two tone green Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Very good. Who makes the 94xx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Very good. Who makes the 94xx It's a spring side kit, they make in to a very nice model, very heavy as it's white metal although a little expensive now. It's a big loco when compared to the 57 pannier. I need one for RB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Tempted myself. There would be a brace of 94's for RB then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Tempted myself. There would be a brace of 94's for RB then. And I need one for Cwm Bach. We chewed over the 94XX at Ixion, but couldn't convince ourselves there was sufficient demand because it was mostly a BR period pannier with more limited interest. I'm open to be convinced to the contrary. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Go for it. Willing to wait. Put me down for two Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Chris I think you might be surprised, the BR steam / Diesel period has to be the most popular period for 7mm modellers I'd be interested in at least 1 maybe 2 Ian Wales don't forget to register your interest in the 15XX from MOK we've got to make that one happen as well. Edited April 13, 2014 by steve fay Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 A hall on canton, a stunning model. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 (edited) Well this is a bitter sweet moment, This is the last picture il be posting of Canton under my ownership. This project was always going to be a short term project as Ranelagh bridge is my long term goal. I wanted to prove YOU can effectively model a real location in a small space. Yesterday was a great show and hopefully the start of a regular event in the 7mm calendar. I met some great people yesterday many ex railway man and spotters alike & we had some great comments and it brought back memories for guys well aquatinted with the real location. I had some pictures up either side of the layout both real & model and more than one was fooled by the model pictures, here it is, A friends 57 pannier on shed pilot duties. So that's it I started this project in February 2013 with this, and an invitation to a show and finished it with another show. I hope you have all enjoyed following it as much as I've enjoyed building it. Thanks all Steve Edited April 13, 2014 by steve fay 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted April 13, 2014 Share Posted April 13, 2014 Just found this topic. Superb pictures, what are your plans with the layout? What kits do you use for your engines, the 94xx looks superb as does yoyr 47xx. Also what are the kits like to put togethe? Once again very impressive locos and pictures scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 13, 2014 Author Share Posted April 13, 2014 Just found this topic. Superb pictures, what are your plans with the layout? What kits do you use for your engines, the 94xx looks superb as does yoyr 47xx. Also what are the kits like to put togethe? Once again very impressive locos and pictures scott The layout has now been sold, the 94 belongs to a friend and Is a spring side kit. The 47 belongs to another friend and was built from a Martin Finney kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted April 13, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 13, 2014 Steve, I've really enjoyed following Cardiff Canton. A great layout. Great locos. All the best, now, with Ranelagh Bridge. Polly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Earl Bathurst Posted April 14, 2014 Share Posted April 14, 2014 The engines you own do you build them from kits? scott 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 14, 2014 Author Share Posted April 14, 2014 Hi Scott, No I don't build locos, I have two castles and a king all jltrt kits built by Ozzyo he has a build thread in the kit building section, I have a DJH Brittania that was built by them. I also have a Heljan Hymek & western both have been detailed the Hymek the most using cast parts from jltrt and etches from Pete Harvey. I have another thread running in the modelling real locations section about my next project Ranelagh Bridge, there's plenty of pictures of all my locos there including the full detailing of both the western and Hymek. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Going through all my pictures of Canton recently and I thought I would leave you all with this one, a very quiet scene late September 62 with just a mineral wagon on shed. Cantons locos had been transferred to East Dock and conversion into a diesel depot would commence shortly. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hi Steve Many thanks for sharing Cardiff Canton with us, I have really enjoyed following this from day 1, you created an outstanding Layout in a minimal space, an Inspiration to all - Will we be seeing Canton again in the hands of the new owner ?. Cheers. Bob. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Hi Steve Many thanks for sharing Cardiff Canton with us, I have really enjoyed following this from day 1, you created an outstanding Layout in a minimal space, an Inspiration to all - Will we be seeing Canton again in the hands of the new owner ?. Cheers. Bob. Yes hopefully Canton will be attending a show with its new owner in November ( if I can I will try and get there as well ) Details of which I will post up shortly. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81b Posted April 15, 2014 Share Posted April 15, 2014 70019 on shed 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 15, 2014 Author Share Posted April 15, 2014 Here's a picture my friend Ted Kanas took of Canton on Saturday 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Canton is a fab model indeedI do hope we will see it exhibited again in future Good luck with the next one Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Although I never saw the real Canton in the steam eraThat footbridge is just so evocativeI spent many an hour in my youth, on that bridge, watching 08's, 37's, 47's and WesternsAlthough this layout is small - it did bring back some of those memories..... thanks for that SteveAgain, I just wanted to say, you demonstrated that you can achieve atmosphere in O gauge in a relatively small areaand include a wealth of interesting detail for the eye to wander around.... wish I'd bought the layout now Edited April 22, 2014 by marc smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 22, 2014 Author Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Thanks Marc, I like you never seen Canton in steam days, John hodge's South Wales main line Cardiff edition was my main inspiration and speaking to a few ex railway men and spotters alike it seems that we achieved our goal. Now the coaling stage and the remaining part of the foot bridge have disappeared there's not a lot of distinctive features left. I hope if any thing this project has proved you can recreate a real location in a small space. I see pictures like this and all recognisable places and all could be done in a small space. You never no I might even tackle one my self in the future. Edited April 22, 2014 by steve fay 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 (edited) Great inspirational photos above SteveYes, I've long been a fan of small layoutsIf and when they're done well, they can capture atmosphere and a sense of time and placeas well as many larger layoutsMy own small layouts are usually set in fictional locations, or based on a real place....I usually start the design process with a real location in mind - and borrow features from real locations Atmosphere needn't be bound by the size you have available to model inIn fact, sometimes, I think if you have less space - it focuses your approach more....PS. The removal of the footbridge at Canton has been like a part of my youth being torn awayWho could have known, back in the 70's & 80's I, like so many other enthusiasts were actually becoming attached to that bridge?Back then, we dared not step off the bridge, for fear of a big telling off, or a thick ear!Some friendly members of staff used to let us peek into the shed - to see what was therebut they did so only when the foreman was out of sight....Ah, memories Edited April 22, 2014 by marc smith 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted April 29, 2014 Author Share Posted April 29, 2014 Canton has its first show badge, I should get one made up for last years Neon show. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 1, 2014 Share Posted May 1, 2014 Great inspirational photos above Steve Yes, I've long been a fan of small layouts If and when they're done well, they can capture atmosphere and a sense of time and place as well as many larger layouts My own small layouts are usually set in fictional locations, or based on a real place.... I usually start the design process with a real location in mind - and borrow features from real locations Atmosphere needn't be bound by the size you have available to model in In fact, sometimes, I think if you have less space - it focuses your approach more.... PS. The removal of the footbridge at Canton has been like a part of my youth being torn away Who could have known, back in the 70's & 80's I, like so many other enthusiasts were actually becoming attached to that bridge? Back then, we dared not step off the bridge, for fear of a big telling off, or a thick ear! Some friendly members of staff used to let us peek into the shed - to see what was there but they did so only when the foreman was out of sight.... Ah, memories Reminds me of when they closed the platforms at the St James Bridge in Doncaster. The walkway leading down to them was a mecca for spotters, and we felt bereft when it all went. The platforms were only used for race specials in my youth, so I suppose they were always going to close. Can't even see where they were now. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 3, 2014 Author Share Posted May 3, 2014 Here's the show badge, I've ordered a Newport Neon one for it as well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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