Porcy Mane Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Superb stuff again. I've just made the decision that my 'large' P4 layout will be of South Pelaw junction so just a bit further down the line than your dad is modelling... John Tiz all ready being built in EM. http://southpelawem.blogspot.co.uk/ Most of the team are on this forum. It was suggested (In Jest) they build it in P4 so it could be linked to Blackgill and have an allmighty running session... P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Tiz all ready being built in EM. http://southpelawem.blogspot.co.uk/ Most of the team are on this forum. It was suggested (In Jest) they build it in P4 so it could be linked to Blackgill and have an allmighty running session... P Found that the other day as it happens when I was starting research in to it. The location is particularly attractive as the distance between the two bridges at either end of the junction works out at around 16-17ft so a manageable size and the fact that I live around 10 minutes from the location and can remember the trains in the late 70s early 80s. I didn't realise that the builders were on the forum and I couldn't find any contact information on the blog. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted February 1, 2013 Share Posted February 1, 2013 Blackgill is booked to apear at Railex 2014 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 http://southpelawem.blogspot.co.uk/ I can't get any images to appear on that site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) I can't get any images to appear on that site. Just checked and it's working fine for me in Safari on an iMac. John Edited February 5, 2013 by johndon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon hudson Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) Looking forward to seein South Pelaw develop I lived at Ouston for a good few years then down the road at Chester-le-Street.I didn't live there at the time of the 9fs, Q6s and Q7s but caught the last of the diesel workings up to Consett I've cycled the old track bed a few times.Are the Beamish cows still there Edited February 5, 2013 by simon hudson 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 (edited) I lived at Ouston for a good few years Lived there all my life Are the Beamish cows still there Indeed they are - there's an old sign still in place in the undergrowth at Beamish station warning of the crane jib - keep meaning to undo it and bring it home otherwise it's just going to rust away Edited February 5, 2013 by johndon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Just checked and it's working fine for me in Safari on an iMac. I'm currently at an Mac running Safari as well! (But still no images.) About one-third of the images show in Chrome however. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Stunning Arpster; I am really looking forward to seeing this at Scaleforum. I am sure, David, I will back for a second dose at Railex the May after too! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Lived there all my life I've partied in Fair Isle many a time. Then jogged round the old pit heap to get rid of the fuzz... P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Then jogged round the old pit heap to get rid of the fuzz... Living over on Urpeth now so that's what I see out of the back bedroom, spent many an evening in the Brooms over the years... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
simon hudson Posted February 5, 2013 Share Posted February 5, 2013 Lived in Fairisle for a few years then Urpeth Grange then down to Chester!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisM Posted February 9, 2013 Share Posted February 9, 2013 Stunning modelling and full of North Eastern atmosphere, I am looking forward to seeing the layout at Scaleforum this year - it will certainly make the extended journey from Kent worthwhile. Like Mark, I can also see a return visit to Railex the following May! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 For those above who seem interested, the South Pelaw blog http://southpelawem.blogspot.co.uk/ has been updated today.... 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Loving the update - are you the For those above who seem interested, the South Pelaw blog http://southpelawem.blogspot.co.uk/ has been updated today....Great stuff on that update - are you the Pete who is building the bridge? John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Loving the update - are you theGreat stuff on that update - are you the Pete who is building the bridge? John Yes, the same! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
johndon Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Fantastic work on a bridge I know very well but unfortunately didn't take any photos of before it got demolished. Will this be an exhibition layout, I'd love to see it in the flesh... John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 For those above who seem interested, the South Pelaw blog http://southpelawem.blogspot.co.uk/ has been updated today....There are a lot of really excellent blogs coming to the fore at the moment! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pete55 Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Fantastic work on a bridge I know very well but unfortunately didn't take any photos of before it got demolished. Will this be an exhibition layout, I'd love to see it in the flesh... John Yes the intention is to exhibit it! Sent you a PM. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 For those above who seem interested, the South Pelaw blog http://southpelawem.blogspot.co.uk/ has been updated today.... Smashing random stone on them supports. Mr K will be proud of you. Mind I'm surprised you didn't have that 01 converted within seconds of it being out of the box. I hope Martin/Richard are going to be putting the bracketry on the signal box? They have the photos... Porcy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
North Eastern Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 For those of you not able to go to Scaleforum or Railex at Aylesbury. Blackgill will again be seen at RAILEX NE on the 23rd & 24th August 2014 along with other North Eastern inspired layouts. Regards Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpster Posted March 27, 2013 Author Share Posted March 27, 2013 If I remember correctly, the bridge to the west end of Blackgill (behind the depot) was based loosely on the one at South Pelaw too. I distinctly remember cycling up there with my dad when I was about 15 to stand beside it with a tape measure for scale! Looking forward to seeing more of that layout as it develops. And I'm looking forward to being back at Railex NE again next year! Arp Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davefrk Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Hi, all been a bit quiet on the Blackgill front, how are things going? Dave Franks. Say Hallo to your dad from me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
10800 Posted August 22, 2013 Share Posted August 22, 2013 Probably going flat out preparing for Scaleforum Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arpster Posted August 23, 2013 Author Share Posted August 23, 2013 Probably going flat out preparing for Scaleforum Dave. Precisely! I was over there last weekend to check up on things (since my assistance is usually limited to heavy-lifting and taking photos!) and it was a hive of activity. My dad is busy upgrading many of the 21-ton hoppers (both wooden and steel varieties) to ensure safer shunting (a bit of springing, sprung buffers, extra weight in the form of cast whitemetal bottoms/doors), building a V3 for the stopping passenger. finishing up and Ivatt 4MT, beefing up the diesel fleet with a couple of Type 2s for the ore trains, a EE Type 3, a brake tender and a Derby Lightweight DMU (not strictly prototypical for the line, but fun nevertheless!). Things are gradually getting there on the run up to the big weekend. I plan to visit a few more times in the next few weeks to help out with the general tidying-up, fixing of little odds and ends and then the grand dismantling! Sorry that I don't have any exciting photos to post this time round, but hopefully some of you will get to see Blackgill in the flesh in a month or so. All the best, Arp 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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