St. Simon Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Hi Tom, That looks fantastic, always in awe of what you can do! Simply stunning! Simon 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post NHY 581 Posted August 31, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted August 31, 2023 56 minutes ago, Tom F said: Hello everyone. Thought I'd do a little update after so long. What started as a 3ft 6inch diorama is now around 40ft of 2ft 3inch narrow gauge railway. I'm about to add scenics to the next section of the layout 'Skarloey' Station' but the landscaping is predominantly finished for the entire layout. I'm in the process of writing an article for NG&I which I hope to be first of several with the help of a friend who has written books on slate quarries/railways, so I think I'm in safe hands. A teaser in B&WOminous skies brood over Culdee Fell, as Peter Sam arrives on shed at Skarloey for water and coal. A good raking out of the fire maybe in order too. How absolutely flippin' lovely to see a post from you on here, Tom. Great stuff. Rob. 19 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Kevin Johnson Posted August 31, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 31, 2023 Tom your layout is very impressive. I love all the slate buildings and scenery work within the layout. You are definitely an inspiration for other members to follow. It's great to see you back.👍 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Great to see you on here. I made a point of getting onto Facebook so I could follow your work, but have to admit I never use it so have been missing out! Regular subscriber to NG&I so looking forward to that very much. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tortuga Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Lovely to see a post from you Tom. The teaser photo looks really good - is that winding house based on/inspired by the one that used to serve Abergynolwyn? (PS I tried joining your Facebook page to keep up with the developments of the Skarloey Railway, but wasn’t successful for some reason - nice to see an update on here though) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 20 minutes ago, Tortuga said: Lovely to see a post from you Tom. The teaser photo looks really good - is that winding house based on/inspired by the one that used to serve Abergynolwyn? (PS I tried joining your Facebook page to keep up with the developments of the Skarloey Railway, but wasn’t successful for some reason - nice to see an update on here though) Hi Tortuga. Have to be honest this was just a brief update and due to my concerns with one user here and the thomas fandom/photo sharing I wont be regular. Please try again Tortuga, I generally turn away requests that don't answer the group questions. Best wishes Tom 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Uncle Skeleton Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 Scaca fellposting is back. Fanstastic! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted August 31, 2023 Author Share Posted August 31, 2023 5 hours ago, Rich Uncle Skeleton said: Scaca fellposting is back. Fanstastic! Just a brief update, sorry to disappoint. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted August 31, 2023 Share Posted August 31, 2023 It's a real shame that you can't stick around. This site is worse off for losing your contributions. But I do understand why. It only took a couple of people for us to quit Facebook. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowden Hall Posted September 1, 2023 Share Posted September 1, 2023 Likewise, would have liked to see more of you on RM Web. Just applied to join your Facebook page. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted September 1, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 1, 2023 Is Andy Y aware of the problem that selfishly minded people have toward you, as Rob says RMWEB is worse off without you inspiring work 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rockershovel Posted September 2, 2023 Share Posted September 2, 2023 Disappointed not to see more of this wonderfully atmospheric and beautifully observed diorama/model. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted September 3, 2023 Author Share Posted September 3, 2023 On 01/09/2023 at 23:53, John Besley said: Is Andy Y aware of the problem that selfishly minded people have toward you, as Rob says RMWEB is worse off without you inspiring work Andy is aware of the situation, and was as helpful as he can be, but unfortunately as part of the software update a year or so ago, as the person hasn’t commented in the thread they can’t be blocked from the thread. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Tom F Posted September 3, 2023 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 3, 2023 (edited) 22 hours ago, rockershovel said: Disappointed not to see more of this wonderfully atmospheric and beautifully observed diorama/model. My content is still viewable if you wish to find it in my private Facebook group (I believe there is a link further back through the thread) and in future magazine articles. I’ll sign off for now, you guys know where to find me. All the best Tom Edited September 3, 2023 by Tom F 22 12 6 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
didcot Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 Stunning Tom. For the second time my Wife asked have we been on that one? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted September 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2023 Thanks Tom, if you can drop in to let us know when articles are coming out so we can search out the mags that would be appreciated by those of us who don’t do Fb 😀 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted September 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2023 4 hours ago, Tom F said: My content is still viewable if you wish to find it in my private Facebook group (I believe there is a link further back through the thread) and in future magazine articles. I’ll sign off for now, you guys know where to find me. All the best Tom It's quite summery here in Devon today, didn't know that Autumn had come early in Mid-Wales. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold JustinDean Posted September 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 3, 2023 Tom’s FB group is wonderful. I hope he doesn’t mind me sharing the link to the group; he can control who becomes part of it: https://m.facebook.com/groups/922023228230482/?ref=share 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bandit Posted September 3, 2023 Share Posted September 3, 2023 It’s a privilege to see your modelling. Truly outstanding. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted September 5, 2023 Share Posted September 5, 2023 On 03/09/2023 at 14:54, Captain Kernow said: It's quite summery here in Devon today, didn't know that Autumn had come early in Mid-Wales. The last time I looked, Sodor was in the Irish Sea rather than Mid Wales… 😁 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted September 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 9, 2023 On 03/09/2023 at 22:23, JustinDean said: Tom’s FB group is wonderful. I hope he doesn’t mind me sharing the link to the group; he can control who becomes part of it: https://m.facebook.com/groups/922023228230482/?ref=share And approaching 900 members, so obviously popular... 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted October 9, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2023 (edited) I tried to join the FB group but seemingly was unsuccessful. I'm pretty sure I answered the questions, but I'm not much of an FB user so maybe I did something wrong. Either way I'll just have to hope one day in the future we get another photo posted on here. Tom is without a doubt one of the most talented and inspiring modellers in the hobby, and I hope we get to see more at some point. Edited October 9, 2023 by Obsidian Quarry 5 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 I've said it before but its such a shame that Tom has felt unable to post outside Facebook (which I don't use, probably for similar reasons to his stopping posting elsewhere). Does anyone know, or could someone who does use his Facebook group ask, where the seated figure in the guard's van is from? Many thanks, Gyp 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom F Posted February 11 Author Share Posted February 11 (edited) 1 hour ago, Gypsy said: I've said it before but its such a shame that Tom has felt unable to post outside Facebook (which I don't use, probably for similar reasons to his stopping posting elsewhere). Does anyone know, or could someone who does use his Facebook group ask, where the seated figure in the guard's van is from? Many thanks, Gyp Good morning Gyp The seated figures I use are all Modelu. Yes, I'm sorry how disappointing it is for other RMweb members, however after I last posted on here several months ago, my suspicions were confirmed when I received a message from an RMweb member, who I had banned from my group on suspicion of them taking my photos and posting them elsewhere. They confirmed this but I was basically told I should be grateful that they were sharing my modelling with their fellow Thomas fans, and any problems I had with this were my problem, not theirs! I was very grateful for Andy York's support in this, but it is for that reason I do not plan to share my modelling outside of my facebook group anymore. Edited February 11 by Tom F 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gypsy Posted February 11 Share Posted February 11 Thanks Tom - I understand... I thought they might be Modelu - not sure what search terms to use though - can you remember how they're described?! Many thanks and best wishes, Gyp 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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