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Grantham - the Streamliner years


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3 hours ago, drmditch said:

Please may I enquire if No.3637A is behaving itself, and whether it might need any time in works?

 

(Sorry I don't think I will get to Leeds, but might manage Doncaster.)

 

All fine and dandy, thanks. Usually needs a quick polish of the wheels before a show but apart from that, much as she's ever been - a delightfully characterful member of the regular roster.

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Well, here we are on the eve of Grantham going out on the road for the first time since Jan 2020

 

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Taken a few minutes ago. Somehow, out of this chaos, there's an exhibitable model railway ... well that's the theory.

 

Been pretty much flat out on the layout over the last few weeks, certainly since the running session when the layout has been fully set up. There's loads I could show you ... but only fair I think to leave a little bit of exclusivity to the Leeds club and their show this coming weekend. If you're coming along, then hope you'll spot and enjoy the recent improvements. If you're unable to then expect some updates next week, once we're safely back from the show. In the meantime, a few teasers ...

 

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Look forward to seeing you there if you're coming along!

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8 hours ago, LNER4479 said:

Well, here we are on the eve of Grantham going out on the road for the first time since Jan 2020

 

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Taken a few minutes ago. Somehow, out of this chaos, there's an exhibitable model railway ... well that's the theory.

 

Been pretty much flat out on the layout over the last few weeks, certainly since the running session when the layout has been fully set up. There's loads I could show you ... but only fair I think to leave a little bit of exclusivity to the Leeds club and their show this coming weekend. If you're coming along, then hope you'll spot and enjoy the recent improvements. If you're unable to then expect some updates next week, once we're safely back from the show. In the meantime, a few teasers ...

 

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Look forward to seeing you there if you're coming along!

I'll be with you all in spirit (hic).

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2 minutes ago, Michael Edge said:

Herculaneum looks much the same at the moment.

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Just waiting for the van to arrive now - and there's more of it in the garage....

I-Spy bits of Cwmafon too.

 

Have a great weekend.

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1 hour ago, LNER4479 said:

Well, here we are, a little earlier this afternoon, layout set up proceeding. We're in the foyer so more or less first thing you see on your right as you enter. Bit more work to do in the morning then we should be ready to go.

 

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Does the sun shine through those windows?

 

(Oh, I forgot. It's Leeds. Sorry).

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2 hours ago, LNER4479 said:

Well, here we are, a little earlier this afternoon, layout set up proceeding. We're in the foyer so more or less first thing you see on your right as you enter. Bit more work to do in the morning then we should be ready to go.

 

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I’ll be a bit late

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18 minutes ago, Michael Edge said:

Yes it does and it turns the foyer into a greenhouse, not to mention the difficulty of seeing the layout against the sun.

Indeed it did and yes it did for a little while at least yesterday. I guess it's either that or chukkinitdarn.

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I thoroughly enjoyed watching Grantham this afternoon.

 

As I live just down the road in South Witham, it is great to see some familiar landmarks, although a lot of what is depicted on the model has been swept away in the name of 'progress'.

 

Thank you for taking the time to talk to me, Red Leader.

 

Looking forward to the next outing.

 

Regards

 

Ian

 

 

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26 minutes ago, OliverBytham said:

I’ve never spent as long enjoying observing one layout at an exhibition as much as Grantham yesterday. Truly a masterclass in ‘watching the trains go by’ mixed with intricate shunting, loco changes and shed movements, against the backdrop of all the exquisite scene-setting detail. I’m LNER-biased, but it’s probably my all-time favourite exhibition layout, and a credit to all involved.
 

Thanks to Graham for taking the time during his hectic MPD-commanding schedule to have a good introductory chat.

 

Cheers all,

 

Ollie

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Looks like we were there at the same time.

 

You have caught my hands and sleeves in #5.

 

Regards

 

Ian

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Not that it matters, but I see somebody dared to depart from the time-honoured set-up instructions when they coupled a Howlden six-wheeled full brake to the visually matching vehicles of what I understand to be "the Leicester set". That set usually has a Gresley BY ("fruit and veg" van???) attached, the six wheel brake doing service elsewhere as another coupling converter vehicle...

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