manna Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 The big day draws nigh and to my relief work on 3 locos, 5 ironstone empties, 2 more loaded coal wagons, repainted cylinders (scuffed in transit) on 2 K2s, and coupling conversions on 2 bulk grain wagons appears to be nearing completion in time for me to still have a chance to clean wheels, refit missing couplings, attend to pick-ups and ensure adequate lubrication on the rest of my stock! [/quote G'day Gents And he's doing it blindfold whilst watching TV and juggling 5lb of soot manna Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 7, 2015 Author Share Posted September 7, 2015 (edited) The big day draws nigh and to my relief work on 3 locos, 5 ironstone empties, 2 more loaded coal wagons, repainted cylinders (scuffed in transit) on 2 K2s, and coupling conversions on 2 bulk grain wagons appears to be nearing completion in time for me to still have a chance to clean wheels, refit missing couplings, attend to pick-ups and ensure adequate lubrication on the rest of my stock! My locos all queued up for cleaning ... just as soon as I've: completed the scenery packing boxes, finished the b*llsh1t information boards, 'sorted' the turntable, packed away the goods wagons, made the cover for Peascliffe tunnel board, printed out south box flip cards, tidied up the mock ups of Ruston's factory & Great North Road bridge - to say nothing of actually dismantling the layout itself A few sleepless nights yet... Edited September 7, 2015 by LNER4479 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted September 7, 2015 Share Posted September 7, 2015 Just remember not to forget anything on Friday. It's a long drive back, otherwise. How many pages does the Checklist consist of now? Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Brighton_JunctionLNER Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted September 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2015 sounds like you guys are having a wonderful time Ask them again after Sunday night when it's all over . . . . . . . . . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 'To do' list update ... completed the scenery packing boxes, finished the b*llsh1t information boards, DONE! 'sorted' the turntable, packed away the goods wagons, made the cover for Peascliffe tunnel board, printed out south box flip cards, tidied up the mock ups of Ruston's factory & Great North Road bridge DONE! - layout still to be dismantled! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 If you'd said, I could have serviced the locos - I did mine last night. Removed an impressive amount of gunk as well - note to self to clean track on Friday afternoon. Carriage servicing this evening..... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Now I know you lot further North than us yellow-bellies will say your hardened to the cold, BUT I suggest long johns may be the order of the day at the weekend.if today is anything to go by. Against my better judgement,her indoors has got the Central Heating on in September. I have never let that happen before, It's cast in stone 1stt October however cold it is. Regards, Downtrodden of Grantham Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 If you'd said, I could have serviced the locos - I did mine last night. Removed an impressive amount of gunk as well - note to self to clean track on Friday afternoon. I'm getting geared up for track cleaning and electrical testing on Friday evening. Hope the Boss has a couple of new track rubbers available? As for Derek's weather forecasts, looks like Saturday will be damp, but 21 degrees C, which could cause problems with Humidity! Don't think thermals will be necessary. Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 (edited) Hope the Boss has a couple of new track rubbers available? On tomorrow's last minute shopping list (delete thermals...) Henry the hoover will be coming along too - no track rubbing without hovering hoovering immediately afterwards. Harvey is coming as well (naturally!) - don't mess with that big blue rabbit Edited September 8, 2015 by LNER4479 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 no track rubbing without hovering immediately I can't manage hovering - if I jump up and down very fast will that do? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted September 8, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2015 On tomorrow's last minute shopping list (delete thermals...) Henry the hoover will be coming along too - no track rubbing without hovering immediately afterwards. Harvey is coming as well (naturally!) - don't mess with that big blue rabbit So, don't forget the stocking to put over/up the pipe in case Henry decides to ingest a piece of the railway.....and for once I'm being serious. Phil 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted September 8, 2015 Share Posted September 8, 2015 Probably best to leave all signals, buildings and anything that can be knocked flying by an errant elbow, off the layout until I've passed through the relevant area. I don't want the blame for any damages!!!!!!! Paul 4475 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold teaky Posted September 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2015 That's interesting. Track rubbers are used on Grantham. They seem to have gone out of favour with many. Removing the hardened rail tops and so on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 8, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 8, 2015 That would leave just the web of the rail for the trains to run on. Yours, Market65. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 8, 2015 Author Share Posted September 8, 2015 Probably best to leave all signals, buildings and anything that can be knocked flying by an errant elbow, off the layout until I've passed through the relevant area. I don't want the blame for any damages!!!!!!! Paul 4475 Don't worry - there is a reasonably well-rehearsed routine already. Track cleaning / testing takes place with layout in a very 'bare' state. The detail stuff comes out later That's interesting. Track rubbers are used on Grantham. They seem to have gone out of favour with many. Removing the hardened rail tops and so on. Used 'em for 30 years; never had a problem. Each to his own I think. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 'To do' list further update ... completed the scenery packing boxes, DONE! finished the b*llsh1t information boards, DONE 'sorted' the turntable, packed away the goods wagons, made the cover for Peascliffe tunnel board, DONE! printed out south box flip cards, tidied up the mock ups of Ruston's factory & Great North Road bridge DONE - layout still to be dismantled! As a special 'little extra' for all you lucky show attenders, the copse atop Peascliffe tunnel got some last minute love & attention from Craig last night and looks even more betterer now! Got a night off tonight as seeing not-so-little-anymore person in a youth production of Les Mis. Timing a little unfortunate but otherwise not to be missed. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CUTLER2579 Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Right guys Travel directions to the school from the A1. For anyone coming from the South, avoid the first exit for Grantham B1174 which is just after a service station at Great Ponton and continue northbound up the hill. After passing under an overbridge (well it would be-would it not) take the exit as you come down the hill which is Signposted A607 Grantham & Melton Mowbray. At the roundabout take the second exit and proceed under the A1. Pass a road on your left* * and then turn next Right into Kitty Briggs Lane.The school is on the left. Coming from the North avoid the exit for the B1174 to Grantham, the Gonerby Moor Services and the Army Barracks. Continue on the A1 for about one mile at which point you will see signs for A52 Grantham & Nottingham. Ignore this junction as well. There are then four different sets of signs directing you onto the A607 Grantham & Melton Mowbray, Old Market Town-Hotels and B&B (Brown sign), Earlsfield Industrial estate and some other information.Take this exit and you will come to a Roundabout, (Hotel in front of you) take the second exit and you will come to a "T" junction. This is the road* * mentioned above so from there turn left and take the first Right turn into Kitty Briggs Lane.The school is on the left. I would advise missing Grantham town centre to anyone other than Inland Revenue employees as for such a small town it has some of the worst traffic congestion you can imagine. Only kidding folk,about the Inland Revenue employees . However not about the traffic. Weather expected to be Rain early drying up about 11.00 am ,but temperatures between 14 &17 degrees. See you on Saturday. Regards,Del. Edited September 9, 2015 by CUTLER2579 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gr.king Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Another status report: Last twelve locos still to be checked for fitness on Friday morning but 22 have been cleaned, lubricated, tweaked as necessary and declared fit. Any "funny noises" not eliminated are harmless. The J11 was running quietly in reverse after re-lubrication. The K3 pressed into service at short notice for dress rehearsal weekend now has wheels as clean as a whistle so it shouldn't display any hesitancy if called upon to run. The 22 already done include these three (what a relief to have them successfully off the workbench, even if wheel balance weights, weathering and final details in and around the cabs must wait for another time) : My ironstone wagons boosted by the latest five now total 22 (a coincidence) including steel hoppers in App-Frod style, wooden hoppers ditto, and a couple of the Richard Thomas / Redbourn fleet. Up to eight of the total could run in the empties train. Loads for the two Grassmoor colliery wagons bring the total of loaded coal wagons of credible East Midlands origin up to 16. The four pictured here have three link couplings on one end at least, in addition to the tension locks standard on all 16, so combination with Mr Weallans fleet shouldn't pose any problems. Although they are only borrowing Kadees to demonstrate the presence and position of the NEM pockets, these two bulk grain wagons are ready to serve as shunting fodder too. They even boast "faux" glazing of the end windows now in order to partially please Mr Particular of Guisborough... Onward and upward! Page 100 draws nigh. Maybe it should be saved for the first pictures from the show? Edited September 9, 2015 by gr.king 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr Gerbil-Fritters Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Good luck for the show, chaps! I shall be there in spirit. (the body will be wandering around in the 100 degree heat looking slightly stunned) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Market65 Posted September 9, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) Those J6's look most stunning. Good luck for the show, With regards, Market65. P.S. Just noticed that this post has appeared on page 100! Edited September 9, 2015 by Market65 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 Yes, you just beat me to it with page 100. Thanks folks - hopefully debut full show appearance will be celebration enough but I might try putting something together after the show to reflect on the first 100 pages And boy - those J6's certainly do look the part. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted September 9, 2015 Share Posted September 9, 2015 Congratulations on hitting 100. Re celebrations, lots more photos and movie footage. And running sequence for the weekend. thanks Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted September 9, 2015 Author Share Posted September 9, 2015 (edited) And running sequence for the weekend. That's easily done Grantham Train Timetable_schedule (Grantham 2015).docx I'll take camera along and try and get pix/video - but if any visitors take their own then be great to see them on here. Always interesting to see what others make of one's efforts... Edited September 9, 2015 by LNER4479 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted September 10, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 10, 2015 Camera is packed along with some proper engines for late Sunday. Baz Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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