robertc Posted June 21, 2019 Author Share Posted June 21, 2019 (edited) Here are couple more shots from Nev's over in Perth. His layout has many little mini scenes. cheers Bob Edited February 14, 2023 by robertc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted June 27, 2019 Author Share Posted June 27, 2019 (edited) Not much happening here at the moment. Just working on some British wagons I purchased s/h at Adelaide. Here are a couple of scenes on the indoor section of Ralph's layout in Perth. cheers Bob Edited February 14, 2023 by robertc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 3, 2019 Author Share Posted July 3, 2019 (edited) The 5 wagons I picked up off the s/h stall at Adelaide are now ready for service. A couple more Lima coaches and I will have all the British stock I need. cheers Bob Edited February 14, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 (edited) At only 8C before the wind chill factor, today's running session did not last long. At least it was 16 degrees warmer than overnight ! :>) cheers Bob Edited February 14, 2023 by robertc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Adrian Stevenson Posted July 14, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 14, 2019 Still it looks warmer in the nice sunshine. Yesterday it was 20 degrees here but a dull overcast day. Cheers, Ade. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 14, 2019 Author Share Posted July 14, 2019 The sun may have been out Ade, but looks can be deceptive :>) However dull days can be so depressing. Mate came around later and we would normally have gone flying. The heated sun room and a cuppa won the day. :>) cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 15, 2019 Author Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) Like a mother in law's breath outside again today. Just a quick trip up the branch and back indoors. cheers Bob Edited February 14, 2023 by robertc 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 16, 2019 Author Share Posted July 16, 2019 (edited) Even though it had only reached 7C when I took the photo, with no wind it was quite pleasant for a winters morning. Well, it was warmer than inside my house :>) cheers Bob Edited February 14, 2023 by robertc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted July 19, 2019 Share Posted July 19, 2019 Just a bit cool this morning Bob, the Rails would have been a bit icy. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 19, 2019 Author Share Posted July 19, 2019 ...…..and the good news is, might be more of the same tonight Chris. :>) It was warn enough between 2 and 3pm to run the layout, then it was back inside! cheers bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 21, 2019 Author Share Posted July 21, 2019 (edited) A sunny afternoon deserves a running of the Glen Innes Mail. cheers Bob Edited February 13, 2023 by robertc 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Hi Bob, Nice shots, really like that ETS Class 30 loco. I had a question for you, as I'm not too familiar with track standards and ETS. My Dad is thinking of building a layout using some of the ETS locos, and I was trying to figure out if the ETS locos will run smoothly on the Peco code 124 bullhead track & turnouts ? It looks as if your ETS 30 is running on the Peco track, but how does she do on turnouts ? Thanks, Felix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) Hi Felix, the ETS locos equipped with the low profile flange, 2-rail wheel option run perfectly through the Peco C124 points that are on my layout. Although I only have the one loco from them a friend has several and has been using them with C124 track for many years without issue. Said friend tells me that ETS have sold quite a few of the 30 class to the UK and France ! cheers Bob Edited July 27, 2019 by robertc missing word 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 (edited) The driver of 4108 is rather surprised to see a mail consist passing him as he drives a very light trip working assignment back from workshops during the middle of the day. He will find out later if the mail was running very late or if it had been seconded for a daylight working. So glad I was there to catch the unusual. :>) cheers Bob Edited February 13, 2023 by robertc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted July 27, 2019 Share Posted July 27, 2019 Thanks Bob, that is good news. I thought they might be okay on Peco track, but wasn't 100% sure as ACE train locos can't make it through the points. It would be nice if ETS produced a few more Australian steam locos Cheers, Felix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 27, 2019 Author Share Posted July 27, 2019 Probably if any particular ACE loco is made by ETS he might be in luck Felix. I guess ACE would be able to advise. I just wonder how many extra sales toy market makers like ACE miss out on by not making their models compatible with Peco track ETS certainly widen their appeal by catering to both the 3-rail toy market track and Finescale. Said friend has been trying to convince them to make more NSWGR locos but I think ETS realise the market is small and fractured due to the real life gauge differences and as a result only NSW uses 7mm, the rest use 1/4". Not the ideal market to risk further models. The 30 class run was prepaid so not a big risk to add some extra ones to the production run. cheers Bob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted July 28, 2019 Author Share Posted July 28, 2019 (edited) Amazing what relics one finds when looking through the old photo album. Cheap camera, cheap film and a foggy day to boot! :>) cheers Bob Edited February 16, 2023 by robertc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 5, 2019 Author Share Posted August 5, 2019 Woke up to a warm sunny Sunday morning. Too good to waste indoors. Spent the day doing minor repairs to the layout and removing the eyesore which was the HO track. Even managed to get some of the ballasting done. Much better ! cheers bob 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted August 7, 2019 Share Posted August 7, 2019 Great shot Bob - so much better without the HO track. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 11, 2019 Author Share Posted August 11, 2019 (edited) For a second day the morning services are running late due to the conditions. The passengers are also without their waiting shed on the up line as it blew away in the wind. And meanwhile down the hill from me the Sydney/Brisbane line and the highway are cut due to bushfires. cheers Bob Edited August 12, 2019 by robertc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SMR CHRIS Posted August 12, 2019 Share Posted August 12, 2019 (edited) Looks a little chilly Bob thankfully it wasn’t that cold down on the coast. It actually gives the layout a very unique look for Australia. Edited August 12, 2019 by SMR CHRIS 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 13, 2019 Author Share Posted August 13, 2019 Doesn't happen too often these days Chris. This morning it was just a solid ice block. Snow is easy enough to run through but it was too miserable for me :>) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 23, 2019 Author Share Posted August 23, 2019 Nice day at last, started on some containers with a little help from a friend with some woodworking power tools. Now of course, this means I will have to get on with building the wagons to haul them. :>) cheers Bob 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted August 26, 2019 Author Share Posted August 26, 2019 Over the weekend I visited a layout under way. Some nice work has already been done by the owner. I was able to give him some assistance but being 6.5 hours drive away I can't visit every day :>) cheers Bob 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
robertc Posted September 17, 2019 Author Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) After a fortnight with a persistent cold I have been able to get out and run trains again and continue to work on the new goods shed and station. They are just being built 'good enough' for outdoor use. However I am suffering some insanity as I decided to glue individual weatherboards on out of cardboard to the station building. :>) cheers Bob Edited February 13, 2023 by robertc 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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