Crisis Rail Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Just found this - starting. Page One. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 An image of Maentwrog Road taken by Ken Robinson that I have tried to re-create. See more of Ken's images from around N Wales here: http://www.flickriver.com/photos/74121005@N07/popular-interesting/ Doubletake alert. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 (edited) Missed the thread through not being in the usual Layout Topics a good catch up. Excellent quality work and research. And so good to see so many members providing resources. Suppose that is the benefit of a real location that generates interest. Multiple likes. Apologies if I blocked up your email inbox. Next outing Nick? Hopefully one or two before the DEMU? Ian Edited January 24, 2018 by Crisis Rail Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 24, 2018 Author Share Posted January 24, 2018 Excellent quality work and research. And so good to see so many members providing resources. Suppose that is the benefit of a real location that generates interest. Multiple likes. Next outing Nick? Hopefully one or two before the DEMU? Thanks Ian, its still work in progress but getting there. Next outings, The Sidings - East Anglian exhibition (March) Maentwrog Road - Craig Y Don, Colwyn Bay exhibition (July) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 A couple of phone snaps taken today of 24081 shunting a van to be loaded with explosives. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 And in Black & White... 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 Very nice Nick, the Barrier wagons look good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 Very nice Nick, the Barrier wagons look good. Thanks Martyn, still got two more to do. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jenno Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 looking really good Nick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 looking really good Nick Thanks Mark, nice to see you on here. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted January 28, 2018 Share Posted January 28, 2018 I am wondering when the gunpowder traffic left the Cambrian coast route for the Traws line, as it could impact on your use of Class 24's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 28, 2018 Author Share Posted January 28, 2018 I am wondering when the gunpowder traffic left the Cambrian coast route for the Traws line, as it could impact on your use of Class 24's. The siding was laid 1986, 24's all gone by 1980. I was only running the 24 as it is sound fitted whereas I haven't got round to fitting my 25's & 47's with sound yet. And the train is air braked but 24081 is vacuum brake. Modellers licence! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 I am wondering when the gunpowder traffic left the Cambrian coast route for the Traws line, as it could impact on your use of Class 24's. Not forgetting the gap when the Cambrian freight finished until Maentwrog Road opened. The time when Blaenau yard was used and the vans grew in size ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Not forgetting the gap when the Cambrian freight finished until Maentwrog Road opened. The time when Blaenau yard was used and the vans grew in size ! Thanks Merf. I wasn't doing much freight photography beyond Llanrwst in the late 70's and early 80's and so missed all that. I only ventured to Blaenau for railtours, especially when they involved a Class 24. You may remember it was you who got me interested in the diesel scene. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Thanks Merf. I wasn't doing much freight photography beyond Llanrwst in the late 70's and early 80's and so missed all that. I only ventured to Blaenau for railtours, especially when they involved a Class 24. You may remember it was you who got me interested in the diesel scene. And still got all those prints you gave me, very useful now. Keep in the dry. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 A couple of snaps I took today while passing the real location... 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybuttterworth1962 Posted January 29, 2018 Share Posted January 29, 2018 Superb modelling Nick. Very inspiring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted January 29, 2018 Author Share Posted January 29, 2018 Superb modelling Nick. Very inspiring. Thank you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 4, 2018 Author Share Posted February 4, 2018 Some more work on the fiddle yard today... 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I have now fitted 2 strips of LED's to light the scenic board. One strip are warm white LED's (shown on in the photos) and another strip of cool white LED's which give a bright white effect. Both sets are wired via dimmer switches so the lighting can be adjusted. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 (edited) I've never see such a neat and well organised Fiddle Yard Nick, and lovely scenics, very nice. Edited February 8, 2018 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 I've never see such a neat and well organised Fiddle Yard Nick, and lovely scenics, very nice. Thanks Andy, the numbers on the points relate to the address of the point motor. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted February 8, 2018 Author Share Posted February 8, 2018 A few more iPhone snaps... 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 As much as I admire your scenic backdrop, you are stuck with a lousy wet day in Traws. My memories up there on hot sunny days make me prejudiced... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted February 8, 2018 Share Posted February 8, 2018 As much as I admire your scenic backdrop, you are stuck with a lousy wet day in Traws. My memories up there on hot sunny days make me prejudiced... Like the backscene, looks like the kind of day most of us were there Larry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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