RBE Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Shouldn't be there! I said it was on its way to Derby!! Yes it is a cracking model. I was very impressed. The temps were better today as we had the fire door open. The layout ran without fault (other than me being incompetent running hsts over incorrectly set points and tailending MGR trains with sprinters!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Another quick vid filmed by Jeremy! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southwich Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Evening Cav, Was a pleasure seeing you again today as well as meeting your wife and Jeremy. I must say this is one of the best layouts I've seen by far - truly stunning work! A few snaps from this morning: DEMU Showcase 2018 by Southwich Railway, on Flickr DEMU Showcase 2018 by Southwich Railway, on Flickr DEMU Showcase 2018 by Southwich Railway, on Flickr DEMU Showcase 2018 by Southwich Railway, on Flickr Class modelling! All the best, Will 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Cheers Will. Was great to catch up with you today!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Hi, Had a cracking time helping show BoT and thank you again for inviting me. It’s a fantastic layout with a superb level of detail. Sounds like you have a few additional bookings for next year now! I’ll post some photos tomorrow once I’ve managed to download them off my camera. Best regards, Jeremy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 3, 2018 Author Share Posted June 3, 2018 Thanks for the help. Its always less stressful when you have a good crew. I was more than pleased with the layout. Several enquiries for bookings next year and the year after so just waiting for the email confirming shows before I can sort out the diary. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi Cav, Good to see you had a good show. The pics and video really show what a great job you have done. Cheers Peter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Looked brilliant in the flesh and when you see the set track points at the back on the fiddleyard it makes you realise how clever Cav's N2 standard is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Thanks guys. Yes the contrast between the two is chalk and cheese. It could almost be mistaken as a differnt gauge/scale. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Shouldn't be there! I said it was on its way to Derby!! Yes it is a cracking model. I was very impressed. The temps were better today as we had the fire door open. The layout ran without fault (other than me being incompetent running hsts over incorrectly set points and tailending MGR trains with sprinters!) 50017 'Royal Oak' at Longsight TMD, Manchester, Friday 17th November 1989 by andy hebden, on Flickr Derby?......Nah it was on its way to Longsight (via the MML of course) for tyre turning like 50017 did in 1989, remember reading about this in Rail Magazine. Cheers Simon 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi, A few photos taken on Sunday at the show. First up, an aerial view of the layout. 37's on the speedlink 50030 with the inspection saloon. More to follow later. Best regards, Jeremy 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Great pics those. The 50 shot a really like as it shows the pipework and station atmosphere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Sadly no class 50 in the real station on Saturday, not even a 60 or a 66 for that matter - just 170s and a Voyager. The Skegness train was in Nottingham when I arrived on my way to Burton on Trent, it's not like it used to be either, a pacer lash up cannot replace a couple of class 20s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norfolkchinaclay Posted June 4, 2018 Share Posted June 4, 2018 Hi Cav. Saw the layout for the first time at DEMU this weekend but unfortunately didn't have chance to say hello as I didn't want to interrupt. I remember you explaining your plans for this a couple of years ago and it is a fantastic job and just shows what level of detail is possible in 2mm! Alex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 4, 2018 Author Share Posted June 4, 2018 Thanks for the kind words. You should have said hi. I am easily distracted! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Very impressed with this layout at DEMU showcase, Have been to the showcase for many years and always have a look around the station. Your attention to detail and capturing the prototype is first class. Brilliant modelling. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thanks for that Melangoose. I've certainly tried to capture the feel of the real place. The video is great, good job the layout isn't modern day, I would need a mortgage for the wagons on that last train! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
86902 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Superb layout Cav. Didn’t get chance to have a proper look mate was babysitting my operators! Burton is a credit to you and the wife mate Cheers Bob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Thanks Bob, I too didn't get much of a look at Sandiacre as running was busy. What I did see looked very good though. Some great weathering on your stock I thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Burton on Trent looked good at Showcase, however I did see a class 56 working a rake of Grampus wagons Cheers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Haha yes I said to Alex that it was unacceptable religating such type 5 power to a menial task. The loco must have been drafted in after working a LWRT or something! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Revolution Mike B Posted June 5, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) I'm gutted I couldn't make DEMU Cav as I really wanted to see your layout first hand. As you already know, I'm a bit of a stickler for getting things right, but how on earth you manage it in N Gauge is beyond me......I've tried...and failed! By all accounts, BoT was very well received and I'm going to make a conscious effort to get 'ooop norf'....well..... the Midlands anyway, to see it sometime in the future. Mike Edited June 5, 2018 by scoobyra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 Cheers Mike. This year I've not planned any more shows but next year it will be out and about a lot. I am doing Trainwest in April so that might be nearer to you. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 5, 2018 Share Posted June 5, 2018 Haha yes I said to Alex that it was unacceptable religating such type 5 power to a menial task. The loco must have been drafted in after working a LWRT or something! Indeed! If it was drafted in by Trainload Coal they must have been feeling generous to spare a type 5, it also appeared to have an item missing from it's train in the form of a brake van - a class 56 is train air brake only. I know I'm picky but I like to see prototypical operation including correct marshalling of trains, it's always something I aim for. Cheers Wayne Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted June 5, 2018 Author Share Posted June 5, 2018 (edited) Yes I totally agree, I too am a stickler for that kind of thing, however I'm still building up my stock list so I have a few items missing including a PW brake van. To be fair though the class 31 was on that train every other time it ran over the weekend. I will endeavour to please you next time the layout is out! Edited June 5, 2018 by RBE 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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