cornish trains jez Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Two more class 50 photos from the collection, unfortunately I don't have dates on these two. 50018 "Resolution" on what looks like a Plymouth bound local service. Probably a class 118 DMU in the Newquay platform in the background. Unidentfied West bound class 50. Best regards, Jeremy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Just a few more for this lunchtime. I haven't got dates on these but I will update with them once my friend sends back the slides to me. 50021 Rodney on Penzance bound, early 80's I guess. Class 47 with Inspection vehicle Class 50 rolls into Par East bound. Best regards, Jeremy 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Here are a few more... 37196 "Tre Pol and Pen" in R/F grey livery. I also have this version of this loco on the layout. Definitely one of my favourites! Another large logo class 50. DMU class 118 set P480 Best regards, Jeremy 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 19, 2014 Author Share Posted September 19, 2014 Here is hybrid DMU set P871 consisting of a class 101 and a 108. Large logo class 50 arriving at Par from the East. And finally for this set, until my friend is able to scan the others in for me, taking a trip back to 1966, I love this view, enjoy! Best regards, Jeremy 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted September 19, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 19, 2014 Lovely pics Jeremy - keep em comin' 'The good old days'... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 21, 2014 Author Share Posted September 21, 2014 Good evening, Some progress on the track work has taken place this weekend. The two main running lines on board 1 have been laid and the sleepers for the turnout towards the Newquay bay platform have been glued into position. I've also cleared down the layout as it needed a spring clean from all the books and magazines that whave been laid on top of it over the last few months. I'm pleased with the current progress and hope to continue at a good pace. Here are a few progress shots with 37196 heading through with a rake of CDA's in tow. Best regards, Jeremy Good evening, Some progress on the track work has taken place this weekend. The two main running lines on board 1 have been laid and the sleepers for the turnout towards the Newquay bay platform have been glued into position. I've also cleared down the layout as it needed a spring clean from all the books and magazines that whave been laid on top of it over the last few months. I'm pleased with the current progress and hope to continue at a good pace. Here are a few progress shots with 37196 heading through with a rake of CDA's in tow. Best regards, Jeremy 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 21, 2014 Share Posted September 21, 2014 (edited) Looking good Jeremy. Always nice to see progress. The trains go a long way to show how big the final layout is going to be! Edited September 21, 2014 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 22, 2014 Author Share Posted September 22, 2014 Looking good Jeremy. Always nice to see progress. The trains go a long way to show how big the final layout is going to be! Cheers Cav. I'm not sure why my last post went in twice. Par will be approximately 4m long once finished as I have had to add some extra room each end for the return curves as I plan to have close coupled rolling stock sets which will require a gentler curve. More track work tonight!!! And maybe continue some more work on the platforms. Can't wait to start getting some greenery on the layout, it looks so bare at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 (edited) Looks to be exactly the same length as Miller Dale will be. My return curves will be pretty tight though (2nd and 3rd radius) hidden under the hillsides. I too extended my layout from 12ft to 13 and a bit as I was never happy with the way it rushed into the tunnel to the left of the station. Edited September 22, 2014 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted September 22, 2014 Share Posted September 22, 2014 Evening Jeremy. Really lovely photos you posted, layout progress is great too! Have you been on the Cornwall Railway Society recently? The homepage has a great photograph of 37196 Tre, Pol & Pen. All the best Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Good evening, Picked up some bargain basement Dapol executive liveried MK3's from a little model shop in Sheffield. Thought I would put together one of those mid 80's mixed livery HST rakes. Just need another FO, SO and TGS to complete the rake. Best regards, Jeremy 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted September 24, 2014 Share Posted September 24, 2014 Looks pretty good. In contrast Im considering a blue rake with exec power cars. As youve said it happened pretty often in the mid to late 80s! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Looks pretty good. In contrast Im considering a blue rake with exec power cars. As youve said it happened pretty often in the mid to late 80s! I'm hoping to get a pair of executive power cars to run with my blue grey rake. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2014 Do you have photos of the Royal Inn? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 24, 2014 Author Share Posted September 24, 2014 Do you have photos of the Royal Inn? I've got a few plus some from flickr taken in the 80's when it was called the Wychway. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 24, 2014 Its had a few names over the years. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 Good evening, I spent a couple of hours this afternoon working on the track work to the Eastern end of Par. After a coupe of minor problems with the common crossing were ironed out, a suitable turnout leading to the Newquay bay was made. I'll finish this section tomorrow and then I'm going to make a start on the St Blazey templot plan. Photos to follow. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 27, 2014 Author Share Posted September 27, 2014 I think i have mentioned it before, but at least until "recently" there was a framed architects drawing of the front of The Royal at the left hand end of the bar in the Royal.... I remember you mentioning this. I've made some rough measurements which I think won't be too far off the real thing. I'm also having some etched windows and doors made up for the model so hopefully it will look really good once done. More to follow. Best regards, Jeremy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted September 27, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 27, 2014 The plans are still there on the wall as we were sitting by them last week. I wish I had photographed them now! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Good evening, As promised, here is a photo showing progress to the Eastern end. I'm quite pleased with the trackwork so far and I'm gradually finding it easier to build the turnouts. Best regards, Jeremy 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim H Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 Is that an 87 lurking in the background? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 Is that an 87 lurking in the background? Hi Tim, Yes it is an 87! I had started super detailing the front with wire hand rails and plan to run it on Par every now and then with a rake of blue / grey MK3's. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Good afternoon, Spent some time last night painting the rails a rusty colour, not the most interesting of jobs but it has certainly started to make a difference to the appearance of the track. Next will be to paint on a coat of watered down sleeper grime before a final dry brush of sleeper grime across the tops of the rails once the ballasting has been done. I've also started painting the island platform canopy and supports and continued work on the platform surfaces. More slabbing to come!!! I'll try and get some pictures over the weekend as by the time I get home from work, there's no natural light left to take a decent set of photos. And finally, I've officially confirmed my attandance at the Hayle Model Railway Exhibition which takes place on the 23rd and 24th May 2015. I'm really looking forward to exhibiting Par there and being in Cornwall for it's first outing couldn't be more appropriate. Best regards, Jeremy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted October 16, 2014 Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hi Jeremy, Looking good and also your first show planned, currently painting the rail sides on Dallam and to say its boring is an understatement, but as you say it does make a difference. The blue 87 and mk3's sound good for 'occasional' running. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted October 16, 2014 Author Share Posted October 16, 2014 Hi Jeremy, Looking good and also your first show planned, currently painting the rail sides on Dallam and to say its boring is an understatement, but as you say it does make a difference. The blue 87 and mk3's sound good for 'occasional' running. Cheers Simon Cheers Simon. I do like the 87's and they aren't to bad a model. I agree with you on rail painting, very boring but worth the effort. Best regards, Jeremy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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