RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 26, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 26, 2012 In the area...? It's very nearly my local show...! I thought it might be! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted November 30, 2012 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2012 A Bachmann SP Daylight GS4 was obtained from the Bachmann stand at Warley last weekend. It has had a Tsunami sound decoder and a base reflex speaker fitted to the tender. We had it running in pristine condition on the Sunday. Since then the cab has been glazed and crew fitted. Lastly it has had a light weathering all over. Here is a shot taken tonight after reassembling it. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 10, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 10, 2013 This Sunday we will be at the Weston Super Mare show with the layout. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TT3 Posted January 10, 2013 Share Posted January 10, 2013 (edited) Nice to see some Pennsy power on the layout, BLI M1a? Edited January 10, 2013 by TT3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 11, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 11, 2013 Yes we have a few Penny locos though as one of our operators has quite a few including a T1. Although the layout is based on UP we use the excuse that there is a big exposure on the West Coast so all these Eastern roads etc., are just passing through. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 12, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 12, 2013 Layout set up and a few new road vehicles purchased from Model Junction en route now in place. Beer tine now! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 13, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 13, 2013 An okd shot 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 14, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 14, 2013 Due to the forecast rain on our way to Weston Super Mare last Saturday we took our boat with us. It was very wet walking between the pubs in the evening ! 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 It was good to see Roundhouse at the Leamington show yesterday, although like all good layout builders, I cant remember seeing Ian operating ....! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
long island jack Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 There must have been Real ale pub nearby or asleep under the layout Ray 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
warbonnetuk Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 It was good to see Roundhouse at the Leamington show yesterday, although like all good layout builders, I cant remember seeing Ian operating ....! Good to see the snow hasn't impacted Ian' regular modes operandi :-) Dan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 20, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2013 (edited) I have been operating..had a long session today. Ray...yes plenty of beer last night in some rsther good pubs along with a duke box playing some oldies in the last pub of the evening which amused the landlord. Edited January 20, 2013 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 20, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2013 A couple of recent modifications to the layout. The crane that was next to the workshop is now over the team track. A new crane is now next to the workshop. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
298 Posted January 20, 2013 Share Posted January 20, 2013 It was good to see Roundhouse at the Leamington show yesterday, although like all good layout builders, I cant remember seeing Ian operating ....! Apologies to Ian, we saw him operating today and making quite a good job of it too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 20, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 20, 2013 Yesterday I did spend quite a bit of time trying to change Mike B unit E7 sound decoder so it had diesel sounds rather than steam souonds. The laptop connected to the free wifi in the hall and then did loads of updates which slowed it down to a crawl so a very quick change in CV value ended up taking over an hour. We also had to download the Digitrax Sound Bug manual to find out which CV value needed changing. The B unit now sounds like a diesel!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 I enjoyed 'peering over the fence' at Roundhouse on Sunday in Leamington. What make is the rather lovely ash hoist? I recall spending time at the Changchun coal tower and roundhouse in the early 90s - scads of 2-8-2s and 2-10-2s everywhere and the noise was deafening. You could add a bass bin under the layout and play a continual loop of steamy hissing, thumping air pumps, boiler blow downs, whistles and airhorns, the continual buzz of the old JF on stationary boiler duties.... it would capture the ambience, but probably frighten small children and old ladies! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted January 21, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 21, 2013 I enjoyed 'peering over the fence' at Roundhouse on Sunday in Leamington. What make is the rather lovely ash hoist? I recall spending time at the Changchun coal tower and roundhouse in the early 90s - scads of 2-8-2s and 2-10-2s everywhere and the noise was deafening. You could add a bass bin under the layout and play a continual loop of steamy hissing, thumping air pumps, boiler blow downs, whistles and airhorns, the continual buzz of the old JF on stationary boiler duties.... it would capture the ambience, but probably frighten small children and old ladies! Cheers The ash tower is a Walthers kit. One day it might even have the hoist working. More sound in the background would be good but it would probably wind up other exhibitors. We do our best to not make too much use of the bells 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shortliner Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 ....and just exactly VOT is wrong with ze bells, M'sieu? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 12, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 12, 2013 'Roundhouse' will be out this Saturday at the Amersham show. One new UP diesel now added to the fleet - a Bachamnn S2 factory fitted with sound (comes in the red boxes). It has a 'value Tsunami' fitted btu it sounds just as good as the better one albiet with far less functions. However, we only tend to use the horn and bell at shows so it will be fine - should be seen switching the frieght cars. Anyway, here is a sepia toned photo of a cab forward outside the roundhouse. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 19, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 19, 2013 (edited) I found some more old 1950's photos of the depot. Edited April 19, 2013 by roundhouse 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted April 23, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted April 23, 2013 A little bit of colour this time. The Bachamnn S2 factory fitted with sound. A nice little runner and it worked well in the yard on its first show outing. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted July 16, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 16, 2013 The layout will be at the GOFARS Alton Limited show this coming Saturday in Four Marks Village Hall, Hampshire, GU34 5AA. Dans 'Galatia' will also be there amongst other layouts. Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted July 20, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 20, 2013 We had a very pleasant day at Alton Ltd It's a small show for a good cause and as usual we were looked after well by the GOFARS. Despite the continuing hot weather the show had a reasonable attendance. A couple of traders had dropped out at fairly short notice but there was some god secondhand plus videos and books to be had. A few photos taken today. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Lovely greasy feel! Btw TrainWorld have photos up of some of the upcoming NS Heritage units by Kato in N. At this rate we'll be swimming in Heritage locos...... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted July 21, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 21, 2013 Pete Just waiting or those to come in the stores! Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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