RMweb Gold sjrixon Posted May 6, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 6, 2018 Station is looking smart.. Hope you found some time for some train rides in Wales, they have some real crackers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Off to the boot sale so l am up early, glad you are back safe and sound and all fired up with enthusiasm, station looks good mate and will fit nicely.... Cheers George, It fit's nicely on the Platform, not to over powering, really Rural and forgotten. I will be getting the Layout outside later and may start the ballasting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Station is looking smart.. Hope you found some time for some train rides in Wales, they have some real crackers. Thanks Scott, No rain rides, TBH it's not something I enjoy, unless with a few mates, I just get bored if I'm on my own and normally fall asleep, hahah. I could see and hear the Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway when walking the dog along the Lakeside, and just caught the departing 80,000 Tank / 80072, at Carrog on Tuesday, before being joined by the Welsh Gang and going to Martins, but that was it. Edited May 6, 2018 by Andrew P 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thanks Scott, No rain rides, TBH it's not something I enjoy, unless with a few mates, I just get bored if I'm on my own and normally fall asleep, hahah. I could see and hear the Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway when walking the dog along the Lakeside, and just caught the departing 80,000 Tank / 80072, at Carrog on Tuesday, before being joined by the Welsh Gang and going to Martins, but that was it. IMG_4258.JPG I know what you mean Andy. The Mid-Hants is my local line just twenty-five minutes from home and often during the summer I will go up to Ropley or Medstead & Four Marks and just watch the trains rather than ride them. Not this weekend though as it will be far too crowded on a warm and sunny bank holiday weekend. Regards, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 I'm a member and shareholder of Llangollen, but the railway is far from inspiring (to me) at present. The Spring Gala had nothing borrowed and even this Bank Holiday weekend has the normal out-of-season timetable except tomorrow (Monday). Maybe the money is being spent on the push to Corwen terminus. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 I know what you mean Andy. The Mid-Hants is my local line just twenty-five minutes from home and often during the summer I will go up to Ropley or Medstead & Four Marks and just watch the trains rather than ride them. Not this weekend though as it will be far too crowded on a warm and sunny bank holiday weekend. Regards, Chris I'm a member and shareholder of Llangollen, but the railway is far from inspiring (to me) at present. The Spring Gala had nothing borrowed and even this Bank Holiday weekend has the normal out-of-season timetable except tomorrow (Monday). Maybe the money is being spent on the push to Corwen terminus. When I lived in Hampshire and we would go to Ropley and sit on the Bank after work on a Sunday for a pick nick to see the Locos going back on Shed at the end of the day, that was enough for me. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Thanks Scott, No rain rides, TBH it's not something I enjoy, unless with a few mates, I just get bored if I'm on my own and normally fall asleep, hahah. I could see and hear the Bala Lake Narrow Gauge Railway when walking the dog along the Lakeside, and just caught the departing 80,000 Tank / 80072, at Carrog on Tuesday, before being joined by the Welsh Gang and going to Martins, but that was it. IMG_4258.JPG When I lived in Hampshire and we would go to Ropley and sit on the Bank after work on a Sunday for a pick nick to see the Locos going back on Shed at the end of the day, that was enough for me. Hi Andy, was this the same Welsh meet up where you took off your coat in Martin’s Mancave and the floor was suddenly covered in biscuits crumbs as you crumbled like pack of broken Digestives ..... again !!! Ha ha Best regards Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Focalplane Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Toddington is our nearest heritage station/shed and I have to admit that I often visit but never ride these days. That may partly be because the last time I rode on the line was 12 years ago, doing my fire and drive and that was a very special trip, impossible to be repeated. I do like the SVR and the WSR though - long journeys and good, varied scenery. The most we've done on the Llangollen line is to have hot chocolates and Bara Brith at Carrog station. But one day we will take the train though as Larry says the motive power at the moment is not very exciting. Foxcote Manor went AWOL before I knew it! Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Hi Andy, was this the same Welsh meet up where you took off your coat in Martin’s Mancave and the floor was suddenly covered in biscuits crumbs as you crumbled like pack of broken Digestives ..... again !!! Ha ha Best regards Craig I know nothing, I deny all knowledge of Biscuits and crumbling, hahaha, I'm from Devon you know. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Toddington is our nearest heritage station/shed and I have to admit that I often visit but never ride these days. That may partly be because the last time I rode on the line was 12 years ago, doing my fire and drive and that was a very special trip, impossible to be repeated. I do like the SVR and the WSR though - long journeys and good, varied scenery. The most we've done on the Llangollen line is to have hot chocolates and Bara Brith at Carrog station. But one day we will take the train though as Larry says the motive power at the moment is not very exciting. Foxcote Manor went AWOL before I knew it! Paul I've been on the Mid Hants, Bury Line and SVR with George T, GCR Southern Section with Binny and my mate John, Llangollen, GCR Northern Section, North Norfolk and South Devon on my own. But I still enjoy the Platform at GCR Loughborough watching the comings and goings etc, AFTER a Full English in the Café. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Just an hour out in the Sunshine this morning, after a trip to Tutbury Models to pick up some Ballast, and then spaying the Rail Sides. Bloomin Ott out there boys. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Just drop me off at any station and l'm happy as Larry, there is always something of intrest to see and take a photo or two, l find riding on trains boring after a while, just like Andy l fall asleep zźzzzzzzźzz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Just drop me off at any station and l'm happy as Larry, there is always something of intrest to see and take a photo or two, l find riding on trains boring after a while, just like Andy l fall asleep zźzzzzzzźzz And I have VIDEO proof, ahahha, god the snoring was awful, hahah Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 Just an hour out in the Sunshine this morning, after a trip to Tutbury Models to pick up some Ballast, and then spaying the Rail Sides. Bloomin Ott out there boys. IMG_4310.JPG IMG_4311.JPG IMG_4312.JPG Don't forget to do both sides.......ahhmm? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 Don't forget to do both sides.......ahhmm? Hahha, I did, that's why it was easier outside, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted May 6, 2018 Share Posted May 6, 2018 (edited) Hahha, I did, that's why it was easier outside, The advantages of a portable layout as well as you can access both sides with ease!!!!! Now it's been mentioned, once the B set is done then out comes the beige brown/ roof dirt wash to do some overhand painting of my track..... Edited May 6, 2018 by KNP 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 6, 2018 Author Share Posted May 6, 2018 The advantages of a portable layout as well as you can access both sides with ease!!!!! Now it's been mentioned, once the B set is done then out comes the beige brown/ roof dirt wash to do some overhand painting of my track..... I find cheating helps, just photograph what you can see from your chair, hahah. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 7, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 7, 2018 Although we cannot see the train from home we do here them as they approach Williton round through Watchet and then up the bank to Washford. It is nice to ride the train we avoid gala days preferring it a bit quieter. We went two weeks ago a good time on the WSR the primrose were all out along the lineside. Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 (edited) Although we cannot see the train from home we do here them as they approach Williton round through Watchet and then up the bank to Washford. It is nice to ride the train we avoid gala days preferring it a bit quieter. We went two weeks ago a good time on the WSR the primrose were all out along the lineside. Don The WSR and the North Yorkshire Moors are two lines that I would like to travel on, just to see the scenery, providing I could stay awake long enough, hahha. From the Bungalow in Bala, I could just hear the Toot toot of the Bala Lake Railway, but down at the shore line I could both see and hear it across the other side. I normally don't see much of it as it closes at the end of October, and we go down first week of November, so it was good to see it chuffing gently along the Lake Side. Same for the Llangollen Line, It's closed apart from a small weekend service when were there, but I normally go down to see the Remembrance Day Special at Carrog, which is always nice. Edited May 7, 2018 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andyram Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 I recommend the NYMR Andy. It is a lovely railway with beautiful and changing scenery. I try to make one visit a year with a day trip in the school summer holidays. An early start gets me to Grosmont for the 9.15 train to Whitby and then I can do return trips with a break for lunch at Grosmont with time to visit the sheds. I have to admit I often fall asleep on the first train. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 One visit to the SVR when George and I didn't fall asleep was this one, 29th July 2009, WE GOT DRENCHED. Just after this we gave up with the umbrellas, we already had wet feet and we hadn't even got on a Train yet. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hi Andy, Good to see you back, I see you are taking it easy. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted May 7, 2018 Share Posted May 7, 2018 This one caught my eye Andy.............Great shot... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 Hi Andy, Good to see you back, I see you are taking it easy. Cheers Peter. Hi Peter, Yes thanks I'm taking things very easy, although I've had 2 x 1 hour sessions this morning, now it got a bit to hot, so in for lunch and a sit in the shade. This one caught my eye Andy.............Great shot... WEB Andy rain shot.jpg Thanks Larry, yes loads of atmosphere,..........................and RAIN. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 7, 2018 Author Share Posted May 7, 2018 So 2 x 1 hour sessions prior to lunch, and a coffee and visit to the Shop for some Ice Cream in between. The Ballast is now done, I've re checked the Points and all seems fine, so it can be left in the sunshine until late this evening and hopefully dry out a bit. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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