Penhayle Bay

[Gwiwer]

The current batch are at least useable.  The early ones really need a total repaint.

[SRman]

NIce work Rick. How do you get on with card in your environment? A lot of people round here (Sydney) suffer from silverfish attacks on card and brickpaper, so I have pretty well decided to avoid these on the new layout.

 

For Sydney and Brisbane, I recommend mixing a little Dettol into the glue for card/paper buildings, or into the plaster for scenery. Silverfish and cockroaches don't seem to like the taste or aroma of Dettol, for some reason!  

 

Since moving to Melbourne from Brisbane, I haven't noticed the problem anywhere near as much, so haven't bothered with the additions to the mixes with my layouts here.

[Ralph]

nice set of renewals/updates, like your tribute to penlee lifeboat. 

[gazmanjack]

For Sydney and Brisbane, I recommend mixing a little Dettol into the glue for card/paper buildings, or into the plaster for scenery. Silverfish and cockroaches don't seem to like the taste or aroma of Dettol, for some reason!

 

Since moving to Melbourne from Brisbane, I haven't noticed the problem anywhere near as much, so haven't bothered with the additions to the mixes with my layouts here.

 

My cockroaches don't mind a double malt whiskey. Problem is that they tend to fall in, once they have a belly full and end up making fools of themselves....

 

Cheers, Gary.

[Gwiwer]

Any cockroaches here are interrogated by a 10kgs cat long before they get to the bar

[gazmanjack]

Any cockroaches here are interrogated by a 10kgs cat long before they get to the bar

 

I guess you don't power any of your models with a 'Black Beetle', then...??

 

Cheers, Gary.

[Gwiwer]

No - despite living within quite a short drive of Bull Ant country as well

[brushman47544]

Hi Rick,

Some nice pics, I do like that Lifeboat its a superb model. 

I noticed some SR green coaches in post 718 are these Bachmann ones, I was thinking of getting a few of these but would like to know is the green a good colour match?

 

Cheers Peter.

 

Hornby has today announced that its Railroad Mk1s will be produced to a higher spec as main range items with lights, and will include a BSK, SK and CK in BR green. Assuming Hornby colour matches its Maunsell coaches - and I can't see why not - they might be your best bet. I'll certainly be getting them in preference to Bachmann's green Mk1s.

[P.C.M]

Hornby has today announced that its Railroad Mk1s will be produced to a higher spec as main range items with lights, and will include a BSK, SK and CK in BR green. Assuming Hornby colour matches its Maunsell coaches - and I can't see why not - they might be your best bet. I'll certainly be getting them in preference to Bachmann's green Mk1s.

Thanks Andrew,

I will look out for some when they come out as I am no real hurry to get them at them moment.

 

Cheers Peter.

[Gwiwer]

I'll take as I find.  These are apparently to be "higher specification" items elevated from the Railroad range and with lighting included.

 

I'm more concerned that the livery is about right than with having them light up.  Lights can't be seen in the daylight and were often switched off on the real thing anyway.  If it's anything like Hornby's rendering of "BR EMU green" (which is too faded and blue for my liking) on the 2 Bil units I might stick with the Bachmann offerings!

[Gwiwer]

Strange things happen at Christmas.

 

It's usually the only time the Aussie rolling stock gets to stretch its legs.

 

From "Cornwall in Australia" to "Australia in Cornwall" here's the Austrains NR-class loco leading some (generic but fairly typical) stainless steel passenger stock past Wheal Julia.

 

 

The small windows on the leading vehicle are not to restrict passenger viewing - it's a power-brake which contains a large diesel generator to supply "hotel" power to the train and also the guard's accommodation and luggage space.

 

 

This loco is remarkably well travelled.  In 2010 it (and a representative train of two stainless steel coaches) travelled the World with me appearing on my nephew Adam's Canadian-themed N-gauge project in its early days:

 

 

Then on the Greenhills module constructed in Australia by Marty Hale and also shipped over to the UK - here seen at the very rare moment in time when one train was moving on board another.  The module and rolling stock are set up on the sleeping car berth aboard the Night Riviera after departure from Paddington which arguably means the loco has also "run" over GWR metals!

 

 

The loco has reached Penzance

 

 

And is perched on the class 57's buffer to compare 1:1 with 1:87 scales

 

 

And has also run on numerous UK layouts including Kernow Junction as seen here.

 

Edited December 17, 2013 by Gwiwer

[SRman]

Nice photos, Rick. Is that Matilda in the train too?

[Gwiwer]

That's right Jeff.  Matilda behind the loco, Winston at the back.

[gazmanjack]

The story of 'Matilda's Travels' is a great one. Good on to all those involved. It should go down in 'model railway folklore'.

 

Cheers, Gary.

[P.C.M]

Hi Rick,

Had to laugh when I saw the NR class, I was in the garage Tuesday night taking a few pics of some V/line locos on Llanbourne.

 

Merry Christmas, cheers Peter.

[Gwiwer]

And a Merry Christmas to you and the family Peter.

 

As I said strange things sometimes happen.  V/line on Llanbourne as well eh?  The pics will be an interesting addition to your thread

[Gwiwer]

Things have been quiet over Christmas.  Every piece of rolling stock was removed from the layout and packed away indoors while we were away.

My Queenslander friend Mick dropped by yesterday to collect his soldering iron which had been on long-term loan and a RES-liveried van train which has now gone to his Edith Junction layout for future enjoyment there.  I set up a few trains and we had a couple of hours enjoying BR blue.

Ponsangwyn shed hosts classes 52, 37 and 25 between duties along with a rake of china clay wagons together with a BG-type parcel van and a cement wagon apparently "stopped" for attention.



The blue class 50 in original-style livery doesn't feature as often as some types but here is seen in brilliant sunlight at Treisaacs Farm.  Everything is weathered - even the pigs!



A different angle on the same scene shows the train emerging from cloud shadow into sunlight



And I'm sure Mick won't mind me adding a couple of his taken on a smartphone.  Firstly Mick's personal favourite loco and livery combination - the BR blue large-logo class 50 - is obliged to wait while a class 45 draws through the platform loop with a freight.  I must have a word to the signalman as well - something is amiss in that department 



When the 50 gets the road it is paralleled by the branch train departing towards St. Agnes in the shape of a class 108 DMU.  

 

I have Saturday 1st February pencilled in for an open-house with the layout running and the in-build boards for the Beer & Branscombe project on display with static rolling stock, loosely-positioned buildings and basic scenery.  If the weather is very hot the house is air conditioned for comfort; trains still run though with some points out of use when in full sun.  2 - 5pm is my usual afternoon running time but as an alternative since this is more or less the middle of summer I could shift the time by a few hours to avoid a potentially scorching afternoon and say 4 or 5 until 8.  That gives an opportunity to see the lighting after sunset and while I can't provide meals for all there's a BBQ available and at least some form of catering will be arranged. 

Those interested please let me know as I need to manage numbers and also whether you prefer the earlier or later times. If you're not familiar with the location that can be advised via PM or email.

 

[Ralph]

Great photo's, like the waves crashing over rocks in last photo.

[Gwiwer]

Great photo's, like the waves crashing over rocks in last photo.

 

Thanks.  Just a bit of acrylic paint I slapped onto the back scene one day.  It's a sloppy old sea under a grey sky which is a counter to the "normal" blue skies seen on layouts as well as better representing typical Cornish weather

[Sasquatch]

I have Saturday 1st February pencilled in for an open-house I can't provide meals for all there's a BBQ available and at least some form of catering will be arranged. 

 

If you're not familiar with the location that can be advised via PM or email.

Wow! This sounds like a fun evening.If only I lived closer

[SRman]

If you leave home now, waterproof your bicycle and pedal hard, you might just get here in time!     

 

Oh, and p.s. - remember to hold your breath for the underwater bits!

Edited December 29, 2013 by SRman

[Oldddudders]

If you leave home now, waterproof your bicycle and pedal hard, you might just get here in time!     

 

Oh, and p.s. - remember to hold your breath for the underwater bits!

That's what I like about RMweb - so much practical help and guidance on offer!

[Gwiwer]

It beats Google's offering of "Kayak across the Pacific Ocean" when you enquire about a route from California to Japan

[Sasquatch]

I was thinking about constructing a viaduct. All clad in Slaters stone sheets or DAS maybe. Any ideas welcome.  

[Gwiwer]

Quantity requested = maximum permitted 999

 

Doesn't say "Out of stock"

 

 

 

 

 

Edited December 31, 2013 by Gwiwer