67A Posted February 14, 2015 Author Share Posted February 14, 2015 Just about happy with all this computer malarky so I'll bang a couple of my old layouts on for a little variation... Busy scene as express motive power get ready for their next turn of duty at Bermuda Road TMD The Engineering Works Evening draws in for the shift workers, but duty calls eh! Milne MPD with an eclectic mix of motive power 60158 ABERDONIAN bursts under the road bridge as Ivatt 2MT tank works a push-pull up the branch Back breaking work! Just so you know that the den has not always been a tranquil haunt, this was the old den before the flood with Bermuda Road set-up and Milne propped up in the background! D1 SCAFELL PIKE is draining its fuel supply before entering the depot for some attention D67 ROYAL ARTILLERYMAN is departing to allow D1 to enter Over the road at the MPD the sounds and smells of a steam loco depot are permeating the town.....boooootiful EE Type 4 D368 is filling up and will soon be off shed With all this fueling going on its no wonder the 03 is maneuvering tank wagons The good old Bermuda Road MPD in the harsh light of day Cheers guys hope you enjoy... 18 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 (edited) Hi Mike, CONGRATS ON 100 PAGES And really great pics of Burmuda Road mate. Edited February 15, 2015 by Andrew P 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
emt_911 Posted February 14, 2015 Share Posted February 14, 2015 Excellent news. 100 pages. Loads of inspirational work. Long may it continue. I've always liked Bermuda Road. Some stunning pictures Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi guys, Thanks for that, 100 pages eh, would you believe it! When selecting Bermuda Road pictures the thought occurred to me that even when I put some lighting into Dent will it actually be worth it! Its not putting me off doing it though. As for Bermuda Road I think it will be put up for sale, there is just nowhere to set it up and work on it at home. I tried setting it up at work with the intention of doing some pre-exhibition work but the work never took place and the whole thing looked like operation 'desert storm' after a few weeks! Its all cleaned and packed up now, sad really. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mike, sorry to hear BM may be going, its a fantastic idea and a brilliant looking layout. BTW I've just inserted the 100 into my post above, my Num Locks were off, and I never noticed it was missing until now, so I'm a bit of a MUNPTY really, that or I'm awake now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Allegheny1600 Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 SNV30816.jpg Hi Mike, Now I can give a proper "congrats" on reaching the hundred! I didn't realise just how far p.99 had to go yesterday! Looks like you have the same carpet as we have in our lounge!!! Cheers, John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted February 15, 2015 Share Posted February 15, 2015 (edited) Morning Mike, Thanks for the interesting and varied picture show - good to see a few shots of proper living, breathing locomotives amongst them! I always find any steam MPD images a source of modelling inspiration with a surprising amount of clutter to add interest to a layout. By the way, that looked like a serious amount of work on the 25, considering that it can't have been that old? You must be justifiably proud of the hundred pages, largely crammed with interest and superb images! Kind regards, Jock. Edited February 15, 2015 by Jock67B Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi Mike, Now I can give a proper "congrats" on reaching the hundred! I didn't realise just how far p.99 had to go yesterday! Looks like you have the same carpet as we have in our lounge!!! Cheers, John Hi John, That was the carpet that got flooded, I have laminate in the new den now with just an off-cut of that for a mat at my modelling desk. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Morning Mike, Thanks for the interesting and varied picture show - good to see a few shots of proper living, breathing locomotives amongst them! I always find any steam MPD images a source of modelling inspiration with a surprising amount of clutter to add interest to a layout. By the way, that looked like a serious amount of work on the 25, considering that it can't have been that old? You must be justifiably proud of the hundred pages, largely crammed with interest and superb images! Kind regards, Jock. Hi Jock, Thanks mate. I'm in agreement re: steam era inspiration, can't beat it! The 25' would get a re-paint into BR Blue following testing, it was probably taken in 1972 the year I moved to Derby Works from St. Rollox or on a Works open day earlier but I'm not sure, but even then it would have been about 8-10 years old. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 15, 2015 Author Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi all, Decided to have a day out at the East Lanc's Rly so modelling done after all. However upon my return my mate Andy had called to ask if his latest acquisition could have a tootle around the circuit So here it is: Class 26 No. 26025 in Railfreight grey on a 'running-in' turn 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PeterBB Posted February 15, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15, 2015 Hi John, That was the carpet that got flooded, I have laminate in the new den now with just an off-cut of that for a mat at my modelling desk. Hi Mike, Hope it doesn't flood again because the laminate edges swell up and come apart. Peter Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi Mike, Hope it doesn't flood again because the laminate edges swell up and come apart. Peter Hi Peter, Oh yes I know about that phenomena but the laminate was cascaded from our living room as er' indoors wanted a change therefore it was effectively FREE !!!! That is apart from my very expensive labour time! The new den is built in Breezeblock, the old one was a cobbled together timber affair which had been re-erected and altered a couple of times and was slightly smaller than this one is. Fingers crossed eh! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Morning Mike, your Mate Andy has Good Taste, nice in Railfreight. All the best mate, and a shame about your trip to the East Lancs though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2015 I can understand being upset about a smelly diseasel running at the ELR and also a Crab in an odd livery but the Lanky? Best loco there if you ask me 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 I can understand being upset about a smelly diseasel running at the ELR and also a Crab in an odd livery but the Lanky? Best loco there if you ask me hHAHAHHAHHEEEEeeeeeee At least it shows you have a sense of HUMOUR Mate, ahhahahh :nono: Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Jason T Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2015 Pfft. Look at the size of a Midland 3F and compare it to an A Class with the same power rating. Lanky 1, Midland 0 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi Jason, I would have loved it had it been in BR livery but I'm afraid the plain LMS black with BIG numerals do nothing for me mate. Nice loco I agree and will be buying one if brought out before I pop my clogs! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bri.s Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Got to say I love the smell and sound of steam loco's Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 16, 2015 Author Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi all, Just to let you know its going to be a bit quiet on Dent this week, too much on I'm afraid. I may get a chance to load up some old photos but the modelling will be on hold till the weekend at least, sorry! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Physicsman Posted February 16, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 16, 2015 Congrats on your 100 pages, Mike. But it wouldn't matter if Dent only had 30 pages - it's so full of quality. As for lighting. Do put some spot lighting onto your fell area - as I'm sure you'll know, the shadowing effects can be spectacular! Jeff 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 16, 2015 Share Posted February 16, 2015 Hi all, Just to let you know its going to be a bit quiet on Dent this week, too much on I'm afraid. I may get a chance to load up some old photos but the modelling will be on hold till the weekend at least, sorry! Understood my friend, understood. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Sasquatch Posted February 17, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 17, 2015 Sorry to here about the dog incident Mike. I have two boarder collies and have noticed they can take a dislike to a person for no apparent reason. Their not an aggressive bread but are working dogs that need to be kept busy. They only make good pets if the owner has the time for them. When left to their own devices will quickly develop behavioral problems! This is no excuse BTW. My advice to anyone would be that if you're not familiar with the animal, keep out! I'm assuming that no news is good news concerning your injury? If you end up being prescribed blood pressure meds. Take a few days off when first taking them because they can have an over powering effect and you could end up flat on your face like I did! I have sort out an alternative which is 6 pints of water a day and plenty of exercise, hence the puppies! Thoroughly enjoying the content as always. regards Shaun. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
67A Posted February 18, 2015 Author Share Posted February 18, 2015 Sorry to here about the dog incident Mike. I have two boarder collies and have noticed they can take a dislike to a person for no apparent reason. Their not an aggressive bread but are working dogs that need to be kept busy. They only make good pets if the owner has the time for them. When left to their own devices will quickly develop behavioral problems! This is no excuse BTW. My advice to anyone would be that if you're not familiar with the animal, keep out! I'm assuming that no news is good news concerning your injury? If you end up being prescribed blood pressure meds. Take a few days off when first taking them because they can have an over powering effect and you could end up flat on your face like I did! I have sort out an alternative which is 6 pints of water a day and plenty of exercise, hence the puppies! Thoroughly enjoying the content as always. regards Shaun. Hi Shaun, Thanks for that mate, I have to attend hospital and have a 24hr blood pressure monitor 'collar' fitted to my arm some time next week, bit of a nuisance but at least I will know for sure I suppose. The police have told me the owner said the dog has been "a bit snappy with the postman" and they also said "we don't put the dog in the front garden if we are expecting someone to call" .................WHAT!................. Perhaps they have ESP! One of my own dogs has completely changed her behaviour since this happened to me and I can't fathom her out, here is just a couple: She would get up with me every morning and now stays in her bed upstairs until I go up and lift her out. She no longer takes tit-bits from the table, which I suppose is a good thing. Thankfully she still makes a real fuss when I get in from work etc. Anyway, my mate John will be round tonight so there may, just may be a few piccy's later! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 I may also have some pics later mate, I hope to lay some more track but I fancy a shunting session later, with pics. All the best and I hope all goes well with the Blood pressure tests. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jock67B Posted February 18, 2015 Share Posted February 18, 2015 Afternoon Mike, I remember ages ago when my high blood pressure was first discovered, the surgery gave me a 24hr monitoring/measuring device which strapped into the small of the back with the attendant arm strap! Downside was that when it pumped up at intervals through the night, the pressure not only woke me, but the buzzing noise woke Joanna thereby cancelling any brownie points I might have had at that time! Well worth the effort though, and after a few months of juggling the medication, my friend and GP came up with a cocktail of drugs which has kept it stable for some years. My current condition, and the fact that I'm only firing on one kidney, means that I keep a twice daily record with my own easy to use machine. The current total is five tablets for the BP alone, but the alternative is to end up in the stroke clinic and, having one of those next to the garage, I would avoid that at all costs, having seen at first hand what it does to people! I hope your 'problem' turns out to be a minimal one, but you are very far from alone - everyone we know over a 'certain age' takes some form of BP medication. Hope you have a pleasant evening with John, and that some of your beautiful Jubilee fleet escape the yards before the camera springs in to action. Photos from you and Sir Bodge to look forward to - no further excuse needed to sign in tonight! Do take care of yourself, Kind regards, Jock. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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