44690 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Genius. Yes he is. I've seen Bob's work. He's incredibly talented and has the best garden railway I've seen. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Killian keane Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Lovely, I particularly like how the loco running bunker first has a lower profile to the coaches its pulling Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 22, 2017 Author Share Posted July 22, 2017 Lovely, I particularly like how the loco running bunker first has a lower profile to the coaches its pulling I've a feeling that once any of the new steamers i've got are connected up to the coaches it'll be the opposite way around Kilian The plywood made coaches are an odd ball make and were bought off e-bay and not all at once, i have five of them now but i know nowt about the original makers of 'em, they're ok for what i want them for but i really do fancy a few more for another rake, and the new swb Timpdon ones look really nice and ideal for my small line I'm hoping to get the Green steamer out tomorrow and hooked up to the coaches.. it's had a good weatherin' now and the body is back on the chassis for good 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 23, 2017 Author Share Posted July 23, 2017 Had great Sunday morn' instead of a full fry up i now have to settle for a full steam up, 'Bess' the 'Jack' ran the best followed by the Caradoc and the converted katie 'Warrior' came in last and needs its regulator fettling and re-setting for a lower speed control, never mind it's another excuse for a steam up this week 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jongudmund Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Lovely pics Bob. The Little red Peckett is my favourite but they are all fab little engines. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
44690 Posted July 23, 2017 Share Posted July 23, 2017 Superb, but I still can't bring myself to weather my Lady Anne. Iab Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 24, 2017 Author Share Posted July 24, 2017 Lovely pics Bob. The Little red Peckett is my favourite but they are all fab little engines. It is my fave' loco' and all Jon I'm hoping to make another similar body shell/saddle tank to swap over onto the latest Green Caradoc loco' this coming Autumn/Winter time. Ian i can't blame you for not wanting to muck up your lovely Lady Anne Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 24, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 24, 2017 Outstanding Pinzer. Just sheer magic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Narrow Minded Posted July 24, 2017 Share Posted July 24, 2017 I can't tell you how much these photo's gladden my heart! Seeing the "steam fleet" in action is a real tonic!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2017 I can't tell you how much these photo's gladden my heart! Seeing the "steam fleet" in action is a real tonic!! NM! Your back! How have you been? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 25, 2017 Author Share Posted July 25, 2017 NM! Your back! How have you been? Here! Here! It's nice to see you back NM I hope you are ok? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold scottystitch Posted July 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 25, 2017 What a utterly fantastic and inspirational railway. Followed! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 30, 2017 Author Share Posted July 30, 2017 Not quite live steam but something i've fancied having for a few years now, and why not spend it whilst you still can etc, so a Sunny Saturday morning trip out to nearby Blackpool taken by my youngest saw me purchase these two quite modern loco's, so i've plenty weathering and loads of stuff to keep me busy indoors hopefully for a long while yet. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dinmore Manor Posted July 30, 2017 Share Posted July 30, 2017 (edited) Really do like the look of that Peckett inspired engine, cracking bit of work! Mike Edited July 30, 2017 by Dinmore Manor Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold vjoneslong Posted July 31, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 31, 2017 Lovely stuff Pinzer. But the track doesn't look quite right under those diesels. I assume you are going to battery RC them? Certainly nice looking locos. Your tempting me to think about my 7mm colliery railway again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted July 31, 2017 Author Share Posted July 31, 2017 Lovely stuff Pinzer. But the track doesn't look quite right under those diesels. I assume you are going to battery RC them? Certainly nice looking locos. Your tempting me to think about my 7mm colliery railway again. Hoping to get the Timpdon type remote units inside them and a 12v battery pack one day. I think the '40' will struggle with all those wheels on the garden line but the '25' should be ok...i hope Making an indoor module/micro display layout for them soon....not that big mind you Matthew as i have'nt the room indoors really I've yet to think up a theme in this size/scale. It's just something to store them on and run them probably just a few feet Buying these takes me back to my teens in the mid '70;s, its retail therapy Got a deposit put down on a new Dapol 08 as well which is due out Aug/Sept. Then that's the lot for now I'll have to start another topic in the 7mm thread one day soon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
77philg Posted July 31, 2017 Share Posted July 31, 2017 Hi bob http://www.brianjonesmodels.co.uk/ He did a battery conversion of the gauge 1 class 66 with sound and on board battery pack .If you had a chat with him he could probably supply you with the whole lot batt pack speed control receiver etc. I always fit his mac 5 to any battery driven locos I've built or own phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted August 7, 2017 Author Share Posted August 7, 2017 Due to recent ill health issues i've realised that i'll have to simplify and make my garden line a bit more easy for me to use and especially the access to certain areas, so i had my mate around last week and over the weekend to do a bit of demolishing, the drift mine/pit area on the lower level has now gone and will be fake grassed over, Hoghton Chapel station and the engine shed will move onto the back fence on the recent siding i put in. A new drift mine/tunnel is being constructed on the old incline to make sense of the coal yard. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
44690 Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Bob, Sorry to hear your health issues are forcing a re-think of your railway. Having seen the previous two versions I have no doubt that the revisions will turn out to be a further improvement to the best railway I've seen. I hope your health improves very soon. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossygobbin Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 (edited) Due to recent ill health issues i've realised that i'll have to simplify and make my garden line a bit more easy for me to use and especially the access to certain areas, so i had my mate around last week and over the weekend to do a bit of demolishing, the drift mine/pit area on the lower level has now gone and will be fake grassed over, Hoghton Chapel station and the engine shed will move onto the back fence on the recent siding i put in. DSC02549.JPG DSC02550.JPG A new drift mine/tunnel is being constructed on the old incline to make sense of the coal yard. DSC02551.JPG here we go again, hang on everybody its going to be a bumpy ride Edited August 7, 2017 by ossygobbin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Night Thunder Posted August 7, 2017 Share Posted August 7, 2017 Very nice. The Caradoc shows just how one can make a generic loco their own, akin to a blank canvas. I own one too, had it a few years. Mine is more a top-link loco representing the heyday of NG in the 1910s and 1920s. Great job there 007. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harecroft Posted August 8, 2017 Share Posted August 8, 2017 Four months on, a random Google search and a very commendable product plug later and I have finally found you again! Your line has came on leaps and bounds "Owd Bob", especially the three engines. What's the saying, "like busses..... "! Sorry to hear of your heart attack, least you're on the mend. Matt Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 Four months on, a random Google search and a very commendable product plug later and I have finally found you ###### again! Your line has came on leaps and bounds "Owd Bob", especially the three engines. What's the saying, "like busses..... "! Sorry to hear of your heart attack, least you're on the mend. Matt Really nice to hear from you young Man I do hope you'll post a few bits and bobs and all your great stuff on here now that you've found us .... and most of the old forum members are here nowadays as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Owd Bob Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Not much to report on any railway progress this week, only the brilliant 'Narrow Planet' name and works plates arrived and have been fixed on and weathered a bit. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ossygobbin Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 hi "bob" plates look nice as does the loco. did you get your plates when they had the offer on ? i ordered 4 sets for talyllyn locos 1,2,3,4. pic is no1 talyllyn on the llechfan garden railway. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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