bluebottle Posted December 24, 2013 Share Posted December 24, 2013 Merry Xmas everyone Season's greetings to you and yours, Jason. How did you manage to get special delivery of your tank from Santa? I had to take the bus over to "Rails" for mine! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Jason T Posted December 29, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted December 29, 2013 This morning, I had my first play with Bacup in a long, long time, just running trains in and out (albeit short ones as there is still no FY) and shunting the yard, etc. Yep, all is up and running in the new place; it fits, which is a huge relief. Saying that we are all settled in to the new place isn't fully right thoughas we are still waiting for the broadband router to be delivered so I am posting this from the old house..... Not sure why the tops of the mill seems to be lighter than the rest, angle of the spotlights? Anyway, a view over the rooftops Passing the mill Heading off to Bury I also fitted the Bachmann supplied screw links to the Lanky and they seem (so far) to be up to the job. Just a shame that the coaches are a bit wrong......... Oh, and it really REALLY needs weathering 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I do like the platform shot over the houses. I'd agree it does need weathering. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Now there's an honest man, most of us would have called it 'rigorous testing'... Yes the tank does stand out a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Great set of pics again Jason, the layout looks better every time I see it. Before settling on my final plan I kept thinking of Frank Dyers Borchester Market and just how prototypical that is. Having seen it at the Nottingham show at the beginning of the year it is so good, just a shame that the operators kept telling me that the reason no trains were running is because they had to stick to the timetable. I went back about 3 times to Video some movement, eventually getting a carriage shunting move. Glad your settled and now we can have even more great pics, do you have a room to do your spaying / weathering / Building building? Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 (edited) ... do you have a room to do your spaying ...? Andy What's this, a new side line ? Edited December 29, 2013 by Stubby47 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted December 29, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2013 Yep, I have my workbench still. Despite the room also doubling as mountain bike storage space, I have more room than I did previously 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 29, 2013 Looking good Jason. Good luck in your new place, sounds like you're settling in quite happy there. Regards Shaun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 Looking great David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 29, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 29, 2013 Nice pics Jason, and glad to hear you've settled in. Happy New Year mate. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 29, 2013 Share Posted December 29, 2013 I have a busy couple of Days coming up so in case I forget. Happy New Year to you and Sophia. Andy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted December 30, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2013 Woo hoo, 100,000 views. I remember getting excited when the thread topped 1,000 views all those years ago. Of course, it pales into insignificance compared to Gilbert's Peterborough North and Jeff's Kirkby Luneside but it's another milestone. I honestly thought that nobody would be interested in it 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 I was going to tick a DISAGREE with you last sentence, but that would be rude. Its a cracking piece of model making, almost to the extreme, that's why people stop by for a look mate. Next milestone = 2000 post's both for Bacup and your good self. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted December 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2013 Woo hoo, 100,000 views. I remember getting excited when the thread topped 1,000 views all those years ago. Of course, it pales into insignificance compared to Gilbert's Peterborough North and Jeff's Kirkby Luneside but it's another milestone. I honestly thought that nobody would be interested in it It gets the attention your brilliant modelling deserves Jason. I love layouts that give a real sense of time and place, and Bacup does that so very well. Congratulations, and the next 100,000 won't be long in coming. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
artizen Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 "I honestly thought that nobody would be interested in it." Laugh! This layout must be good for another 100,000 views I reckon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted December 30, 2013 Share Posted December 30, 2013 Congratulations on the 100,000. Sandside. Well deserved. Just in time to cement a merry Xmas and give you a buzz for the New Year. 'playing' with the trains? Surely that is also a must at this time of year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted December 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2013 Congratulations Jason. I agree with everyone else, your layout is absolutely worth 100,000 views, and many more! You have inspired me, and countless others, to have a go at scratchbuilding. Thank You. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted December 30, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2013 Thanks folks When I say that I didn't think people would be interested, it's because I wasn't sure if I could actually do most of the things that I have managed, e.g. build turnouts, scratchbuild the buildings to an ok level, etc. The original plan for Bacup was mapped out in anyrail as I was intending to use Peco Code 75; it was only down to the fact that the track plan didn't flow with Peco's geometry that I bit the bullet and bought a load of PCB and bullhead rail. This has been a huge learning curve for me, all of it. Here is the original Anyrail (Peco) plan. No real flow. I also changed the plan slightly, losing the goods loop as the radius was just too tight. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted December 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2013 Woo hoo, 100,000 views. I remember getting excited when the thread topped 1,000 views all those years ago. Of course, it pales into insignificance compared to Gilbert's Peterborough North and Jeff's Kirkby Luneside but it's another milestone. I honestly thought that nobody would be interested in it Jason, if they're not interested in all the magnificent work you've put in - with fantastic results - they shouldn't be on RMweb!! Congrats on the 100,000 views. Here's to the next 100,000 - it'll come quicker than you think! As for KL - well, I blame the Lunesters for all those posts! Jeff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted December 30, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 30, 2013 Jason, Well done, it is brilliant. I have'nt posted much recently as I have not had much constructive to say but it is compulsory viewing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L&Y Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Happy new year. Great modeling. Was hoping to get over to Frizinghall today to look at the lanky tank. Didn't make it. Yours looks the business. Still think you should exhibit the layout. It moves o.k you proved it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluebottle Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 ... Still think you should exhibit the layout. It moves o.k you proved it! In one of his books, Cyril Freezer differentiated between a portable and a transportable layout, a portable one being one that can easily be taken apart and readily taken to another site or exhibition; a transportable one that may be relocated with significant inconvenience. I think that Jason has already made it clear that he regards “Bacup” as being the latter, and I'm sure that a well-planned exhibition layout will make an appearance in his own good time! Jason: Thanks for entertaining and informing us with your modelling posts; I wish you and yours a happy and prosperous New Year. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted December 31, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2013 (edited) <p>A great layout, Jason, and an honour to meet you (and one of your models) at Butterley.</p> <p>Look forward to the next 100.000 <strike>posts</strike> views. <span style="font-size:12px;">[edit - see post below! Well it is late!]</span></p> <p> </p> <p>All the best for the New Year.</p> <p>Polly</p> Edited December 31, 2013 by southern42 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted December 31, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 31, 2013 I'm sure you mean views Polly, 100,000 posts would take a bit!! Congratulations and HNY Jason, next milestone is 2000 replies and that exhibition layout... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted December 31, 2013 Share Posted December 31, 2013 Jason Looking forward to the developments, updates, information and knowledge over the next year. You never know, we might even get chance to catch up in 2014. Happy new year to yourself and Sophia Duncan Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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