RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted July 9, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2013 I'm surprised Captain Kernow hasn't chipped in yet as he's the man on model signal boxes or maybe Gravy Train of this parish could help. Oh but Monsieur, you flatter me! Sorry, been busy with 'family type duties'... I've only ever used the Churchward/Modelex window frames. If Chris has got the dimensions of the prototype, this might end up being a bespoke etching job for one of the smaller manufacturers, such as RT Models or Narrow Planet, to a commission? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 9, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2013 Oh but Monsieur, you flatter me! Sorry, been busy with 'family type duties'... I've only ever used the Churchward/Modelex window frames. If Chris has got the dimensions of the prototype, this might end up being a bespoke etching job for one of the smaller manufacturers, such as RT Models or Narrow Planet, to a commission? Defo bespoke CK, they look like GWR 5 pane but the dimensions are wrong to be 'standard'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2013 Mind the offside cab steps on 1368 Rob. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 10, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2013 Mind the offside cab steps on 1368 Rob. P Well spotted young sir.They must have been bent out of shape by the portly driver who's been scoffing too many of Mr Aulds pasties. How are the Finching sisters doing in Grantham. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2013 Oh yes, I did hear some gossip at the weekend and failed to post it here due to being preoccupied with a visit to the NRM Yesterday. Anyway, things are quiet down Grantham way (to which they moved just last week) as the New England Driver has not yet got his transfer (or so he says). Our RAF chappy is worried that he might be posted to Germany! That wouldn't suit Minnie. I'll keep an ear to the telegraph Rob. P P.S. saw an ad for a 42XX with late crest today - ummmmm. However, how easy will it be to convert to EM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 10, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2013 Oh yes, I did hear some gossip at the weekend and failed to post it here due to being preoccupied with a visit to the NRM Yesterday. Anyway, things are quiet down Grantham way (to which they moved just last week) as the New England Driver has not yet got his transfer (or so he says). Our RAF chappy is worried that he might be posted to Germany! That wouldn't suit Minnie. I'll keep an ear to the telegraph Rob. P P.S. saw an ad for a 42XX with late crest today - ummmmm. However, how easy will it be to convert to EM? It's the 5205 which has the late crest - and they are in the shops (or hopefully after a 'phone message from Cornwall one of mine is in the post - or will be tomorrow), the other awaits collection from another retailer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 11, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2013 It's the 5205 which has the late crest - and they are in the shops (or hopefully after a 'phone message from Cornwall one of mine is in the post - or will be tomorrow), the other awaits collection from another retailer. Thanks. Oh yes it's number 5243; hadn't noticed. (Eyes shut as usual) P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 11, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2013 (edited) A few more of 7202 in action now with the bag of bits added and even a crew [Falcon] ! I really must get around to detailing that greenhouse as I'm sure it would have been bursting with goodies at this time of the year.An open door will be a start. Edited July 11, 2013 by gwrrob 14 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gruffalo Posted July 11, 2013 Share Posted July 11, 2013 A few more of 7202 in action now with the bag of bits added and even a crew [Falcon] ! I really must get around to detailing that greenhouse as I'm sure it would have been bursting with goodies at this time of the year.An open door will be a start. I particularly like the setting for Pic 2 Robin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 11, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2013 Apologies if I've shewn this before as I've just stumbled across it.Another thread mentioned a beach hut at Mudeford Quay going for 200k.These at Goodrington cost £220 to hire for the summer season. Not keen on 7827 in black lined livery but a lovely line obviously aimed at tourists and not enthusiasts.Wish it still used semaphores instead of colour light signals.There's also a steam paddle steamer 'Kingswear Castle' in use now at Dartmouth. http://www.dartmouthrailriver.co.uk/days-out/paddle-steamer-kingswear-castle 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted July 11, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2013 Some lovely views of the 72xx there Rob. The red earth is becoming a signature theme on your layout, and the backscene is really looking good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 12, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2013 (edited) Finchings would like the Goodrington Beach Huts; pity they are languishing in Grantham. They have made a friend there though. A young woman called Margaret who's dad owns a grocer's shop. P Edit to replace 'little girl' with young woman!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Edited July 12, 2013 by Mallard60022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Finchings would like the Goodrington Beach Huts; pity they are languishing in Grantham. They have made a friend there though. A little girl Called Margaret who's dad owns a grocers shop. P I think your little girl Margaret (born 1925?) is already a young woman with some strong opinions and I hope the Finchings like a good argument. If they don't like arguing perhaps they will make their long overdue return to the South Hams where they belong. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 12, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2013 make their long overdue return to the South Hams where they belong. I have a sneaky feeling they will be back before you know it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silky_jack Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Those photos reminded me of a lovely holiday I had near there a few years back! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaz Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Love the beach huts pictures, snuck a few on our thread, Willing to rent them much cheaper Love the red soil, we plan to do a touch of Dawlish in the future, the red is very reminiscent, nice sand stone. Like the garden and the wooden water butt near the green house, all little touches that set the scene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
silky_jack Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 Jaz, you are spot on mentioning the red soil. I remember when we were holidaying there....the soil is unbelievably red! Never seen anything like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted July 12, 2013 Share Posted July 12, 2013 I have a sneaky feeling they will be back before you know it. Surely an urgent telegram advising the sisters that a powerful new tank locomotive has arrived in the South Hams would tilt the balance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 12, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2013 Off topic I know but as its the summer season now here's a few more I took of 7827 taken at Saltern Cove.The sidings where the coaches were stabled on summer Saturdays at Goodrington are now a hardly used car park.How times have changed. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 12, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2013 Surely an urgent telegram advising the sisters that a powerful new tank locomotive has arrived in the South Hams would tilt the balance? I think the balance may have already been tilted as I'm told that the New England driver has 'done a runner' and joined the Royal Navy so that he can "see the world". As for the RAF fellow, he has been posted......to the far east . Finchings are inconsolable and a local Carrier's cart was spotted outside their cottage today. Sad news but possibly for the best as Devon is their true home and they had already decided their 'new friend' Margaret was far too bossy for their liking. Quack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 12, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 12, 2013 Sad news but possibly for the best as Devon is their true home and they had already decided their 'new friend' Margaret was far too bossy for their liking. Quack Arthur Snodgrass heard she took their milk off them and wasn't very fond of Yorkshire coal either.Are they catching the train back then. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 12, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 12, 2013 Arthur Snodgrass heard she took their milk off them and wasn't very fond of Yorkshire coal either.Are they catching the train back then. I'll have to pop down to 36E and get the goss from the staff.............. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 13, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2013 Mike Roper, the porter can't believe his eyes after unloading the luggage from the 45xxs coach.Look who's sitting next to Zach Plunkett on the bench.One wonders what the conversation entailed but the Flora looks quite distressed.She might have heard the news that my City are playing their 'home' games in Northampton this season but then again maybe not.Either way its nice to see the Finching sisters home again. I'm sure Mikkel or Mallard will have the answer..... 17 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 13, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2013 Having been to a traction engine etc rally today Mr Rob I have - at no expense spared - taken photographs of a number of Fordson tractors to illustrate clearly the colour differences for you as seen by the same camera. I shall pop them in here when I have a chance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 13, 2013 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 13, 2013 Having been to a traction engine etc rally today Mr Rob I have - at no expense spared - taken photographs of a number of Fordson tractors to illustrate clearly the colour differences for you as seen by the same camera. I shall pop them in here when I have a chance. Thanks Mike and I'm still none the wiser on which Humbrol/Revell colour to use to correct it. The farmer is getting impatient as he wants it for Kingsbridge fair week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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