bigwordsmith Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 Gilbert I noted a few pages back one of the contributors suggested photoshopping the sky from your local viewpoint onto your pics- How about getting it printed onto a very large piece of vinyl instead and affixing it to the wall, in the same manor as a wallpaper? But much cost a few bob - though often surprisingly little, but wouldn't half save you some effort! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cctransuk Posted July 25, 2017 Share Posted July 25, 2017 It is nice sometimes just to record the movements which take place around the station area to get stock and locos into the right position, and so this morning concentrates on the setting up of the 5.25 to KX so that its passengers can board, and will have a loco to take them on their journey. The N5 has completed its part of the process, and the stock is at Platform 2 ready for passengers to get on board. N5 2.JPG a couple of minutes later the N5 is running back along the Down main before crossing over to get back to its resting place, while 60119 is seen backing onto the stock. N5 and 119.JPG This was a Doncaster duty, and is so rostered today. Railway Observer records that at least twice in August 1958 a Haymarket A4 was seen on this train, no doubt being gently run in from Top Shed having had minor repairs after working the Elizabethan. This is not one of those days though, and it would certainly not have been had I been there. I think that the train will be a little late in departing - the centre drivers have 'fallen out of bed' ! Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 25, 2017 N5 fest - great! Topped off by a 'nothing' photo too, just the job. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted July 25, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted July 25, 2017 60119 has now reversed onto its train, which it managed successfully from the position shown in the last image. then there is a photo I was inclined to discard, but it is actually quite striking, if you can ignore the position at which fireman Magoo attached the top lamp iron. Why are these things never noticeable when looking in the view finder? 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted July 26, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2017 An hour of golf club stuff so far this morning. That goodness the big meeting is tomorrow. Speaking of big, here is something very big indeed. The 4.05pm Down West Riding express, a long, heavy though not particularly fast service, well suited to the W1, which monopolised it for much of the time, as I remember. Then, how about a bit more nothing? 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 26, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2017 Any chance of photos of the talismann rake? OK, here we go. I had to take these in the fiddle yard to avoid messing up the sequence, and it is a foul day here with little light, so apologies for the quality. Not much RTR in there, though that will change somewhat later in the year. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 Mainly MK1s in the Northumbrian, but we haven't had a look at this prototype for a while. Cravens second.JPG Cutting edge for the time, I suppose. After the Northumbrian had pulled in, there was an opportunity for the 01 to cross into New England yards. 01 leaving.JPG Whilst at the other end, Sir Nigel waits in the bay to take over the Up Glasgow, and the C12 brings stock for a Grimsby departure up from the carriage sidings. 7 and C12.JPG Hi Gilbert - what is that coach?I"m sure you've told us before... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted July 26, 2017 Share Posted July 26, 2017 (edited) OK, here we go. I had to take these in the fiddle yard to avoid messing up the sequence, and it is a foul day here with little light, so apologies for the quality. Talisman 1.JPG T.JPG talisman 3.JPG talisman 4.JPG talisman 5.JPG talisman 6.JPG talisman 7.JPG talisman 8.JPG Not much RTR in there, though that will change somewhat later in the year. Thanks Gilbert. I've just the Twin FO's to do. Marc's models I think Edited July 26, 2017 by davidw Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post great northern Posted July 26, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted July 26, 2017 How about a side on view of the W1, which really shows its impressive bulk. and then, although I'm fast running out of nothing, here is nothing happening on the forecourt. More golf club preparatory work now. 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium thegreenhowards Posted July 26, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 26, 2017 Thanks Gilbert. I've just the Twin FO's to do. Marc's models I think It's a lovely prototype to model and Gilbert's take on it looks magnificent. I completed mine a year or two ago but my twin FOs are Mailcoach and not to Gilbert's standard. By way of contructive criticism I don't think commonwealth bogies were around in 1958, so you could really do with replacing those on the CK. Having said this I stand to be corrected by Gilbert's evidence bank! Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 27, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 Hi Gilbert - what is that coach?I"m sure you've told us before... Cravens 1957 MK1 prototype second Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 27, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 It's a lovely prototype to model and Gilbert's take on it looks magnificent. I completed mine a year or two ago but my twin FOs are Mailcoach and not to Gilbert's standard. By way of contructive criticism I don't think commonwealth bogies were around in 1958, so you could really do with replacing those on the CK. Having said this I stand to be corrected by Gilbert's evidence bank! Andy No, you are right Andy. I got one or two of these when they first came out, and were the only type available. Too impatient to wait for the right version, as usual. They are on the list for replacement - have been for ten years or more I should think. No doubt I have replacements...somewhere. Incorrigible, moi? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 27, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 OK, before I go and make sure everything is set up correctly for this evening, and tweak my opening speech a bit more, here is another W1 shot, just about to plunge into the gloom, where 60119 can just be discerned still waiting time. and then an attempt to do a bit of zooming in, looking from the other end. very heavily cropped to remove a lot of hopelessly out of focus stuff, and still not up to much, but in fairness I think that degree of strong back light would give most cameras a severe problem. 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 How about a side on view of the W1, which really shows its impressive bulk. 700 2.JPG and then, although I'm fast running out of nothing, here is nothing happening on the forecourt. nothing 5.JPG More golf club preparatory work now. That's the first time I've really had a good look at that station, Gilbert, and it's a real credit to Peter's craftmanship. Absolutely stunning workmanship from the master. Allan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chaz Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 OK, before I go and make sure everything is set up correctly for this evening, and tweak my opening speech a bit more, here is another W1 shot, just about to plunge into the gloom, where 60119 can just be discerned still waiting time. 700 and 119.JPG and then an attempt to do a bit of zooming in, looking from the other end. 700 under roof 1.JPG very heavily cropped to remove a lot of hopelessly out of focus stuff, and still not up to much, but in fairness I think that degree of strong back light would give most cameras a severe problem. You could try a reflector card to lighten the gloom. A piece of white card held alongside (both sides?) of the camera and tilted to an angle half way between the main light source (window?) and the photo's main subject. It can be surprisingly effective. I wouldn't be tempted to use a mirror as this can give rise to some odd effects - white card scatters the light and makes for a more natural effect. Next time you have a contre-jour to take why not give it a go? You can see the effect on the screen or through the viewfinder (if you are using a DSLR). Of course if you are hand holding the camera you will probably have to enlist a helper to hold the reflector...."up a bit....tilt it to me.....no, TO ME....." Chaz 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigwordsmith Posted July 27, 2017 Share Posted July 27, 2017 You could try a reflector card to lighten the gloom. A piece of white card held alongside (both sides?) of the camera and tilted to an angle half way between the main light source (window?) and the photo's main subject. It can be surprisingly effective. I wouldn't be tempted to use a mirror as this can give rise to some odd effects - white card scatters the light and makes for a more natural effect. Next time you have a contre-jour to take why not give it a go? You can see the effect on the screen or through the viewfinder (if you are using a DSLR). Of course if you are hand holding the camera you will probably have to enlist a helper to hold the reflector...."up a bit....tilt it to me.....no, TO ME....." Chaz The other option is to try fill in flash... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium thegreenhowards Posted July 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 No, you are right Andy. I got one or two of these when they first came out, and were the only type available. Too impatient to wait for the right version, as usual. They are on the list for replacement - have been for ten years or more I should think. No doubt I have replacements...somewhere. Incorrigible, moi? I know the problem. That's probably why I spotted it! I've solved it by creating a 1963 version of the Flying Scotsman and swapping all the commonwealth bogies onto that rake. Not so easy when you're as disciplined in time frame as you are. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 27, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 Think you could swap those bogies for whatever you need? Very easy to achieve especially if you just swap for Baccy Bogies; straight swap then I should think? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 27, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 Think you could swap those bogies for whatever you need? Very easy to achieve especially if you just swap for Baccy Bogies; straight swap then I should think? Phil I think I may actually have some Phil. It's just a matter of first remembering where they are, and then why I was looking for them in the first place. I rate my chances of doing both at about 50%. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 27, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 27, 2017 And so the Special General meeting is over, the nay sayers were defeated, and we can get on with getting the club into the real world. Very good result, but I now need a couple of days relaxation to get over it. That can be arranged. Another photo of W1 under roof. Letting it get somewhat closer makes things much easier. The whiteout at the rear is entirely prototypical, and I'll find a photo to illustrate that tomorrow. Then I have one of the last two nothing shots. Very nothingy, this one. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 28, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2017 Well, that's a year of friction and worry over, and a big weight lifted off my shoulders. Now I can return with renewed enthusiasm to the railway, and perhaps even start on that long list of jobs to be done. Don't hold your breath though. The camera focuses on 60700 again this morning, now standing patiently at the end of Platform 3, and waiting for the guard's signal to depart. then we come to the last bit of nothing, for now. I was going to bin this, but decided you should be allowed to marvel at the genius needed to get that signal growing with such millimetric accuracy from the dome of the locomotive. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
allan downes Posted July 28, 2017 Share Posted July 28, 2017 That last picture, Gilbert, must have taken you hours to set that up and position that signal precisely on top of the dome of that loco - or do you have a loose signal that you can plonk anywhere ? Allan. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted July 28, 2017 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2017 That last picture, Gilbert, must have taken you hours to set that up and position that signal precisely on top of the dome of that loco - or do you have a loose signal that you can plonk anywhere ? Allan. It's just a gift Allan. I can't explain it really. It isn't just signals, you know. Poles, water cranes, anything that can be made to protrude from some part of a locomotive, I can do it. It's the same with the wonky lamps, and derailed locos and stock - just comes naturally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted July 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2017 I'm pleased your meeting went well Gilbert. It is only the dedication of folk like yourself that stops clubs of any sort crumbling in mediocrity and destruction. I see the Ramsey 'Men in Sheds' which our 'Old Farts Bike Club' grew from the frustrations of being set up 3 years ago has just opened this week - we've been going three years in the interim with great success. #sigh# Doomed, I tell you.....full of the same nay-sayers that have haunted you of late! Onwards and upwards now, trains on the rainy days, golf on the fine? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 28, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 28, 2017 (edited) I think I may actually have some Phil. It's just a matter of first remembering where they are, and then why I was looking for them in the first place. I rate my chances of doing both at about 50%. If you don't want the Common' Bogies when you swap them, may I have them please? I could send you some B1s .... not the loco type though......) if you like? I have several sets and I don't know why I have them...........................................................doh! Phil Edited July 28, 2017 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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