danstercivicman Posted May 22, 2019 Author Share Posted May 22, 2019 17 minutes ago, The Johnster said: 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... Yup I have read cattle handling was rough... I’ve also read that the animals were well treated as bad treatment produced poor results... My daughter thinks the cattle trucks take the cows to be milked then bring them back at the end of the day I’m reluctant to say otherwise... 2 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 Easy now all these years later to remember how restrictive the use of film cameras was. Few other than professional photographers ever had more than 2 or 3 reels at most on them, most of us made do with what was in the camera, and with 126 film, the most common before the mid 60s, that was 12 enprints or 16 squares tops; that was it for the day. You had to ration what you were taking, and if you didn't have your own darkroom, the developing and printing process was expensive. So, you thought hard before pressing the shutter, whereas nowadays you just click away and delete anything not up to scratch with no great loss; then it was a failure, a waste of opportunity and cash, that you seriously regretted. Advice in both photo and railway magazines stressed that the best results were from ¾ front view shots with the sun behind you and low enough to cast light on the wheels, watch out for telegraph poles, factory chimneys, church spires, and trees sticking out of the loco's chimney! Eric Treacy's work was seminal, and what we all tried (mostly unsuccessfully) to emulate with Box Brownies or whatever we had. SLRs were unknown outside of professional sports or safari photography circles. The mid 60s, when the Colin Gifford revolution hit like, I don't know, something very hitty, we abandoned this and all went nuts with low light, going away, misty moody artsy and all manner of stuff which would have been considered ill advised now very long before. Camera technology was advancing and telephoto lenses were becoming common, shutter speeds were rising, and more DOF trickery could be used. ¾ front views became a bit unfashionable for a while, and we all learned a bit, but the reluctance to waste film on photos that might not work still prevented us from taking them anyway to see if they did. 'Each A Glimpse' was a very major influence on all my photography ever since I first saw it! 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 21 hours ago, The Johnster said: Easy now all these years later to remember how restrictive the use of film cameras was. Few other than professional photographers ever had more than 2 or 3 reels at most on them, most of us made do with what was in the camera, and with 126 film, the most common before the mid 60s, that was 12 enprints or 16 squares tops; that was it for the day. You had to ration what you were taking, and if you didn't have your own darkroom, the developing and printing process was expensive. So, you thought hard before pressing the shutter, whereas nowadays you just click away and delete anything not up to scratch with no great loss; then it was a failure, a waste of opportunity and cash, that you seriously regretted. Advice in both photo and railway magazines stressed that the best results were from ¾ front view shots with the sun behind you and low enough to cast light on the wheels, watch out for telegraph poles, factory chimneys, church spires, and trees sticking out of the loco's chimney! Eric Treacy's work was seminal, and what we all tried (mostly unsuccessfully) to emulate with Box Brownies or whatever we had. SLRs were unknown outside of professional sports or safari photography circles. The mid 60s, when the Colin Gifford revolution hit like, I don't know, something very hitty, we abandoned this and all went nuts with low light, going away, misty moody artsy and all manner of stuff which would have been considered ill advised now very long before. Camera technology was advancing and telephoto lenses were becoming common, shutter speeds were rising, and more DOF trickery could be used. ¾ front views became a bit unfashionable for a while, and we all learned a bit, but the reluctance to waste film on photos that might not work still prevented us from taking them anyway to see if they did. 'Each A Glimpse' was a very major influence on all my photography ever since I first saw it! Might be intended for another thread Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted May 23, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 23, 2019 Yes, my habit of drifting OT has surfaced again! Apologies, everyone. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 23, 2019 Author Share Posted May 23, 2019 No worries 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 26, 2019 Author Share Posted May 26, 2019 Well this was a surprise: A parcel containing the Golden Arrow Clan body arrived. The maker had run out of the metal bits so sent me his sample. I’m rather impressed. Of course there are some detail differences with the Hornby version and I need to source smoke deflectors or learn to solder handrails to my Silver Tay versions but it’s quite a lovely loco body! This means my tender drive Western Star will become the donor for another Clan perhaps? If anyone has any spare 7MT LMR deflectors please let me know! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted May 30, 2019 Author Share Posted May 30, 2019 A rare visitor. Ivatt 4MT 43109 comes to collect a cattle special. I’ve also started the first gloss coat on the sea 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted June 1, 2019 Author Share Posted June 1, 2019 Only a brief moment to enjoy the layout today. The ballasting is almost complete (no more pins) some track needs weathering and I’ve got yet more point rodding to construct but slowly platforms are being shaped... Its Saturday night so we see a Clan ready to depart with the UP N.Irishman. A Jubilee has the 21:30 Saturday only Stranraer-Newcastle TC working. A STD 4MT Tank is ready to lead the late local. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted June 30, 2019 Author Share Posted June 30, 2019 No further progress but some fun running trains 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted July 2, 2019 Author Share Posted July 2, 2019 Well here is a sign that your six year old had been running the layout! Normality in the station. cows riding trucks in the cattle yard!!! 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted August 16, 2019 Author Share Posted August 16, 2019 Still not a lot of progress (been out cycling lots)... Still having fun testing the operational dynamics of the railway (playing trains)... Need to hand paint the cab number the 9 has worn off 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted August 16, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 16, 2019 I'd advise against hand painting the number, danster, you'll never get it to match and it'll always look odd no matter how well you do it. You'd be better off using transfers and replacing the entire number on that cabside. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted August 19, 2019 Author Share Posted August 19, 2019 On 16/08/2019 at 14:13, The Johnster said: I'd advise against hand painting the number, danster, you'll never get it to match and it'll always look odd no matter how well you do it. You'd be better off using transfers and replacing the entire number on that cabside. Yes that maybe the way I have to go. Or I can wait until I am in better finances and sent it away to a specialist to be weathered and renumbered properly! Ive got some off cuts now to do the sea wall Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 The wall has started at the end of the pier. Distraction time! A crab prepares to depart with a lengthy parcels train!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted August 20, 2019 Author Share Posted August 20, 2019 (edited) Sometimes just operating the layout even for a few minutes is very relaxing Edited August 20, 2019 by danstercivicman 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 On 16/08/2019 at 14:13, The Johnster said: I'd advise against hand painting the number, danster, you'll never get it to match and it'll always look odd no matter how well you do it. You'd be better off using transfers and replacing the entire number on that cabside. I think I’ll wait and save up for a professional to re weather and re do the cab numbers.... it’ll be the icing on the cake Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted August 21, 2019 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2019 18 hours ago, danstercivicman said: Sometimes just operating the layout even for a few minutes is very relaxing One of my several modes of operation is to perform maybe 2 or 3 shunts during the adverts, then go back tothe tv; it’s only in the next room! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted August 21, 2019 Author Share Posted August 21, 2019 3 hours ago, The Johnster said: One of my several modes of operation is to perform maybe 2 or 3 shunts during the adverts, then go back tothe tv; it’s only in the next room! Nice I normally manage 15 mins a day... that’s it atm with work, family and cycling! Thats the the downside of a loft layout! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted September 3, 2019 Author Share Posted September 3, 2019 (edited) A Jubilee is in charge of tonight’s N.Irishman Service to Euston (via Carlisle). Some scenic improvements have begun Edited September 4, 2019 by danstercivicman Correction to destination 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted October 26, 2019 Author Share Posted October 26, 2019 Finally had some time to start on the platforms... Also I think these balloon holders will help with the platform canopies and the cross braces that will run across the station. Quite cheap as well! I’ve chopped the bit that holds the balloon on and much cheaper than plasticard! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 A standard Sunday at Stranraer.... 6MT, 5MT, STD 4 Tank... there’s a Black Five Lurking in the shadows as well Now what to do with the platforms... Scalescene papers or paint? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted October 27, 2019 Author Share Posted October 27, 2019 (edited) I’ve ordered more balloon holders £6.50 for 50... Edited October 27, 2019 by danstercivicman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2019 6 hours ago, danstercivicman said: Now what to do with the platforms... Scalescene papers or paint? Emery paper - rub two sheets together to take the uniformity off. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
danstercivicman Posted October 28, 2019 Author Share Posted October 28, 2019 Like this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-wet-dry-sanding-paper-unpunched-290-x-240mm-180-grit-10-pack/20057 Do you paint it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted October 28, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 28, 2019 3 hours ago, danstercivicman said: Like this: https://www.screwfix.com/p/titan-wet-dry-sanding-paper-unpunched-290-x-240mm-180-grit-10-pack/20057 Do you paint it? That's the stuff but I suggest a finer grade - I used 400 grit. I don't paint it, I just rub the rough faces of two sheets together a few times then it looks quite like asphalt. I got the idea from someone else and I'm glad I did. Here's how it turned out on the previous layout. I did drop some bits of glue on it, which spoiled the effect slightly. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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