pitbull1845 Posted January 20, 2012 Author Share Posted January 20, 2012 Cheers guys, GBRF have got a few 73's in retro livery.. Makes a nice change to see them turn up at Eastleigh.. And yes Daz its a driver.. Heres a picture I took at Eastleigh last November, 73 208 is at the far end. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NSE DAZ Posted January 20, 2012 Share Posted January 20, 2012 What a fantastic picture, fair play to GBRF keeping some 73's in the retro livery's, bring's back some memories Fantastic stuff, Cheers Darren NSE DAZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 Hi Scott, Nice to see you are still doing a bit, the ED looks great. I remember seeing a few blue ones at Eastleigh when I was over last time. I have a pic of a yellow one too, any plans to do one of them? Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 21, 2012 Author Share Posted January 21, 2012 HI Peter, I was going to do a yellow one but Hornby are bringing it out so may wait for that. I wouldn't mind doing the other two retro livery ones though... Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
A1X Posted January 21, 2012 Share Posted January 21, 2012 like the picture of the 73,s Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Evening, Just a quick picture update, I've almost finished the salmon wagon.... It feels like its taken ages.... I am pleased with it though as a first attempt, just wanted something a bit different in the engineers yard.. Its a cambrian kit with the Genesis cranes. I've also got a Genesis salmon wagon but having looked at it I cant see me even attempting it. I thought the Cambrian one was confusing enough... The 73 is almost done, had a real nightmare with the cantrail not pleased with it at all but can't be doing with it. Why cant somebody produce a sticker in the form of an orange line rather than a waterslide transfer??! I saw a thread about a lining/bow pen the other day, If I was going to get into spaying more locos or stock then I think I would consider one. Just need to weather the 73 now. Might have to ask nicely at the Leaford Depot to see if Kevin the depot foreman can oblige. Final shot of the night is just a shot of the wagon works.. I'm looking forward to detailing this in the near future... I'm off to the Stafford show next Saturday, really looking forward to it. Its going to be a bit of a road trip with Temeraire, Hampshire Hog and Beresford junction. Might have to bring a fair bit of spending money!! Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 The salmon and ED look really good Scott, Nice to see some rolling stock arriving on site. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 27, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2012 I'm off to the Stafford show next Saturday, really looking forward to it. Cheers Scott Oh b*gger - will have to make sure my NR 57 is done......... Don't forget to call in on Blackmill. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 27, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 27, 2012 Hi Scott The Salmon wagon looks great. is the painting and weathering all your own work because if it is I think you should have a go at the 73 yourself. I'm also looking forward to our day out and don't worry the Mazda will be full of company fuel so I'll drive no problem. Maybe leave an extra half hour earlier and drop in at Bescot for bit? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 27, 2012 Author Share Posted January 27, 2012 Thanks Graham, I have enjoyed my dabble with making and painting.. I'll have to think of some more wagons for the collection. Mick, Don't worry, Blackmill is high up on the list of layouts to see, and yes I'll be looking out for yellow peril! Lol - No pressure Ian - Yes the painting and weathing is all my own work, it was just a plain grey plastic thing when I started.. I suppose I could have a go at the 73 myself, what is there to lose.. 7:15 at the services is fine by me, pretty sure theres a golden arches at the one you suggested so thats brekkie and Tea sorted! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 28, 2012 Share Posted January 28, 2012 Hi Scott, The Salmon looks great, I have a Cambrian one to do myself, I have only had for about 5 years so really think about building it. I remember seeing them up Eastleigh Yard a bit back in the day, we called the Salmons with the cranes on Geismar's, I am not sure if this name was used widely or just by us, but it refers to the brand name of the cranes. Anyway they were a pain, as we often had to send them down to the depot and back to turn them, Then send the 350 back to get turned so it was back round the right way again. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 28, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 28, 2012 Nice job on the wagon, why don't you organise a weathering night and get expert tuition from Kevin but do it yourself with him looking over the shoulder. Would make a different train night Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 28, 2012 Author Share Posted January 28, 2012 Thanks for the comments guys, Peter This one has been a pain too so at least is just like the real thing,,, I'm not sure if I'll build any more, I'd like too but its finding the time, maybe I could have it as a "take to work" project.. Paul, good point, its a possibility.. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted January 29, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 29, 2012 I'd like too but its finding the time, maybe I could have it as a "take to work" project.. No sorry, I didn't say he's stuck in the chopper, he's stuck to it! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 Hmm, could cause a few issues.. good job im not armed or i'll be sticking to my guns! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 29, 2012 Author Share Posted January 29, 2012 News Flash - I actually got to play trains for a bit today. Afetr a bit of a tidy up of the man cave I realised there was operable layout underneath the junk! Didnt do a lot but it was nice to see things moving, although I need to invest in a new track rubber! I've also been trying to sort out the exit to the fiddle yard, think it will be a bridge, I was just going to disguise the exit with trees/buildings but the bridge is winning at the moment,, It will hopefully be in the style of a concrete type one. 73208 is seen ariving with the GLV, after a return test run to Exford park vie Beresford Junction. 59203 ready to work the 6v27 to Hinskey Yard VQ after arriving from Leaford earlier this morning. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 30, 2012 Author Share Posted January 30, 2012 Another shot, this time showing my two repainted locos and the salmon wagon.. The crane furthest from the camera looks a bit wonky, doesn't look as bad in the flesh! The paint and build shop is now closed for a bit whilst I concentrate on trashing my kitchen and office, and then re-do them.. Lets hope I can keep to the original plans unlike my layout. Otherwise it may turn out rather expensive! Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Hi Scott, Pics looking very good mate, I like the last one of the engineers sidings. I do like that wagon you have with the two cranes on, one day I would like to get one. The 73 and 59 look good also... Keep posting the pics... All the best Leon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 30, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 30, 2012 Evening Scott The 73 looks the biz good job alround, how about getting Kevin to put lights in it for you while he's weathering it? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Cheers guys, Leon the 59 is on loan from Leaford, I wish I could take the credit but its all Kevins handy work. Ian, I'll speak to Kevin before the weekend, I might be able to get the lighting bits at the show and ask him if it would be possible to work his magic. I quite fancy putting a sound chip in it too! Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluefredie Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi Scott Have just posted my 1st effort under Heathfield and hope the attached will give you more ideas David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 31, 2012 Share Posted January 31, 2012 Hi Scott, I think the 73 looks really good in ex works condition, possibly no weathering needed? What you think ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 31, 2012 Author Share Posted January 31, 2012 Firstly apologies if this has loads of typos, my pc has packed up today do I'm having to type this on my phone. David your layout look good, lots going on, I like the track machines, I'm guessing they're the one from britttania? I've always fancied the Balfour Beatty one. Leon, after speaking to Kevin on the phone this evening I have been out in the garage tonight weathering it. I want the kind of neglected work horse look, I agree ex works looked ok but when I saw it at Eastleigh it was a bit dirty. Hopefully I haven't ruined it.. Photos will follow but after my computer is sorted unfortunately. Not having a good day! Cheers. Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted February 5, 2012 Author Share Posted February 5, 2012 Well what an eventful few days.... As you may know my computer died, turns out it was the motherboard! So that got replaced on Thursday. Saturday I went to the Stafford show and whilst I Was there I had a frantic call from home saying the Boiler was leaking lots of water, mate and registered gas engineer turns up on my behalf to turn off water and make safe.. Insurance company contacted by the wife who tell her they wont cover/assist as there has been 3rd party involvement ie my mate.. Phonecall on monday telling them to ram it...I think. Today Ive spent lots of cash on a new boiler which brought the tears on... Cue - escape to the garage for some time out.. I'd like to be able to post lots of new purchase's from yesterday but alas I had to refrain from spending too much, so all I got was a wagon and some excellent ten commanments wagon loads.. The wagon works have out shopped another wagon, sparkling refurbed OTA is dragged out by Kirsten There is a rumour that timber traffic may be a regular weekly service seen around Redbrook. The New Forest National Park maybe looking to create some funds by clearing part of the forest.. Nothing confirmed yet though. Think there may be some opposition. Colas seem to be helping out with some weekend engineering works, seen here leaving the yard. Thats it for now, I need to go outside into the garden to warm up! Cheers (A rather cold) Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparkey Posted February 5, 2012 Share Posted February 5, 2012 Don't worry Scott, my boiler was condemed last Thursday by British Gas and have had no heating since.....oh and a nice man from there came round and quoted me 4 grand!!!!!! As for the layout i totally love what you have done, enjoy looking at layouts like this, keep up the great work.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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