winterbournecm Posted August 22, 2014 Author Share Posted August 22, 2014 A look at the new Bachmann class 101 running in on the layout. The unit looks well at home with it's class 108 counterparts, and a LIma 117. Just want the announcement of a Class 120 now and I'd be in DMU heaven!! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 22, 2014 Share Posted August 22, 2014 Great stuff, as always Craig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 That 101 looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 15, 2014 Author Share Posted December 15, 2014 Obtained a replacement "daily shed" for the layout. The fuelling & servicing is now done in thios shed to the right of the class 47. A quiet Saturday sees 31105 loitering with some type 4s. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 16, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2014 Morning Craig, I know things can be slow in the Duchy but are those pw workers still tatting around with the same length of track? ;-p Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 16, 2014 Author Share Posted December 16, 2014 Morning Craig, I know things can be slow in the Duchy but are those pw workers still tatting around with the same length of track? ;-p Fraid so Chris - and the same Deperados on the platform ends hoping for some new numbers in their books. Though with the prices of the new stuff - they have a wait on their hands.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 20, 2014 Author Share Posted December 20, 2014 Waterloo sunset? Not quite - Sandy Hill sunset and 50003 looks set for a night run as the shadows grow longer. Thanks to the yellow aspect in my Bardic lamp! 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted December 20, 2014 Share Posted December 20, 2014 Wil follow this now... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 25, 2014 Author Share Posted December 25, 2014 Merry Christmas from a congested Mount Charles 1981 style.... 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted December 25, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 25, 2014 Merry Christmas from a congested Mount Charles 1981 style.... xmas day 1981.jpeg Good grief man. Too many diesels! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
owentherail Posted December 25, 2014 Share Posted December 25, 2014 Christmas Day was always good to get to a SP, usually had a few locos there, never can have too many diesels. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted December 26, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 26, 2014 Merry Christmas to Sandy Hill from Penhayle Bay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 26, 2014 Author Share Posted December 26, 2014 Just pity the poor sod on frost duties having to start them up over the Festive period! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 3, 2015 Author Share Posted January 3, 2015 I was saving my Christmas money for the new Bachmann Mk2 air conditioned coaches due sometime in the future. I noticed friends had brought these super looking SPA wagons from FTG models. I have 3 now and hope tro start weathering them soon. They look fab, but unfortunately need immediate remedial work for them to run satisfactorily. The supplied couplings are too short to couple, and need replacement. I had some alternatives but they need a shim of plasticard to secure them. This is a poor state of affairs really. Also pictured, the first arrivals of 2015 sees Westerns on the blocks at Mount Charles 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 3, 2015 Share Posted January 3, 2015 Great pictures Craig Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 18, 2015 Author Share Posted January 18, 2015 An opportunity to remedy the FTG SPA steel wagons coupling issue. The tools were taken to Liskeard and small strips of plasticard cut from the sheet. These shims were used to supplement the Hornby class 50 couplings I used to replace the short ones supplied. The problems was the couplings were not a snug fir in the pocket. So the shim added the necessary packing to resolve the problem. These were glued to the UNDERSIDE of the coupling, taking care to avoid the moving hook, and gently eased into the pocket. Dont force them in, they just nestle in their own. The glue can then set in the coming hour. I have compared a limpet wagon for the height and length of the couplings, and these will now be sufficient. A bit disappointing to have to make modifications, but worth while to have the wagons right and included on longer rakes of steel or engineers trains. I need to weather them now once I obtain some matt varnish. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 The market is flooded with Mk2 air conditioned coaches, with Bachmann ones on the horizon too. The 1970s Airfix ones were well ahead of their time. I was amazed when these superb carriages with accurate tinted windows came on the market. They looked more real than the Lima locos pulling them. The Lima ones were next, nice mouldings, but lousy windows. Deeply recessed and non- tinted. I was waiting for the Bachmann ones, but these Hornby ones will take some beating. The slightly cheaper Railroad range are great too, and great for the younger modeller. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi Craig, first time I've found your modelling; excellent job, as good as your pictures! Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Removed a/c Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Very nice, I have often wondered about getting that middle apartment building, looks like I might have to now! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Hi there Many thanks Brian. The high-rise does have a continental look to it, but it fits the layout rather well. I love the Volmer / Kibri kits. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted March 14, 2015 Author Share Posted March 14, 2015 A running evening - the first for a while. Just havent had much appetite for the layout lately. Other interests taking up spare time... Chris Smout was on hand to randomly capture the action as it happened. Such a variety - not for the purists, but some pals brought along models to run and they looked great alongside the home fleet. The class 20s on hoods WASN'T my decision. But we heard years ago of a group of class 20s stored at Ayr with ECC Cornwall stenciled on them. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted May 5, 2015 Author Share Posted May 5, 2015 (edited) A wet Bank Holiday Monday saw a retreat to the layout for a couple oh ours and the following trains ran. 37238 with the clay hoods 37417 with the Manchester 37506 with a short steel service A to relieve the class 37 monopoly.... 50004 with the arriving Paddington with 31111 in the carriage sidings with a Merrymaker service. Edited May 5, 2015 by winterbournecm 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted December 17, 2015 Author Share Posted December 17, 2015 Goodness - I've not put an update on since May. The layout is all but complete - but still have running sessions. An eclectic mix of traction in the holding sidings for onward freight workings. A spick and span 25083 is the loco working the Inspection saloon around the District. A gathering of blue 47/4s litter the arrivals. 47535 nearest the camera on the Bradford (normally a class 45/1 turn) 47560 platform 2 with the Manchester Arrival 47508 unusually on the Oxford plat 1. Class 108 at Bishop's Brondescombe. The blue & grey set driver may have a please explain waiting for him! New arrival Bachmann's class 43 Warship 842 Royal Oak working the milk. Hurrah for the correct BR blue at last on their diesels. 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 10, 2016 Share Posted January 10, 2016 Happy new year Craig Fantastic photos Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted January 23, 2016 Share Posted January 23, 2016 More nice pictures,would lie to see more "37"s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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