LNER4479 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Share Posted September 20, 2015 (edited) First of all, my apologies for the delay in acknowledging these posts. As you might imagine, a long list of 'jobs' has suddenly appeared, none of which have anything to do with constructing a model railway... Aaaanyway... Do I get a prize for having travelled the furthest to see the layout? I got the train down from Aberdeen... I think you might do! Gosh, that is impressive - I hope you considered your long trip to be worthwhile? A few more photos, all taken on the Saturday. A lull in activity is an opportunity to admire the gleaming metals, from the complex junctions and connections at the North Box to the ladder crossings in the distance. Grantham Rail Show 2015-09-12 IMG_3790adj.jpg Grantham Rail Show 2015-09-12 IMG_3795adj.jpg Hovering above an imaginary Dysart Road... Grantham Rail Show 2015-09-12 IMG_3798adj.jpg The audience appreciates. Grantham Rail Show 2015-09-12 IMG_3799adj.jpg Grantham Rail Show 2015-09-12 IMG_3801adj.jpg John, these pictures are wonderful - many thanks for posting. I think I like #3 the best, the Flying Scotsman framed between the signals. Very dramatic! Edited September 20, 2015 by LNER4479 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Marlin Posted September 21, 2015 Share Posted September 21, 2015 I think you might do! Gosh, that is impressive - I hope you considered your long trip to be worthwhile? Loved it! And I was particularly pleased to see Grantham in the flesh (not trying to massage your ego or anything, but it was the whole reason I made the trip in the first place). I have so many ideas now on how I could adapt Peco trackwork for my eventual Starlingford Mk.2... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black Marlin Posted September 22, 2015 Share Posted September 22, 2015 You should start a layout thread so we can all see more Cat, meet pigeons. RMweb, meet NewRailwayModellers... Starlingford has been on the go on t'other forum for many years now, so if you want to check it out, here is the link: http://www.newrailwaymodellers.co.uk/Forums/viewtopic.php?f=22&t=13651 It's been a long, slow build, but it is apparently nearing completion. Time to start thinking about the next layout - this time perhaps in a house of my own?! Gavin Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted September 23, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 23, 2015 (edited) Harlaxton Road bridge has been hit again . Just seen this on the Grantham Matters local news web site http://www.granthammatters.co.uk/bnridge-closed-again-for-teatime-traffic/ EDIT Better pictures in this link instead http://www.granthammatters.co.uk/another-grantham-bridge-hit-this-morning-2/ . Edited September 23, 2015 by Mike Bellamy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted September 24, 2015 Share Posted September 24, 2015 I don't know, I look really miserable in that latest set of pictures. The joys of concentration! Yes, Harlaxton Road has had another chunk took out of it. Required a road closure yesterday evening, (that caused mayhem in the town), to remove a damaged steel protection plate. I did not see the vehicle concerned as I'm on a course all week, but speed and weight would contribute. Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 24, 2015 Author Share Posted September 24, 2015 Meanwhile, deep in enemy territory... 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 25, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2015 You will need clearance trials before kings and castles appear through Grantham. Hat, coat, gone.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Morning!Ironically, the train on the right would take us straight back home! But we don't want to do that, do we?There be semaphores 'bout these parts, me hearties! Edited September 25, 2015 by LNER4479 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 St Erth, St Erth....So good they posted it twice..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 Not easy using a Blackberry ... on a moving Voyager. I'm amazed it posted it once! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 25, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 25, 2015 You will need clearance trials before kings and castles appear through Grantham. Hat, coat, gone. Cobblers - this one had worked in from Leeds so had obviously passed through Grantham, and no doubt 4479 has built his Grantham to correct clearances so it will fit. And nothwithstanding the location the engine shows no sign of being cross 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted September 25, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2015 Not easy using a Blackberry ... on a moving Voyager. I'm amazed it posted it once! Was that the Sleeper service? if so, good luck as Cornwall is shut between September 25th and July 1st each year. P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 25, 2015 Author Share Posted September 25, 2015 (edited) Was that the Sleeper service? if so, good luck as Cornwall is shut between September 25th and July 1st each year. 'Twas indeed. Cornwall was 'open' enough to see what we wanted to today... More semaphores where we alighted. No real prizes for guessing ... a quick walk round the corner to: The waiting branchline connection Reversal at Coombe Junction And arrival at destination Nice place, Looe Required track for Mrs4479, hence the trip. Where to tomorrow, I wonder? Edited September 25, 2015 by LNER4479 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium New Haven Neil Posted September 25, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 25, 2015 Mrs H's home town! She enjoyed the photos thanks! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 You will need clearance trials before kings and castles appear through Grantham. Hat, coat, gone.. There was never a problem with the Kings, Castles or indeed Stars. it was the 2 cylinder jobs with those big sticky out things that caused the grief... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted September 25, 2015 Share Posted September 25, 2015 G'day Gents Ears !!!!!!!! Those GW things are weird. manna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cctransuk Posted September 26, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2015 IMG_5304.JPG Nice place, Looe It is from the middle of September until just before Easter !! Regards, John Isherwood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) If I have said it before, I apologise, but I have never ever seen such good use of Peco Code 100 track. It doesn't even shout crude, HO and overscale either. A couple of times your layout has encouraged me to consider sponge inlay, and I still make good use of it for silence to give the impression the trains have gone into the distance when they pass through the shed wall onto the extension. I have also tried your method of splicing points. Edited September 26, 2015 by coachmann 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) An uncannily topical remark in view of the fact that I copied 4479 in on some e-mails earlier this week on the very subject of the pro's and cons of the various forms of track. We'd better not expand that discussion here though, it is sure to entail a massive diversion from the core subject and no doubt various unrealistic, pedantic of vitriolic comments from one or two, especially those whose real goal is to seize upon any excuse to tell us all that we should change to a particular modelling scale..... Edited September 26, 2015 by gr.king Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 26, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 26, 2015 Larry It just goes to show that, with care, well laid track in whatever gauge can look good. You don't notice the sleeper spacing you just see the track formations. Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2015 The white painted rails, are they so treated to help prevent buckling of the rails in hot weather? Lovely photo's posted here. Look forward to seeing more. With regards, Rob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Herbert Nigel Posted September 26, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 26, 2015 That's the theory, though it's usually only applied in S&C, not plain line. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post LNER4479 Posted September 26, 2015 Author Popular Post Share Posted September 26, 2015 (edited) If I have said it before, I apologise, but I have never ever seen such good use of Peco Code 100 track. It doesn't even shout crude, HO and overscale either. A couple of times your layout has encouraged me to consider sponge inlay, and I still make good use of it for silence to give the impression the trains have gone into the distance when they pass through the shed wall onto the extension. I have also tried your method of splicing points. Well thanks, Coach. I think Barry's hit the nail - it's the overall impression of the track formation configuration that does the trick and allows one to 'get away' with the compromises in appearance that are more obvious if you look closely. Meanwhile, we're still in GWR territory, Bristol to be exact... It being a Saturday, the Harbour Railway was in operation. Our motive power? One of the remarkable - almost comical - squat Bagnall's. Never even see one before so to chance across 'Judy' and have a ride behind her in front of her was a pleasant start to the day. Along the harbour front... To be deposited at t'other end. Love the driver's 'look out' arrangement! And so the ensemble disappeared off into the distance. Leaving us to what turned out to be a very special visit... That Brunel fella was bound to crop up somewhere. I have to say that today's trip round the SS Great Britain is one of the best - possibly the best - interpretive museums I've ever been round. Don't baulk at the expensive-ish sounding admission price; pay and go round. You won't be disappointed. First of all you get taken down below the water line (imaginatively recreated by rippling water on top of the glass ceiling) And then on the spartan but well-laid out open deck. Inside, there's simply loads to explore. this is the opulent-looking dining room. A contrast to the steerage accommodation Finally, a pleasant walk down the river to the other 'must see' attraction - Brunel's Clifton suspension bridge (only completed after his death, I learnt today). It looked great in the autumn sunshine... Simply awesome. It's a 230ft drop to the river below Finally, a walk across the thing to get a pic with the sun over my shoulder. One more stop before we head home... Edited September 26, 2015 by LNER4479 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
APOLLO Posted September 26, 2015 Share Posted September 26, 2015 Nice photos. We were on holiday in Ross on Wye in July and fancied a train trip so we drove to Gloucester and then by train down to Bristol. After shopping / eating we visited the SS Great Britain, and as you rightly say it's a fantastic museum, well worth the admission price. Interesting to note the hull "below" the waterline is air conditioned (constant temp & humidity). I asked why, and was told that salt water had taken its toll on the ships hull over the years of abandonment down in the Falklands. The salt is now deeply engrained in the ships lower hull. University research stated the best method of preservation was controlled humidity / temp of the lower hull. The guy told us they have probably saved her for around 100 years or so, as the hull will continue to slowly disintegrate to flaky rust. They have bought time, and, hopefully some new method of preservation will be found. Resin injection is currently being researched. Anyway, agree, very good place to visit, though the trains weren't running when we visited (mid-week). Brit15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 27, 2015 Author Share Posted September 27, 2015 (edited) Bristol, this morning. Once again, we could have caught this train straight home. But we didn't. Instead, into the Principality Further yet, into deepest, darkest South Wales Termination point of the furthest tentacles of the Paddington services in these parts. Our final destination. Nice place, Tenby. That's it - home and back to normality tomorrow Edited September 28, 2015 by LNER4479 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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