RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted April 23, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 23, 2018 3802 was running at the weekend, don't know what's out during the week. Graham Further to previos post: Next steam is not scheduled to be until the weekend. DMU during the week. You may find this link useful, but it was wrong last weekend as 3802 was out as mentioned above. http://www.llangollen-railway.org.uk/locoroster.html Graham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Today’s traction is this 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted April 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2018 Today’s traction is this 5F0F5494-32E1-4B0E-BE20-3549BC4CCE82.jpeg At least the driver hasn't pulled down the blinds so you get the (only?) advantage of a DMU...being able to see out the front! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Looks a little moist Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) That's put me right off Steve me 'ol matey. Think I'll model Cleggheaton Drainhole Low Level on the L&Y now... Edited April 24, 2018 by coachmann Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Today’s traction is this 5F0F5494-32E1-4B0E-BE20-3549BC4CCE82.jpeg Is that a BRC&W unit? Nice!! Sorry if that is heresy, but I'm afraid I have a thing about DMUs!! Chris. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 That's put me right off Steve me 'ol matey. Think I'll model Cleggheaton Drainhole Low Level on the L&Y now... You are halfway there, Larry, those beautiful L&Y locos you have posted already!!! Have you worked your magic on any L&Y coaching stock? I do like the new layout. The goods yard adds a total new perspective. Chris. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liam Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Looks a little moist Steve. Well Wales wouldn't be Wales without it, the Ffestiniog in August on my visit was very cold and drizzly and it looks like it was also the case for the BRM team on their visit. That said, when I visited Carrog it was a gorgeous day.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Is that a BRC&W unit? Nice!! Sorry if that is heresy, but I'm afraid I have a thing about DMUs!! Chris. Tis’ a BRCW unit, later known as a 104 in TOPS, I used to love riding them, mainly catching them from Bolton Trinity Street to exotic coastal places such as Southport or Blackpool North ..... and the white striped version went over 90mph ... well that’s my Grandad told me, and he would never ever fib to me on a day out on the trains. Craig 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Tis’ a BRCW unit, later known as a 104 in TOPS, I used to love riding them, mainly catching them from Bolton Trinity Street to exotic coastal places such as Southport or Blackpool North ..... and the white striped version went over 90mph ... well that’s my Grandad told me, and he would never ever fib to me on a day out on the trains. Craig Man after my own heart!! Having no car, Me and my Dad went all over the north of England on DMUs to model railway exhibitions in the 60s and 70s. The Cravens journey over the tops to Blackburn stands out! The gantry box at Entwhistle comes to mind!! Of course, the Rolls Royce was the Swindon Trans Pennine unit! I am of an age to have had English fry up prepared on a griddle in the buffet car of one of these units!! The white stripe 104s!! Something I must model at some time!! Chris. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted April 24, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 24, 2018 That's put me right off Steve me 'ol matey. Think I'll model Cleggheaton Drainhole Low Level on the L&Y now... It will probably be finished by Friday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 Okay no more chit chat of bogcart or Larry will have us chucked off this kettle only thread. Craig Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 24, 2018 Author Share Posted April 24, 2018 Okay no more chit chat of bogcart or Larry will have us chucked off this kettle only thread. Craig Tis what happens when I go quiet for a couple of days ho ho. Track, glue, ballast and ash are waiting for good weather, but I gave the Provender store a GWR makeover while stuck indoors. Getting everything into the new yard is a headache but at least two of us arrived at the same conclusion....That the "Shipston" yard entrance will have to be off-stage. The placement of buildings will give the yard foreman plenty to think about what with farmers provisions, general merchandise, occasional cattle and of course coal. The old yard will be used for timber and roadstone vehicles or for parking rolling stock. I am very pleased with the YouChoos re-blows and particularly with the fastest turnaround known to man! The Dean Goods has lost its 56XX sound (and L&Y whistle) in favour of the 28XX sound, which suits it well and gives a deep woof when needed. The 38XX has 'Hall' sound now. A 4F off Paul Ashton is being fitted with Fowler 2-6-4T sound while a 'Crab' is to get 'Crab' sound once again. All very personal choices and no reflection on the sound producer. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveNCB7754 Posted April 24, 2018 Share Posted April 24, 2018 (edited) Looks a little moist Steve. Well here are a couple of shots on a slightly better day - 'Steel Steam & Stars IV' on 6 March 2015 ... Steve N Edited April 24, 2018 by steveNCB7754 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GWJ Posted April 25, 2018 Share Posted April 25, 2018 Well here are a couple of shots on a slightly better day - 'Steel Steam & Stars IV' on 6 March 2015 ... Steel Steam and Stars IV_06-03-2015_800x600_58.JPGSteel Steam and Stars IV_06-03-2015_800x600_60.JPG Steve N Great pics, esp. the 2nd one - just spotted me and my old Dad on the platform!!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 25, 2018 Author Share Posted April 25, 2018 (edited) The first photo was taken 15 months ago to help plot out a possible goods yard. I could see there wasn't much excavation required in order for it to be at the same level as the railway track in the station. This would leave a piled embankment to support the road. An access road to the yard runs parallel with the road (supposedly, but it will be off stage)... The embankment on which the path stands will be supported on its right by a stone wall in order to maximize land in the goods yard. The grey area represents the extent of the new yard, so I hope this helps you visualize things. Today has at last seen some progress, but no photos.... Edited April 25, 2018 by coachmann 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mark axlecounter Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 That looks and suits the surrounding area well. I wouldn’t of thought of doing that with a photo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted April 26, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 26, 2018 I wouldn’t of thought of doing that with a photo. The speed at which Larry works, I thought for a moment he'd been out with a spade and already cut the turf... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coachmann Posted April 26, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) Meanwhile......The old yard is almost finished now with 'Shipston' goods shed visible on the left. Note ballast (washed clean by the weather) between sleepers and fine ash yard surface.... The new end loading bay. Damage to platform fencing is all too evident... The single siding is for timber traffic. This includes incoming rough cut timber (mostly elm) for the timber merchant. Also pit props loaded loose on their sides in Open C wagons. An aerial view of the whole complex. The new yard still at the planning stage..... Edited April 26, 2018 by coachmann 28 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sp1 Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 Wow! - it took me a few seconds to realise that the first picture is of the model (the backscene in the corner gives it away...) - very nice! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) Bloomin eck Larry, that looks really good, and having different Yards in different areas will enhance the Shunting and moves, the ground work looks very neat. I've just realised as I typed this that I have the same situation, with the Dairy and odd siding one side of the Line and the Coal Yard and Loading Dock / Goods Yard is on the other side. Keep the pics coming whist the sun's shining Larry. Edited April 26, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post coachmann Posted April 26, 2018 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 26, 2018 Track has been cut and joined and a 'Grange' was sent down all the roads to check for clearances. Nevertheless, I am hesitant about committing it all to PVA until I am 100% sure things are right. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 26, 2018 Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) Track has been cut and joined and a 'Grange' was sent down all the roads to check for clearances. Nevertheless, I am hesitant about committing it all to PVA until I am 100% sure things are right. WEB New yard 7.jpg WEB New Yard 7B.jpg Hi Larry, I hope you don't mind me saying, but the last Point, with the swinging back around to the Cattle Dock and Shed looks awkward to me, it looks like there could be some Buffer locking with the revers curve. EDIT = To say I've just re looked at the prototype and it's spot on, so ignore me. Edited April 26, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted April 26, 2018 Author Share Posted April 26, 2018 (edited) I welcome any constructive input Andy so thanks. I have replaced the straight point with one I permanently curved last week. It gives a sweep to the yard now. The sharp siding is now larger at 6' 3" radius. Sprayed Sleeper Grime ready for tomorrow's laying session, the track has since been split into three convenient sections with one being laid and ballasted (and ashed) at a time.... PS :- I forgot to mention the rough-cut pieces of cork are shaped, shamferred and merged into the ground with an electric sander prior to gluing & ballasting. Edited April 27, 2018 by coachmann 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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