A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[Clive Mortimore]

23 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

 

15 hours ago, St Enodoc said:

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.

During these troubled times Phil has been a member of a small group of us who are trying to support each other. But it seems we have failed with Mr Duck.

 

A V2 (doesn't it look superb) would be more fitting for when his Spam Cans fail than a Castle Class 4-6-0 and a Not Important Enough to Name Semi Detached Class 2-6-0. We try our best to help him with photos of model trains from the right side of the country but we are still unable to brainwash our poor lost little water foul friend. 

Edited December 20, 2020 by Clive Mortimore

[brushman47544]

On 18/12/2020 at 17:38, 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.

 

 

From its surroundings, it looks like Swindon has done an excellent job at capturing the loco with a view to its imminent destruction. A replacement WR loco had probably already been sent.

[2ManySpams]

On 19/12/2020 at 05:29, teaky said:

Perhaps 2manyspams will also buy some V2s as cover due to fires?

 

2manyV2s?

 

Not a chance old fruit.

[gwrrob]

9 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Not a chance old fruit.

 

Any chance of you running the sprout train this year chum as I know how fond you are of the popular brassica.

[NHY 581]

Perhaps I should rename Sheep Dip.....

 

Sprout Dip? 

 

 

Rob. 

[gwrrob]

2 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Perhaps I should rename Sheep Dip.

 

Ah the old days when we had exhibitions.

 

[NHY 581]

Ah! The invasion of Mutton by dark forces.....

[2ManySpams]

4 hours ago, gwrrob said:

 

Any chance of you running the sprout train this year chum as I know how fond you are of the popular brassica.

 

Just for you Bud.

 

https://youtu.be/xc3LLWuD0z0

 

Ho ho ho

[Worsdell forever]

9 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Just for you Bud.

 

https://youtu.be/xc3LLWuD0z0

 

Ho ho ho

 

Now it's Christmas. 

[Mikkel]

Merry christmas to you also Rob. They can throw anything at us, but as long as the trains are running on ANTB we'll be OK!

 

Edited December 22, 2020 by Mikkel

[Oldddudders]

9 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Just for you Bud.

 

https://youtu.be/xc3LLWuD0z0

 

Ho ho ho

Out of gauge.

[2ManySpams]

1 hour ago, Oldddudders said:

Out of gauge.

 

Also would have been out of date if still in the wagons...

[john dew]

Hi Robin

 

Just a note to wish you and your many followers a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Healthy New Year.

 

Thank you for hosting the best informed GWR site and continueing to provide me with all manner of new ideas/products......I would be lost without you!

 

Best wishes from Vanvouver

[gwrrob]

15 minutes ago, john dew said:

Best wishes from Vanvouver

 

Thanks John and I'd like also to thank all my overseas followers, Canada, Denmark, The Netherlands, USA and Australia to name a few, ,for their support. More festive prairie fun.

 

[Neal Ball]

Merry Christmas @gwrrob Its always good to see Brent; all the best for 2021; lets hope its better than 2020.

 

Now where is my Pasty :-)

[toboldlygo]

I have been requested to pass on a message from the former (and still in title only) Grand Inquisitor..

 

[gwrrob]

Asking for a friend obviously but are those delightful looking Bachmann Bulleid coaches of any use West of Exeter on route familiarisation turns.

[Ian Hargrave]

3 hours ago, gwrrob said:

Asking for a friend obviously but are those delightful looking Bachmann Bulleid coaches of any use West of Exeter on route familiarisation turns.

 
3/4 coach sets worked via Okehampton usually Robin on Waterlo-Exeter-Plymouth Friary turns. Locomotive “familiarisation “via S.Devon  turns were IIRC with GW/WR stock with a Bulleid WC/BB or other. Unless of course on diversion if the SR line was out of action.There.....I’ve spoiled Christmas    Sorry.

[Mallard60022]

6 hours ago, Ian Hargrave said:

 
3/4 coach sets worked via Okehampton usually Robin on Waterlo-Exeter-Plymouth Friary turns. Locomotive “familiarisation “via S.Devon  turns were IIRC with GW/WR stock with a Bulleid WC/BB or other. Unless of course on diversion if the SR line was out of action.There.....I’ve spoiled Christmas    Sorry.

The inevitable 'out of action' took place when the SR line was blocked by Snow in1947 and the SR ran several Trains direct to and from Friary, up/down past Laira on the Speedway and thus to St. David's with some SR Crews on and N, using them for the familiarisation turns. Loco change there.  However, the Brightons and Portsmouths (both 6/9 coach Trains at that time, including a Maunsell Restaurant Car), were double headed with a WR Locomotive acting as Pilot; usually a Hall or Grange as far as/from Newton Abbot. SR Crew on the SR Loco, a booked Spam

Same happened in 1957 coincidentally, however WR locomotives were used to from Friary to/from St. David's with WR crews; loco quite often a 43XX as per familiarisation turns, but the heavy Brighton and Porstmouths had Bulleid Pacifics with a WR Pilot as far as/from Newton Abbot, often a large Prairie (see below). 

You would need some Bulleids (say 3/4?) of a suitable SR livery for the 1947 locals but could be mixed Maunsells and Bulleids.  The  Brightons and Portsmouths would be Maunsells and some new Bulleids. You could get away with six coach trains for that, SR Loco with WR Pilot man on board.

1957 would be the same for locals, but the Bulleids/Maunsells could be Blood and Custard or Malachite Green. The Brighton and Portsmouth in '57 would be 5 new Mk1s (6 SR set) in B & C, including a Maunsell/Bulleid Dining Vehicle + *3 Bulleids if required (Winter TT = fewer coaches, *unless the Portsmouth  train was booked for loads of Matelots).  However, getting a MK 1 SR Set (5 coaches) is a costly extra so maybe just use the acquired Bulleids and Maunsells together to make up those Trains? Nobody will know when you run and phot them that they are the same as those that you used for some 'locals'. 

Of course, the SR might just have asked the WR to carry their passengers to/from North Road on WR Services to/from St David's. That would spoil the fun though.

I have details of coach sets etc. as would Spams.

 

All the best for Christmas y'all. Take care and bless you all.

Philth

Edited December 23, 2020 by Mallard60022

[brianusa]

37 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said:

the SR ran several Trains direct to and from Friary, up/down past Laira on the Speedway and thus to St. David's

You learns sumfink every day.  Never knew that, my era too! 

 Thanks Phil, Happy Christmas

     Brian. 

An unbelievable distance from the Speedway!   Any idea why it was called thus?  I do remember an improvised cycle oval where kids pedalled their bikes close by!

[gwrrob]

A couple of LMS bauxite three planks sit waiting in the fiddle yard after weathering of the load was done. I used both Humbrol enamels and an a Ammo black wash on most of the bits. The renumbering of the left one was recently done by @toboldlygo I've just bought the grey version too and will start on it over the festive period.

 

Edited December 24, 2020 by gwrrob
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[Tallpaul69]

Best Christmas and New Year wishes Robin,

Let's hope your festive time modelling is not interrupted by too much eating and drinking (or sleeping, as a consequence!).

I look forward to more GWR reports in the new year.

Regards

Paul

[Nick Gough]

Happy Christmas Robin!

[Ian Hargrave]

Adding my best wishes at this time to you,Robin,for shining a light during some dark days for me and for us all. The warmth,companionship and participation in the enjoyment you and ANTB bring communicate across the miles,giving us a chuckle and admiration for the artistry you post online for us all.   Happy Christmas and a hope for better times ahead.

[gwrrob]

1 hour ago, Ian Hargrave said:

 and a hope for better times ahead.

 

Indeed, perhaps a time when we had sepia prints and horsehair filled seating in coaches. Happy Christmas.