Trewithen, BR/WR BLT.

[Andrew P]

1 minute ago, pwr said:

 

Were they the Airfix versions - I had those too. There was also a Lima inside framed version which I had in BR blue when I modelled in 00. All long gone now.

 

Paul R

I've been asleep and changed stock a few times since the late 70's (1970's NOT 1870's before anyone asks), so really cant remember, probably all, knowing me. 🤣

[Andrew P]

This morning I had a play with some more scenic ideas, and as I said the other day, I've taken a few photos to play around with and find its easier to sit in the chair, with a mug of my favourite for a few days and study ideas.

 

The first was one I muted a few days ago, and show on the Video, with a Roadway following the lie of the Land and the Rail Line.

It would then end up around the top corner something like this.

[Andrew P]

The still playing, I thought that a Road Bridge across the cutting might work and give me more fields.

 

 

 

[Winslow Boy]

2 hours ago, Andrew P said:

The still playing, I thought that a Road Bridge across the cutting might work and give me more fields.

 

 

 

 

Yes I can see that working quite well Mr P. Plus there's nothing quite like a road bridge as well.

[MrWolf]

54 minutes ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

Yes I can see that working quite well Mr P. Plus there's nothing quite like a road bridge as well.

 

Agreed.

 

Just don't put a #&$@* bus on it...😀

[Winslow Boy]

1 minute ago, MrWolf said:

 

Agreed.

 

Just don't put a #&$@* bus on it...😀

 

Nah you want sheep or waresheep if you really want to push the boat out.

[BroadLeaves]

1 hour ago, Winslow Boy said:

Nah you want sheep or waresheep if you really want to push the boat out.

Don't you need an aqueduct over the railway to really push the boat out?

 

5 hours ago, Andrew P said:

a Road Bridge across the cutting might work

For my money, that's a much better idea than the road running parallel to the railway. More visual interest and more space for fields ( sheep optional, although @NHY 581 would probably disagree! ).

[Donw]

I rather like the road bridge a deep cutting seems more likely than the tunnel. Mind you I think you could make a nice job of either.

 

Don

[Andrew P]

3 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

Yes I can see that working quite well Mr P. Plus there's nothing quite like a road bridge as well.

 

2 hours ago, MrWolf said:

 

Agreed.

 

Just don't put a #&$@* bus on it...😀

 

 

2 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

 

Nah you want sheep or waresheep if you really want to push the boat out.

 

 

1 hour ago, BroadLeaves said:

Don't you need an aqueduct over the railway to really push the boat out?

 

For my money, that's a much better idea than the road running parallel to the railway. More visual interest and more space for fields ( sheep optional, although @NHY 581 would probably disagree! ).

 

 

13 minutes ago, Donw said:

I rather like the road bridge a deep cutting seems more likely than the tunnel. Mind you I think you could make a nice job of either.

 

Don

 

Thanks chaps for all your input, Yes I think the Bridge will work, and the Tunnel Mouth will be just beyond it.

 

Cheers.

[Andrew P]

I'm also looking at another Muddy Estuary.

[Clive Mortimore]

On 09/05/2022 at 11:24, Andrew P said:

Nice, she's made me look 10 years younger. 🙃

What 87 not 97, when in reality you are .....just old.

[NHY 581]

9 hours ago, BroadLeaves said:

Don't you need an aqueduct over the railway to really push the boat out?

 

For my money, that's a much better idea than the road running parallel to the railway. More visual interest and more space for fields ( sheep optional, although @NHY 581 would probably disagree! ).

 

 

Nope. Fully agree. None of my layouts have or have had,  any Sheep on them. 

 

Rob. 

[Andrew P]

7 hours ago, Clive Mortimore said:

What 87 not 97, when in reality you are .....just old.

Feel 97 after last nights rehearsal's. 😮

 

 

 

 

Although I do still look 27.🤓

[Andrew P]

31 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

 

Nope. Fully agree. None of my layouts have or have had,  any Sheep on them. 

 

Rob. 

I might have to do a "ROAD CLOSED", due to unsafe Bridge, and some workmen, never seen that done before.

😃

[Andrew P]

6414 catches the early morning sunshine at Trewithen.

[David Bell]

10 hours ago, Andrew P said:

I'm also looking at another Muddy Estuary.

I like that idea a lot. You previous version looked very convincing. I also think it will enhance and go well with the quayside scene.

Cheers

David

[muddys-blues]

17 hours ago, Andrew P said:

The still playing, I thought that a Road Bridge across the cutting might work and give me more fields.

 

 

 

A deep cutting, with a Bogcart appearing …. “There’s lovely” 👌

[Andrew P]

1 hour ago, David Bell said:

I like that idea a lot. You previous version looked very convincing. I also think it will enhance and go well with the quayside scene.

Cheers

David

Thanks David, Just need to get the Jigsaw out now then. 😁

[Andrew P]

49 minutes ago, muddys-blues said:

A deep cutting, with a Bogcart appearing …. “There’s lovely” 👌

YES, 👍 

 

 

On a Low Loader, ON the Bridge and going for scrap. 🤣  😃  😝

[5BarVT]

3 hours ago, Andrew P said:

I might have to do a "ROAD CLOSED", due to unsafe Bridge, and some workmen, never seen that done before.

😃

Just make sure the danger/damage doesn’t mean Railway Closed too.

Paul.

[Clive Mortimore]

4 hours ago, Andrew P said:

I might have to do a "ROAD CLOSED", due to unsafe Bridge, and some workmen, never seen that done before.

😃

I saw one layout at a show where their was a hole in the road scene with the top half of the bloke appearing in the hole.  Looked reasonably realisitic.

 

There was a sight problem, it was on a bridge. I did look under the bridge to see if the bloke's legs were dangling through the bottom of the hole. Didn't find the loco with a pair of legs wrapped around its chimney. 

 

Why not two buses that have crashed on the bridge, with police cars, fire engines, ambulances, and a TV new crew interviewing the eye witness who heard a bang like a bomb going off.

[Andrew P]

2 hours ago, 5BarVT said:

Just make sure the danger/damage doesn’t mean Railway Closed too.

Paul.

Watch this space. 🤫

[Andrew P]

35 minutes ago, Clive Mortimore said:

I saw one layout at a show where their was a hole in the road scene with the top half of the bloke appearing in the hole.  Looked reasonably realisitic.

 

There was a sight problem, it was on a bridge. I did look under the bridge to see if the bloke's legs were dangling through the bottom of the hole. Didn't find the loco with a pair of legs wrapped around its chimney. 

 

Why not two buses that have crashed on the bridge, with police cars, fire engines, ambulances, and a TV new crew interviewing the eye witness who heard a bang like a bomb going off.

You mean something like I had on Loch Leven back in 2012? NOTE the Policeman's Helmet.

 

[Andrew P]

Some of you may remember the embankment I had on Bute Road, (if you can remember that long ago, 🤪), well I used almost half its length behind the Station fencing.

And now this morning I have used the rest as part of the lift off section over the Branch Tunnel. Just needs a bit adding up in the corner and then then the Embankment doing.

[Winslow Boy]

Coming along nicely Mr P. Consistent progress I think. Keep up the good work.