Gopher Posted March 17, 2022 Share Posted March 17, 2022 10 hours ago, MrWolf said: Old airfields are very handy things for learning to drive on. My first official driving lesson was on the former RAF Melton Mowbray. Yes mine was on the former RAF Llandow. I'd been driving tractors on the farm for a few years, but I hit 17 and my dad let me loose in his Ford Escort on the airfield. We both survived the experience. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted March 17, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2022 (edited) 17 hours ago, MrWolf said: Old airfields are very handy things for learning to drive on. My first official driving lesson was on the former RAF Melton Mowbray. c2000 the roads around Yelverton aerodrome were used by quite a few of us as a place for a few driving lessons prior to reaching 17... (while the remains of those bunkers were perfect for a few drinks). My eldest daughter leaned to ride her bike there one Christmas as well. Edited March 17, 2022 by The Fatadder 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted March 18, 2022 Author Share Posted March 18, 2022 (edited) Today I cycled the whole route of the line from Tavistock to Marsh Mills (except for the bit round Yelverton which is on private land). Sad that the stations, particularly Bickliegh and Horrabrige are no more and it has to be said Gem Bridge is a shadow of the former Walkham viaduct. This is the entrance to station road at Yelverton today. Edited April 7, 2022 by wiggoforgold 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted March 19, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 19, 2022 Has Bickleigh station building been knocked down? It was still there the last time I drove a bus along there about 8 years ago. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted March 19, 2022 Author Share Posted March 19, 2022 12 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said: Has Bickleigh station building been knocked down? It was still there the last time I drove a bus along there about 8 years ago. I think the building that is still there is the station master's house. There is a high wooden fence round the site which you can't see through. I was on a bike on the cycle path and couldn't see over the fence. Alex 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted March 19, 2022 Share Posted March 19, 2022 On 18/03/2022 at 13:26, wiggoforgold said: Today I cycled the whole route of the line from Tavistock to Marsh Mills (except for the bit round Yelverton which is on private land). Sad that the stations, particularly Bickliegh and Horrabrige are no more and it has to be said Gem Bridge is a shadow of the former Walkham viaduct. This is the entrance to station road at Yelverton today. Thanks for the picture Alex; this is close to the spot referred to in my previous post; never thought I'd get to see this entrance once more! Looks about the same after all these years! Brian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted March 20, 2022 Author Share Posted March 20, 2022 I had four attempts at getting the notice right: 1. Got accidentally stuck to the cutting mat. 2. Trimmed the edge of he sign too close when cutting it out. 3. Lost it. Alex 16 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted March 20, 2022 Share Posted March 20, 2022 That's definitely one of the curses of railway modelling. Somewhere in the vicinity of my bench is a little etched brass door plate that says "private", it pinged around like a stray bullet whilst being trimmed. At least you finally got your sign in place and the whole scene is looking complete. The plants look really good too. 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted April 4, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 4, 2022 Back after the endorced absence. The layout is presently in sections while I work on the scenery. This is the lane behind the station. The figures are from the Monty’s range, the tractor is from Springside (built by 46444 of this parish) and the trailer is from Dart Castings, modified as per Adam’s thread on here. Alex 22 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted April 4, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 4, 2022 Nice shot Alex and good to see the old Fergy again. If I remember correctly it was a lovely kit to build. I do have the Oxford version but the Springside kit has a nice presence about it. I'm quiet tempted to order one myself. Great modelling all round Alex on Yelverton by the way. Looking forwards to seeing it in the flesh so to speak. A West Riding contingent will be attending a (Pasty) Members Day in Taunton shortly and is looking forwards to catching up if you're in attendance. Cheers, Mark 3 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 4, 2022 Author Share Posted April 4, 2022 The parts of the Fergie looked good as I will be at Taunton. See you there. Alex 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 17, 2022 Author Share Posted April 17, 2022 Took a trip to the South Devon Railway at Buckfastleigh yesterday doing research for the milk train for Yelverton. We took a few pictures. Liz got the prize for the best one. Alex 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Double checking it all goes in the car 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 18, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2022 Love the Captain Kernow appreciation society bumper sticker !! Which show are you off to, Alex ? Rob. 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted April 18, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2022 I like the fascia colour. I've used black, and am now having a rethink (yet another one!) 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 Double checking it all goes in the car 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 18, 2022 Author Share Posted April 18, 2022 1 hour ago, NHY 581 said: Love the Captain Kernow appreciation society bumper sticker !! Which show are you off to, Alex ? Rob. Not off to a show yet. It was just a test fit. It was a bit tight to get it all in last time, so I redesigned the legs and was making sure it all fitted, so there will be no nasty surprises when I'm going out. Next show booked reorganised Edington in July. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 18, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 18, 2022 Just now, wiggoforgold said: Not off to a show yet. It was just a test fit. It was a bit tight to get it all in last time, so I redesigned the legs and was making sure it all fitted, so there will be no nasty surprises when I'm going out. Next show booked reorganised Edington in July. Ah! I shall have to do the same before Sunday !! Rob 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted April 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) Edited April 29, 2022 by wiggoforgold 31 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted April 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) A couple more Edited April 29, 2022 by wiggoforgold 30 6 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted April 29, 2022 Share Posted April 29, 2022 That looks superb Alex. Martyn 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted April 29, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted April 29, 2022 Yelverton, summer 1958. It didn’t rain today, but puddles in the lane behind the station suggest it rained yesterday. The oddly shaped station building emerges from the undergrowth. The line will be open for another four and a half years, but the building is falling out of use now. 28 4 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted April 29, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 29, 2022 Slow decay under a grey sky, I can almost taste it. Leaking roof too, maybe? 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted April 29, 2022 Author Share Posted April 29, 2022 (edited) I suspect a leaking roof is quite likely :) And what lies beyond that slightly open door? Edited April 29, 2022 by wiggoforgold 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post wiggoforgold Posted May 7, 2022 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 7, 2022 More pictures of the station on a sunny day. 28 5 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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