Popular Post steve fay Posted November 25, 2017 Popular Post Share Posted November 25, 2017 Not another project from me! I’ve got my hands full, This is my Dads latest project. He’s started a few projects but nothing has really stuck until now. My Dad remembers Bath Road in the early Hydraulic days and that’s how this layout will be represented. I’ll post up some updates as the project continues. You’ll see some familiar locos as a few have been on Ranelagh Bridge but as I’m going to concentrate on steam they’ve found a new home here. 20 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold tractionman Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 This looks brilliant, love the buildings. Cheers, Keith 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Hello Steve, ooh that is a nice start. Best regards Craig. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted November 25, 2017 Share Posted November 25, 2017 Lots of hydraulic`s..nice... Though it is usally the other way ...son goes for diesels,whilst father does steam!. Cheers, Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted November 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2017 Looks great Steve. I shall look forward to seeing this. Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 Lots of hydraulic`s..nice... Though it is usally the other way ...son goes for diesels,whilst father does steam!. Cheers, Brian. That’s usually the case, my dad loves Western steam As much as I do but I think it all comes down to cost. Heljan have made an affordable way into O gauge. He did have a few steam locos but sold them a few years back. He did think about doing a blue era layout but settled on the early to mid 60’s era! Ironic really because at that time he despised the Diesels! It’s only in the last few years he’s warmed to them. He missed out on the initial batch of hydraulics so we’ve done a deal on my Western, Hymek two warships, 37 and 08 He’s got a blue 37 we might just repaint green. That doesn’t mean I won’t have any Diesels over one Ranelagh Bridge but for now I’ll concentrate on building up the steam fleet, At least when the track goes down he will have a good basis of locos to fill what will be quite a large Stabling area. Heljan’s rerelease of the Western next year will help populate the shed plus a certain 22 will be a very nice addition. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Hi Steve Tell your Dad that looks amazing with Hydraulics as well it will be first class. Photo copyright not known Gareth 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Don't forget the Teds as well Copyright not known. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ianwales Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 That’s usually the case, my dad loves Western steam As much as I do but I think it all comes down to cost. Heljan have made an affordable way into O gauge. He did have a few steam locos but sold them a few years back. He did think about doing a blue era layout but settled on the early to mid 60’s era! Ironic really because at that time he despised the Diesels! It’s only in the last few years he’s warmed to them. He missed out on the initial batch of hydraulics so we’ve done a deal on my Western, Hymek two warships, 37 and 08 He’s got a blue 37 we might just repaint green. That doesn’t mean I won’t have any Diesels over one Ranelagh Bridge but for now I’ll concentrate on building up the steam fleet, At least when the track goes down he will have a good basis of locos to fill what will be quite a large Stabling area. Heljan’s rerelease of the Western next year will help populate the shed plus a certain 22 will be a very nice addition. What about Falcon and that era would cover D1733 in XP64 livery as well Ian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted November 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) A couple of Dad's shots of the diesels' era at Bath Road. I have his spotting log books and could see what else was around at that time. Edited November 26, 2017 by phil_sutters 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 This project looks good already, and I can't wait to see it take shape. One of my all time favourite spotting locations in the 1960s and 1970s. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 26, 2017 Author Share Posted November 26, 2017 A couple of Dad's shots of the diesels' era at Bath Road. I have his spotting log books and could see what else was around at that time. Bath Road Shed Bristol 29 5 1965.jpg Bath Rd Shed Bristol D6357 & D1697 5 2 1964.jpg That would be fantastic Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 That’s usually the case, my dad loves Western steam As much as I do but I think it all comes down to cost. Heljan have made an affordable way into O gauge. He did have a few steam locos but sold them a few years back. He did think about doing a blue era layout but settled on the early to mid 60’s era! Ironic really because at that time he despised the Diesels! It’s only in the last few years he’s warmed to them. He missed out on the initial batch of hydraulics so we’ve done a deal on my Western, Hymek two warships, 37 and 08 He’s got a blue 37 we might just repaint green. That doesn’t mean I won’t have any Diesels over one Ranelagh Bridge but for now I’ll concentrate on building up the steam fleet, At least when the track goes down he will have a good basis of locos to fill what will be quite a large Stabling area. Heljan’s rerelease of the Western next year will help populate the shed plus a certain 22 will be a very nice addition. My dad felt the same about diesels during his younger days,he`s oftern told me how he used to get sick to the back teeth of seeing nothing but peak`s & brush on the Midland line down to Bristol from Birmingham. But, during the past couple years a few of the said peak`s have turned up on his layout....(in green of of course) yet to a brush though.....! Look forward to progress on 'both' depot layout`s. Cheers, Brian. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted November 26, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2017 (edited) Rather than clog up your thread with pages of log book entries, I have uploaded pages from three visits in 1964 - 5 to my gallery. You can find them at http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/gallery/album/4395-john-sutters-loco-log-btm-1964-5-examples/ If you need more and care to specify periods you are interested in I will see what there is. Don't forget that you can see the images at higher magnification if you go to 'options' at top right. Then click 'view all sizes' and pick the largest. Best wishes with the layout. Phil Edited November 26, 2017 by phil_sutters Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vitalspark Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 As a young enthusiast I remember it well as it was the only shed where we were forcibly ejected. It was known as pretty near impossible to get round without a permit but of course we didn't bother with such things. Went round it in the summer of '65..took a chance and straight in off the end of the platform and got round pretty well the whole place before being 'collared'. Apart from the Westerns Hymeks and 14s D0280 Falcon was inside so it was all worthwhile. Have a few B&W pics taken off the platform and notes for the day. Dave. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 (edited) What about Falcon and that era would cover D1733 in XP64 livery as well Ian Not sure yet Ian, I do have Falcon in its original livery which would be fine as she was on test on the Western at the same time as Bath Road opened as a Diesel Depot. Just depends if he wants it or not. I know he would love some 47’s but probably in two tone green, when brand new quite a few where stabled at Pontypool Road Engine Shed behind the sand Furnace his local shed Edited November 27, 2017 by steve fay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Not sure yet Ian, I do have Falcon in its original livery which would be fine as she was on test on the Western at the same time as Bath Road opened as a Diesel Depot. Just depends if he wants it or not. I know he would love some 47’s but probably in two tone green, when brand new quite a few where stabled at Pontypool Road Engine Shed behind the sand Furnace his local shed Don’t forget Steve in early days Bath Road had Peaks for a short period as for anything else Blue Pullman Class 40’s use pay a visit Class 37:s to work in pairs on the London’s Cheers Gareth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Thanks Gareth It’s probably a foregone conclusion that Heljan will get round to doing split box peaks and 40’s at some point and I’m Sure both will join the fleet. He has one 37 in green, the one I detailed a few months back and a blue one that I might repaint if he wants Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 More progress on Bath Road 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted November 30, 2017 Share Posted November 30, 2017 Looking good Steve. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold phil_sutters Posted November 30, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2017 Where's your Collett 0-6-0 with its works train?? You seem to be managing quite well without its help. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 30, 2017 Author Share Posted November 30, 2017 Found a pic today whilst Trawling the net of 5054 Earl of Ducie on shed in 64 whilst waiting for the Great western tour to arrive! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted December 2, 2017 Author Share Posted December 2, 2017 Picked up my Dads Christmas present today at Reading!! Good job he doesn’t do online forums !! Shhhh it’s a surprise 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 (edited) E79F2736-C4D6-4954-B1F3-163CDF766661.jpeg Picked up my Dads Christmas present today at Reading!! Good job he doesn’t do online forums !! Shhhh it’s a surprise That's nice Steve who's kit is that or is it a RTR? Cheers GARETH Edited December 3, 2017 by TEDDYBEAR D9521 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonny777 Posted December 3, 2017 Share Posted December 3, 2017 Don’t forget Steve in early days Bath Road had Peaks for a short period as for anything else Blue Pullman Class 40’s use pay a visit Class 37:s to work in pairs on the London’s Cheers Gareth I seem to remember Bath Road having them allocated from new in the early 1960s (what would later become class 45), but then losing those and gaining some class 46s sometime in the early 1970s. My memory is rubbish, but there were certain gaps in my ABC which suddenly started filling up without me having to move my spotting destinations away from Nottingham/Grantham. It is strange how the dreaded ABC 'gaps' had such a psychological impact, which would seem to be imprinted on my mind forever. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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