Seven Mills Sidings, from TOPS to the POD, Page 169 and Bench Road, Stabling and Fuelling Point from Page 245

[Andrew P]

On a gloriously sunny morning here at Seven Mills we see Rat 25285 coming in from the Top Yard, whilst sister Rat 25054 and the 08, 08173 sit quietly in the Fuel Road.

[Andrew P]

As it's such a nice day, and WE ALL HAVE TO STAY AT HOME, here is Railfreight 20, 20156 and Rat, 25285 on the Fuel Road, whilst Large Logo Highland Class 37, 37183 brings in a short Van Train of VAA's from the Top Yard.

 

Edited April 5, 2020 by Andrew P

[Andrew P]

 

This evening we see Railfreight Large Logo 56047 moving the Catfish into the Top Yard ready for onward dispatch to Didcot Yard in the morning.

[Donw]

I don't suppose there is anything stopping you setting up a portable layout on the pationand having an outside operating session in the sun - well apart from the fact that everything is wrapped up ready for the move. It is a nice thought though setting up an exhibition layout out in the sun wouldn't be hard. Might surprise the neigbours though when the horn sounds an the 37 sets off.

If I hadn't  had so much to do I could of got the garden railway started and had an operating session with the radio controlled live steamers.  Ah well one day.

Take care

 

Don

[Andrew P]

9 minutes ago, Donw said:

I don't suppose there is anything stopping you setting up a portable layout on the pationand having an outside operating session in the sun - well apart from the fact that everything is wrapped up ready for the move. It is a nice thought though setting up an exhibition layout out in the sun wouldn't be hard. Might surprise the neigbours though when the horn sounds an the 37 sets off.

If I hadn't  had so much to do I could of got the garden railway started and had an operating session with the radio controlled live steamers.  Ah well one day.

Take care

 

Don

Hi Don, I have a few bits of wood, a Yard of O Gauge Track and all the tools, but it would be another bulky item to have to think about moving. If we knew we were going to be on a total Lock Down for say 6 or 9 Months, then It might be worth a thought, even if it was in OO with the 37 and 08 but at the moment I'm content to plan for the re build of SMS after the move and work out where all my bits will go in the new POD / Pit of Doom.

[gismorail]

Right that's it ......the book's open for the 'bubble warp ' removal  

Come on Andy you know you want too.

 

Bet he wakes in a cold sweat in the early hours sit's up in bed a shouts out ' That's it's the bubble wraps got to go' 

 

sorry Dee 

 

Edited April 5, 2020 by gismorail

[Andrew P]

18 minutes ago, gismorail said:

Right that's it ......the book's open for the 'bubble warp ' removal  

Come on Andy you know you want too.

 

Bet he wakes in a cold sweat in the early hours sit's up in bed a shouts out ' That's it's the bubble wraps got to go' 

 

sorry Dee 

 

I'm not playing this game any more, it's not fair, your picking on me again.

[gismorail]

That's because we all know you TOO well 

[KNP]

How do we know he hasn't started one.....in secret of course and keeping it under wraps (bubble)

[Andrew P]

1 hour ago, KNP said:

How do we know he hasn't started one.....in secret of course and keeping it under wraps (bubble)

Sadly not this time Guys.

 

I had a very kind offer from Peter BB to have Cadley Hill back until we move, but I really don't have the room to store it or work on it. I also have some more stuff to store in  TOPS as we sort out more cupboards.

 

Still at least I have plenty of photos from previous running sessions on Seven Mills, so more to come. 

[Andrew P]

Ratty Rat 25285 and the Whistler 40007 running about the Yard with MOD 08 No 13003 on the Fuel Roads.

[jcarta]

Andrew

 

Love the picture of 25285 & 40007..... very atmospheric ......

 

I did read some months ago of the camera that you are using but can't find it in your thread so can I ask?

 

Jim

[Ray H]

Jim

 

He has to use a Polaroid because his layouts change quicker than he can upload the pictures!   

[Andrew P]

2 hours ago, jcarta said:

Andrew

 

Love the picture of 25285 & 40007..... very atmospheric ......

 

I did read some months ago of the camera that you are using but can't find it in your thread so can I ask?

 

Jim

Hi Jim, Ignore young Ray below, haha, well actually it IS true, my Flip Flop is Steam Powered and so the Layouts get sold before they can be uploaded.

 

As for your question, well I have two cameras that I can use, The one used for the pic above of the Rat and Whistler is from my Fuji Finepix S5800.

My other Camera that I use for quickie shots, like the one  above of the 56 with the Catfish, is a Canon IXUS190,  but the Fuji is better for close up work and fine definition as it can be adjusted to F13.5, whatever that means, but it just makes close ups sharper.

Newer cameras don't seem to have such adjustments as the older Fuji, as I found out when trying to replace it, so bought the Canon to try a pocket camera, which is ideal for taking to Exhibitions as well.

Hope that helps Jim.

 

1 hour ago, Ray H said:

Jim

 

He has to use a Polaroid because his layouts change quicker than he can upload the pictures!   

 

 

 

[jcarta]

Andy

 

Thanks for the info,much appreciated......

 

As for the F13.5 adjustment, this allows you to get a great depth of field hence the front & rear of the loco is sharp in the photos.

 

Carry on with the pictures and I have a word with young Ray when we are allowed to socialise again. 

 

Jim 

[Andrew P]

Here's one from the Fuji, we see the 08 doing some Shunting, but the Driver and his mate appear to have vacated the cab.

 

Edited April 6, 2020 by Andrew P

[Andrew P]

This morning we see the dirty Blue 20 heading down the old MOD Line whilst 47199 and an unidentified Rat sit on the Fuel Roads. This shot was taken with the Canon.

 

Edited April 7, 2020 by Andrew P

[Baggies1961]

Morning Andy, what primer would you recommend for undercoating the Grampus wagon? I was looking at the Halfords ones.

Great shots by the way as always. 

[Andrew P]

9 minutes ago, Baggies1961 said:

Morning Andy, what primer would you recommend for undercoating the Grampus wagon? I was looking at the Halfords ones.

Great shots by the way as always. 

Not a clue mate, I've never done one, I do have some Halfords Grey and White Primer but the Grey is mainly for the Roads and the White is for Clouds etc.

Sorry I cant help with that one Julian.

[Baggies1961]

Never mind thanks anyway Andy I hear lot of modellers mention Halfords primer so wondered which one. Hope your both OK in these unusual times.

[jcarta]

6 hours ago, Baggies1961 said:

Morning Andy, what primer would you recommend for undercoating the Grampus wagon? I was looking at the Halfords ones.

Great shots by the way as always. 

 

Julian

 

Usually any etch primer is good for undercoat....

 

I am pretty fortunate if I can't get it from "Halfords" then I would pop into "The Range" and pick up a primer from there and it's probably £1:50 - £2:00 cheaper

 

Jim

[Baggies1961]

Thanks Jim and Andy for the use of your page, I see Halfords do a plastic primer and wondered if that was suitable.

I will check the range see if they will mail it.

regards

Julian.

[jcarta]

On 06/04/2020 at 16:40, Andrew P said:

Here's one from the Fuji, we see the 08 doing some Shunting, but the Driver and his mate appear to have vacated the cab.

 

 Probably gone to look for Lazy Joe.....

[Andrew P]

This shot was taken from the embankment running from the Mills Lane Bridge. It's a footpath but with some high Brambles so difficult to get a photo normally, luckily I took an old Milk Crate with me to stand on.

Before EDIT.

After EDIT.

 

Edited April 8, 2020 by Andrew P

[Andrew P]

This morning I decided to fit the Snow Ploughs to Highland 37, 37183 to match 37081, my Scottie Dog one.

They will be blended in, toned down and weathered once I have my stuff set up again after the move.