bescotbeast Posted April 5, 2015 Author Share Posted April 5, 2015 Glad to see you back on here look forward to the updates David Thanks David, I'll try and keep up on the updates. Mr Wiles knows the drill that he'll have to pose for the camera on at least one of the days he's here Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted April 5, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 5, 2015 That's a great shot of the yard, Simon, and good to see you back on here. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 That's a great shot of the yard, Simon, and good to see you back on here. Al. Good morning Al, although I've not posted for a while I have been lurking and watching your own progress even down to the fancy "cab view" camera wagon. Thanks for popping by mate. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 6, 2015 Author Share Posted April 6, 2015 Well the first pictures from Marks visit are here to share, first up WombatofLudham and his love of AC Electrics A message from Mark by bescotbeast, on Flickr Marks Class 108 passes Pendeford PSB Pendeford Sidings PSB by bescotbeast, on Flickr Some yard activity after the arrival of a Speedlink Trunk service from Willesden yard overview by bescotbeast, on Flickr 37511 passes with the Wednesfield Rd tripper busy down in the yard by bescotbeast, on Flickr More pictures to follow soon. Simon 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dph1883 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hi bescotbeast. Just read the entire thread ... what a terrific layout! Is the bridge over the yard on the level or an incline? And what height are the retaining walls in the yard? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Hi bescotbeast. Just read the entire thread ... what a terrific layout! Is the bridge over the yard on the level or an incline? And what height are the retaining walls in the yard? Thanks The bridge over the yard is on a curve and on an incline, the retaining walls are 11.5 cms high. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nest Posted April 7, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2015 Good to see that the thread is getting going again. Looking forward to progress Nestor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Nice to see some pics Simon, Hope you had a good running session. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dph1883 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks for the prompt reply. Is the 11.5cm to the top of the wall or the track bed? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks for the prompt reply. Is the 11.5cm to the top of the wall or the track bed? It's to the top of the wall. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dph1883 Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks again for the quick reply. I'm working on a similar sized two-level layout at the moment and I've been unsure whether to step the retaining walls where the track rises or slope the wall - I've not been able to find any suitable images. Looking at the way you've tackled the incline and bridge over the yard, though, has given me the inspiration I needed. Do you plan to cover this section with the Metcalfe brick paper? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Thanks again for the quick reply. I'm working on a similar sized two-level layout at the moment and I've been unsure whether to step the retaining walls where the track rises or slope the wall - I've not been able to find any suitable images. Looking at the way you've tackled the incline and bridge over the yard, though, has given me the inspiration I needed. Do you plan to cover this section with the Metcalfe brick paper? Once time and finances permit I will extend the Metcalfes brick paper to the remaining uncovered areas. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 7, 2015 Author Share Posted April 7, 2015 Another afternoon mucking about with trains and the soldering iron to fix some issues that cropped up. First up is 85110 on the neck at Pendeford waiting for it's next turn. 85 at rest by bescotbeast, on Flickr A trip with 47003 "Wild Swan" at the helm tackles the incline trip in the sunlight by bescotbeast, on Flickr 47003 climbs the bank by bescotbeast, on Flickr Mark got stuck into shunting the yard, here he makes a "long shunt" Marks long shunt by bescotbeast, on Flickr The Polybulk loaded with sand was dropped off at the glass factory Polybulk delivered by bescotbeast, on Flickr "Wild Swan" was the trip engine for the day Wild Swan by bescotbeast, on Flickr Bescot tripper by bescotbeast, on Flickr And the last picture is off 47487 passing through with the stock for a New Street to Paddington Intercity on a Oxley to New Street ECS. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted April 7, 2015 Share Posted April 7, 2015 Cracking pictures David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 8, 2015 Author Share Posted April 8, 2015 Realised I missed a picture or two from yesterdays proceedings 47487 by bescotbeast, on Flickr Oxley to New Street ECS by bescotbeast, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 9, 2015 Author Share Posted April 9, 2015 The final image from Marks visit is my two Class 20s now coupled as a permanent pairing. Chopper tripper by bescotbeast, on Flickr The only problem with this pairing is they won't fit in the neck in front of the PSB which will now have to be lengthened by a few inches. Having sold a few bits on ebay I've bought some more brick paper to finish of the retaining walls. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 9, 2015 Share Posted April 9, 2015 great pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 great pictures Thanks, glad you like them. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Right still on a roll from Marks visit so here is the new "long" neck New neck by bescotbeast, on Flickr choppers on the neck by bescotbeast, on Flickr chopper on the neck again by bescotbeast, on Flickr 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted April 10, 2015 Share Posted April 10, 2015 Simon, nice to see you back. Pendleford is looking great, I particularly like 47 "Wild Swan", a nice addition. Are the two choppers powered? If so, how are they connected? As a consist, or decoders matched? Nice to see the movements and pictures, all looking very good. Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 10, 2015 Author Share Posted April 10, 2015 Afternoon Jinty, it's good to back really, I've spent far too long away from the layout and having some time to operate it with Mark was a real enjoyable few days that passed by all to quickly I'm afraid. The two choppers are both powered and simply matched with the same address, although 20063 has a sound chip fitted so can be a bit sluggish responding compared to 20132 which just has a Hattons 21pin chip, i've removed the Bachmann couplings and replaced them with a Heljan bar coupler to make them a semi-permanent set. Thanks as ever for your comments your own layouts have provided plenty of inspiration form Pendeford Sidings . Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 that pair of 20s look good Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted April 11, 2015 Share Posted April 11, 2015 (edited) What's that hiding behind the sign? Edited April 11, 2015 by wombatofludham 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 12, 2015 Author Share Posted April 12, 2015 Some great pictures Mark that help to bring back some happy memories of your visit, we'll have to agree on another visit some time soon . Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted April 12, 2015 Share Posted April 12, 2015 Very nice pictures!! Another follower here now cheers neil. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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