RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted September 26, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2022 Sorry we were stuck in the engine shed at TTW and did not have the time to travel to the other end of the line to see it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Llangerisech Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted October 16, 2022 Drws y Nant Uckfield Debut Well we had a successful first exhibition for the new layout, with most glitches resolved in the first hour of Saturday and fairly plain sailing thereafter. So bodes well for Manchester in December. The support from the Wealden Area Group with Michael, Gareth, Simon and David was appreciated as ever and the reception from the public was very positive. One chap turned up with his hand-drawn survey of the site in 1973 and said the only thing missing was the post box....I'll take that and start fettling something square and red. 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Llangerisech Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2022 Just Seen SP Rail has done an excellent video of the show with Drws y Nant featuring in the last segment. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=24MK-Cq_Sgw 8 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 65179 Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 16, 2022 Looks impressive Nigel. Quite different operationally to Llangerisech! Regards, Simon 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 16, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 16, 2022 I think that was one of Nigel's aims. Makes it easier finding operators for shows Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 65179 Posted October 17, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2022 7 hours ago, Donw said: I think that was one of Nigel's aims. Makes it easier finding operators for shows Don I just now have this vision of Nigel having turntable envy at Uckfield as Jerry sat there all weekend playing with his, watching it go round and round and round, happy as Larry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Llangerisech Posted October 17, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 17, 2022 I don't know about turntable envy, but Jerry's was certainly a lovely little model. He will definitely need a new battery for it's next show as that one got flattened! Most of the design objectives have been met, as Don says. We still have ideas for other divisions of labour, but generally two people can manage the whole thing and survive lunch solo. Our main errors occur when the front operator gets chatting to the public and doesn't keep up with the operational requirements devised by the backstage staff. The vehicles definitely got the most public reaction and bought us time while trains were prepared round the back. It gave a good mix of bucolic atmosphere while still giving the public something to watch while waiting for the next arrival. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wotan Posted October 17, 2022 Share Posted October 17, 2022 It really is a beautiful layout and a real pleasure to operate as well , as for the lorry and the level crossing gates, just fabulous theatre that produced so many smiles from the very attentive visitors 😁....... Congrats Nigel !!! best Michael Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold queensquare Posted October 17, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 17, 2022 5 hours ago, 65179 said: I just now have this vision of Nigel having turntable envy at Uckfield as Jerry sat there all weekend playing with his, watching it go round and round and round, happy as Larry! I don’t know about turntable envy but I’ve certainly got lorry envy - a really effective addition to Nigel’s new layout. I will certainly be looking into doing something similar on the long stretch of the Lower Bristol Road on Bath - including trams! Jerry 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Laurie2mil Posted October 18, 2022 Share Posted October 18, 2022 Gizmos - can’t beat ‘em. Brilliant, just brilliant, Nigel. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Llangerisech Posted October 18, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 18, 2022 4 hours ago, Laurie2mil said: Gizmos - can’t beat ‘em. Brilliant, just brilliant, Nigel. Well not as advanced as a shunting tractor, but effective nonetheless! It is predictable and is a great nod to John Greenwood's Wenford Bridge which was one of my earliest 2mm inspirations. Thanks for the comment Laurie. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ShadowinLinby Posted October 19, 2022 Share Posted October 19, 2022 Resist the urge Laurie! ChrisB 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Higgs Posted November 9, 2022 Share Posted November 9, 2022 (edited) On 19/06/2022 at 21:39, Chris Higgs said: In other news, it appears Network Rail have given up on trying to build their signals with the overscale LEDs in, and just resorted to making the heads bigger. And if you were wondering where the stock of Midland Railway bufferstops went, I think I found out. Talking of bufferstops, as we approach 100 years since the Grouping, I have come to the conclusion that apart from the buildings and civil engineering structures, bufferstops seem to have lasted the longest. Just this past week I have seen GNR examples at Hitchin, and GER versions at March and Cambridge, with the very latest electric stock parked up against them. I suspect the LBSCR one just north of East Croydon is probably still there too. Chris Edited November 9, 2022 by Chris Higgs 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted November 12, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 12, 2022 I sub-contracted out the wiring up of the telegraph poles, but I think he misread the plans ... Freshwater at Tolworth Showtrain. 5 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted November 12, 2022 Share Posted November 12, 2022 3 hours ago, Ian Morgan said: I sub-contracted out the wiring up of the telegraph poles, but I think he misread the plans ... You just can't get decent staff these days! Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Llangerisech Posted December 12, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 12, 2022 Drws y Nant attended the Manchester Model Railway Society's show over the weekend and was next to the 2mm Roadshow with Edward, Nick and John manning that stand at various points. We saw numerous visitors ask us questions then discuss things with the roadshow team. Michael and David provided operational support on the layout over the weekend and we had a pretty decent show. Numerous visitors knew the area as North Wales is a popular spot for Mancunians. Having added the postbox since the last outing, the only spot of something missing was the Beware of Trains signs. I already had these on the "to do" list, but the chap who spotted it did own one of the originals from the location, so first hand positive feedback like this is always welcome. Another visitor said he put in an offer on the cottage, but was rebuffed by BR. We ran the GWR stock for most of the show, but did experiment with some of the BR period stuff. Most of the problems were coupling related, so simple to sort and I hadn't put any focus on that yet, so useful to find any issues. We did like a long freight behind a "shock horror - Black" Manor and green DMUs looked like they would have worked well had the line remained open long enough. All in all a good show for us. One young lad had seen the Uckfield video on You Tube and was determined to see the level crossing and lorry in real life. Apparently his mother didn't believe it was possible, but was shown it working in real life. So we seem to be pleasing the paying public and having fun while doing so. A few more invites cropped up, so we can further refine the details and widen the scope for future. Nigel 15 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted December 12, 2022 Share Posted December 12, 2022 Coming from a man who has just filled a baseboard with track - Drws y Nant and Moor View both demonstrate that a model railway doesn't need lots of complicated pointwork and fans of sidings to be interesting, well thought out scenics and authenticity win over the viewing public every time I believe. 2 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted December 30, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2022 West Camel Christmas Exhibition, 30th Dec 2022. A special visiting train has come to Freshwater. Original created for the Basingstoke Bodgers' GMRC entry, 2mmFS wheels have replaced the N gauge ones. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted December 30, 2022 Share Posted December 30, 2022 Are these 'Elf class' coaches behind the flat? 😀 Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2mm Dabbler Posted December 30, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 30, 2022 8 minutes ago, Caley Jim said: Are these 'Elf class' coaches behind the flat? 😀 Jim And Santa doesn't even rate a carriage truck......... And shouldn't the reindeer be in PRIZE cattle wagons? 😁 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post TomE Posted January 8, 2023 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted January 8, 2023 Bryn's superb Colwyn Bay Goods from the DEFine show this weekend (07 Jan) Tom. 33 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted January 15, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 15, 2023 A pleasant day out at Guildford today for the Astolat exhibition. Quite busy too. Had help from a couple of trainee drivers today, so I only had a half hour operating Freshwater myself. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Ian Morgan Posted January 16, 2023 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 16, 2023 (edited) One visitor said he had seen Freshwater in the BRM magazine and was surprised that it was so small in real life. He had assumed it was 4mm. Edited January 16, 2023 by Ian Morgan 4 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yorkshire Square Posted January 29, 2023 Share Posted January 29, 2023 Mick Simpson and Callaton at Pontefract this weekend. The Northern Roadshow were also in attendance flying the 2FS flag. 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Wotan Posted January 29, 2023 Popular Post Share Posted January 29, 2023 Most interesting weekend out with Hallam Town at Longfield Exhibition in Kent,lots of lovely comments and plenty of interest in 2mm. The layout ran really well, but thanks to Nigel and Simon for their help in driving the trains 👍🏻 22 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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