Mike Posted November 11, 2015 Author Share Posted November 11, 2015 This weekend will be my last but one show for 12 months when Primrose Hill appears at the Solihull Show this Saturday. Then in 2 weeks time 28/29th November all 3 modules Reely Grate/The Muck Works/ Primrose Hill will be at the NEC for the last time. In the last 2 years I will have done 26 shows so it's about time to take a break. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 12, 2015 Share Posted November 12, 2015 This weekend will be my last but one show for 12 months when Primrose Hill appears at the Solihull Show this Saturday. Then in 2 weeks time 28/29th November all 3 modules Reely Grate/The Muck Works/ Primrose Hill will be at the NEC for the last time. In the last 2 years I will have done 26 shows so it's about time to take a break. Shows can be fun but hard work Mike, so I empathise a good run though nevertheless! Kind regards, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 15, 2015 Author Share Posted November 15, 2015 Train movements were restricted for a time on Primrose Hill during the Solihull Exhibition due to leaf on the line which may have caused adhesion problems 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 16, 2015 Share Posted November 16, 2015 Train movements were restricted for a time on Primrose Hill during the Solihull Exhibition due to leaf on the line which may have caused adhesion problems Leaf fall.jpg Dont they always these days! LOL!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 20, 2015 Author Share Posted November 20, 2015 Over the next few days it's all about getting ready for Warley. I'm busy sticking bits back on wagons after the Solihull show when some heavy handed shunting by novice operators caused some wagons minor damage. I'm also fitting new 3 link droppers to the auto-couplings so not only do they look better but are more efficient ( said he hopefully). 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Over the next few days it's all about getting ready for Warley. I'm busy sticking bits back on wagons after the Solihull show when some heavy handed shunting by novice operators caused some wagons minor damage. I'm also fitting new 3 link droppers to the auto-couplings so not only do they look better but are more efficient ( said he hopefully). Good Luck with the show MIke, sorry to hear of the wear and tear! Can we have some photos of the three link droppers, Im not happy with the staple versions I have been experimenting with. Thanks in anticipation, CME Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Have a good show Mike it will definitely be a head turner and as CME requests don't forget some photos. Great stuff or should that be grate stuuf. Best 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
F-UnitMad Posted November 20, 2015 Share Posted November 20, 2015 Great stuff or should that be grate stuuf. Best The word you need is "Bostin". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 (edited) Any cats in your "Bag of Nails" pub? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-34871580 Edited November 21, 2015 by Shadow 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 21, 2015 Author Share Posted November 21, 2015 Any cats in your "Bag of Nails" pub? http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-bristol-34871580 No cats just a couple of ferrets in a customers trousers legs. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CME and Bottlewasher Posted November 21, 2015 Share Posted November 21, 2015 The word you need is "Bostin". Yum alroight? Yam alroight Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted November 22, 2015 Author Share Posted November 22, 2015 Good Luck with the show MIke, sorry to hear of the wear and tear! Can we have some photos of the three link droppers, Im not happy with the staple versions I have been experimenting with. Thanks in anticipation, CME Nothing special just a couple of brass links with a steel link on the end, seen fitted to my modified 00 tension lock couplings in NEM pockets. These can be removed and the buffer beam re-instated. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted November 25, 2015 Share Posted November 25, 2015 Hi Mike. Do the links interfere with the operation of the tension lock couplings? Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted November 29, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2015 Hi Mike, It was a pleasure to see all three parts at Warley today and even more so to be able to spend so much time talking to you. I only went this year as I wanted to see the full setup before you sold it on. I was not disappointed! Having seen each end separately in the previous two years it was quite special to see the full set together. I'll look through my photos tomorrow to see if I have any different enough to be worth posting, though I spent so much time talking to you that I didn't take as many as I intended. Besides the quality of your modelling, which is apparent in so many aspects, I particularly like your ethos towards the hobby with that quality allied with plausible yet humorous back stories. You now have your well deserved 12 months off from shows, but I look forward to your return with you new layout at Warley next year... which gives me a reason to come again! Thank you for the pleasure you've given with Primrose Hill, the Muck Works and Reely Grate both at shows and on the forum here. They've almost driven me into the arms of 7mm! Kind regards, Neil 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Just a couple of happy snaps taken at Warley before it goes into the care of Tim Johnson who hopes to continue exhibiting it. I'll publish his details for any interested parties a.s.a.p. Now to start the New Layout and a new thread. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 (edited) The 2015 Warley show was the first time that I had seen this layout - or maybe that ought to be those three layouts in close proximity. I am glad to have seen your work before you pass the layout on to new owners, very atmospheric and attractive modelling... a good advert for 7mm in a small space. Thank you for writing about the build both here and on other forums. Edited December 2, 2015 by Western Star 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Mike, Can you please let us know when you will be starting a new thread as I have really enjoyed following this one. Have you got a name for your new thread yet? I would hate to miss out. Thank you for all the pleasure that following your thread has given me. Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 1, 2015 Author Share Posted December 1, 2015 Hi Mike, Can you please let us know when you will be starting a new thread as I have really enjoyed following this one. Have you got a name for your new thread yet? I would hate to miss out. Thank you for all the pleasure that following your thread has given me. Rod The new thread will be Wellington Street, Oh! no I hear you say not another Industrial layout, but yes. On Saturday at the NEC I purchased what has to be the bargain of the year 4 new packaged Marcway 0 gauge points for - wait for it- £60. OK, I have spent a couple of hours modifying them to live frog etc., but what the hell. I have rail and sleeper strip in stock the baseboards built so its all systems go. Watch this space or another one with the new title. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peter220950 Posted December 1, 2015 Share Posted December 1, 2015 The new thread will be Wellington Street, Oh! no I hear you say not another Industrial layout, but yes. On Saturday at the NEC I purchased what has to be the bargain of the year 4 new packaged Marcway 0 gauge points for - wait for it- £60. OK, I have spent a couple of hours modifying them to live frog etc., but what the hell. I have rail and sleeper strip in stock the baseboards built so its all systems go. Watch this space or another one with the new title. Mike, Can't wait! Look forward to the new thread, Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Anotheran Posted December 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2015 I've taken a look through the photos I took on Sunday and there are a few that maybe warrant posting here. In the spirit of things I thought I'd add a couple of captions as I went along... "Yes, I remember when there really was two gates across here, but they say that wasn't where the name came from..." "If I find that you've been taking pot shots at this lamp with your catapult again I'll tan your behind!" "According to my list, this van was meant to have gone on the last run out!" The very unoriginal... "When I nod my head..." And finally... Man by the open shed door: "You alright? You look a little perplexed". Man on the platform: "I am... I was sure they could use this siding the last time I was here!" Thanks Mike for such a fun layout for taking photos, it looks great and there's not a loco in sight on any of them! Kind regards, Neil 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted December 2, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2015 When you start the new thread could you please post a link on this one. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 The captions to those photos add something to how we see the detail, having read the texts I wish that I could pop down the road for a shufty... just to check what happened next. If I may add.... the photo of Noah Hinghley's works caused me to think about Ma Pardoe's hostelry and the only time I had a taste, on Bridgnorth station in the early 1980s. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 New Thread Started well old thread resurrected "WELLINGTON STREET". Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanielB Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Mike - apologies if this has been asked before - I've been looking through your three threads and admiring your scratchbuilt structures. I'd just like to ask how you make your windows? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted December 2, 2015 Author Share Posted December 2, 2015 Windows are a real mixture of scratch build (thin card) commercial (Grandt Line. ScaleLink, Churchward,Port Wynnstay). Hope this helps. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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