon the Roundel designed livery was one of the best things to happen for the railway system in the UK, definately one of the positives! Any Thoughts? Cheers, Shed. 13 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 Hi, Just a line to wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas for 2021, here’s hoping that 2022 is better for everybody! Kindest Regards, Shed. 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37114 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 Looks a lovely build, the weathering on the shed doors is excellent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 2 hours ago, 37114 said: Looks a lovely build, the weathering on the shed doors is excellent. Hi, Many Thanks for your kind words. The painting and weathering work is done by a very good friend of mine, although plans are in place for me to have some airbrushing tuition at some point next year. Don’t worry though, I won’t be flooding eBay with ‘Professionally Weathered’ items anytime soon! Lol’s… Cheers, Shed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted December 24, 2021 Share Posted December 24, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Shedmaster said: Hi, Just a line to wish everyone a Very Happy Christmas for 2021, here’s hoping that 2022 is better for everybody! Kindest Regards, Shed. Merry Christmas Shed ! Agree on roundel design - I think they did RES like your 47 as well ( is that a Bachmann or Heljan ?) I remember the flap when EWS asked readers of rail to design their logo , the design companies got a bit precious about joe public doing that ! Edited December 24, 2021 by rob D2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted December 24, 2021 Author Share Posted December 24, 2021 7 minutes ago, rob D2 said: Merry Christmas Shed ! Agree on roundel design - I think they did RES like your 47 as well ( is that a Bachmann or Heljan ?) I remember the flap when EWS asked readers of rail to design their logo , the design companies got a bit precious about joe public doing that ! Hi, Yes, Roundel did the RES livery as well, much to the dislike or puzzlement of many! I can confirm that at Preston Royal Mail, they still have the signage on the buildings where the Mail trains used to be dealt with. The RES 47 on Stewart’s Lane is a very confused ViTrains machine, as I keep changing my mind whether to sell it or not and all I seem to do is move it from one pile of boxes back to another! As for RAIL readers being asked to design the EWS logo, on this occasion, what a fantastic idea I’ve always thought, although I know this contradicts the idea of trusting experts like Roundel to do this stuff. Cheers, Shed. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shedmaster Posted April 11 Author Share Posted April 11 Hi All, Just wanted to share a few pics with you from Stewarts Lane, from camera practice this evening... 33 207 'Earl Mountbatten of Burma' has been covering the depot shunt turn.... 33 207 'Earl Mountbatten of Burma' is paired with 33 201 for a civils trip working tomorrow... TDB975025 at home in between workings... 60 001 'Steadfast' on shed after a hand wash & brush up... 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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