RMweb Gold big jim Posted October 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2017 Bet you loved the 50s Marcus, nice to see you in my 'manor' 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Glad to see your post marcus hope you gave the Hoovers some stick great pics of them mate 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Thanks for the update Marcus and the Text this morning mate. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted October 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2017 I've been driving Class 50's!! Never thought I would ever get the chance to do that on the main line. I was lucky enough to work the light engines from the SVR to Crewe then work the tour as far as Preston. If i'd known I would have said hello. Did you get any of the return? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted October 25, 2017 Share Posted October 25, 2017 Well I never. The Hoovers certainly generated enough froth up here in this Parish on hire from English Electric. It's were it all began for some of us seeing them power onwards up to Shap Summit in '73. Good effort Marcus. Maybe next year? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted October 26, 2017 Share Posted October 26, 2017 Good to see you back posting again matey, bet those Hoovers made a bit of a change from those sheds! Trev 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed Posted October 29, 2017 Share Posted October 29, 2017 Look forward to seeing progress again soon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Marcus 37 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 29, 2017 (edited) Evening Folks You better sit down as guess what, I've actually got an update on PDW. I managed to get up in the loft tonight spurred on by a couple of new arrivals. Apart from the work I've been doing around the house work has been really manic for the last few months. We've taken on a hell of a lot of extra work which has really stretched us to the limit. A lot of the work I'm involved with such as the S Stock moves with the 20s is mainly night work. With the layout being in the loft the last thing you want to do is shut yourself in a room with no windows when your basically doing permanent nights. Hopefully next year I'll get a Velux roof light fitted which will remedy that issue. Anyway had a very nice little running night tonight. Heres a few pictures of the normal culprits shunting around in the quarry. As its the silly (leaf fall) season I thought we would sent the RHTT out for a spin. Now on to my two new arrivals. First up is this beautiful Hornby Class 60 that was kindly reworked for me by RBE (Cav) of this parish. It is now 60082 "Mam Tor" which is named after the Peak which overlooks Castleton in the Peak District so very appropriate for PDW. A few pictures below. With the fleet of Class 60s now at 4 I couldnt resist getting them altogether for a photo shoot. Some super Tug power below. And finally... I've wanted an industrial style diesel shunter for the quarry for a long while. Unfortunately, having borrowed one from my mate, the Hornby Sentinel just wasn't man enough and just stood there spinning on the Dapol Hoppers. Anyway after receiving the weekly Kernow 'e' news letter a couple of weeks ago I just couldn't resist this little beauty. I know the livery isn't authentic but it fits in beautifully in the quarry and has no trouble trundling around with a rake of nine hoppers in tow, Here she is in all her glory.... I have to say this is the first Oxford Rail product I have purchased and I am extremely impressed with the running qualities. It was really quiet and smooth straight from the box. After running in for an hour in each direction I stuck the Dapol HIA's behind and she pulled them round the layout without any effort whatsoever. Very pleased indeed. Anyway I'll try not to leave it so long this time. sorry I haven't responded to some of the previous posts. I'll get on that tomorrow, Cheers for now. Marcus Edited November 29, 2017 by Marcus 37 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 29, 2017 Share Posted November 29, 2017 WOW Mate, now I'm dizzy and need a lie down, then I'll be back for another look at this wonderful collection of pics. Glad your back. You have been missed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 29, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 29, 2017 Welcome back mate! And what a lot of lovely photos, too. I do like your little shunter, very nice! Cheers, Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 WOW Mate, now I'm dizzy and need a lie down, then I'll be back for another look at this wonderful collection of pics. Glad your back. You have been missed. Thanks Andy. That's really nice to know. Its good to be back. Hopefully I'll have some time to devote to the layout now that most of the stuff round the house is done. Better brush up on some of my modelling skills. Cheers Marcus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 29, 2017 Author Share Posted November 29, 2017 Welcome back mate! And what a lot of lovely photos, too. I do like your little shunter, very nice! Cheers, Al. Cheers Al. Had a nice little running session tonight. Really pleased with the ''Janus''. Looks good and runs a treat. I may do away with the BSC logos on the cabsides and and add some RMC logo's so its a bit more in keeping. Probably a job for Cav as I don't want to make a mess of it. Hope you're keeping well mate. See you soon. Cheers Marcus 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Great photos Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Powerhaul 70 Pey Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 The industrial shunter and loadhaul 60 are pretty special. Photos are top notch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Excellent Marcus, nice to see you back. I agree the industrial is looking great, and looks quite at home there. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Bet you loved the 50s Marcus, nice to see you in my 'manor' Hi Jim Got to say it was one of those dream come true moments when I got asked if I wanted to sign Class 50s. Always my second love after 37's. Have to say the 50 fund certainly look after their loco's well and they were a pleasure to drive. As for being in your manor, I'm there quite a lot now but normally in the early hours of the morning as we have a regular service which I relieve there now. Always enjoy a run up to Crewe. Hope you are keeping well mate. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 If i'd known I would have said hello. Did you get any of the return? Hi Ian Sorry for the late response. Unfortunately not. I was on a 12 hr shift as it was and I had to leave the house at 03:30 to go and prep them down at Kidderminster. Didn't matter though as it was really nice doing the bit I did. Let's just say those 12 hours flew by. Plenty more to come next year I've been told so looking forward to some more trips out with them. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Well I never. The Hoovers certainly generated enough froth up here in this Parish on hire from English Electric. It's were it all began for some of us seeing them power onwards up to Shap Summit in '73. Good effort Marcus. Maybe next year? Yep, you never quite know what's coming next in this line of work and I'm certainly not complaining. Plenty of trips in the pipe line for next year so I'm sure our paths will cross at some stage. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Good to see you back posting again matey, bet those Hoovers made a bit of a change from those sheds! Trev Hi Trev They certainly did mate. Mind you it was like going from one house hold appliance to another. Washing machine to Hoover. HaHa. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Look forward to seeing progress again soon Getting there Shed. Managed a night up in the loft and everything ran really well after a good clean of the track. Cheers Marcus 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Great photos - glad you are back ！ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted December 1, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 1, 2017 It's great to see you back Marcus I've missed the layout updates I've been busy playing with the real trainset too. Cheers Colin 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Great set of pictures here Marcus.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted December 1, 2017 Share Posted December 1, 2017 Love the photos of the Janus Shunter looks right at home on your layout the other photos are great Marcus, good to see you posting on here again mate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peakquarry Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Hi Marcus I have been looking at layout based on Peak Forest it's very impressive especially your scenery and scratch work buildings etc .I have layout based loosely based peak forest called "Peakquarry" l have attached so photos of it you to look at.Its been some shows in the southeast where I live but sadly as it's a exhibition layout it only get put up at shows as l have no room at home as it's 23ftx12ft Thanks Peakquarry 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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