cary hill Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 (edited) Although I've seen it before that's a cracking video of innocent times and probably happy days in the 50s/60s. Innocent times indeed - I wonder if you would be allowed to video that many young boys in their trunks and shorts in 2014, and I wonder how many of the boys waiting at the end of the platform and around the crossing gates would be misbehaving themselves nowadays. This Railway Roundabout video is also very good too, and the first 30 seconds or so actually feature Brent in colour before heading down the Kingsbridge Branch. It might be of interest to thread followers who haven't seen it before: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=7NcuJOQZ76A#t=0 Edit: Noticed some foreign coaches (circa 1'18) and something very special for T & A around 4 mins in (or near the end!) (Somebody needs to embed it properly for me) Edited October 23, 2014 by cary hill 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 23, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2014 Lovely.I would pay good money today to travel on those trains back then.Did you notice that Cordyline near the end.Glorious Devon indeed. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Lovely.I would pay good money today to travel on those trains back then.Did you notice that Cordyline near the end.Glorious Devon indeed. Yes, I edited my post for T & A's benefit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted October 23, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 23, 2014 I was very taken by Andy York's recent photo of Much Murkle with the sky backscene enhancing Nick's superb modelling. His 43xx looks so realistic that using my persuasive manner has got the guv'nor to do me one of 3796. Thanks Andy ! 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knobhead Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 Magnificent! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trains&armour Posted October 23, 2014 Share Posted October 23, 2014 and something very special for T & A around 4 mins in (or near the end!) .Did you notice that Cordyline near the end.Glorious Devon indeed. Yes, I edited my post for T & A's benefit. I don't know what to say. With friends like these.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted October 23, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2014 I was very taken by Andy York's recent photo of Much Murkle with the sky backscene enhancing Nick's superb modelling. His 43xx looks so realistic that using my persuasive manner has got the guv'nor to do me one of 3796. Thanks Andy ! msg-1-0-91327600-1414094807.jpeg Nope, can't find it. Looking for the utterly gobsmacked, for once lost for words button..... Quiet Rob. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted October 23, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 23, 2014 Innocent times indeed - I wonder if you would be allowed to video that many young boys in their trunks and shorts in 2014, and I wonder how many of the boys waiting at the end of the platform and around the crossing gates would be misbehaving themselves nowadays. This Railway Roundabout video is also very good too, and the first 30 seconds or so actually feature Brent in colour before heading down the Kingsbridge Branch. It might be of interest to thread followers who haven't seen it before: Edit: Noticed some foreign coaches (circa 1'18) and something very special for T & A around 4 mins in (or near the end!) (Somebody needs to embed it properly for me) Rob Your modelling is going up by leaps and bounds and your DCC controller with sound chip selection is magnificent, chuff chuff noises and narration!!! Damn clever these chinese. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 24, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2014 You need to send it to Hornby so they can do one in that livery. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's a bit harsh surely! Brian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 24, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 24, 2014 That's a bit harsh surely!Brian Irony arf arf (RIP Robin Williams) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Mikkel Posted October 25, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2014 I was very taken by Andy York's recent photo of Much Murkle with the sky backscene enhancing Nick's superb modelling. His 43xx looks so realistic that using my persuasive manner has got the guv'nor to do me one of 3796. Thanks Andy ! msg-1-0-91327600-1414094807.jpeg Andy is amazing with his work, but Rob it's your flair for putting it all together just right that makes this absolutely top notch. Your work with the ground texture is particularly amazing - just look at that earth! It's a nice time to be a GWR man on RMweb, there are some extradordinary images coming alive before our eyes. Power to the Great Western! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 25, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2014 It's a nice time to be a GWR man on RMweb, there are some extradordinary images coming alive before our eyes. Power to the Great Western! Yes .You , Nick Wood and others are setting the bar higher each time.Nick's 43xx photo has gone and made me get mine out for a photoshoot ! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
buffalo Posted October 25, 2014 Share Posted October 25, 2014 They would only 4uck it up, number on the buffer beam the wrong side and GWR @rse about face etc. Yes, possibly harsh. There's a good chance they might improve on the five or more features in the photo that are quite wrong for the post-war livery On the other hand, the photo does give a rather fine impression of late-twenties appearance (other than the modern lettering on the tanks, of course). Nick Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 25, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2014 An interesting comparison between old and new Bachmann locos was seen this afternoon.A 43xx running tender first as inspired by Nick's on Much Murkle.The shiny wheels stand out from the earlier production days when modellers weren't as discerning as today. Like the Manor it would benefit from an upgrade. 16 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 25, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2014 Then there's the delightful Bachmann City on the well received last week train of siphons. Especially for Mikkel.Treemendus earth powder was used here.Well worth the extra few pence. 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 25, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2014 3440 'City of Truro' is seen in familar surroundings though not with my usual coaching stock for a change. More anon. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold colin penfold Posted October 25, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2014 Well chaps. Some of you seemed reluctant to make your own uncoupling/coupling tool. I thought I would show you how simples it is.......... http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/76149-layout-design-case-study/page-5&do=findComment&comment=1638536 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2014 The autumn of '47 sees more of 3440 on a down milk and parcels train.A lot of modellers licence here but I might be forgiven. 15 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2014 It really must be a Sunday........ 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 Great photo's Rob. A lot of modellers licence here but I might be forgiven. I think we'd forgive almost anything GWR. You might not get away with the "foreign" stuff though 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2014 I think we'd forgive almost anything GWR. In that case have some more..... 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 26, 2014 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2014 (edited) A final few today and I think it was Mikkel who previously said that the Bachmann City looked like a brass kit from Finney.High praise indeed and it's a superb model and runner too. Edited October 26, 2014 by gwrrob 12 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted October 26, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 26, 2014 For any one making a uncoupling rod for three links, I find using a pice of the copper tube with a pice of the steel wire crimped in makes a good hook as the steel wire is thinner for the same strength and I find it slips out between the loop and the coupling hook much easier. Handle to taste Don Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted October 26, 2014 Share Posted October 26, 2014 I see they haven't fixed the wonky lamp on the City! Brian. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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