Waverley West Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi Dave, Lovely pictures as always. I'm curious, will we see a revival of the YouTube channel in the future? I'd love to see more videos of locos running in and out of Waverley! Cheers, Richard Thanks Richard. I'm definitely open to the idea of producing more videos. It's just that the quality of the video seems to deteriorate horribly when I compress it to put it online. I'm not sure why, because there are plenty of reasonable quality videos online. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi Dave, Found these yesterday whilst on Flickr and thought that they might be of interest; 56125_hauling_hst_1st_to_edinburgh_maybe__WEB by alistair.p37025, on Flickr 56125 edinburgh wav by alistair.p37025, on Flickr A fantastic couple of photos, Alex. I know 56s frequented Waverley in the 90s, but I've never seen a Large Logo one there before. Brilliant, thanks for posting! I should have known there'd be a prototype for everything. Cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 4, 2016 Author Share Posted December 4, 2016 Hi Dave, Very nice photos and more appropriate given the cold dark nights now. Where did those water taps come from they look really good? I discovered Railroom electronics at Showcase last year and found them to be a very helpful and useful supplier that I will use again. Thanks Mark Thanks Mark, they're GEM Models if I remember rightly. I've had nothing but good experiences with Railroom Electronics so far. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted December 4, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2016 (edited) Hi folks, With the winter nights well and truly upon us, I nipped down to Castle Mound last night to see what was in at Waverley. It was a busy night with a 47, 27, 107 and 150 and HST all in at once... Modelling time has been at a bit of a premium recently. I was away at Warley last weekend on Bleach Green and life has been getting in the way otherwise. On the plus side, all DMUs now have corridor connections, which is a big step forward. Next on the list for connections are the Mk 1s I think, with the non-a/c Mk 2s to follow. I have also readied a breakdown train, Bachmann 47 and Shark brake van for spraying, along with another 150 which will be formed into a 4-car unit with the 150 already in use. I have also started work on detailing the main shed, including the work platforms. Photos to follow soon I hope. Dave Edited December 4, 2016 by Waverley West 23 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 5, 2016 Share Posted December 5, 2016 A fantastic couple of photos, Alex. I know 56s frequented Waverley in the 90s, but I've never seen a Large Logo one there before. Brilliant, thanks for posting! I should have known there'd be a prototype for everything. Cheers Dave Hi Dave, a bit of research has found that 56125 lost its Large Logo livery and gained sector colours in 1988. 125 also still wears the Gateshead coat of arms and doesn't have an aerial fitted to the cab roof. So this must have been taken in 1988 or before. Hope that helps. Some nice shots, I bet it was cold!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi Dave, a bit of research has found that 56125 lost its Large Logo livery and gained sector colours in 1988. 125 also still wears the Gateshead coat of arms and doesn't have an aerial fitted to the cab roof. So this must have been taken in 1988 or before. Hope that helps. Some nice shots, I bet it was cold!!! Thanks Alex. Very interesting. It seems to be heading west, so I wonder where on earth it was going. Last leg of a service to Queen St perhaps? Surely it wouldn't be heading far afield? It looks like the kind of train that would just be cancelled these days. Cheers Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 7, 2016 Author Share Posted December 7, 2016 Hi folks, Just a quick pit-stop update to show a couple of pics of my current project - some maintenance platforms for the main shed. They're kit-bashed from Gaugemaster carriage servicing platforms, although if truth be told they don't bear much resemblance to those anymore... Here is a close-up of the handrails... Another evening with the soldering iron and they'll be ready for painting. Cheers for now,Dave 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 8, 2016 Share Posted December 8, 2016 Hi Dave, I like the inspection platforms, they will really finish off your excellent depot. Icing on the cake! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 14, 2016 Author Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Hi folks, Just a quick update on my progress with the inspection platforms, which have now been painted. Just ready for a dirty wash and they'll be pretty much finished. I've also been working on the interior walls of the same shed. The walls have been whitewashed and reinforcing "buttresses" have been made ready to glue on. The platforms will then have to be trimmed a little and then it will be on to some final detailing. The inspection pits also need to be lit. Cheers for now,Dave Edited December 14, 2016 by Waverley West 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 15, 2016 Share Posted December 15, 2016 Excellent work as usual Mr WW. Your inspection platforms are looking very nice indeed, the handrails really finish them off. Great work. At some point I will have to attempt making some of those myself! Looking forward to seeing the platforms inside the shed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted December 16, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) A study of light, shade and grime on the side of a rather coal-stained 56128... Edited December 16, 2016 by Waverley West 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 16, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 16, 2016 That is just superb weathering Dave, absolutely top class. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted December 16, 2016 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 16, 2016 (edited) Couldn't help posting this one again, although it was sometime ago I last posted it. It's one of my favourite shots, slightly reworked here. 47715 departs for Glasgow Queen St... Edited December 16, 2016 by Waverley West 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Some magnificent pictures there bud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
87023Velocity Posted December 16, 2016 Share Posted December 16, 2016 Absolutely stunning work as always, the 56 looks great. Cheers Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted December 16, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 16, 2016 ScotRail livery was my favourite, looked great on the push-pulls. Brilliant pictures and modelling Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 ScotRail livery was my favourite, looked great on the push-pulls. Brilliant pictures and modelling Dave. Mine too, keefer! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted December 24, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 24, 2016 Merry Christmas and happy Hogmanay Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Hi folks I just thought I'd drop by to wish everyone a very Merry Christmas and thank you for all your posts, contributions and likes over the past year. It really is what makes posting on RMWeb so worthwhile. I hope Santa brings you all the trains you're hoping for. I think he might be bringing me a Model Rail Limited Edition 37 "Grainflow" in Railfreight Distribution livery (well, I ordered one anyway!). I'm hoping for some good quality modelling time some time over the next week or so, but that will have to be carefully balanced with the usual family commitments using all my (limited) skill and judgement, along with some good winter walks too of course. No snow left now though unfortunately and it looks like the weekend is set for some stormy weather here. On the modelling front, the inspection platforms are now finished and installed. The next job is to install some lights in the inspections pits. There are also a couple of concrete areas to be added just outside the depot. As regards rolling stock, another Regional Railways 150 is ready to be reassembled after weathering, fitting of Pete Harvey's seat etchings, fitting of new destinations, etc., etc. This unit will be used to strengthen peak time services on WW, making the 2-car unit into a 4-car one. A Shark brake van has also been weathered and is ready to be added to my rake of Seacows. Mainly though, I think I just fancy playing trains this holiday. Season's Greetings Dave 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted December 24, 2016 Author Share Posted December 24, 2016 Merry Christmas and happy Hogmanay Dave Thanks, Colin, you too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted December 24, 2016 Share Posted December 24, 2016 Happy Christmas to you and the rest of the family. All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted December 24, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 24, 2016 And Yuletide felicitations from me as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted January 7, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 7, 2017 (edited) Hi folks, Firstly, a very Happy New Year to everyone. I hope Santa brought you all the trains you were wishing for. I thought I'd open 2017 with some piccies taken this evening while sneaking round the depot. I was close to being spotted at one point, but I think I got away with it. Up close and personal with 27052... A hybrid 108/105 unit over in the East Yard... There was a very un-Haymarket-like collection elsewhere in the East Yard, including a 56, an 03 and a 58 with a test car. Must be Christmas. Peering through the rather grubby window on road 8, I managed to see 37012 Loch Rannoch... There was also an unusual visitor in the shape of 45144 in the main shed, alongside the usual Scottish 47s... An aerial view of the main shed showing the new roof vents... Now for some shots showing the new inspection platforms and interior wall detail... 37698 was also receiving attention... A PW gang has moved in opposite the depot to start work on the line. Dressed in 1980s-style minimal hi-viz tops of course... Back at Waverley later that evening, the platforms were full... Well, I think that's all for the moment. There are various workbench projects on the go at the moment, plus various other projects on the layout itself, but more on those later. Cheers for now,Dave Edited January 7, 2017 by Waverley West 39 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted January 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2017 great pics of some excellent modelling, as always Dave. A Happy New Year to you, very much looking forward to what you have planned. Cheers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted January 8, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 8, 2017 The weathering on the 27 really is the dog's wotsits Dave. Happy New Year to you and yours, and keep on posting these incredible images. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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