David C Posted February 10 Share Posted February 10 Thanks for letting me know about the SR van. Fascinating van - alas, I guess it was probably scrapped before my period, the 1950s, so even if I could locate a surviving 3D one, it would be too anachronistic even for my interpretation of Rule No 1! David C 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post checkrail Posted February 11 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 11 4574 trundles on towards Hackney yard ... ... while 5000 disappears into the cutting. John C. 32 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Nick C Posted February 12 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 12 On 10/02/2024 at 15:01, David C said: Thanks for letting me know about the SR van. Fascinating van - alas, I guess it was probably scrapped before my period, the 1950s, so even if I could locate a surviving 3D one, it would be too anachronistic even for my interpretation of Rule No 1! David C Not at all - four survived into BR ownership and the last one lasted until 1956. Rails did do a version in BR livery. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlfaZagato Posted February 12 Share Posted February 12 In re the 3D printed vans, I personally think a lot of makes are misusing 3D printings benefits. I'd wager there'd be at least some reduction of cost if some of these cottage builders or shops produced with resin, and only printed prototypes. (Sorry for the drift. Seemed like a suitable time to pose. Great pics as usual!) 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted February 12 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 12 2 hours ago, AlfaZagato said: In re the 3D printed vans, I personally think a lot of makes are misusing 3D printings benefits. I'd wager there'd be at least some reduction of cost if some of these cottage builders or shops produced with resin, and only printed prototypes. Don't forget you're paying for design and intellectual property. The materials, I guess to a degree, are negligible. 2 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post checkrail Posted February 15 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 15 'Broome Hall' calls at Stoke C. with a Plymouth to Newton Abbot service. John C. 28 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted February 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15 That’s a lovely scene with Broom Hall John thank you. I’ve spent the afternoon reading again “The great way west” from 1975 and “GWR then and now” from 1994. Your photos fit into that very nicely. Thank you. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted February 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15 The pose of the footplate crew is very typical, the fireman wearing his firing jacket - in BR days you had to do 300 turns to be issued with one, don't know about GWR ... The driver leaning over the reverser looking out of the forward cab window or is he adjusting the lubricator? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Hal Nail Posted February 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15 ModeIu if I'm not mistaken. By 1957 that fireman had progressed to driving and is often seen on my 5521. He doesn't look a day older though! 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted February 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 19 hours ago, John Besley said: The pose of the footplate crew is very typical, 19 hours ago, Hal Nail said: ModeIu if I'm not mistaken. Modelu indeed - haven't they been a godsend to the hobby? I'm glad Broome Hall's crew pass muster. I think it's 63 years since I was on the footplate of a loco in steam, a Hall as it happens. While waiting at Kingswear for its departure time back home to Taunton the driver invited me into the cab and asked me whether his engine was "one of Mr Churchward's" or one of Mr Collett's. Happy days. 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post checkrail Posted February 16 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 16 As the Hall and train wait in the platform 6027 'King Richard I' roars through on the down line with a Penzance express. John C. 38 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted February 16 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16 That starter is properly pulled orf 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted February 16 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 1 hour ago, John Besley said: That starter is properly pulled orf Yeah - positively droopy. Trouble with the first generation Dapol plug 'n' play signals is that they tend to droopiness after a few years even when in the 'on' position. Bit like many of us maybe. 1 6 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 16 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 16 You can get tablets these days for that so I’m told. 1 2 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 I am not looking forward to getting old... 1 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 17 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17 1 hour ago, MrWolf said: I am not looking forward to getting old... Nor was I. 2 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1466 Posted February 17 Share Posted February 17 7 hours ago, MrWolf said: I am not looking forward to getting old... Provided your health is good , the secret to enjoying old age is … Fizz! That is : Physical activity Intellectual stimulation Some form of Spirituality 5 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted February 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 7 hours ago, MrWolf said: I am not looking forward to getting old... It’s better than the alternative though… 9 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted February 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 8 hours ago, MrWolf said: I am not looking forward to getting old... So let’s all stay in the mid-1930’s 3 3 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted February 17 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 Just been online to order one of those nice ex-Caledonian Railway vans. <Groan> Seems to be something new to order every other day. Are these people at Rapido and Accurascale trying to bankrupt me? 2 1 1 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted February 17 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17 Yup, that is a problem with being in an age where all sorts of earlier prototypes, interesting & experimental locomotives, etc are being made. It does put a strain on the old wallet 😄 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dragonboy Posted February 17 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17 38 minutes ago, Limpley Stoker said: So let’s all stay in the mid-1930’s In my head I am still in my mid 30’s but the old bod is not so easily fooled having reached the life stage that Billy Connolly coined. You know your old when getting out of the chair provokes an “oooooh ya Buddha” 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 17 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 8 minutes ago, checkrail said: Are these people at Rapido and Accurascale trying to bankrupt me? Did you notice the slight price increase John 😟 , having said that we really have never had it so good.👍 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold checkrail Posted February 17 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 17 8 hours ago, gwrrob said: having said that we really have never had it so good.👍 Oh yes - dead right. And of course nobody has to buy thrm. 2 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted February 17 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17 18 hours ago, MrWolf said: I am not looking forward to getting old... Well it's a proven fact birthdays are good for you as the more you have the longer you live 2 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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