emt_911 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Jeff Great to see that although it was a difficult job, progress has been made. You're constantly moving forward with the layout. Not many of us can say that. Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Jeff You do realise that the country will probably come to a standstill as Lunesters across the nation hover over their computers waiting for that 9F to trundle across the viaduct, don't you? Now! Where did I put that flask of coffee and my sandwiches? Bill 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
peach james Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 OK, last night's fun was getting a couple of photos taken. I put them up in Long Marton, as they are equally appropriate there as here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/13244-long-marton-sc/page-4&do=findComment&comment=952956 (my pair of 28's, without the current train for them...) James 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 OK, last night's fun was getting a couple of photos taken. I put them up in Long Marton, as they are equally appropriate there as here: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/13244-long-marton-sc/page-4&do=findComment&comment=952956 (my pair of 28's, without the current train for them...) James This is just more temptation, James! I think I'm so far in now that there's now way to avoid getting at least one 28. I won't go as far as the smoke units though. Cheers, Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 Hi Jeff You do realise that the country will probably come to a standstill as Lunesters across the nation hover over their computers waiting for that 9F to trundle across the viaduct, don't you? Now! Where did I put that flask of coffee and my sandwiches? Bill Morning Bill. I'll be setting to work on the "offending" turnover in about 30 minutes. It's very awkward to get at, but with a bit of luck it can all be wired in about half-an-hour. Unfortunately, there's no way for me to show a video. A few stills could be rigged, but whatever the "conspiracy theory" says, it'll be the first time the 9F has been on the viaduct! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Morning Bill. I'll be setting to work on the "offending" turnover in about 30 minutes. It's very awkward to get at, but with a bit of luck it can all be wired in about half-an-hour. Unfortunately, there's no way for me to show a video. A few stills could be rigged, but whatever the "conspiracy theory" says, it'll be the first time the 9F has been on the viaduct! Jeff Is the offending "turnover" the customary apple, or perhaps [cobalt] blueberry? Shall you be setting to work on it with a spoon and custard, or perhaps ice-cream? Inspired gourmands the world over await your news with baited breath. Bon Appétit, non? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 You Aussies are far too cultured for a mere North Englishman, Scott! Bon appetit certainly applies to my enthusiasm yesterday evening. I can't remember the last time I was actively working in the bunker from 10pm - 1am. Having said that, it was "noise-free" working - I'm sure the bunker is fairly well soundproofed, but I cringe at running a drill that late at night! About time for breakfast here. And it's even relatively warm(!)... 8C for starters in the bunker this morning. I wonder if "your mate" Electric Nose is going to show himself today? Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Cultured? Not likely! The only culture you'll find in our neck of the woods, Jeff, is in the youghurt. Even our beers aren't live. I noticed your late finish - well after I had settled down at work for my coffee - and did a double take; but I know what you mean. I ran out of screws on Sunday, but would have kept going as I had a rhythm going and would have been quite happy to drill and tap away for a few more hours... but it was not to be. I was so disgusted that I didnt sweep up - although I did stack the tools away, as it makes it easier to find everythign when I re-start. Electric Nose... You mean Comical Ali, Minister for Dis-Information? Well you know he pops up at the first sign of propaganda.... Enjoy your day - looking forward to the progress. Time for me to grab the train home, soon. Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Kazmierczak Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Ladies and Gentlemen May I present his eminence, Lord Lunester... Nice picture your Lordship. I expect when steam locos are on show you'll be wearing a jacket and tie. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jukebox Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Nice picture your Lordship. I expect when steam locos are on show you'll be wearing a jacket and tie. Flak Jacket and Tie, perhaps? I tell you, steam locos WILL run on Kirkby Luneside by lunchtime today! www.lunester-conspiracy.com Edited February 18, 2013 by jukebox 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Now that is brilliant Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Flak Jacket and Tie, perhaps? Comical Ali half sized.jpg I tell you, steam locos WILL run on Kirkby Luneside by lunchtime today! www.lunester-conspiracy.com That looks more like we all expected, NOW WE WILL BEHAVE, hehahhehheeeee :scared: Worried Old Lune 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 Excellent digital trickery, Scott.... I didn't make quite make it for lunchtime. But, with my brother in attendance - doing timing duties - the 9F crossed the viaduct at 13.23. I've taken some stills. After the "historic" crossing, the loco was reversed to obtain "that shot"... Sorry, no video. Jeff 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Excellent Jeff. The last photos is a stunner as it is. It'll be absolutely brilliant when the hills are finished. Nicely done. Duncan - Impressed Lunester Edited February 18, 2013 by emt_911 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2013 Very nice Jeff - and glad to see it's an Ebbw Junction engine (although it did subsequently migrate to Kingmoor) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
billyb_imp Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Did this really steam over under its own power or are we back to conspiracy theories Could be just another Photoshop project to fool us all Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Did this really steam over under its own power or are we back to conspiracy theories Could be just another Photoshop project to fool us all You did notice that we couldn't see the other side of the 9F. Just where the key goes Seriously it is a major step forward. Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted February 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 18, 2013 Jeff, Class 28. I read on RM Mag tonight that the Class 28 in Hattons is of 1961 vintage as it has different windows from when they were first made. I assume they were redesigned to stop them falling out! Not sure how concerned you would be that it will be slightly different from the version that ran over the S&C? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
aberdare Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Nice one Jeff I wonder what you'll do next now though, but I think it will be more scenery rather than wiring as that is what you really want to do. Just getting some colour onto those hills will make a huge difference for a start and then maybe a bit of GRASS, that'll keep us all happy. Great photo by the way, now we all know what you look like, not too sure about the uniform though!! Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 Nice one Jeff I wonder what you'll do next now though, but I think it will be more scenery rather than wiring as that is what you really want to do. Just getting some colour onto those hills will make a huge difference for a start and then maybe a bit of GRASS, that'll keep us all happy. Great photo by the way, now we all know what you look like, not too sure about the uniform though!! Jim I normally look a bit neater than that! I'd been working in the bunker all day and couldn't be bothered to "spruce up" for Al's visit. I wasn't expecting to be photographed!! The photos below now show the DCC active zone in the bunker - more than half the total! Jeff 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 Jeff, Class 28. I read on RM Mag tonight that the Class 28 in Hattons is of 1961 vintage as it has different windows from when they were first made. I assume they were redesigned to stop them falling out! Not sure how concerned you would be that it will be slightly different from the version that ran over the S&C? Thanks Chris. The solution has been to have more than one period on KL. It's nominally set for 1964-66, but it requires minimal changes to do 1958-61. Mainly the cars and the loco stock. If you look back a page or so, Peter has provided me with the Leeds Holbeck allocation for 1960 - with Kingmoor to come. So I'll be ok with a 28 (or 2 for Condor double-heading) - windscreens or not! Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mythocentric Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 Way to go Jeff! I can imagine it felt as good as it gets to see that Spaceship heading out of the yard after all your hard work. Well done sir! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted February 18, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 I know you were trying to delay the wiring to avoid temptation, but in my opinion you should continue round now so it is done and dusted. That way, at the end of each day, you can run a loco round as a reward 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 Good job I've been busy today - another 6 hours under the boards. I gather the forum has been offline since mid-afternoon? Anyone care to shed light as to why? Just had coffee with my brother, looked at the site expecting nothing, and we're back on! Jim - Plans for tomorrow - polarity check/fully wire up another 3-4 Cobalts and some droppers to the bus..... I'm actually quite enjoying it - now I know it works. It didn't all go swimmingly today though - a lump of solder in the wrong place on a turnout (not my solder, I hasten to add) and a slightly twisted point blade rail caused the 9F to derail in reverse. Had to remove and replace the turnout and rewire the bl**dy thing. All good fun, really!! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 18, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 18, 2013 I know you were trying to delay the wiring to avoid temptation, but in my opinion you should continue round now so it is done and dusted. That way, at the end of each day, you can run a loco round as a reward Jason - I may well wire up the mainline. If I do that I'd need to sort out another 10 or so Cobalts. To date I've sorted 15/39. And btw, by pure chance you'd think I'd get half of those correct for polarity. Oh no! I got 4/15 right!!!! Ok, it only means I had to swap a red and black wire round, but I'm glad I'm not a gambler! Bill - I even rang my brother (he lives across the road) to come and witness the Spaceship traversing the viaduct into the cut. I ran it through at a crawl - those Bachy 9Fs are superb models - not a judder. VERY exciting! Jeff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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