RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 23, 2020 15 minutes ago, Gopher said: Now where is that Poacher Lincolnshire? 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 5 hours ago, St Enodoc said: Lincolnshire? Nah - too flat. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 23, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 23, 2020 38 minutes ago, Gopher said: Nah - too flat. You've obviously never visited Lincoln Cathedral; I thought it was a bit steep and I'm Welsh! 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 23, 2020 Author Share Posted June 23, 2020 12 minutes ago, The Johnster said: You've obviously never visited Lincoln Cathedral; I thought it was a bit steep and I'm Welsh! Yes I agree that bit is steep (I have visited it, lovely building). 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 24, 2020 Author Share Posted June 24, 2020 Clun Castle on the Cornishman (minus headboard), runs through Harewood Halt, and arrives at Dewchurch 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 25, 2020 Author Share Posted June 25, 2020 Number 15 bus trundles up the newly resurfaced Station Road. At least the Conductor no longer has to hang on for grim death because of the rough road surface. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 Sir William gets a clean, King Edward V111 at the coal stage 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les1952 Posted June 26, 2020 Share Posted June 26, 2020 23 hours ago, Gopher said: Number 15 bus trundles up the newly resurfaced Station Road. At least the Conductor no longer has to hang on for grim death because of the rough road surface. I don't remember WMT allowing even the oldest Birmingham buses to get that dirty- certainly in City Transport days they were immaculate and dents and scratches were fixed on the same day if possible.. Les 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 9 minutes ago, Les1952 said: I don't remember WMT allowing even the oldest Birmingham buses to get that dirty- certainly in City Transport days they were immaculate and dents and scratches were fixed on the same day if possible.. Les Yes I am guilty of over weathering it. It was actually worse until I cleaned it up a bit, but agree it is probably a bit too dirty. I simply cannot be trusted once I get an airbrush in my hand ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gopher said: Yes I am guilty of over weathering it. It was actually worse until I cleaned it up a bit, but agree it is probably a bit too dirty. I simply cannot be trusted once I get an airbrush in my hand ! P.S - to be honest Les when I first weathered it, I thought s*** , I have ruined a good and expensive model. So tried to take remedial action to clean it up. Of course the cream livery also makes it more obvious. I'll have to think of an excuse for running it in that condition. Thanks for the comment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 1959 hot summer water shortages? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 26, 2020 Author Share Posted June 26, 2020 3 hours ago, The Johnster said: 1959 hot summer water shortages? That will do nicely Sir. Thank you Mr Johnster. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 26, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2020 (edited) No rain for weeks and temperatures in the 90s, much like '76. '58 had been spectacularly wet, though (we had a family camping holiday on Hayling Island washed out), so the reservoirs were able to cope better than '76, preceded by a dry summer and autumn in '75. The sad part of this is that I'm old enough to remember both... Edited June 26, 2020 by The Johnster 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 15 hours ago, The Johnster said: No rain for weeks and temperatures in the 90s, much like '76. '58 had been spectacularly wet, though (we had a family camping holiday on Hayling Island washed out), so the reservoirs were able to cope better than '76, preceded by a dry summer and autumn in '75. The sad part of this is that I'm old enough to remember both... I remember 76, and the relief when we finally had some rain I think in late Sept. Worked on the farm all summer, hay and then harvest incredibly hot and dry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 Misc views of the loco yard at night. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 27, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 27, 2020 4 hours ago, Gopher said: I remember 76, and the relief when we finally had some rain I think in late Sept. Worked on the farm all summer, hay and then harvest incredibly hot and dry. The ground had gone so hard that we had the wonder of water restrictions during some heavy flooding... The South Wales mountains were impressive at night, with grass fires outlining the silhouettes of them, and the Valleys suffered even more than usual from sheep incursions. The shed nocturnes are very believable; I can almost hear the noises as locos cool down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 27, 2020 Author Share Posted June 27, 2020 2 hours ago, The Johnster said: The ground had gone so hard that we had the wonder of water restrictions during some heavy flooding... The South Wales mountains were impressive at night, with grass fires outlining the silhouettes of them, and the Valleys suffered even more than usual from sheep incursions. The shed nocturnes are very believable; I can almost hear the noises as locos cool down. Thanks Johnster for the compliment. Yes 76 was a strange old year, just seemed to be never ending heat, only relieved by sitting in pub gardens in the evening enjoying a pint or two. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 28, 2020 Author Share Posted June 28, 2020 Misc street scenes 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 Empty cattle wagons heading towards Dewchurch, where their passengers await (feigning interest in the standard class 4 at Platform 1). There is a partially completed station building in the background, waiting for me to add chimneys and roof tiles. (photos to follow in due course). I am never sure whether dairy cattle were carried by train. I think the answer must be yes as long as it was a shortish distance to accommodate milking at either end. Most 4mm cattle from the various suppliers are dairy, so my cattle trains inevitably pick up and deliver dairy cattle, with the odd bull thrown in. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsforever Posted June 29, 2020 Share Posted June 29, 2020 Thats a lot of moo ! looks very good also the high st pics the van going over the pedestarian crossing in front of the lady tipical of the time.Just ordered some more kits from In the Greenwood the housebacks look very good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 29, 2020 Author Share Posted June 29, 2020 2 hours ago, lmsforever said: Thats a lot of moo ! looks very good also the high st pics the van going over the pedestarian crossing in front of the lady tipical of the time.Just ordered some more kits from In the Greenwood the housebacks look very good. Thanks Imsforever. The laser cut kits are excellent from the various suppliers, and the range is ever expanding . As I have said before suits me because I am a hopeless scratch builder. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 A woman's work is never done (am I still allowed to say that). 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 2, 2020 Author Share Posted July 2, 2020 Harewood Halt 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 More views of the new weighbridge. Currently in the process of tiling the Petite Properties station building kit. Quite a big roof space to add tiles to. When finished I will then have two station buildings for Dewchurch - but which one to use ? I must break this addiction to making building kits when there is no real need to replace what is already in place on the layout. I've also got a Wills Craftsman two road engine shed on the to do list. If I don't c*** it up making it I'll see if it is a worthy replacement for the current Townstreet engine shed, which has a certain presence . The Langley combine harvester is also waiting to be built. Also got to weather the new Bachmann Class 117 DMU (lovely model). Modelu figures to paint. Have to start working extra shifts. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted July 5, 2020 Author Share Posted July 5, 2020 Late for school ? I wonder what is at the front, have I "copped" it already ? 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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