RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted January 5, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 Some are eaiser than others, but I wouldn't say any more difficult than parkside. Some have a one piece floor/solbar/wirons (not sure about the starfish, but the steel gw open is one) which is a fair step up on parkside for a rigid oo build. Thanks for the heads up on ling and tunney, will start looking for some. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 I've found a very nice photo of 6829 'Burmington Grange' with a train of P.W. ballast hoppers pictured at Stoneycombe sidings in 1957.My question is what equivalent wagon would have been used ten years earlier. Photo source.David S Fish,Steam on the South Devon banks. Hi Rob, I'm pretty certain that Dia. P6 and P22 hoppers were used on the Stoneycombe Quarry ballast trains prior to the advent of the BR Catfish/Dogfish wagons. From memory, doesn't that David Fish shot you are referring to show 6829 in Lined Green. In which case it will be post May 1957, when the BR hoppers would be the sole preserve at Stoneycombe. Love the figures and detail of the flowerbeds on Brent by the way. Top draw! Regards, Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 5, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 From memory, doesn't that David Fish shot you are referring to show 6829 in Lined Green. In which case it will be post May 1957, when the BR hoppers would be the sole preserve at Stoneycombe. 6829 is in lined green and it's dated September '57.I wish I could post it but the mods would shoot me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Hi Rob, I'm pretty certain that Dia. P6 and P22 hoppers were used on the Stoneycombe Quarry ballast trains prior to the advent of the BR Catfish/Dogfish wagons. From memory, doesn't that David Fish shot you are referring to show 6829 in Lined Green. In which case it will be post May 1957, when the BR hoppers would be the sole preserve at Stoneycombe. Love the figures and detail of the flowerbeds on Brent by the way. Top draw! Regards, Andy. I've seen photos of P22s working from Stoneycombe, well into the diesel era (June 1974, hauled by a Hymek) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 (edited) Those Stoneycombe Quarry ballast trains by the way were a regular turn for a 83A Grange or 2884 (depending on loading). The diagram often involved running from Hackney Yard up to the quarry, loading and running round, then retuning down the hill tender first to Hackney! Alternatively the wagons would be left for a more sedate loading and collected by a light engine move later in the day. Sorry to burst your bubble, but not a regular turn through Brent. Still its your railway and all that! Andy. Edited January 5, 2014 by Andy M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 5, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 Sorry to burst your bubble, but not a regular turn through Brent. Still its your railway and all that! Andy. You're joking right.I've just ordered 20 Cambrian wagons for it. I thought the train carried on Westwards from there I must admit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy M Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 You're joking right.I've just ordered 20 Cambrian wagons for it. I thought the train carried on Westwards from there I must admit. Sorry Rob, what I meant to say was…………these trains ran on to Plymouth and beyond, usually consisting of exactly 20 wagons and were often noted to hold at Brent for photographic purposes and inspection by the Finching sisters! My mistake Andy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains&armour Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Love the figures and detail of the flowerbeds on Brent by the way. Top draw! Have you seen his ferns Cordylines ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 5, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 All this talk about 6829 and Alan shewing his lined green version on Wencombe has made me rustle up this old effort on a parcels.A few changes since I took this shot back in 2011. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 5, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 5, 2014 Have you seen his ferns Cordylines ..... Yes Andy has asked me to do a demo on their making at the live show at the Ricoh.Got to be worth coming over for surely. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains&armour Posted January 5, 2014 Share Posted January 5, 2014 Yes Andy has asked me to do a demo on their making at the live show at the Ricoh.Got to be worth coming over for surely. Ricoh? Ah yes, the world famous gardening show.... Will bring some tulips Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 6, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2014 Minnie and Flora are disappointed that they can't join Facebook as the earliest year date they can use is 1905. Never mind. They would like to quash the rumours that they are going to appear on Celebrity Big Brother this month. ... Will bring some tulips Are you really Max Bygraves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains&armour Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Are you really Max Bygraves. No, I'm better. Wait till you hear me sing " Tulips from Groningen". It'll bring tears to your eyes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 6, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2014 No, I'm better. Wait till you hear me sing " Tulips from Groningen". It'll bring tears to your eyes. Very,very good.Talking of scraping the barrel.I've plundered my gallery for this old photo taken with my old camera of 4948 'Northwick Hall' on a down m&p. The two ladies in the foreground look familiar and before they were famous. 11 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains&armour Posted January 6, 2014 Share Posted January 6, 2014 Please don't . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 6, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 6, 2014 There's a sale on....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2014 (edited) It's the summer of '57 as Castle class 5049 'Earl of Plymouth' storms up Hemerdon with the Royal Duchy. Edited January 7, 2014 by gwrrob 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2014 I'm trying to keep you all interested through the dark nights of Winter.I'm considering doing a video clip again for something different. A: Where shall I sight the camera for best effect. B: What stock would you like me to use. C GWR or BR period. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2014 B.R. please. P 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danemouth Posted January 7, 2014 Share Posted January 7, 2014 A. Station B. Grange or 2251 C. BR for preference Regards, Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted January 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2014 A by the goods shed. B goods. C take no notice of Quack GWR please. Take no notice of that closed shed: BR please. Quack Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted January 7, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2014 I think you are encouraging the wrong types on this thread, BR indeed!!!!!. As I only have two [three if you count Mallards,King] locos then I'm limited on that turn.So Danemouths B is definitely out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted January 7, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 7, 2014 Shall I reply then.... As I only have two [three if you count Mallards,King] locos then I'm limited on that turn.So Danemouths B is definitely out. A: Where shall I sight the camera for best effect. - Shed or Station please. B: What stock would you like me to use. - How Cheeky shall I be.... Given I have just been called a Cheeky Sod :-) in a PM a. Toplights! b. Autocoach c. Centenary's....... C GWR or BR period. 10:30am ex-PDN Cornish Riviera Limited - GWR please Cheeky enough? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted January 7, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 7, 2014 conservatory candlestick colonel mustard oh, you're not playing cluedo....... in that case some vans, next to the 'box, GWR please Rob 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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