RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 15, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2023 (edited) I've also spoken with the crack team putting Chippy Alley, sorry, Fryers Lane together. Work is proceeding apace...... Edited April 15, 2023 by NHY 581 3 3 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 15, 2023 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2023 26 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: I've also spoken with the crack team putting Chippey Alley, sorry, Fryers Lane together. Work is proceeding apace...... Spams has been sniffing the Mekpak again. 2 3 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2023 48 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: I've also spoken with the crack team putting Chippey Alley, sorry, Fryers Lane together. Work is proceeding apace...... Scary!!!! 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2023 4 minutes ago, DLT said: Scary!!!! What could possibly go wrong? 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 15, 2023 28 minutes ago, AY Mod said: Spams has been sniffing the Mekpak again. Hairspray today thank you. Mark's house smells lovely. 1 1 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 15, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2023 Evening all. Tomorrow may see a write up on Chippy Alley, subject to the paint drying and ungluing Spam's hand from the baseboard. I thank you. 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators AY Mod Posted April 15, 2023 Moderators Share Posted April 15, 2023 7 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: ungluing Spam's hand from the baseboard. He's not protesting about diesel emissions again is he? 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 15, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2023 6 minutes ago, AY Mod said: He's not protesting about diesel emissions again is he? More likely something to do with Panniers. You know how "anti-GWR/WR he is......despite that lovely GWR/WR BLT he's building... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 15, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 15, 2023 1 minute ago, NHY 581 said: More likely something to do with Panniers. You know how "anti-GWR/WR he is......despite that lovely GWR/WR BLT he's building... "Me thinks the lady doth protest too much..." 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 16, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 9 hours ago, Stubby47 said: "Me thinks the lady doth protest too much..." "Me thinks ToomanyPanniers doth protest too much..." 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 16, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 Our last ( unless I've forgotten someone ) but by no means least layout is Fryers Lane from Mark. Mark describes it thus; "Fryers Lane owes its existence to the Scalefour Society’s Standard Gauge Workbench (SGW) initiative. The rules of the SGW required the layout to have a scenic length less than 4’ 8 ½” (1435mm). As originally built, the layout had a fiddle yard at either end and was (very loosely) based on Bloxwich, West Mids. However, SWAG ’23 (hopefully) sees the unveiling of Fryers Lane in a new form with enlarged scenic area and an additional siding." Well, there has indeed been much tinkering carried out by Mark....assisted by Spams and it looks as if it's coming together very nicely indeed, in the true spirit of last minute pre-SWAG knock togethers. ( I may have done a few myself over the years ) Positively modern image in comparison to the other exhibits but please be careful if stopping to observe as the paint/glue may still be wet............ Rob. 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 5 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: please be careful if stopping to observe as the paint/glue may still be wet............ ...and a strong aroma of 'Harmony'. 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 16, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 Oh, and I nearly forgot....... Days to go......says Ken. 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 55 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: ...and a strong aroma of 'Harmony'. Are they bringing a choir, it's only a small hall with a limited supply of pasties? 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 16, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 Oh.........Ahem............ There is also Lockdown Fen which has been elevated from a supporting role to that of a fully operating layout. Built by Chris ( Gilbett) during "that year" it's another example of what can be accomplished in a small space and proves that any of us has room for an entertaining layout. Another example of the Inglenook genre which Chris does so well. He'll be happy to explain it's "doings", including the card system he uses and will have examples of the couplings he is using and has trialed. More photos on Chris's flickr feed here.. https://www.flickr.com/photos/103471893@N02/albums/72157714364768231/page3 These will also show the construction of this charming little layout. Rob. 14 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2023 4 hours ago, NHY 581 said: Our last ( unless I've forgotten someone ) but by no means least layout is Fryers Lane from Mark. Mark describes it thus; "Fryers Lane owes its existence to the Scalefour Society’s Standard Gauge Workbench (SGW) initiative. The rules of the SGW required the layout to have a scenic length less than 4’ 8 ½” (1435mm). As originally built, the layout had a fiddle yard at either end and was (very loosely) based on Bloxwich, West Mids. However, SWAG ’23 (hopefully) sees the unveiling of Fryers Lane in a new form with enlarged scenic area and an additional siding." Well, there has indeed been much tinkering carried out by Mark....assisted by Spams and it looks as if it's coming together very nicely indeed, in the true spirit of last minute pre-SWAG knock togethers. ( I may have done a few myself over the years ) Positively modern image in comparison to the other exhibits but please be careful if stopping to observe as the paint/glue may still be wet............ Rob. Will still be wet. No question about it. Really looking forward to the event. (And the trip on the WSR, and the chips and cider, and the beers the night before, and the Sunday morning fry up) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2023 4 hours ago, Stubby47 said: ...and a strong aroma of 'Harmony'. Aldi's best actually. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 3 hours ago, NHY 581 said: examples of the couplings he is using and has trialed. I'll be using both Kadees and Sprat and Winkles so feel free to ask questions etc. LDF was designed for Kadees but I am experimenting with S&Ws for a future project. Chris Hopper 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 2 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said: Aldi's best actually. Cheapskate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted April 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 16, 2023 14 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Cheapskate. Value dear boy, value. All the more money to spend on plasticard and MEK. Sniff. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted April 16, 2023 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 hour ago, Stubby47 said: Cheapskate. Sorry, Did someone say Sheepscake ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted April 16, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 16, 2023 1 minute ago, NHY 581 said: Sorry, Did someone say Sheepscake ? Yes, it was Sean Connery. 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schooner Posted April 16, 2023 Share Posted April 16, 2023 18 minutes ago, NHY 581 said: Sheepscake 16 minutes ago, Stubby47 said: Sean Connery. Definitely haggis, then. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob R Posted April 17, 2023 Share Posted April 17, 2023 Much Fettling in the Marsh..... Having been out on tour with Blakey Rigg the Black Hawthorn is being re-acquainted with it's stablemates. It does seem to have an issue with one of the connecting rods catching the motion plate at top dead centre and I'm not sure if I can pluck up the courage to tackle it today. Hmm, spot of lunch first and have a think about it. Otherwise, track cleaned, sundry scenic bits glued back on and all good to head (South) West on Sunday. 😎 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Gilbert Posted April 17, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 17, 2023 (edited) Warming up for Sunday on Lockdown Fen..it amazing how many telegraph poles needed attention.... Edited April 17, 2023 by Gilbert 15 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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