winterbournecm Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Oops I dont know why they flipped like that!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted February 22, 2014 Share Posted February 22, 2014 Looking good, I agree about the vivid bachy blue - what white powder do you use and do you fix it first ? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted February 22, 2014 Author Share Posted February 22, 2014 Looking good, I agree about the vivid bachy blue - what white powder do you use and do you fix it first ? Cheers Hi there It's just white weathering powders dropped lightly along the side of the locos from about 6 inches above and gently brushed into the paintwork. The mat varnish is all that secures it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 (edited) I've had some lovely compliments about the Model Rail article, and a couple of queries which I will get around to answering on here and by e mail as time allows. One request was from a branch line fan who asked about the operation of the freight trains on the branch. It's an area that largely gets over looked. We enjoy running the main line and freights on the "Big railway" that we often spend little time running the fuel down to Bishops Bronsecomb (BB) . It always is a laugh when it does run, and it's rather quaint in nature, and hopefully reminiscent of the Hayle Wharves moves from years ago. Only Bo-Bo locos are permitted down the branch passed the Low Level (larger engines dfo make it onto the branch but only to change ends and return back). Class 25s are the true classic traction, but class 6300s, 20s and 08s and a even a class 73 made it down there once! The fuel tanks arrive on the Speedlink mainline service and are attached to the brake van and runner vehicles before setting out. The train leaves the yard and is ready to join the branch. There are no run around facilities at BB to replicate the Hayle branches limitations. The propelling also has a certain riskiness attached full fuel tanks precariously being nudged along down a steep branch. Once arrived at BB, the BV and runners are deposited into the platform (the freight operates in a DMU free window). The full tanks are drawn forward and attached to the purged ones in the terminal. The empty tanks are then placed against the BV & runners and the full tanks are placed into the unloading bays and the gates swung shut behind them. The reformed train then retraces its steps back to Sandy Hill yard, driven this time rather than propelled. Edited February 25, 2014 by winterbournecm 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 interesting oil tank trip working. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted February 25, 2014 Author Share Posted February 25, 2014 I've been a busy boy. Here are some 1976 pictures including D1050 "Western Model Rail Ruler". I thought I'd treat myself! Also shown is new arrival 45120 having been weathered. I've been a busy boy. Here are some 1976 pictures including D1050 "Western Model Rail Ruler". I thought I'd treat myself! Also shown is new arrival 45120 having been weathered. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ralph Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 nice Western's. the peaks is pretty tidy too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
7APT7 Posted February 25, 2014 Share Posted February 25, 2014 great layout, I like the class 40s pulling your tankers further up it all looks very good, and your re-sprays projects Jamie Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Another follower!!!! cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted February 26, 2014 Share Posted February 26, 2014 Nice weathering work - Looks great. Cheers Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 Any more updates cheers neil.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pilkko Posted February 27, 2014 Share Posted February 27, 2014 As an ex shunter, I would drop of the loaded tanks before picking up the second set of empty tanks to save some shunting moves and a mouthful from the driver for the extra work (trying to get his early finish) lol. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted April 7, 2014 Author Share Posted April 7, 2014 Finally got my Precision blinds for the Dapol Westerns (well, Heljan technically). A bit disappointed that they aren't a snug fit for behind the glass on the locos. Its a PIG trying to get the shell off and fiddling around with the headcodes. I surrendered and stuck the see through blinds on the front of the loco. I did 1050 at one end (which technically D1050 may not have carried in service), and 1C47/8 the other - semi wound round which I like. Here is the finished loco on Sandy Hill in after dark. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Craig, I've just found this and got as far as page 5, very enjoyable so far and I do like the Videos. Well done. Bodge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sjl1973 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Think D1050 was withdrawn while they were still using headcodes Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Simon.Yes thanks I realise that, thats why it has 1C47 the other end! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 Great night time shot Craig - Looks good. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 8, 2014 Share Posted April 8, 2014 I've been a busy boy. Here are some 1976 pictures including D1050 "Western Model Rail Ruler". I thought I'd treat myself! Also shown is new arrival 45120 having been weathered. image_2.jpeg layout 76 (2).jpeg I've been a busy boy. Here are some 1976 pictures including D1050 "Western Model Rail Ruler". I thought I'd treat myself! Also shown is new arrival 45120 having been weathered. image_2.jpeg layout 76 (2).jpeg Great shots! It just looks - so 70's - including the photo effect Excellent work as usual Craig will you get to Exeter show this year?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted April 8, 2014 Author Share Posted April 8, 2014 Hi Damian thanks. When is Exeter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hi Damian thanks. When is Exeter?Hi ,Exeter show is on the 31st May/1st June at the Matford Centre, Marsh Barton. Hope this helps Regards Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted April 16, 2014 Author Share Posted April 16, 2014 That's great - will pop up one day for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted April 16, 2014 Share Posted April 16, 2014 That's great - will pop up one day for sure. You're welcome it should be a bigger show this year too ! Hope you enjoy :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2014 Hey Craig You may be interested to know that the model of St Blazey Signal Box you provided so much info for is not far off completion: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/86339-a-gwr-signal-box-for-diesels-in-the-duchy/ Hope the sunny weather is with you too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted July 13, 2014 Author Share Posted July 13, 2014 A unseasonally damp July Saturday saw me take to the layout for a run. D1010 was stabled down to the loco spurs for a clay departure on Monday (wagons in the background). I couldnt resist trickling the other two 1000s down there to join her. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
winterbournecm Posted August 15, 2014 Author Share Posted August 15, 2014 2014 has been a strange year train modelling wise. The recent hike in prices has seen me purchase very little, but a goldrush in August saw the long awaited Bachmann class 101 in blue & grey and Bachmann Inspection saloon come out together! Here is the Bachmann Inspection saloon getting acquainted with the patch. out for a spin with 37207. I dont recall the saloon bieng propelled in Cornwall, like Caroline has been been previously. Does anyone know the conditions / Traction propelling was permited? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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