P.C.M Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) Duly noted, Peter. And I haven't forgotten I've promised you a pic of 37043 either! It's been in "warm storage" recently. I had forgotten about my request for 043. Thanks for reminding me. lol 47550 look very nice too nice work. I just noticed that you haven't fitted the brake gear to the bogies, there should be 4 on each each corner of the bogie the parts should be in the detail pack. Cheers Peter. Edited January 15, 2017 by P.C.M Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted January 15, 2017 Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi Dave, Never mind all these blue locos, get that Saltire Turbo in action! Seriously though some nice locos taking shape there. Not surprised you ended up with a 24. They are far too early for me too but having had a go of Stevies at Glasgow the detail and sound are very impressive and I bet you'll end up having fun just playing with it. All the best Mark 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Hi Dave, Never mind all these blue locos, get that Saltire Turbo in action! Seriously though some nice locos taking shape there. Not surprised you ended up with a 24. They are far too early for me too but having had a go of Stevies at Glasgow the detail and sound are very impressive and I bet you'll end up having fun just playing with it. All the best Mark Thanks Mark. Yes, I put the blame for me buying one firmly on Stevie's 24. The sound, level of detail and extremely smooth running, even by today's standards, sealed my inevitable fate. I ran it for the first time last night and my first thought watching it run was that I had no regrets getting one. The Saltire 170 has a semi-permanent place on my desk these days. Cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 (edited) I had forgotten about my request for 043. Thanks for reminding me. lol 47550 look very nice too nice work. I just noticed that you haven't fitted the brake gear to the bogies, there should be 4 on each each corner of the bogie the parts should be in the detail pack. Cheers Peter. Thanks Peter. Because they're a bit fragile and vulnerable, I'll fit those at the end. Edited January 15, 2017 by Waverley West Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Thanks Mark. Yes, I put the blame for me buying one firmly on Stevie's 24. The sound, level of detail and extremely smooth running, even by today's standards, sealed my inevitable fate. I ran it for the first time last night and my first thought watching it run was that I had no regrets getting one. The Saltire 170 has a semi-permanent place on my desk these days. Cheers Dave Agree 47550 looks really good, tried to ignore it but did notice that 170 lurking in the background. Your desk is probably the best place for it, whatever you do keep it well away from Waverley West especially keep it away from Plt 14! Edited January 17, 2017 by Waverley47708 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Agree 47550 looks really good, tried to ignore it but did notice that 170 lurking in the background. Your desk is probably the best place for it, whatever you do keep it well away from Waverley West especially keep it away from Plt 14! With the costs of models being what they are these days, I've actually fairly recently abandoned plans to run WW set in the early 2000s as well as the 80s. I've started selling some of my later stock such as a GNER 91/Mk 4 set and various First ScotRail DMUs. This will enable me to concentrate on the 80s as regards both the stock I run and the appearance of the layout generally. For cost reasons, I also parted with my APT-E too, which was a tough decision but one that had to be made in order to fund future purchases. With sound-fitted locos now costing north of £200, running more than one era accurately was always going to be unaffordable and unjustifiable. I will be looking to replace much of my Mk 2 and 3 stock over the next few years too and that won't be cheap, so a touch of financial realism was needed. I will always be happy for later stock to make the occasional cameo appearance, but WW is now pretty much firmly set in the late 70s through to 1994, when the trains were more interesting anyway of course . Edited January 17, 2017 by Waverley West Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley47708 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 With the cost of models being what they are these days, I've actually fairly recently abandoned plans to run WW set in the early 2000s as well as the 80s. I've started selling some of my later stock such as a GNER 91/Mk 4 set and various First ScotRail DMUs. This will enable me to concentrate on the 80s as regards both the stock I run and the appearance of the layout generally. For cost reasons, I also parted with my APT-E too, which was a tough decision but one that had to be made in order to fund future purchases. With sound-fitted locos now costing north of £200, running more than one era accurately was always going to be unaffordable and unjustifiable. I will be looking to replace much of my Mk 2 and 3 stock over the next few years too and that won't be cheap, so a touch of financial realism was needed. I will always be happy for later stock to make the occasional cameo appearance, but WW is now pretty much firmly set in the late 70s through to 1994, when the trains were more interesting anyway of course . Here here, well said that man, thought the agree button was not quite sufficient to record my agreement with most of what you said Think 1994 is pushing it a bit, after all the Haymarket's finest, the 477s had been sent to NSE land via Eastfield by then! Keep up the excellent work. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 17, 2017 Author Share Posted January 17, 2017 (edited) Here here, well said that man, thought the agree button was not quite sufficient to record my agreement with most of what you said Think 1994 is pushing it a bit, after all the Haymarket's finest, the 477s had been sent to NSE land via Eastfield by then! Keep up the excellent work. You're quite right Calum. I should have said up until the departure of the 47/7s. I just said 1994 to enable me to run some early 90s stock now and again. Edited January 17, 2017 by Waverley West 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted January 17, 2017 Share Posted January 17, 2017 Hi Dave, Thought you might like this 47 it would be quite at home on Waverley West. I modelled it as I seem to recall seeing it at Poole as a kid and have found it was around Reading for a while. It also spent some time in the North and even worked to Barrow in 91. I will have to bring it for a play some time. All the best Mark 13 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 18, 2017 Share Posted January 18, 2017 Thanks Peter. Because they're a bit fragile and vulnerable, I'll fit those at the end. No worries Dave, Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 18, 2017 Author Share Posted January 18, 2017 Hi Dave, Thought you might like this 47 it would be quite at home on Waverley West. I modelled it as I seem to recall seeing it at Poole as a kid and have found it was around Reading for a while. It also spent some time in the North and even worked to Barrow in 91. I will have to bring it for a play some time. All the best Mark IMG_4666.JPG Very nice Mark, very nice indeed. Alongside the blue stripe version, that has to be my favourite livery on the 47s, and they look good in most liveries I think. I remember you mentioning you were going to do that one. It's certainly on my short list to do. It would definitely be very welcome on WW! Cheers Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted January 19, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2017 I'd like to see that one in action, Dave, if the visit comes off. Now then, what's about trying to justify another kettle, as there's a good model of 4472 (oops, 60103) now, and there might be some excuse to run it on a railtour. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 I'd like to see that one in action, Dave, if the visit comes off. Now then, what's about trying to justify another kettle, as there's a good model of 4472 (oops, 60103) now, and there might be some excuse to run it on a railtour. An expansion of the kettle fleet is definitely an aim, Stewart. 60009 is definitely hogging the railtour limelight at the moment. Next on the list will probably be a Hornby K1. Being a GWR man as far as steam is concerned, I've never had all that much enthusiasm for A3s, I'm afraid, much preferring Kings, Castles, Halls, Panniers, 14xx's and so on (sorry, heresy to some I know). I was brought up in the West Country (Bristol and Cornwall), albeit after the end of steam, so that's where I get my interest in the GWR from. Having said that, my favourite steam loco of all is 60009 of course. I'm also watching developments with Hornby's new Princess Coronation class with interest. I could very easily be tempted to add an LMS-liveried Duchess of Sutherland to WW's steam fleet. I actually have an old Hornby one from my teen years, but I've never really managed to get it to run properly. The new Hattons King might also tempt me, but GWR steam at Waverley just doesn't seem right somehow. Not sure if any GWR locos have ever visited the station, as I presume there would be gauging issues? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 45156 Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2017 Stewart. 60009 is definitely hogging the railtour limelight at the moment. But for how much longer, if what I've heard about Union of South Africa and The Great Marquess come to pass? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted January 25, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 25, 2017 (edited) Hi folks, There haven't been many daylight photos on this thread for a wee while, mainly because there hasn't been much in the way of daylight here recently; the weather has been that dull. The sun came out with a vengeance today however, so I nipped down to Haymarket to see what was about... At first, all was quiet, with a 37 waiting in the loop with WW's new re-railing train (more on that to follow) plus a 26, 27 and 37 on shed... Panning round, I saw 58050 with a test coach in the East Yard, which was a bit of a surprise. 26041 was stabled next to it with the snowploughs... Shortly after, the peace and quiet was well and truly shattered by 47745 passing by on a mixed parcels train... I have been doing some detailing in this area, with the installation of speed restriction signs (following reports of dangerous speeding) and dummy point motors. The eagle-eyed will also spot the new fogman's hut behind the ex-LMS departmental coach. The lugs on the ends of the tie-bars on the Peco points have also been trimmed off, as they're not needed. Hope to be back soon with an update on the new re-railing train. 47550 is nearing completion, as is 08421, which will be dispatch to Lee (blueeighties) for new sound and the fitting of stayalive and lights. Cheers for now, Dave But for how much longer, if what I've heard about Union of South Africa and The Great Marquess come to pass? I know, very disappointing that news. Fingers crossed that they can be kept running somehow. Edited January 25, 2017 by Waverley West 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 And for those who prefer their colour in black and white... 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Waverley West Posted January 25, 2017 Author Share Posted January 25, 2017 A telephoto view highlights my atrocious tracklaying skills.. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 25, 2017 A telephoto view highlights my atrocious tracklaying skills.. General view 6.jpg I want a "Disagree" button I reckon it looks just like the real thing, if it was absolutely perfect and geometrically straight, it would spoil the atmosphere of the yard. Al. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony566 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 WOW .... they are so realistic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium njee20 Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2017 My wife and I have had a discussion about that... is it actually a model?! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium keefer Posted January 25, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 25, 2017 A telephoto view highlights my atrocious tracklaying skills.. General view 6.jpg not at all, just makes it look more like the real thing. you'd be surprised how wonky real track looks through a long telephoto lens 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcyg Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 You been at it with the time machine again, taking photos in the 80's and passing them off as models haven't you! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I have to agree, those are some of the best model shot's I have seen when it comes to looking like the real thing. Natural light and great photography pay dividends!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Waverley West Posted January 26, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted January 26, 2017 Thanks guys for the great feedback. Peace and quiet returns once 47745 has passed... 24 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I don't think anyone could tell the difference between model vs the real thing in this photo, Absolutely fantastic, both modelling and photography. Graham. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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