RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted December 26, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 26, 2022 1 hour ago, boxerbayrailway said: Oops, forgot to post this short video I made of the excellent Dapol 45xx, a superb model I just couldn't resist getting. Hope everyone had a nice holiday & best wishes for '23. Absolutely beautiful. Must get over there to visit you and see Boxer Bay in the flesh. Merry Christmas Felix, from our house to yours, wishing you a very happy new year. Regards Shaun. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 On 26/12/2022 at 14:47, Sasquatch said: Absolutely beautiful. Must get over there to visit you and see Boxer Bay in the flesh. Merry Christmas Felix, from our house to yours, wishing you a very happy new year. Regards Shaun. Welcome anytime Shaun. Just a word of caution, be careful not to look too closely at O scale, as sometimes one can catch this disease and never go back. It's a very contagiousness thing. Don't say I didn't warn you 😜 See you in '23 ~ Cheers mate 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted January 1, 2023 Author Share Posted January 1, 2023 Now departing on platform 1, Last Train to 2023, stopping at all stations :) Wish everyone a happy, healthy, peaceful 2023. 🎉 Happy modelling ! 16 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 1, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 1, 2023 Josie's kind of cute! Does the colonel have any involvement in the running of things or is he just a frequent traveler on the line? Happy New Year my friend. Regards Shaun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted January 16, 2023 Author Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) On 31/12/2022 at 23:38, Sasquatch said: Josie's kind of cute! Does the colonel have any involvement in the running of things or is he just a frequent traveler on the line? Yep, Col. Stephens keeps a close eye on the management of the BBR. I like to believe it's one of his railways that breaks even more often then being in the red :) As long as we keep getting the Baltic timber. A new major structure has been completed, and ready to be "planted" onto the railway. The Thomas Farm, which consists of the main cottage & stables. A few ancillary buildings will be added in time. The basic shell is from Petite Properties, suitably detailed. These kits make great starters to make up buildings a little quicker then complete scratchbuilding. I hope to start growing the farm in the next fortnight. Spring is coming. Happy harvesting ;) P.S. Josie is cute. She is the model that got me back into O. Otherwise I was heading into OO S&D territory. Edited January 16, 2023 by boxerbayrailway 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted March 6, 2023 Author Share Posted March 6, 2023 Not much time available for the hobby of late. I have managed to build a couple CR / LMS bolster wagons. The pair now awaits painting, lettering, weathering, and loading ! The white metal is perfect for this type of wagon, giving them good weight. Nice quick kits from Taff Vale Models, fun to build. (No connection) 10 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Sunday snap. A goods train heads from Windrush Junction to Boxer Bay, including a couple bolster wagons which were recently finished. They're headed to the docks to pickup some timber from a coastal ship. The sheep take no notice of the passing train. 10 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 Great shot of some wonderful modelling. Brought a big smile, thanks for sharing! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted March 20, 2023 Author Share Posted March 20, 2023 Drifting round the high street, never know whatchas gonna sees. I must chat to Alain about my magneto ! It's a foreign job. He'll know what's what. Where the bl**dy hells the post ? Blooming postman chatting up nurse Georgina again, I'll wring his neck ! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRASinBothell Posted March 20, 2023 Share Posted March 20, 2023 I see you also changed the business at your Purple Bob's Hobbies Funeral Directors. At my age, it's a bit too close to home... Gordon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted April 9, 2023 Author Share Posted April 9, 2023 The GWR Easter Special service arrives at Windrush Junction. The sight of so many 6 wheeled coaches raised a few eyebrows. Not a typical sight for the local train spotters, so accustomed to the standard auto coach & 48xx. The village florist Pretty Petals was doing good trade for the Easter holiday. 11 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted April 10, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 10, 2023 I like the 6 wheelers. Well I like it all actually but I dont remember seeing the 6 wheelers before. Don 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted May 8, 2023 Author Share Posted May 8, 2023 A fun afternoon playing trains. BBR #8 "Hilda", Ex Midland Railway 1F, shunts the goods yard at Windrush Junction. One of our bargain acquisitions for the railway, she was all of £75. She's been running great since the worm gear was swapped out. A Brief B&W film was "discovered". 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted June 26, 2023 Author Share Posted June 26, 2023 Peckett perfect 😉 Haven't featured the excellent Minerva Peckett for awhile. I really need to finish this model for the BBR, with lettering, nameplate, crew, & of course, weathering ! I'm still contemplating going crazy and hacking the back cab off, opening up the footplate. We will see. In the meantime, here she is, shunting a single LMS refrigerator wagon into Gordon's Brewery. All for now, Felix. ( Note to self : must get point rodding installed soon ) 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 Just a couple quick old photos showing "Niki" with branch goods & the 45xx with the branch passenger. Not much progress due to work & gardening activities. Got a huge list of things to crack on with, from making new & improved tress to starting major work on the dock & station area of Boxer Bay. The railway will Never be finished, thankfully ;) 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted July 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 15, 2023 Looking as grand as ever Felix. I must get over to the coast and visit you soon. It's about time I saw BBR in the flesh! As a side note, I noticed that not only do you have some Petite Properties kits on BBR but you also made a flower shop from the double fronted shop. Under no circumstances was I copying you, it's just a case of modelers thinking alike! It does make the perfect flower shop!! Regards Shaun. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted July 15, 2023 Author Share Posted July 15, 2023 (edited) 47 minutes ago, Sasquatch said: As a side note, I noticed that not only do you have some Petite Properties kits on BBR but you also made a flower shop from the double fronted shop. Under no circumstances was I copying you, it's just a case of modelers thinking alike! It does make the perfect flower shop!! Regards Shaun. I thought it was a funny coincidence, as you say modelers thinking alike :) Although that is not quite right, as my idea came from my Mum, when asked in what way she would like to have a presence on the layout. I enjoy personalizing, have a few friends in the village, pets, and I have a few names in mind for PO wagons, which I'll need to figure out how to do stenciling. You're most welcome to come on over for a visit. Just give a heads up as I'm on-call some weekends, but I'm sure we can arrange a time. Cheers, Felix P.S. I agree, the Petite Prop line of starter kits & other details they make are fantastic, reasonably priced too. Edited July 15, 2023 by boxerbayrailway 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted November 20, 2023 Author Share Posted November 20, 2023 Holy cow, I haven't posted anything on here since July ! My how time goes by. Work has kept me from doing much. The village market is slowly being added, some market stalls, baskets of apples and potatoes have been made up. Lots still to do. A few photos showing GWR branch trains departing. Need to get the Dean Goods re-painted & lettered. Hoping to get a lot more done on the railway this coming Winter season. Ta Ta 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRASinBothell Posted November 20, 2023 Share Posted November 20, 2023 Is that a Dinky phone box? S and D Models do a nice market stall in the Phoenix Models range, plus a selection of fruit and vegetables in baskets or trays, should you wish to speed things up. Mind you, my market has also included the Woodland Scenics farmers market set.... Gordon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted December 18, 2023 Author Share Posted December 18, 2023 On 19/11/2023 at 19:23, GRASinBothell said: Is that a Dinky phone box? S and D Models do a nice market stall in the Phoenix Models range, plus a selection of fruit and vegetables in baskets or trays, should you wish to speed things up. Mind you, my market has also included the Woodland Scenics farmers market set.... Gordon You got it Gordon, it is indeed a Dinky phone box. One of these days I'll get around to replacing it with a proper one, but I happen to have it in my collection of vintage Dinky toys, so why not use it as a place holder :) Thanks for the info on the Phoenix market stalls, I'll have a look into those. In the meantime, here's an updated view of the village market, with a few figures added, carts from Petite Prop. utilizing vegetable crates from MiniArt (1/35), and cast white metal baskets from Skytrex. Good fun, but I'm ready to get back to building some rolling stock ! All the best. Felix 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted December 24, 2023 Author Share Posted December 24, 2023 From the Staff of the BBR, We Wish Everyone a Peaceful Christmas & New Year. 8 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted December 25, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 25, 2023 I like the market stall Felix. All the best for the new year. Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted December 30, 2023 Share Posted December 30, 2023 Have just read through your topic over a couple of days. What a lovely layout. Looking forward to seeing more. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted December 30, 2023 Author Share Posted December 30, 2023 (edited) 14 hours ago, Fishplate said: Have just read through your topic over a couple of days. What a lovely layout. Looking forward to seeing more. Most kind of you John. It's my first real attempt at a layout that has made it this far, I'm enjoying the journey. I've had a quick look over Canterbury Road, picked up a few tips from your post regarding the dock wall construction. Something that I'm about to tackle on my dock area. Your layout is a neat design, I like it. Will follow with interest. Best wishes for the New Year from Oregon, Felix Edited December 30, 2023 by boxerbayrailway 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
boxerbayrailway Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 First month gone already, where does the time go ? Just a few photos I've taken this month. It's funny, at one time I was so taken with the idea of timetable operations etc... and now I'm just happy to run some trains after a long day at work ! 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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