RAY NORWOOD Posted April 2, 2012 Share Posted April 2, 2012 Hi Darren You have been busy again with the reballasting track, the photos look true to life. How did you do the stone wall in the back ground it l ooks so real RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted April 3, 2012 Share Posted April 3, 2012 How many boards can you carry on the scooter? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted April 6, 2012 Author Share Posted April 6, 2012 HI Today was spent setting up Torrington for it's first show , at home the layout is on a large curve , but for the show it do's not work to well . So i made a new board for it , here are some photo of it set up today. It amazing how many boards i can get on the back of my scooter lol. All the best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 Oh man - forced the operate the layout from behind the bar!!! How did you score that gig? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hi Darren You now how to pull the crowds to see Torrington by putting in front of the bar, the trouble is you will beer spilt over the layout. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2012 Very nice looking layout. Really captures the rel location well. Look forward to seeing the layout at a show in future. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted April 7, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 7, 2012 looking very nice indeed Darren, good location in the hall as well.... Sorry I cant make it, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcountryman Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hi Darren, On my way to Ilfracombe now, it'll be the first time of seeing Torrington 'in the flesh', so really looking forward to it. The only downside is that I've been asked to take my two nephews to the show, but I'll have them on choke chains! It'll be good to catch up, & here's wishing you all the very best with your first show. It's been a while since we've seen you at Barnstaple M.R.C, Cheers buddy, Rob ( a.k.a westcountryman ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Darren May have missed it from an earlier post but do you have a Hymek? Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Have to say Darren seeing the whole layout up, shows how well you modelled it. Would love to see it in the flesh one day, have you any other shows coming up? Colin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matloughe Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Darren Fantastic layout! I saw it today at Ilfracombe, plus monopolised Richard's time a little Really inspiring stuff - one thing that stands out in my mind is the gloriously cheery malachite Pacific on shed. Did the Maunsell Carriages play ball on the ACE in the end? Cheers, ~ Gary Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Great 'feel' of the prototype guys! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted April 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted April 7, 2012 Myself and son Liam have been very fortunate to have a little running on Torrington today and thoroughly enjoyed our time today. Unfortunately we had to leave earlier in the day due to family commitments and would have wanted to stay longer. Good to meet Matloughe and Exmoordave today as well. Anyway, with access to the end of the layout, where it normally sits up against the wall at Darren's home, I took the opportunity for a few photos as below. I think that Darren went away with a few things to think about for next time and now that Torrington has been on the road, perhaps the time has come to get a few more times ..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hi Darren Thanks for the fantastic day today, I enjoyed helping you with Torrington and meeting peaple there and exmoordave. I had a fantastic day. Thank you. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westcountryman Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hi Darren, What can I say? Apart from absolutely cracking mate! You have created a layout without fault, so very well done pal. I felt humbled & honoured to have you run a couple of Bullieds through for me today, & I think that the new extension board worked a treat. I managed somehow to keep my meddling newphews far enough away, so at least they could only look, but don't touch ( choke chains & clingfilm do work!) That little 03 will really look the part once you weave your magic on the weathering, as did the cracking class 22, what a little gem. It was also lovely to catch up with all of the Barnstaple MRC crew on tour in 'Combe today ( Ray, Big Chris, & Little Chris). The best comment I overheard today was an old fella, who said 'It looks just as it did in the 50's, & it's like standing on a hill watching it from a distance' Don't forget, we always have a space for you at our annual exhibition mate, as your layout encapsulates the 'withered arm' perfectly. Well done buddy, all in all an absolute success. See you soon. Rob (a.k.a westcountryman) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Darren May have missed it from an earlier post but do you have a Hymek? Paul R HI Paul That is one missing from my list of loco's ,but did get an 03 today!. All the best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted April 7, 2012 Author Share Posted April 7, 2012 Well back home now very tierd ,but had a very good day at the show ! ,thanks to I.M.R.S for the invite. West countryman glad you you liked the layout and seeing it in the flesh !. This has to be one of the best coments i have had about the layout "The best comment I overheard today was an old fella, who said 'It looks just as it did in the 50's, & it's like standing on a hill watching it from a distance', that made my day and show i have done somthing right!. Thanks to the helpers today ,you know who you are ,could not have done it without you ,so a big thank you !, and Exmoore Dave for taking over for a loo break. All in all a good day out and have given me a few more ideas to make the layout better. So here are a few photo i took druing the day. All the best Darren Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hi Darren Thanks for taking a photo of my spam can (Biggan Hill) it looks good on your layout. Thanks for a good day. RAY70B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
St. Simon Posted April 7, 2012 Share Posted April 7, 2012 Hi, Darren, only one thing I can say.... Wow, that's good it just looks right and has a nice atmosphere to it! Keep up the good work, I always look forward to updates on Torrington! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
exmoordave Posted April 8, 2012 Share Posted April 8, 2012 HI Darren! It was good to see Torrington 'in the flesh' after all this time! It looks really good and I was so pleased to see it. I would have offered my help (if wanted!) for a longer period, but with the family in tow, my time was a little restricted. I really enjoyed catching up with you, Richard & Ray and obviously enjoying our great hobby - that's what it is all about!! Anyway, my best wishes to all & hope to see you guys again soon exmoordave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
34010-34005 Posted April 9, 2012 Share Posted April 9, 2012 Hi Darren, Thanks for the great day on Saturday. It was a great honour to be helping you out with Torrington. Looking forward to the next one (whenever/ Where-ever). I was so nice to see so many familiar faces too! And that 03 was really cool!. Until next time. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
darren01 Posted May 5, 2012 Author Share Posted May 5, 2012 HI Just had a phone call that the PW gang are at work in Torrington Yard ,May have to pop down later with my Camera and see what all the fuss is about?. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted May 5, 2012 Share Posted May 5, 2012 Wonderful pics guys esp. of the Beattie.....great layout! Regards Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 5, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2012 Hi Darren, Can't seem to view the photos .... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Gwiwer Posted May 6, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 6, 2012 Had a sens of deja-vu a couple of days ago. I have never had the privilege of seeing the layout in the flesh but as I enjoyed a cuppa at the real Torrington station (in the bike shed as the Puffing Billy was shut) after arriving via all stations from Halwill I felt I was in the modelled scene with a steam locomotive simmering gently in the platform. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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