Gopher Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 You'd think the driver might help to load the sacks of seed. 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 George Street 16 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 24 Author Share Posted January 24 Another sunny day in the Welsh marches 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 25 Author Share Posted January 25 2MT stabled at the end of the coal road 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 (edited) The Station Master looks at his watch and wonders what's happened to the train due at platform 3 Edited January 26 by Gopher 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 26 Share Posted January 26 Probably still standing at the signal by Little Muddle junction. 1 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 26 Author Share Posted January 26 7 hours ago, MrWolf said: Probably still standing at the signal by Little Muddle junction. Ah that explains it. So lots of time for a cuppa, or even a holiday 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
KNP Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Be there in a minute, no rush got to finish this bacon butty as well....... 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 Been a while since the Curran's siding was used 12 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 22 minutes ago, Gopher said: Been a while since the Curran's siding was used The infernal combustion engine and associated economics starting to mark a change in approach to transportation of goods and people by rail that will soon see the demise of so many similar facilities. But I'm telling you the plot. . . . . 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 2 minutes ago, Fishplate said: The infernal combustion engine and associated economics starting to mark a change in approach to transportation of goods and people by rail that will soon see the demise of so many similar facilities. But I'm telling you the plot. . . . . You are spot on John. I'm always amazed at how many private owner sidings there were on our railways back in the day. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 (edited) A bit of a battle going on at the moment (all in my head). I model BR Western region late 1950s/60s. I am not adverse to using Rule 1 (within reason). So I run trains from other regions on my layout. The consistent theme being they are all pretty much of the same era, and possibly might have visited the Welsh Marches. So why am I consistently drooling over the Kernow Steam Rail Motor ? I never thought I'd see a ready to run model of this loco, and it looks wonderful apart from the oversized lamps. I could just about justify running the preserved version number 93. Or even argue under rule 1 that another version was preserved (I quite like the GWR lined crimson lake livery - number 85). Get thee behind me Satan (and keep pushing). I also normally pay for new locos by selling other locos/rolling stock. Can't see me doing that this time, so may have to sell my body 😄. (which is very unlikely to raise anywhere near the required funds). I have not mentioned any of this to my wife - so please keep it between us. Edited January 27 by Gopher 1 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 8 minutes ago, Gopher said: Get thee behind me Satan (and keep pushing). Either its a Railtour. Or. Perhaps...... Dewchurch has become a 1980's preservation line . . . 😇 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RobAllen Posted January 27 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27 17 minutes ago, Fishplate said: Either its a Railtour. Or. Perhaps...... Dewchurch has become a 1980's preservation line . . . 😇 I don't think that you're helping 😁 It's a very nice model though, isn't it? I also can't think of why I would want one on an 1930's SDJR railway, but… 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishplate Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 1 hour ago, RobAllen said: I don't think that you're helping 😁 Just offering options. . . . .😇 (One of which can be 'do nothing') 1 hour ago, RobAllen said: It's a very nice model though, isn't it? I also can't think of why I would want one on an 1930's SDJR railway, but… Now who's not helping ??? 🤣🤣🤣 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 (edited) 2 hours ago, Fishplate said: Either its a Railtour. Or. Perhaps...... Dewchurch has become a 1980's preservation line . . . 😇 Yes that would work John . Other alternatives - do nothing (as you say), build a 1920s/30s GWR layout (no room). Stretching Rule 1 to the limit - there is of course the very well known GWR museum in Worcester, where they have a number of preserved and still working locos - including the rail motor 1 hour ago, RobAllen said: I don't think that you're helping 😁 It's a very nice model though, isn't it? I also can't think of why I would want one on an 1930's SDJR railway, but… I think you should go for it Rob. Then I can use the time honoured excuse "Well Rob bought one" Edited January 27 by Gopher 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37Oban Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Hi, When I decided to build St Mungo's it was to be purely a Caledonian Railway small terminus in Glasgow set between 1918-1920. That soon changed, due to my interests, so I'm currently building stock for LNER c1936, BR c.1957, BR 1962-68, Tyneside electrics and, rather an odd one, a fictitous terminus for the Spurn Head Railway! Fortunately, all that will need changing are to accommodate all these are a couple of buildings, road vehicles, people and signals! A third rail for the tyneside electrics will be easy to add/remove, which means that I could even buy/build some SR stock, both prewar and and BR periods! If I was ever tempted to join the dark side I think it could even become a GWR terminus! I think I need help!😂 Roja 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 27 Author Share Posted January 27 2 hours ago, 37Oban said: Hi, When I decided to build St Mungo's it was to be purely a Caledonian Railway small terminus in Glasgow set between 1918-1920. That soon changed, due to my interests, so I'm currently building stock for LNER c1936, BR c.1957, BR 1962-68, Tyneside electrics and, rather an odd one, a fictitous terminus for the Spurn Head Railway! Fortunately, all that will need changing are to accommodate all these are a couple of buildings, road vehicles, people and signals! A third rail for the tyneside electrics will be easy to add/remove, which means that I could even buy/build some SR stock, both prewar and and BR periods! If I was ever tempted to join the dark side I think it could even become a GWR terminus! I think I need help!😂 Roja That is a good plan Roja. I think you should embrace the dark side and factor in a GWR terminus. You know it makes sense, so resistance is futile 😄 Clive 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37Oban Posted January 27 Share Posted January 27 Mm, a couple of Panniers, a Mogul, B set.... Argh! Roja 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 28 Author Share Posted January 28 The rush hour auto train arrives at Harewood Halt 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 29 Author Share Posted January 29 Busy time at Dewchurch. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gopher Posted January 30 Author Share Posted January 30 The other side of George Street 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium RobAllen Posted January 30 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30 1 hour ago, Gopher said: The other side of George Street That's a fantastic scene. Very nicely done. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted January 30 Share Posted January 30 3 hours ago, Gopher said: The other side of George Street That makes me think of a single frame from a 1950s British movie. Cracking job. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John Besley Posted January 30 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30 11 minutes ago, MrWolf said: That makes me think of a single frame from a 1950s British movie. Cracking job. 'The Horses Mouth' perhaps.... 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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