d winpenny Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 hi leon, great layout youve got, and im sure trev means the class 66, 'shed' is the nickname for this class david Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hello Leon, You're latest pictures are stunning mate ! You have achieved alot and it inspires me ! So are you happy with your Vi trains 37's ? Because i also model the Sectorisation period, i have been thinking about their 37's, don't know whether to get any ! Should i ? Well done ! Regards, Graham. Hi Graham, thanks for the support, peoples comments mean a huge amount and keep me pushing on.. As for the Vi 37 The first one I bought was 37201 Fm after asking some advice on here also. I find they sit lower on the chassis than the Bachmann so you dont see all the drive gears. At first when you take them out of the box they dont look too good but once you add the pipes, handrail & ploughs they improve. A little or lot of weathering brings them to life, Im more than happy with the grubby freight look on 201 for a first attempt. They also run fine, mine are now playing up but i think thats down to the fact im still spraying on the layout and running trains at the same time so they are all picking up dirt & paint on the wheels. Im planning on getting another Vi prob the Dutch livery. At the mo 37800 is just £33 at hattons, you cant let it go at that price..... Im also going to try one of there 47's when cash allows... In short I recomend them and encourage you to get one... Hope this helps and thanks again Leon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 11, 2010 Author Share Posted November 11, 2010 hi leon, great layout youve got, and im sure trev means the class 66, 'shed' is the nickname for this class david Thanks David, still not sure what is meant by "night mode", Is there a switch or something on it ?? Never really studied the class 66, got married and stopped watching trains... so dont know much about them anymore..lol Thanks Leon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47541 Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Thanks Leon, i only live 10 minutes away from Hattons, so i am in the ideal place, and i did notice the prices ! Very tempting ! I would weather them too myself ! Keep up the good work ! Regards, Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Hi all, My vi trains class 37 - 37800 Glo Cymru arrived Tuesday and I am very impressed with it. For £33.50 from Hattons, I couldn't say no. It is my first class 37 from vi trains and it certainly won't be my last. As for this very impressive layout, may I suggest adding the Owens 1:76 scale lorry from Oxford. I am also from South Wales and they are seen everywhere, in particular around the steelworks in Newport and Port Talbot. I have one on my layout and it looks great, I will try and get a photo of mine. In the meantime here is a pic of it off the internet. Keep up the great work and keep the updates coming! Cheers Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 [/quote Hi Leon just had another look through your pages and I will definately add some low relief factories behind the station fence on Deesdale Road yours look really good mate. Also another look at your track and ballasting!!!!! really good, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Hi trev, thanks for the support, what did you mean about night setting for the shed? are we talking about the shed building or the 66 ? Thanks Leon Hi Leon, Apologies,I didn't explain myself very well - as D. Winpenney says it a refernce to the day and night running lights on a 'shed' class 66 (JT42CWSS!!) and swapping the lights over to simulate day and night running. (as per the big railway)!!!! Looking directly at the loco, the lights should be LH for daytime and RH for night time! Hope this helps mate!! Cheers Treeb Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 Thanks David, still not sure what is meant by "night mode", Is there a switch or something on it ?? Never really studied the class 66, got married and stopped watching trains... so dont know much about them anymore..lol Thanks Leon. Hi matey Flip the shed over and is there a switch for changing the lighting position on the u/s of the fuel tank? Im not sure as I only own one of the 'orrible things (being an EE man myslef) and that thing belongs to my 11 year old! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks Trev I never knew that...will have a look later, Thanks also Andrew. Hi Chris I think I will get one of those, I think Owens are based in Llanelli and are used at the stelworks there. I have got 3 of the Oxfords curtainside artic at my steelworks...Good to see your Glo Cymru, the etched nameplates arrived for mine the other day, I can weather mine then once there on. Maybe I will triple head a coal working through the yard....! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks Trev I never knew that...will have a look later, Thanks also Andrew. Hi Chris I think I will get one of those, I think Owens are based in Llanelli and are used at the stelworks there. I have got 3 of the Oxfords curtainside artic at my steelworks...Good to see your Glo Cymru, the etched nameplates arrived for mine the other day, I can weather mine then once there on. Maybe I will triple head a coal working through the yard....! Owens operate a national logistics service, so you see their lorries all over the shop- we even get them through the Channel Tunnel. Their base is in Dafen, Llanelli, but they have a depot at Corporation Road, Newport, which is a stone's throw from where your layout seems to be based. If you want more gen on them, have a look at:- http://www.owens-logistics.com/default.aspx Mind you, from what I saw of the queueing lorries at CELSA last week, you could have vehicles from all over Europe. Sadly, Llanelli hasn't had a steelworks since the days when Phil Bennett, Derek Quinell and Ray Gravell played for Scarlets- all that's left of the steel industry there is Trostre tinplate works. The rest's a park and a golf course now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Thanks Trev I never knew that...will have a look later, Thanks also Andrew. Hi Chris I think I will get one of those, I think Owens are based in Llanelli and are used at the stelworks there. I have got 3 of the Oxfords curtainside artic at my steelworks...Good to see your Glo Cymru, the etched nameplates arrived for mine the other day, I can weather mine then once there on. Maybe I will triple head a coal working through the yard....! Hi Leon, I have a pic of my Owens lorry on my layout, I love it! I am very pleased with Glo Cymru, I currently have it hauling my rake of Tarmac and RMC quarry wagons. The triple heading sounds fab, make sure to add the pics Cheers Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bugs bunny Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 Hi Leon Just to echo peoples comments excellent layout, with some very nicely weathered 37's and some really good pictures.......keep it up Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted November 14, 2010 Author Share Posted November 14, 2010 Evening all, hangover well and tuely wasted my day, just about managed to wire up one of the yard lights in the steelworks. Only on/off on the underside of the baccy 66 no night mode switch. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Hi all, just wanted to wish everyone a very merry Christmas. All the best Leon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47541 Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 All the Best to you to Leon, i hope South Wales Freight continues to please many people in 2011 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted December 14, 2010 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 14, 2010 Compliments of the season to you to Leon, is Santa due to improve the loco roster any? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pacer lover Posted December 14, 2010 Share Posted December 14, 2010 merry christmas to u Leon hope u have a good one and few more modeling bits n bobs keep up the good work rob Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted December 14, 2010 Author Share Posted December 14, 2010 Thanks guys, no new stock planned unfortunatly. The wife and I have decided to go to Paris for the New Year as a pressie to each other. The new job I got has better pay so should be able to get up there in the new year, need to spend money on building the two fiddle yards at each end. I will be looking forward to seeing other peoples Christmas pressies on here though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Merry Christmas Leon and season's greetings. I am expecting a couple of items from Santa, so I will be sure to add some pics to share with you all . I am looking forward to seeing more photo updates from you. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yellowvanman Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 Merry Christmas leon, look forward to the updates in the future..cheers YVM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpleymodeller Posted December 15, 2010 Share Posted December 15, 2010 A bit early for Merry Christmas but never the less Merry Christmas to you too Are any new locos arriving on your layout on Dec 25...? B) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted December 16, 2010 Share Posted December 16, 2010 Enjoy Paris Leon, Happy Christmas and all that jazz! Looking forward to some more updates in the New Year - here's a few images I've scanned recently to add fuel to the inspirational fire: Nice one! Trev 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clifford Road Posted January 4, 2011 Share Posted January 4, 2011 Hi Leon, Its a while since i looked at your layout ... to be honest I lost the thread and couldn't remember the name! Then I saw a post of yours on another thread and hey presto, found you again! Your layout is really looking superb .... from my occasional visits to Cardiff and the odd official wander around Tidal yard, its really true to form! Well done ... and premier traction too! Class 37s! Rich PS Love the grass around the buffer stops! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leon Posted January 6, 2011 Author Share Posted January 6, 2011 Poped head into the atic this evening first time in a while to snap on my mobile a number of locos parked up on shed over the festive period., going to need to work to do soon as I see Kernow are doing a pair of 37/9s and also a nice class 60 due from Hornby soon...soon have too many locos and not enough work for them... 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted January 6, 2011 Share Posted January 6, 2011 Nice line up Leon, welcome back! I need more 37's..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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