danstercivicman Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 (edited) With some help from my daughter we have some sea! We have also run out of PVA... Toilet roll and watery pva is the method! Edited May 14, 2019 by danstercivicman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 14, 2019 Author Share Posted May 14, 2019 Two big services at the pier end! The Down N.Irishman and a relief... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 (edited) First attempt ever to paint a sea scene using the Marklin of Sweden Tutorial. I will now need to leave it to dry before varnish is applied. Thoughts comments welcome! Edited May 17, 2019 by danstercivicman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted May 17, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 17, 2019 Careful with what varnish you use and the surface you put it on, if it’s on a cardboard /paper type texture, it can soak in and carry over the edges, leaving a blobby discolouration. It might pay to do a test bit first away from your scenic efforts, which are looking very good. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold lezz01 Posted May 17, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 17, 2019 Looks good mate. Regards Lez. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 17 minutes ago, Northroader said: Careful with what varnish you use and the surface you put it on, if it’s on a cardboard /paper type texture, it can soak in and carry over the edges, leaving a blobby discolouration. It might pay to do a test bit first away from your scenic efforts, which are looking very good. Cheers Yes, it looks like Hornbach Panellack (not available in the UK is the stuff). Might have to nip to Sweden to get some Thats the guide but I’m doing it on the cheap with poster paints... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 17, 2019 Author Share Posted May 17, 2019 19 minutes ago, lezz01 said: Looks good mate. Regards Lez. Thank you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Crab 42789 awaits a clear path after running in a parcel working. It has run around using the platform 3 loop. The Crab will now run to Stranraer Shed where it will be fed and watered. This Crab is the only one without fire irons so a set of Hornby H123 has been ordered from Peters Spares. 40596 (Ex works) awaits with a local departure from platform 2. She really is far too clean for a loco which is soon to be cut up... More reference material has arrived Edited May 18, 2019 by danstercivicman 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Progress at the lairage... I am not sure of typical cow formations so I think this is: Bull in a separate pen to The Cows? I’m thinking of building a very low relief structure on the back of the lairage? Next step is to weather the lairage and add gates to each pen although with the lairage building just behind maybe the gates arnt needed as cattle would only pass through this part for loading? Edited May 18, 2019 by danstercivicman 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted May 18, 2019 Share Posted May 18, 2019 Bulls would often be transported in 'Special Cattle Vans', resembling Horse Boxes. These would have facilities for fodder and water, and accommodation for a herdsman; such bulls were intended for stud purposes. The vans would be attached to passenger services to reduce travelling times and stress for the bull. Parkside do a kit for the GW Beetle, examples of the prototype lasting into the late 1960s, when they were superceded by flasks cooled with liquid nitrogen.. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) 35 minutes ago, Fat Controller said: Bulls would often be transported in 'Special Cattle Vans', resembling Horse Boxes. These would have facilities for fodder and water, and accommodation for a herdsman; such bulls were intended for stud purposes. The vans would be attached to passenger services to reduce travelling times and stress for the bull. Parkside do a kit for the GW Beetle, examples of the prototype lasting into the late 1960s, when they were superceded by flasks cooled with liquid nitrogen.. Oh ok. Looks like I need more cows or pigs then! Thanks for the info-much appreciated I’ll have to build a beetle I think the gates need to open in such a way that they steer traffic up the ramps Edited May 18, 2019 by danstercivicman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 1 hour ago, Fat Controller said: Bulls would often be transported in 'Special Cattle Vans', resembling Horse Boxes. These would have facilities for fodder and water, and accommodation for a herdsman; such bulls were intended for stud purposes. The vans would be attached to passenger services to reduce travelling times and stress for the bull. Parkside do a kit for the GW Beetle, examples of the prototype lasting into the late 1960s, when they were superceded by flasks cooled with liquid nitrogen.. I’ve ordered a beetle. Quite a nice bit of rolling stock for my cattle train. It will br BR crimson which I have paint of... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted May 18, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 18, 2019 I fancy shifting prize bulls for breeding would be a rare occurrence. The bread and butter job is moving cattle from Ireland to British markets, then on to slaughter. I would think you need facilities for water troughs at the pens, so they could drink before getting loaded into vans. Another associated traffic are hides, from Ireland to tanning factories. They’re just stacked flat to make up a load for an open wagon. I’ve come back sharing deck space with some, and the smell knocks your head off. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 18, 2019 Author Share Posted May 18, 2019 (edited) Cheers I’ve reworked the lairage slightly.. Meamwhile 44789 brings in a down local from Glasgow. I’m gonna have to hand paint the 9 the transfer has split... Edited May 18, 2019 by danstercivicman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 More resources Hopefully I can now understand the trains from Newcastle to Stranraer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) HELP! The above book has proved useful. It looks like there are Gresley coaches/Thompson coaches on the through train from Stranraer to Newcastle. Hauled by Stanier Cl.5 to Carlisle with a loco change at Carlisle to a B1. The timing seems 12:15/12:17pm from Stranraer Harbour. There appears to have been regular Carlisle-Newcastle express workings. Can anyone one help with the time for the Newcastle to Stranraer boat train? The opposite working to the one above. Best Dan Edited May 19, 2019 by danstercivicman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) At present my Stranraer-Newcastle service consists of: Stanier P3 BSK, CK, CK, BSK. Plus two Hornby (Yes I know they are less than accurate) Gresley railroad teak repaints... Power today is Jubilee 45715 which is running back to Carlisle. Meanwhile the new cattle facilities are being tested by my daughter and the Hunslet which is the only loco she runs. Edited May 19, 2019 by danstercivicman 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 19, 2019 Author Share Posted May 19, 2019 (edited) Crab 42919 prepares to depart from a centre road siding with a fast freight/cattle working. Edited May 19, 2019 by danstercivicman 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 (edited) The 12:17pm to Newcastle leaves. Jubilee 45715 ‘Invincible’ will haul it to Carlisle via ‘The Port Road’. At Carlisle an A3 will take over. Eventually four Thompson maroon coaches will take over from the Stanier rake! The two ‘Gresleys’ were picked up cheap of EBay and were repainted from ‘plastic teak’. Anyone know if there was a 61ft SK? Edited May 20, 2019 by danstercivicman 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 20, 2019 Author Share Posted May 20, 2019 Any ideas for modelling water troughs? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Joseph_Pestell Posted May 20, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 20, 2019 1 hour ago, danstercivicman said: Any ideas for modelling water troughs? I assume you mean for the cattle, not locomotives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 21, 2019 Author Share Posted May 21, 2019 9 hours ago, Joseph_Pestell said: I assume you mean for the cattle, not locomotives. Yes, ratio do a kit for that but I need animal water troughs for the pens Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2019 Couple of standpipes as well, I imagine and some hose for cleaning the pens when they are empty as well as filling the troughs. And you need some sort of storage for the feed. My standpipes came with a Ratio kit but I can't remember which one offhand; possibly fence posts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 9 hours ago, The Johnster said: Couple of standpipes as well, I imagine and some hose for cleaning the pens when they are empty as well as filling the troughs. And you need some sort of storage for the feed. My standpipes came with a Ratio kit but I can't remember which one offhand; possibly fence posts. There will be a building behind the pens that’ll house most of those items. I think gates and troughs in the pens will suffice Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 22, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2019 (edited) Sorted! There'll be a Port Vet's office somewhere as well, with a duty rota for incoming boats. Somewhere, I think in the General Appendix (to the 1955 Rules and Regulations), are the instructions for animal welfare, the feeding, watering, exercising that they had to be be given at periods while in transit; these will be of considerable interest if you can track them down! Railway staff were responsible for this, and of course varied in their ability to actually handle the beasts... Edited May 22, 2019 by The Johnster 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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