RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 15, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2020 17 hours ago, brianusa said: Argyle! Something happened to Argyle; say it isn't so! Brian. Only the usual midseason slide down the table. 1 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2020 5 hours ago, colin penfold said: Thanks sheep bloke. I'm living very close to real sheep now I know you can't admit to living in Horrocksford, but we do understand, really we do! Jolly pleasant to see you on this thread once again, Mr P. 1 3 1 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted December 15, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said: Only the usual midseason slide down the table. Wouldn't be the same without that to make me even more angry, would it? In 60 years I can remember only a handful of times when I have had no fear that the Greens were not going down and about two occasions when I actually knew they would be promoted before they actually were!!!! However, how are the collection of Moguls from members of ANTBFC? Any issues? I still have not put mine on the RR. P 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2020 9 hours ago, colin penfold said: Thanks sheep bloke. I'm living very close to real sheep now...... A close proximity to which can only be of benefit. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted December 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2020 2 hours ago, NHY 581 said: A close proximity to which can only be of benefit. To Colin or the sheep? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted December 15, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 15, 2020 3 hours ago, Mallard60022 said: Wouldn't be the same without that to make me even more angry, would it? In 60 years I can remember only a handful of times when I have had no fear that the Greens were not going down and about two occasions when I actually knew they would be promoted before they actually were!!!! However, how are the collection of Moguls from members of ANTBFC? Any issues? I still have not put mine on the RR. P As I've been tending to Robin's Mogul, I can say his one runs beautifully on Southern Rails. I've made my observations about it on the Dapol thread. However for any purchasing them online insist on Royal Mail delivering it, as if it's handled by certain courier's, it may arrive as a model kit. 2 2 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 16, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2020 Seen elsewhere but here we see the new Bachmann 94xx in action with Hornby Magazines Mike Wild. 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted December 16, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2020 53 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Seen elsewhere but here we see the new Bachmann 94xx in action with Hornby Magazines Mike Wild. Looks damn good to me. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 17, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 Nice bauble. 9 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post 46444 Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 17, 2020 Well it's been a bit of a year but I feel the followers of ANTB have shared this tough time together. Robin has given us great and western railways along with banter and support from a close knit band of noble brothers... Here's to a better 2021 for everyone and with a 94xx, 78xx and 15xx on the cards it's heading in the right direction already.. Going back a few years here's a Festive scene at Staverton to help get the sherry and mince pie specials running... Wishing you all good health and happiness. Cheers, Mark 17 1 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 30 minutes ago, 46444 said: Well it's been a bit of a year but I feel the followers of ANTB have shared this tough time together. Robin has given us great and western railways along with banter and support from a close knit band of noble brothers... Here's to a better 2021 for everyone and with a 94xx, 78xx and 15xx on the cards it's heading in the right direction already.. Going back a few years here's a Festive scene at Staverton to help get the sherry and mince pie specials running... Wishing you all good health and happiness. Cheers, Mark You've forgotten the Kerosene Castle 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 17, 2020 Share Posted December 17, 2020 1 hour ago, 46444 said: noble brothers I read that far too quickly..... I thought it said Nobbly Brothers ! 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted December 17, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 17, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, 46444 said: noble brothers... I didn't think the new Grand Inquisitor would reveal his presence so soon - Spams must be doing an excellent job in your privy, oh master of the Malachite Edited December 17, 2020 by toboldlygo 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 18, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2020 Now before anyone says I've lost leave of my senses, here's an interesting photo taken at Swindon in 1953. Very useful for modellers who wish to buy the newly announced Bachmann/Rails/ Locomotion V2 and give it a Western touch. 8 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 7 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Now before anyone says I've lost leave of my senses, here's an interesting photo taken at Swindon in 1953. Very useful for modellers who wish to buy the newly announced Bachmann/Rails/ Locomotion V2 and give it a Western touch. Please note that the Doctor will be able to see you as an Urgent Case and administer suitable G.W.R. medication without question ! 2 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold toboldlygo Posted December 18, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 18, 2020 2 minutes ago, bgman said: Please note that the Doctor will be able to see you as an Urgent Case and administer suitable G.W.R. medication without question ! Didn't you know, as part of 'Operation Paper Clip' the GWR got given some German Railway Engineers... The poor V2 (along with many others) were part of their experiments... 1 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted December 18, 2020 Share Posted December 18, 2020 (edited) Robin you should get this version of V2 60845 cunningly disguised with an "improved" front end: Seen here on test near Swindon with a mere 610 tons in tow and apparently there is another photo somewhere showing it pulling 25 coaches with a weight of 762 tons. I wonder what the new model will pull.... Edited December 18, 2020 by cary hill 5 1 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted December 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2020 11 hours ago, gwrrob said: Now before anyone says I've lost leave of my senses, here's an interesting photo taken at Swindon in 1953. Very useful for modellers who wish to buy the newly announced Bachmann/Rails/ Locomotion V2 and give it a Western touch. Perhaps 2manyspams will also buy some V2s as cover due to fires? 2manyV2s? 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted December 19, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2020 (edited) 12 hours ago, gwrrob said: Now before anyone says I've lost leave of my senses, here's an interesting photo taken at Swindon in 1953. Very useful for modellers who wish to buy the newly announced Bachmann/Rails/ Locomotion V2 and give it a Western touch. Good God Man ! Have you lost leave of your senses... !!!! 11 hours ago, cary hill said: Robin you should get this version of V2 60845 cunningly disguised with an "improved" front end: Seen here on test near Swindon with a mere 610 tons in tow and apparently there is another photo somewhere showing it pulling 25 coaches with a weight of 762 tons. I wonder what the new model will pull.... Well, on a positive (!) , at least its wearing a mask. Rob. Edited December 19, 2020 by NHY 581 3 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted December 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2020 In case I forget, Season's Clap to you all. Yes, I am still here (just) and now I need a few laughs, so: I have to announce that my new Mogul (7310 that will become 7311) did not fall to pieces on first test on the RR. Have no fear, it may become filthy for its' infrequent appearances through SOSJ; I have to check its' condition in December 1960! I have acquired a top nick, but rather old version Castle, Earl Cairns for 1998. It will become 5093 and I have some idea of what modifications are required for that loco circa December 1960. I see the centre driver Balance Weights need changing and a decent Lubricator just behind the Steam Pipes (both sides presumably?) However, as I said, I needed a laugh and so I ask you experienced fellows what you would suggest to make that oldy look a bit more acceptable. I have a coupe of pictures of that loco to work from. I have to say that it will appear fewer times than my wallet at a meet up of the ANTB gang and it will be pretty filthy when it does. It only needs to pass the 2' view test and maybe some photos and not the Tony Wright wiggly pipes test (unless they are very obviously missing from somewhere). With thanks from Duck Towers. Phil 8 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted December 19, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted December 19, 2020 1 hour ago, Mallard60022 said: I see the centre driver Balance Weights need changing and a decent Lubricator just behind the Steam Pipes (both sides presumably?) These might be useful but how easy is it to remove the incorrect ones. https://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/products/jedetail/jewestern/jedetail-gwdetail-etched/jew257 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 19, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 19, 2020 7 hours ago, Mallard60022 said: In case I forget, Season's Clap to you all. Yes, I am still here (just) and now I need a few laughs, so: I have to announce that my new Mogul (7310 that will become 7311) did not fall to pieces on first test on the RR. Have no fear, it may become filthy for its' infrequent appearances through SOSJ; I have to check its' condition in December 1960! I have acquired a top nick, but rather old version Castle, Earl Cairns for 1998. It will become 5093 and I have some idea of what modifications are required for that loco circa December 1960. I see the centre driver Balance Weights need changing and a decent Lubricator just behind the Steam Pipes (both sides presumably?) However, as I said, I needed a laugh and so I ask you experienced fellows what you would suggest to make that oldy look a bit more acceptable. I have a coupe of pictures of that loco to work from. I have to say that it will appear fewer times than my wallet at a meet up of the ANTB gang and it will be pretty filthy when it does. It only needs to pass the 2' view test and maybe some photos and not the Tony Wright wiggly pipes test (unless they are very obviously missing from somewhere). With thanks from Duck Towers. Phil Good onya Phil, as we say. Mogul, Castle, (Pannier on the branch?) - you're getting the right idea... All the very best to you and yours. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted December 20, 2020 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2020 We haven't seen much branch action for a while and seen before we have small prairie 5551 doing the honours on a Santa Special from Kingsbridge. It's that time of year and what a horrible year 2020 has been , where I give my thanks and best seasonal wishes to the ANTB throng, both in the UK and overseas. We've all been affected by Covid in one way or another this year, so I hope RMweb and this humble thread on it, help to escape the real world a little. Friends, contributors and followers. May I wish you a very Merry Christmas and a better new year, 2021. 18 1 7 2 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted December 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2020 Thankyou, Rob. You, and a small number of other layout-owners, have kept our spirits up this year with unceasing quality modelling photos, and we are grateful. I have just seen a preview of this years Christmas Queen's Speech. Her Maj, who had her own 'annus horibilis' a few decades back, is sat in front of a decorated tree, of course, and captioned as saying "Well, where do we (expletive) start?" 1 2 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted December 20, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 20, 2020 (edited) Thanks as well Robin. Looking forwards to more ANTB and seeing those wagon projects in 2021.. Meanwhile here is some heavy 2-8-0 action in the snow at Nappers Halt 10 years ago now.. Cheers, Mark Edited December 20, 2020 by 46444 15 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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