Danemouth Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Great stuff Brian, Regards, Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted February 22, 2013 Author Share Posted February 22, 2013 Thanks all,much appreciated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 What a lovely model; about the only thing I could perhaps say is that the sheep seem a lot cleaner than most 'Valleys' sheep I've seen.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted February 23, 2013 Author Share Posted February 23, 2013 What a lovely model; about the only thing I could perhaps say is that the sheep seem a lot cleaner than most 'Valleys' sheep I've seen.. Yes ,i thought that myself,they must have been in the dip bath in the last couple of days,may be some thinned down brown/black matt is required Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RobboPetes Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 In two words...beautifully atmospheric! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 What a lovely model; about the only thing I could perhaps say is that the sheep seem a lot cleaner than most 'Valleys' sheep I've seen.. Are you something of a "connoisseur" of sheep then, Mr Controller? I forgot to ask you Brain, but how long did it take you to get the layout to this stage? Did you find wiring much easier, without any points to worry about? Cheers ....more pics please! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Are you something of a "connoisseur" of sheep then, Mr Controller? I forgot to ask you Brain, but how long did it take you to get the layout to this stage? Did you find wiring much easier, without any points to worry about? Cheers ....more pics please! Hi Marc I started the layout in October after selling Ranson Bridge,as you know I had already built the buildings some time ago. Without points,I only have the dcc bus and 1drop per road a bus for the lights,......yes much easier. Regards from your mate Brain.....I mean Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Bendigedig Washi. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BRIAN T Posted March 5, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted March 5, 2013 Hi Marc a couple more for you I will have to have another photosession with some different stock 20 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Yorkie Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Lovely, just need an engineering stores wagon in the nearest siding and you've got Abercynon to a t. Dai Davies Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted March 5, 2013 Author Share Posted March 5, 2013 Lovely, just need an engineering stores wagon in the nearest siding and you've got Abercynon to a t. Dai Davies Hi Dai would that be an old black clerestory stores wagon/coach ???Thanks Brian I am just building a nu cast Taff Vale A tank to go on the layout for the Llantwit Fardre show in April 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wummyock Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Stunning layout! Had many a drunken weekend in Abercynon over the years, have to say the first time I experienced the Merthyr Tydfil girls was something different though lol! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Two great pictures Brian! Pphil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
westerner Posted March 5, 2013 Share Posted March 5, 2013 Keep the pictures coming Brian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 (edited) Some more cracking shots there Brian I did mention that I thought you had a good sense of "space" about the layoutand I think it comes through in those latest shots- particularly in the top oneMany viewers may not fully appreciate how small the layout is,and just how "Big" you've made it look!I think part of that trick, aside from not having any points to eat up space,but also, don't overcrowd the layout with too much stockOn Ranson Bridge, you could get away with that, but not hereAbercynnon Fach deserves a leisurely glimpse at locomotives and stocksat in a very natural-looking environment.....Yes, I agree a few engineers wagons could make an appearanceit would be a nice touch.....I've also seen several nice shots (Aberdare springs to mind) where a line of brake vans is stabled....Another nice touch?Cheers again mateyMarc Edit: I recall you showing me your model of the depot building, a couple of years agoI just wanted to say, I'm glad you made a home for it Edited March 6, 2013 by marc smith Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Yorkie Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi Dai would that be an old black clerestory stores wagon/coach ??? Thanks Brian I am just building a nu cast Taff Vale A tank to go on the layout for the Llantwit Fardre show in April Hello Brian, If my memory serves me right, Abercynon had a couple of 'specialist' wagons of the Mess/tool van brigade. I think Blacksmith used to have kits of them, but possibly a Python would do. It's 40 years since I last saw them, and I was too young to know what they were. I found Abercynon to be an annoying shed. As a Merthyr boy I was peeved that Abercynon had a proper coaling stage, and Merthyr didn't. Hey ho. Lovely little layout, wished I lived closer to see it at first hand. Regards, Dai Davies PS I've noticed the odd RMweb comment on Merthyr girls -- I presume they were mistaking them for the numerous visitors to Merthyr that happened over a weekend! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 6, 2013 Share Posted March 6, 2013 PS I've noticed the odd RMweb comment on Merthyr girls -- I presume they were mistaking them for the numerous visitors to Merthyr that happened over a weekend! Dai, Merthyr Girls have been the butt of jokes for as long as I can remember.... Down here in Cardiff, we also sometimes take the same tone with "Grangetown Girls" However, having been out with 1 of each - I can safely say the rumours are not true! Back to the matter of railways (far more important) I've developed a liking for engineers stock myself As a lad visiting Canton, in the 70's there were usually several coaches, painted in blue, with a large red band along the middle... I'm not sure exactly what these vehicles were - some sort of test cars presumably? I agree, such items add interest to a layout, as you don't see them too often Brian, I'm sure a search on HMRS Paul's website will be fruiful.... Marc 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted March 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hello Brian, If my memory serves me right, Abercynon had a couple of 'specialist' wagons of the Mess/tool van brigade. I think Blacksmith used to have kits of them, but possibly a Python would do. It's 40 years since I last saw them, and I was too young to know what they were. I found Abercynon to be an annoying shed. As a Merthyr boy I was peeved that Abercynon had a proper coaling stage, and Merthyr didn't. Hey ho. Lovely little layout, wished I lived closer to see it at first hand. Regards, Dai Davies PS I've noticed the odd RMweb comment on Merthyr girls -- I presume they were mistaking them for the numerous visitors to Merthyr that happened over a weekend! I think you're nearer the mark on this Dai. I don't recall Abercynon shed playing host to engineer's wagons back in steam days although I'm reasonably sure that it had some breakdown vans and on checking I find that Abercynon had a fairly extensive breakdown area stretching from Taffs Well (exclusive) to Porth (inclusive) and right up to Merthyr High St plus various branches including right up to Pontsticill jcn (exclusive) so it would probably have had a fairly complete set of vans. Incidentally dunno about Merthyr girls but Llandaff wasn't too bad in that regard I seem to recall, and Newport was even better. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold nickwood Posted March 6, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 6, 2013 Hi Brian, just found your thread. Shed layouts don't normally do it for me as most seem to be about the stock rather than the surroundings which interest me more. You seem to have managed to give equal attention to both and the results are simply stunning. The weathering on your buildings is subline and the detailing really brings it to life. Love it and hope to catch it at a show near me sometime. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 Hello Brian, If my memory serves me right, Abercynon had a couple of 'specialist' wagons of the Mess/tool van brigade. I think Blacksmith used to have kits of them, but possibly a Python would do. It's 40 years since I last saw them, and I was too young to know what they were. I found Abercynon to be an annoying shed. As a Merthyr boy I was peeved that Abercynon had a proper coaling stage, and Merthyr didn't. Hey ho. Lovely little layout, wished I lived closer to see it at first hand. Regards, Dai Davies PS I've noticed the odd RMweb comment on Merthyr girls -- I presume they were mistaking them for the numerous visitors to Merthyr that happened over a weekend! Thanks Dai I will look around for a mess wagonRegards Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BRIAN T Posted March 7, 2013 Author Share Posted March 7, 2013 (edited) Hi Brian, just found your thread. Shed layouts don't normally do it for me as most seem to be about the stock rather than the surroundings which interest me more. You seem to have managed to give equal attention to both and the results are simply stunning. The weathering on your buildings is subline and the detailing really brings it to life. Love it and hope to catch it at a show near me sometime.Hi Nick....thanks ,coincidently I have catching up on Much Murkle over the last week or two, excellent ,I particularly like the station building loads of interest to look at ,on this building alone.Regards Brian Edited March 7, 2013 by BRIAN T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Welsh Yorkie Posted March 13, 2013 Share Posted March 13, 2013 Hello Brian, http://paulbartlett....com/wrdeptcoach Try this link; Look at p11 and check wagons at Machynlleth. IIRC, they are similar to the ones at Abercynon, but I'm sure there'll be RMwebbers out there who can say yea or nay. They had red ends, but I can't remember the sides! Cheers, Dai Thanks Dai I will look around for a mess wagonRegardsBrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
georgeT Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hello Brian, What a cracking piece of modelling, great photos, you can almost smell the smoke and hot oil, really has given me some inspiration for my next venture, please keep the pictures coming....... George.. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
marc smith Posted March 14, 2013 Share Posted March 14, 2013 Hello Brian, What a cracking piece of modelling, great photos, you can almost smell the smoke and hot oil, really has given me some inspiration for my next venture, please keep the pictures coming....... George.. Yes Brian, please keep the pics coming! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BRIAN T Posted May 30, 2013 Author Popular Post Share Posted May 30, 2013 Hi a few new shots with new visitors to the shed ,taken outside in daylight.....whata treat,and,just to mention "ABERCYNON FACH" will be at the Newport Gwent show this weekend. Thanks folks 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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