well filled baps The Sheep Chronicles : These are the adventures of a Sheep, the Works Forecat and Naughty George,

[woodenhead]

28 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Attention sheep lovers and People of Wales! (not necessarily in that order).

 

Are you aware of this new book on the industrial railways of Wales? - https://www.amberley-books.com/industrial-locomotives-railways-of-wales-9781445649443.html

 

Looks rather good and available from today!

 

A rather odd omission from the book is the Merioneth and Llantisilly Railway Traction Company.

[NHY 581]

1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

Attention sheep lovers and People of Wales! (not necessarily in that order).

 

Are you aware of this new book on the industrial railways of Wales? - https://www.amberley-books.com/industrial-locomotives-railways-of-wales-9781445649443.html

 

Looks rather good and available from today!

 

 

 

I have ordered this back in March. Looks the part and Gordon Edgar 's photos are splendid. Eagerly awaited. 

 

I can also recommend, unreservedly, Visions of Steam by Cavalier and Silcock. Seek it out. 

 

Rob. 

[mullie]

What to do with a football pitch when fixtures are cancelled. Saw this and though of ewe.

 

Only the back half of these sheep has been sheared perhaps it means if they turn into the wind they can stay warmer?

 

 

 

 

[Oldddudders]

25 minutes ago, mullie said:

Only the back half of these sheep has been sheared perhaps it means if they turn into the wind they can stay warmer?

Something to do with the wellington boot interface, no doubt. 

[NHY 581]

I have a bit of bedtime reading tonight. 

[gwrrob]

39 minutes ago, mullie said:

What to do with a football pitch when fixtures are cancelled. Saw this and though of ewe.

 

Only the back half of these sheep has been sheared perhaps it means if they turn into the wind they can stay warmer?

 

A new meaning to woolly jumpers for goalposts.

[Captain Kernow]

14 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

I have a bit of bedtime reading tonight. 

Can't find it on a map of the Western Region, Rob, are you sure you've got the right book there, matey?

 

[NHY 581]

8 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Can't find it on a map of the Western Region, Rob, are you sure you've got the right book there, matey?

 

 

All a bit Lambton D'Arcy. 

 

[NHY 581]

Thaxted.

[Mick Bonwick]

1 minute ago, NHY 581 said:

Thaxted.

 

You're welcome.

 

[Captain Kernow]

2 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Thaxted.

You will be if you proceed, matey!

 

[bgman]

3 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Thaxted.

 

Oh! I like cottages with those types of roof !

 

 

[mullie]

22 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Thaxted.

 

Bless you.

 

Once famous for cutlery then weaving so still a sheep connection as you don't get wool from a pig or a cow! Also has connections with revolting peasants.

[Oldddudders]

42 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

They look beautiful. Why on earth would anyone want to weather such pretty locos? 

[NHY 581]

28 minutes ago, Oldddudders said:

They look beautiful. Why on earth would anyone want to weather such pretty locos? 

 

 

Well...............I've to agree. I think the J15 is one of  Hornby's finest. The level of detail is arguably all you could want in a mass produced model. It really is very good. Yes the fit of the cab roof leaves a bit to be decided and there are bits missing such as the tarp rail on the tender. But these really are rather good. Heavy locos and with twin fly wheels means that even straight from the box they are not too bad at all. With some running in they should be even better. 477 is a tad noisy but hopefully will get quieter once run in. 

 

Now...with sympathetic weathering the detail should be emphasised and attention drawn to it. A light touch is the order of the day. These two will form the motive power for Lambton D'Arcy which will not be the rush that certainly Sheep Dip is proving to be. 

 

469 will be grubby but well presented and showing evidence of cleaning.  477 less so and will be more work stained.  

 

Rob. 

Edited April 15, 2020 by NHY 581

[Mick Bonwick]

12 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 477 less so and will be more work stained. 

 

A bit like this, maybe?

 

 

 

I had a plan, some time ago, to build a small layout depicting stuff from the east, purely to employ this little beauty, bought on a whim. It ran beautifully and probably still does, if its new owner runs it. The layout never materialised. Sorry to hijack your thread, but I just couldn't resist. Just this once. Honest.

[NHY 581]

11 minutes ago, Mick Bonwick said:

 

A bit like this, maybe?

 

 

 

I had a plan, some time ago, to build a small layout depicting stuff from the east, purely to employ this little beauty, bought on a whim. It ran beautifully and probably still does, if its new owner runs it. The layout never materialised. Sorry to hijack your thread, but I just couldn't resist. Just this once. Honest.

 

 

That is lovely, Mick and feel free to hijack away. That's just the look I'm after for 477. If it turns out anything like that I will be very pleased. 

 

Thanks for posting. 

 

Rob. 

[NHY 581]

6 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Attention sheep lovers and People of Wales! (not necessarily in that order).

 

Are you aware of this new book on the industrial railways of Wales? - https://www.amberley-books.com/industrial-locomotives-railways-of-wales-9781445649443.html

 

Looks rather good and available from today!

 

 

4 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

I have ordered this back in March. Looks the part and Gordon Edgar 's photos are splendid. Eagerly awaited. 

 

I can also recommend, unreservedly, Visions of Steam by Cavalier and Silcock. Seek it out. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

By way of an update, Mr Amazon tells me my copy has been dispatched and will arrive tomorrow. £12.67 with free P&P. 

 

Ron.  

[mullie]

I've got one of those.

 

 

and one of these.

 

 

They did build nice locos over on the Eastern side of the country. (Both of these are converted to EM).

Edited April 15, 2020 by mullie

[NHY 581]

Morning all. 

 

A couple of birdie eye views of Sheep Dip this morning. A bit of more work carried out on the groundwork yesterday. 

 

My apologies for any stray static grass fibres.......there are a few at present. 

 

Rob. 

[Stubby47]

Needs more footpaths.

 

For example, though the in last picture above the van hides them, the steps to the loading platform would have a muddy patch at the bottom and a groove worn in the grass leading away.

[bgman]

37 minutes ago, Stubby47 said:

Needs more footpaths.

 

For example, though the in last picture above the van hides them, the steps to the loading platform would have a muddy patch at the bottom and a groove worn in the grass leading away.

 

Not necessarily Stu .....

 

 

S.Tilt

 

( Sorry Rob )

[bgman]

1 hour ago, NHY 581 said:

Morning all. 

 

A couple of birdie eye views of Sheep Dip this morning. A bit of more work carried out on the groundwork yesterday. 

 

My apologies for any stray static grass fibres.......there are a few at present. 

 

Rob. 

 

 

There's always something about a layout photograph taken in natural light that pleases me, these being two.

 

G

[St Enodoc]

35 minutes ago, bgman said:

 

Not necessarily Stu .....

 

 

S.Tilt

 

( Sorry Rob )

Nicely on topic with those coats.

[NHY 581]

47 minutes ago, bgman said:

 

Not necessarily Stu .....

 

 

S.Tilt

 

( Sorry Rob )

 

 

Got it! You're fourth from the left.