bescotbeast Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 In the post this morning was my class 37 chassis so 37905 is now roaming the layout also to arrive was 08805 and 86504 fresh from Lees works in their new liveries. So I thought i'd put together a photo of my current fleet. Fleet Parade by bescotbeast, on Flickr 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 Nice fleet of Loco's there - Good mix. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 That TTG 86 looks the biz!!!! Like the R/F 08 and the slug too. altogether a nice fleet of locos Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 That TTG 86 looks the biz!!!! Like the R/F 08 and the slug too. altogether a nice fleet of locos Jinty ;-) I'm very pleased with the 86, Lee has done a fantastic job on the paintwork and he even fixed an issue I had with the gear tower as well. Another plus point is that it's fitted with a Legomanbiffo sound chip so it sounds marvelous as it purrs it's way round the layout. The Railfreight grey 08 really helps stamp the time period for me now and is suitable work stained. The slug just needs some renumbering, the OHLE flashes changing to the early version, a nameplate and then grubbing up. Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wombatofludham Posted August 15, 2014 Share Posted August 15, 2014 He managed to fix it then, good stuff. When are you going to finish the 81? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 He managed to fix it then, good stuff. When are you going to finish the 81? Yep Lee got a spare to fix the gear tower and she runs sweet as a nut now. The 81 requires the paint stripping back to the body shell as I'm not happy with the finish, it also requires some sealed beam marker lights fitting, I really need to get my act together and finish it really Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Another plus point is that it's fitted with a Legomanbiffo sound chip so it sounds marvelous as it purrs it's way round the layout. Now that has to mean a video is required Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 Now that has to mean a video is required Jinty ;-) I'll create a video once I've finished my remodelling which currently means I've got a chunk of track missing, I've also got something in Royal Mail Red on it's way from Liverpool.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 I'll create a video once I've finished my remodelling which currently means I've got a chunk of track missing, I've also got something in Royal Mail Red on it's way from Liverpool.... You're getting as bad as me!!!!!!! What is it then, a 128??????? Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 18, 2014 Author Share Posted August 18, 2014 You're getting as bad as me!!!!!!! What is it then, a 128??????? Jinty ;-) Yep you guessed it, I've wanted one for a while and succumbed after reading the Heljan thread whilst doing my Night shift last night. Browsed Flickr and found a good many pics of Royal Mail red ones prowling the Black Country and even penetrating down to Salop. May even run a Parcels service from Hickmans Glass works to Wrexbury 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 18, 2014 Share Posted August 18, 2014 Nice, I'd like a blue on at some point, but I'm extremely short of type 5 power, so they're first!!! A good variety of stock there for you now. This period gave up some interesting variations on liveries as well. Pictures when it arrives please Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 The 128s are a great model, I couldn't resist and bought a blue one for Llanbourne though I was very tempted with a red one it was just a bit out of my time frame. Cheers Peter. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Another remodelling progress update, hinges now lifted enabling me to eliminate the biggest problem with my layout the lift out bridging piece of track, track as can be seen now goes right to the edge. Thanks Ian it's proved such a great but simple idea. Remodelling progress by bescotbeast, on Flickr 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted August 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 19, 2014 Thanks Ian it's proved such a great but simple idea. Glad to have helped, the simple ideas are usually best. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Nice work, yes, it is sometimes the simplest solution to a problem that is best, it's just the simple solutions are usually the hardest to find!!!!!! Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Nice work, yes, it is sometimes the simplest solution to a problem that is best, it's just the simple solutions are usually the hardest to find!!!!!! Jinty ;-) or it takes a fresh set of eyes to spot a solution Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 19, 2014 Share Posted August 19, 2014 Embarrassingly for me, it's usually the Mrs who spots the simple solution!!!!! No, I won't say it...... Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 19, 2014 Author Share Posted August 19, 2014 Embarrassingly for me, it's usually the Mrs who spots the simple solution!!!!! No, I won't say it...... Jinty ;-) "She's a better modeler than me" Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted August 24, 2014 Author Share Posted August 24, 2014 Well after a week of disruption whilst I implemented Operation "Bended Fork" , the Pendeford Sidings Blockade (all credits to Rich Hickman for the title, long story don't ask) the fiddle yard, trap door and far wall gradient improvements have been implemented and The curved gradient transition that caused my 47s front bogie to derail has now been cured . I can say that all previous poor running has been banished., I was even able to go downstairs leaving the 128 DPU running round for 20 minutes whilst I had my tea , before the improvements it would have derailed after a lap or two. Fiddle yard finished by bescotbeast, on Flickr DPU on the new section1 by bescotbeast, on Flickr DPU on the new section by bescotbeast, on Flickr Stabling sidings by bescotbeast, on Flickr 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 (edited) Looking Impressive - Very nice. Cheers, Bob. Edited August 24, 2014 by bobster Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Love the last picture, quality traction.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nest Posted August 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 24, 2014 Unfortunately where I am the Internet isn't great so I can't see the pictures but it is sounding vet good... Nestor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blvrace Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Looking good nice job on the lift up section Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Love the 128, that livery does suit them Tempted......... Tempted....... :nono: Maybe next month!!!!!! Coming on great, I like the 20's and 47 stabled together Jinty ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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