Bob Hordern Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 (edited) Busy scene at Hebden Beck quarry. The workmen’s coach has arrived and the early shift has begun and the first departure of stone wagons is underway. The gunpowder train apparently arrived overnight - operator error! Edited October 23, 2023 by Bob Hordern 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted November 6, 2023 Author Share Posted November 6, 2023 (edited) Began work this week on the overbridge that will hide much of the exit from board #5 onto the transfer board - though the traverser remains in place for now as KB is going out to Manchester in December. The bridge will be removable for exhibition use. Here’s some initial steps…….. Before Start Progress Edited November 6, 2023 by Bob Hordern 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted November 8, 2023 Author Share Posted November 8, 2023 Bridge completed for now…….. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted November 19, 2023 Author Share Posted November 19, 2023 The overbridge and newly powered turnout are all ready to go….. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted November 30, 2023 Author Share Posted November 30, 2023 If you’re going to Manchester Show next week I’ll see you there along with Kirtley Bridge. Do say hello 👍 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted December 11, 2023 Author Share Posted December 11, 2023 Manchester MRS Christmas Show Dec 9th and 10th Kirtley Bridge went to this exhibition over the weekend where we braved the rain, traffic and bus lanes to get into Central Manchester. The Sugden Sports Centre off Oxford Street is the new venue and unloading/parking was shall we say interesting. On the Friday afternoon Jim and I set up Kirtley Bridge. Next we checked into our hotel and found a Weatherspoons. The food was good enough for two hungry operators. After breakfast on Saturday we returned to the venue to run the layout with Norman arriving by rail. Things went pretty well. Jim and I came home eastwards to avoid the Old Trafford traffic in pretty horrible weather. Sunday was a better day and Nick, Andy and I returned to fire up KB. A repair in the traverser board quickly improved operations there and we got underway again. It was just as busy as Saturday. Packing up was not as challenging as I expected and we got away after 6pm before the wet weather returned for the journey home via M602 this time. The Show was enjoyable and well organised and we got a bit of time to see some really good layouts, meet a few old colleagues and even buy the odd Christmas present. This was a good trip with lots of folk complimenting us on the layout, asking questions and even having a quick ‘drive’ of a train. The icing on the cake came at the end when operators were invited into Hall C for the prize giving. Kirtley Bridge actually won the best in show award – “The Visitors’ Cup” – voted for by MMRS members. My enormous thanks go to the team for enabling me to manage and operate KB. I know it a can be hard work but it also has its rewards. 5 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 (edited) Work now taking place on the transfer board that connects Kirtley Bridge to Lofthouse. Just trying out basic scenery options so far. Edited January 31 by Bob Hordern 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted January 31 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31 Lovely stuff Bob. Is there any chance that Kirtley Bridge might be travelling "Down South" anytime soon? Or have I missed it? All the best, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted January 31 Author Share Posted January 31 Thanks Dave. I have very few bookings this year and they are mostly 'up North'. I have more coming in 2025 but I do find driving long distances tiring these days. We'll have to see how we get on 😎 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted January 31 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 31 Congratulations, Brilliant stuff! Regards Shaun. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted February 4 Author Share Posted February 4 Mixed goods heads through the new section between Lofthouse and Kirtley Bridge 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted February 7 Author Share Posted February 7 Bit further……. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted February 12 Author Share Posted February 12 (edited) Here’s the full context of the connecting up of the two layouts. The viaduct links the reservoir board (Lofthouse) on the left and the transfer board (Kirtley Bridge) on the right - now I have two ‘districts’, one layout! Edited February 12 by Bob Hordern 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted March 25 Author Share Posted March 25 (edited) Traverser upgrade is now complete. Edited March 25 by Bob Hordern 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted March 29 Author Share Posted March 29 ………..and back in its ‘home’ location with the alternative cabinet bolt and holes added. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Hordern Posted Wednesday at 12:43 Author Share Posted Wednesday at 12:43 (edited) The point that allows trains to access the route to Lofthouse can now be operated remotely from the main panel. Here a quarry train waits as the Harrogate auto train departs. Edited Wednesday at 12:46 by Bob Hordern 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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