RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted October 24, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2012 I don't know if this size turntable is still available - it equates to a bit under 70 feet. Be careful though, Hejan also produce a lot larger turntable that equates to around 90 feet in length - a lot larger than anything that existed in this country. It's a good job that St Blazey never had any of those 'twin napier brutes' stabled there then... (Don't be drawn on that one Jon ) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It's a good job that St Blazey never had any of those 'twin napier brutes' stabled there then... (Don't be drawn on that one Jon ) It did just fit and we manged to turn it - if you look very carefully the wheels are on the bridge. Someone took a video of it i'm sure. I was worried about damaging its pipes tho, but we got away with it. Jon said 'don't worry it only took me a couple of hours to get it to that state', or was it a couple of thousand hours - my memory fails me. It certainly made me want to model Finsbury Park!!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 24, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2012 Sorry, got distracted... Choices, choices. Its difficult to know which end to start at isn't it!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Its difficult to know which end to start at isn't it!! Would it surprise you that we just ploughed straight in the middle? Surprised we didn't get a cleaning bill...... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 Pic from Uckfield...... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted October 24, 2012 Share Posted October 24, 2012 It did just fit and we manged to turn it - if you look very carefully the wheels are on the bridge. Someone took a video of it i'm sure. I was worried about damaging its pipes tho, but we got away with it. Jon said 'don't worry it only took me a couple of hours to get it to that state', or was it a couple of thousand hours - my memory fails me. It certainly made me want to model Finsbury Park!!! Hi Damian (I spelt it right this time ) I can't remember what I said to be honest... but no the loco project was 13 months! The pipes were close, but yes it was all ok. Per your note on the size of the turntable, the 55 is 69'6" across the buffers, so the tt might be 70ft, but maybe in HO? Now... yes, Finsbury Park... in P4 I think that Chris video'd it. Thanks for the memorable moments. I was proud to see my little model on your masterpiece of a layout. Jon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted October 25, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yep, I shot the sheriff, sorry, Nimbus. Will load up the footage on Sunday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevinWalsh Posted October 25, 2012 Share Posted October 25, 2012 Yep, I shot the sheriff, sorry, Nimbus. Will load up the footage on Sunday. Oh goody, looking forward to that as I was busy on other duties when Jon's beauty made her appearance. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Appologies for the 'radio silience', just been away for a few days in the south of France. Normal service now resumes..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 1, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 1, 2012 Normal service? Oh dear.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2012 You certainly discover who yer mates are on here..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted November 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2012 Appologies for the 'radio silience', just been away for a few days in the south of France. Normal service now resumes..... "silience" - sounds about right... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Normal service? Oh dear.... Oh dear, shouldn't have had that lamb tikka Masala burger with cajun spiced chips and garlic mayo.... ooooppps I'll upload some more pictures from Uckfield later, once i've got modelling Monaco out of my head. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 1, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 1, 2012 shouldn't have had that lamb tikka Masala burger with cajun spiced chips and garlic mayo.... Get wind of that... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted November 1, 2012 Share Posted November 1, 2012 Now Monaco would look good especialy with a 37 trundling through ! Whats on the boks exhibition wise in 2013 please? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted November 2, 2012 Share Posted November 2, 2012 Now Monaco would look good especialy with a 37 trundling through ! Whats on the boks exhibition wise in 2013 please? ha ha yeah! I did see some 37's in the Channel Tunnel yard at Dollands Moor tho..... There aren't any firm invites for DitD next year as we have given over all of our efforts to getting 'Black Country Blues' finished and out on the circuit - First show Doncaster in Feb!!. As ever the layout gets a lot of interest and I may take up a couple of offers just to get it out next year, We'll see how the year and BCB pans out. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted November 3, 2012 Share Posted November 3, 2012 Right then, some pictures from Uckfield; Enjoy...... 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2012 Enjoy...... Enjoyed Thanks for posting Damian...never tired to see pics from DITD... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted November 3, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 3, 2012 Got any of the middle of the layout D? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted November 3, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2012 I think we should be shown the teabags - for artistic appreciation, natch. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Got any of the middle of the layout D? No, I had a problem with the tri-pod that meant it wouldn't swing that way..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 Quick Quiz.... What is missing out of this picture (from my recent hols) ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 The shadow's other arm? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted November 4, 2012 Share Posted November 4, 2012 ...most folks have a fountain or other such ornament on their lawn....this is stretching it a bit! Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted November 4, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 4, 2012 Sleepers? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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