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

[Andrew P]

Class 56, No 56047 and an old OAA parked up in Seven Mills Sidings for the weekend.

[D6775]

Shame to see it go, has been very enjoyable watching it develop. Look forward to seeing the next venture (hopefully) still in 7mm!!!

[Mulgabill]

48 minutes ago, georgeT said:

My mate Bodgit  ALWAYS  has a plan, we just have to wait and see...

Only 1   ?????????

 

I doubt it, more like 5 or 6, I would think.

 

Looking forward to seeing whats next, although I've enjoyed the development

of SMS, since I saw it live.

 

All the best with the next step Andy.

 

TONY.

 

 

[Andrew P]

6 hours ago, Bogie said:

 

That is very reassuring!

Yes Bogie, it should be reassuring for all.

[Andrew P]

1 hour ago, georgeT said:

My mate Bodgit  ALWAYS  has a plan, we just have to wait and see...

Cheers George, Yes a plan will emerge eventually but I'm in no hurry to rush into anything.

[Andrew P]

37 minutes ago, D6775 said:

Shame to see it go, has been very enjoyable watching it develop. Look forward to seeing the next venture (hopefully) still in 7mm!!!

Thanks Al, Bench Road will still be here, along with most of the Stock for your pleasure.

[Andrew P]

33 minutes ago, Mulgabill said:

Only 1   ?????????

 

I doubt it, more like 5 or 6, I would think.

 

Looking forward to seeing whats next, although I've enjoyed the development

of SMS, since I saw it live.

 

All the best with the next step Andy.

 

TONY.

 

 

Thanks Tony, Yes it certainly is more than one Plan, I think it was about 20 plus last time I counted up, and that is if there is a follow up, as Bench Road will still be here.

[David Bell]

Hi Andy,

 

Sorry to hear you are selling SMS but good to hear you have a plan!

Good luck with the sale and with the plan

 

All the best

David

[Andrew P]

7 minutes ago, David Bell said:

Hi Andy,

 

Sorry to hear you are selling SMS but good to hear you have a plan!

Good luck with the sale and with the plan

 

All the best

David

Thanks David, I'll still have Bench Road to play with.

[Andrew P]

I've reduced this to £560 plus £25 postage if anyone is interested. Full Sound and 2 Crew, otherwise as new.

Edited March 6, 2021 by Andrew P

[muddy water]

I see you are moving on with SMS. When Andy sells a layout it is like a Phoenix going into a fire!

He will emerge stronger and more talented than before! 
I think we could all learn from this and have the courage to move on old projects. The idea is each time we repeat a process, we have the opportunity to improve our skills. If we compare Andy’s first layouts to the latest ones you we see vast improvements.
Maybe it is just a smoother track layout or better proportioned scenery, but it has happened. If he kept trying to modify the original, he may have given up and taken up golf!
So a fresh start is something to look forward to. I will be in the front row with note book for the next performance!

Edited March 6, 2021 by muddy water

[Joner]

Sorry to hear your selling SMS Mr P but not unexpected. Hope you get a quick sale so you can crack on with the next project.  Glad your keeping Bench Road to play with.

 

Looking forward to the next masterpiece, that'll probably be finished before I wire up tracks on Novice Lane!

 

Paul

[Andrew P]

2 hours ago, muddy water said:

I see you are moving on with SMS. When Andy sells a layout it is like a Phoenix going into a fire!

He will emerge stronger and more talented than before! 
I think we could all learn from this and have the courage to move on old projects. The idea is each time we repeat a process, we have the opportunity to improve our skills. If we compare Andy’s first layouts to the latest ones you we see vast improvements.
Maybe it is just a smoother track layout or better proportioned scenery, but it has happened. If he kept trying to modify the original, he may have given up and taken up golf!
So a fresh start is something to look forward to. I will be in the front row with note book for the next performance!

Well thanks for those kind words Muddy, I hope to improve each time, I have done some pretty awful Layouts in years gone by, many would not pass muster by a 10 year old compared to todays standards, haha.

 

How many Points can you fit into 3ft?

It was OO by the way. haha. 20 years ago.

 

Edited March 6, 2021 by Andrew P

[Andrew P]

55 minutes ago, Joner said:

Sorry to hear your selling SMS Mr P but not unexpected. Hope you get a quick sale so you can crack on with the next project.  Glad your keeping Bench Road to play with.

 

Looking forward to the next masterpiece, that'll probably be finished before I wire up tracks on Novice Lane!

 

Paul

Naa, You have plenty of time, I still have to clear the decks, sort out what I want to do, and then work out how to do the baseboards etc, so were talking long term now Paul.

[34006]

4 hours ago, Andrew P said:

Well thanks for those kind words Muddy, I hope to improve each time, I have done some pretty awful Layouts in years gone by, many would not pass muster by a 10 year old compared to todays standards, haha.

 

How many Points can you fit into 3ft?

It was OO by the way. haha. 20 years ago.

 

This must be where "All Track" Peters comes from,eh Mr P?

 

atb

Phil

ps SMS - que sera,sera.Looking forwards to the next chapter.

[Andrew P]

2 minutes ago, 34006 said:

This must be where "All Track" Peters comes from,eh Mr P?

 

atb

Phil

ps SMS - que sera,sera.Looking forwards to the next chapter.

NO, this was a restrained version of All Track Peters,

[Donw]

Its better than a TV cliffhanger all the suspense of Andy's next project.

 

Don

[Andrew P]

Just now, Donw said:

Its better than a TV cliffhanger all the suspense of Andy's next project.

 

Don

That could be a many Months away yet Don.

[andyram]

11 minutes ago, Andrew P said:

That could be a many Months away yet Don.

 

We have heard that before. I think you said that after Kings Moreton was sold and the next minute Seven Mills was springing up!

[Andrew P]

2 minutes ago, andyram said:

 

We have heard that before. I think you said that after Kings Moreton was sold and the next minute Seven Mills was springing up!

Older, wiser and lot lot slower Andy.

[andyram]

1 minute ago, Andrew P said:

Older, wiser and lot lot slower Andy.

 

We will have to wait a week then!

[Andrew P]

I wasn't quite sure what to post this morning, but ended up with this pair of Tractors in Bridge End Sidings.

37206 in Blue and 37183 Large Logo with the Highland Stag.

 

Edited March 7, 2021 by Andrew P

[David Bell]

That is a cracking picture Andy. A perfect start to a Sunday morning!

Cheers

David

[Andrew P]

12 minutes ago, David Bell said:

That is a cracking picture Andy. A perfect start to a Sunday morning!

Cheers

David

Thanks David, yes a bit of Tractor super power for a Sunday can't be a bad thing.

[Andrew P]

PM Sunday pic, Heritage Livery 08 Shunter, No 13003 in Bridge End Sidings at Seven Mills.