Les Green Posted November 17, 2017 Author Share Posted November 17, 2017 I stand my original post, the flag was incorrect, the rule is :- Flat Against a Surface Union Flag - If hung horizontally or vertically, the broad white diagonal should be uppermost in the top-left corner. I had noticed the flag at the front of the building but thought to comment on that would be nit picking !! A large Union Jack on the front of a layout exhibited abroad is a different matter. But otherwise a very interesting layout, I've seen it a couple of times. Incidentally I was not at Eurospoor this year, I saw the layout and the flag on You Tube coverage. Regards It looks like the flag was correct. It was just hung incorrectly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 18, 2017 Just fly, hang the cross of St George, it's correct which ever way you put it. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 18, 2017 A spot of maintenance...... Between our return from Utrecht, and taking the layout to Doncaster in February, a number of developments, repairs and maintenance tasks have to be completed. The nature of the layout makes access to some areas very difficult if not impossible when the whole thing is assembled. An item which benefits from better access with only the "spine" boards erected is the signal gantry at the end of Platforms 2 to 5. I took advantage of the situation on Friday to check, lubricate and adjust all twelve signals. John also took advantage of the available access to take these two shots of the gantry: Steve. 33 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted November 18, 2017 Author Share Posted November 18, 2017 (edited) A spot of maintenance...... Between our return from Utrecht, and taking the layout to Doncaster in February, a number of developments, repairs and maintenance tasks have to be completed. The nature of the layout makes access to some areas very difficult if not impossible when the whole thing is assembled. An item which benefits from better access with only the "spine" boards erected is the signal gantry at the end of Platforms 2 to 5. I took advantage of the situation on Friday to check, lubricate and adjust all twelve signals. John also took advantage of the available access to take these two shots of the gantry: Steve. Hope you have got the signals the right way up!!! Edited November 18, 2017 by Les Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Steve Hewitt Posted November 18, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 18, 2017 Hope you have got the signals the right way up!!! Some go Down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rumblestripe Posted November 26, 2017 Share Posted November 26, 2017 Just checking back in on progress and... wow. As much as anything I'm in awe of the work ethic and focus to produce something on this scale. Please excuse me if this is telling you something you already know but have you checked the aerial photographs held on https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EAW042534 This image is from 1952 and there is a higher resolution image available for purchase which may reveal details of the surrounding rooftops if nothing else. Hope this helps Keep on doing what you are doing. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted November 27, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted November 27, 2017 Whilst some of the baseboards are not in position, and without the station roof the new office block is revealed in all its glory by day and night! 29 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted November 27, 2017 Author Share Posted November 27, 2017 Just checking back in on progress and... wow. As much as anything I'm in awe of the work ethic and focus to produce something on this scale. Please excuse me if this is telling you something you already know but have you checked the aerial photographs held on https://britainfromabove.org.uk/en/image/EAW042534 This image is from 1952 and there is a higher resolution image available for purchase which may reveal details of the surrounding rooftops if nothing else. Hope this helps Keep on doing what you are doing. Not seen that photo before. I have ordered a high definition version! Thanks 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted December 4, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 4, 2017 (edited) A couple of photos of a new engine for Lime Street. A Brassmasters Princess Royal. Edited December 4, 2017 by Les Green 34 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
iak Posted December 4, 2017 Share Posted December 4, 2017 One fine looking beastie... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandbridgejct Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 That's a very impressive gantry. Would you mind telling me which peg reads to which road? I have two theories in my head. Thanks in advance. Alan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brocp Posted December 7, 2017 Share Posted December 7, 2017 (edited) A couple of photos of a new engine for Lime Street. A Brassmasters Princess Royal. Edit also 6203 was Lined Black in 47. Princess 2.jpg Princess 3.jpg Beautiful, though for 1947 shouldn't she have the numbers higher on the cabside? Edited December 7, 2017 by Brocp Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted December 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 7, 2017 That's a very impressive gantry. Would you mind telling me which peg reads to which road? I have two theories in my head. Thanks in advance. Alan Paired arms for each platform, one to Up Slow, one to Up Fast and the small arm to the neck 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Les Green Posted December 11, 2017 Author Popular Post Share Posted December 11, 2017 6115 Scots Guardsman brings its first train into Liverpool Lime Street. A bit of running in and fault finding will soon find it on regular trains. 40 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefromacrossthepond Posted December 11, 2017 Share Posted December 11, 2017 No fair using actual photographs taken at the station several decades ago. Seriously . .. . fantastic modelling indeed. Each part of that scene - structure, locomotive, coaches, platform, track, figures (heck even the weathering on the vehicle tires!) etc etc - are masterpieces in their own right . . added up? WOW! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted December 11, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 11, 2017 6115 Scots Guardsman brings its first train into Liverpool Lime Street. A bit of running in and fault finding will soon find it on regular trains. IMG_2878.jpg Just one little niggle, please have another go at those numbers, otherwise brilliant. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium OnTheBranchline Posted December 17, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 17, 2017 6115 Scots Guardsman brings its first train into Liverpool Lime Street. A bit of running in and fault finding will soon find it on regular trains. IMG_2878.jpg A nighttime shot of this would be amazing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted December 17, 2017 Author Share Posted December 17, 2017 A nighttime shot of this would be amazing. That will come soon. I am in the middle of making a couple of dozen street lights for Lime Street. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jacko Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 6115 Scots Guardsman brings its first train into Liverpool Lime Street. A bit of running in and fault finding will soon find it on regular trains. IMG_2878.jpg I'm genuinely curious as to what coaches those are? Didn't all the pre-grouping Pullmans stay in Scotland? if not, it would be great to know where else they ran if only to give a bit of variation in my own layout colours Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les Green Posted December 19, 2017 Author Share Posted December 19, 2017 I'm genuinely curious as to what coaches those are? Didn't all the pre-grouping Pullmans stay in Scotland? if not, it would be great to know where else they ran if only to give a bit of variation in my own layout colours They are LNER Gresley teak coaches. They came into Liverpool Lime Street on the service from Newcastle. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted December 19, 2017 Share Posted December 19, 2017 A nighttime shot of this would be amazing. ....and one in B&W. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Steve Hewitt Posted December 20, 2017 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted December 20, 2017 Recent progress....... Since we brought the layout back from Utrecht, John has only had the main "spine boards" erected. This has enabled a lot of scenic work to be done on the rear platforms, some of which you might have glimpsed in the background of Les's postings. John has made the Platform Gates for Platforms 2 & 3: The N/S etches were made by Les whilst he was making the Roof, if I remember correctly. Once they were completed, it was time for Peter Goss to make another visit with a crowd of passengers: I hope they all get home in time for Christmas. Best wishes from all the Lime Street Crew, and hopefully we'll see many of you during 2018. Remember, we're exhibiting at Doncaster, Newcastle and Warley next year. Steve. 55 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 21, 2017 Share Posted December 21, 2017 I really do like your Denizens! So many dodgy looking people in dodgy looking hats....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LMS2968 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Denizens? And leave my head gear out of it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 Many of those passengers look to have been out on the ale...as many are standing in a puddle of what can only be....urine....LOL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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