Jon Grant 4472 Posted October 6, 2010 Share Posted October 6, 2010 Hi Chris The WS layout is looking great but I'd be crapping myself without an end board, or at least a 'keep net'. There seems to be quite a bit of interest in Wisconsin Southern at the moment. How did you get hooked. Jon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted October 7, 2010 Share Posted October 7, 2010 Hi Chris The WS layout is looking great but I'd be crapping myself without an end board, or at least a 'keep net'. Having operated this layout myself, I can confirm that there are effective wheelstops at the ends of the spurs... it would take some very determined reckless driving to over-ride them... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supaned Posted October 8, 2010 Share Posted October 8, 2010 There's some really interesting regional railroads cropping up on this thread and some great pics - I'm looking forward to TVNAM 2011 already.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted November 15, 2010 Author Share Posted November 15, 2010 If anyone is going to the NEC this coming weekend, come and say hello Haston will be running as Vermont Rail Systems and in full fall colours See you there Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted February 24, 2011 Author Share Posted February 24, 2011 Haston is Stand 81 at Glasgow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 24, 2011 Share Posted February 24, 2011 I'll see you on Saturday. Anything you want me to bring? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted February 25, 2011 Author Share Posted February 25, 2011 Should be ok thanks Jon See you Saturday Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Gwinnett Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Had the huge pleasure and privilege to operate Haston today at Glasgow. Thanks to Chris and Jack Gilbert for making me feel so welcome, and it was great to meet Shortliner Jack in person at last too. I had a superb day operating the layout. The comments from the crowd were all very positive - one trans-Atlantic visitor turned to his companion and announced "Now that's what Vermont looks like". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
65243 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 It was good to see Haston today at the SECC, and to meet both Jacks (Gilbert and Trollope - again :-) )and Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted February 26, 2011 Author Share Posted February 26, 2011 Thanks guys Glad you enjoyed it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 ... comments from the crowd were all very positive - one trans-Atlantic visitor turned to his companion and announced "Now that's what Vermont looks like". Accolades like that are quite something!! B) Glad you had a good time; unfortunately it looks like not every one did, from some of the posts on the Show thread itself... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest CPRAIL3000 Posted February 26, 2011 Share Posted February 26, 2011 Enjoyed seeing it on Friday and had a good chat with Chris. Great little layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 it was photographed for Continental Modeller at the end of Saturday. as things can't get much better it must be time to sell it and move on to the next one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Accolades like that are quite something!! B) Glad you had a good time; unfortunately it looks like not every one did, from some of the posts on the Show thread itself... F-UnitMad there are always those who like to moan and not just about shows, and having run two and exhibited at many more over the last five years i can tell you, you can please some of the people some of the time and you can sometimes please all of the the people, some of the time but on RMWeb you are never going to please all of the people all of the time. from what I understand it has been very busy so a couple of naysayers shouldn't detract from what I think is the best show I've been to so far. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Had a thoroughly enjoyable 2 days operating with Chris, Jack, and our various guest operators - nice to meet all of you and had some good craik. Lots of interest from the punters ( on a couple of occasions they were 3 deep) and lots of chances to spread the word about the "Dark Side" I was amazed at the number who wanted to build small layouts, and hadn't heard of RMweb or Carls site (www,carendt.US) - so spread the word about those sites as well. Some very nice comments made and Chris should be justifiably proud - he has proved that you can have a layout that holds interest without needing a basement to put it in. The NE US Fall colours work very well indeed, and attract the eyes of people who might normally pass on by.. The show was VERY busy on the first day, and again on "Families" day yesterday, whether that was because of the number of people who were snowed off last year, I don't know Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 it was photographed for Continental Modeller at the end of Saturday. I'll have to look out for that issue then... There must be something wrong with my screen, though... it says "sell it" ..!?!? :lol: :lol: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Roll up! Roll up! Get your bids in early, folks! I'm on commision here! B) Only kidding! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted March 1, 2011 Share Posted March 1, 2011 Hi Chris/Shortliner, May I ask what make are the brackets and rails supporting the lighting pelmet? Many thanks, Jonte PS I've thoroughly enjoyed watching this great little layout develop Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Chris, Just keeps getting better! I really like the fall colors...................... Did you start the Miami layout yet? Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Hi Chris/Shortliner, May I ask what make are the brackets and rails supporting the lighting pelmet? Many thanks, Jonte PS I've thoroughly enjoyed watching this great little layout develop Jonte - AFAIK they are standard Spur Shelving type - but I'll let Chris confirm that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Jonte - AFAIK they are standard Spur Shelving type - but I'll let Chris confirm that Jonte, They are indeed spur shelving which are just glued, using lumberjack glue, on to the backboard Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted March 2, 2011 Author Share Posted March 2, 2011 Chris, Just keeps getting better! I really like the fall colors...................... Did you start the Miami layout yet? Best, Pete. Pete it is started but seems to have stalled. if i want to work on it for a few minutes I have to get both cars out and the moment is lost. I have had outlined planning permission from the boss, for a layout in the den, which would be a 10 feet by 14 feet L shaped layout. that way I can work on it whenever the mood takes me. it will be a similar plan to the garage one but with a hidden siding. Chris more photos of Haston can be seen at The Independent North American Modellers Yahoo Group Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Jonte - AFAIK they are standard Spur Shelving type - but I'll let Chris confirm that Full marks again, Shortliner - well done! Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest jonte Posted March 2, 2011 Share Posted March 2, 2011 Jonte, They are indeed spur shelving which are just glued, using lumberjack glue, on to the backboard Chris So that's why I couldn't see any nuts or bolts - thank you, Chris. Jonte Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Gilbert Posted March 13, 2011 Author Share Posted March 13, 2011 If anyone is going to Nottingham next weekend you will see Haston joined up to North Point or Point du Nord, Quebec as it will be known for the weekend Not sure how they are going to operate together but it should be fun Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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