A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[2ManySpams]

5 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Is there no end to the lengths you will go to, to disrespect the GWR?

 

 

192 miles. Going through Oxford and Didcot on the return leg. 

 

Here's something to cheer you up:

 

[2ManySpams]

No sign of 6695 at Swanage today, not even sure if it still lives here. 

 

On view in the station was this beauty, the LSWR T3. Looking absolutely resplendent. I remember the vitriol on the various forums when it was gifted as surplus (iirc) by the NRM to the Swanage Railway. Just shows what can be achieved:

 

 

 

 

There was a certain grace to these and other similar locos.

 

The T9 was on shed with no chimney and the U was in light steam in a siding. Main loco running was 34028 Eddystone.

 

 

 

[Miss Prism]

Why is the T3's tender flare not green?

 

Edited October 16, 2023 by Miss Prism
'flare', not 'fender'!

[gwrrob]

As promised but a bit crappy shots of the Kernow railmotor.

 

 

 

 

 

[46444]

6 hours ago, gwrrob said:

 

You’re not wrong, ran 35 minutes late and then was routed via Northampton !

 

What a load of Cobblers...

 

Cheers,

 

Mark *

 

* Coming from the Rose of The Shires...

Edited October 15, 2023 by 46444

[gwrrob]

KR Models had their stand at GETS but no sign of any samples to handle of their MICA B although I did pick up a leaflet that states 'CADs are completed and we are going straight into tooling' Six different numbers and two different packs of three.

[2750Papyrus]

2 hours ago, gwrrob said:

As promised but a bit crappy shots of the Kernow railmotor.

 

 

 

 

 

 

As I said recently, "You lucky people!"

 

Please could we EC fans have a Sentinel of this standard?

[Dunsignalling]

3 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

No sign of 6695 at Swanage today, not even sure if it still lives here. 

 

 

 

IIRC, 6695 was severely damaged when it was dislodged from a low-loader a few years back, either en-route to or returning from a visit to another railway.

 

Last I heard was that it had been sent to the West Somerset Railway for assessment and repairs. Unless anyone knows better, I think that may still be ongoing.

 

John

Edited October 15, 2023 by Dunsignalling

[2ManySpams]

50 minutes ago, Dunsignalling said:

 

IIRC, 6695 was severely damaged when it was dislodged from a low-loader a few years back, either en-route to or returning from a visit to another railway.

 

Last I heard was that it had been sent to the West Somerset Railway for assessment and repairs. Unless anyone knows better, I think that may still be ongoing.

 

John

 

Looks like it moved on from the WSR after their 'difficulties'... https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.railadvent.co.uk/2019/12/steam-locomotive-6695-set-for-move-to-swindon-cricklade-railway.html/amp

[Neal Ball]

14 hours ago, gwrrob said:

As promised but a bit crappy shots of the Kernow railmotor.

 

 

 

 

 

That looks very nice Robin. Did Kernow say any more about when it’s due?

[Mallard60022]

Ref the T3s Flares. Must be Brown due to the 70s lack of Colours obsession.

I thank you.

Len Tilnightmare.

[2ManySpams]

17 hours ago, Miss Prism said:

Why is the T3's tender flare not green?

 

 

Have looked and asked around and the answer seems to be - because it was brown/red...

[gwrrob]

3 hours ago, Neal Ball said:

That looks very nice Robin. Did Kernow say any more about when it’s due?

 

Probably before the Dapol toplights @Neal Ball

[Nick Gough]

On 15/10/2023 at 10:15, gwrrob said:

 

You’re not wrong, ran 35 minutes late and then was routed via Northampton !

Hope the strange locals didn't get near you!

[John Besley]

I hope this is alright to post here... My dear old father took this in October 1958 at Totnes, this photo is the nearest I can find in his collection to South Brent - I hope to find them eventually. the weather is somewhat like today and the genral feeling...

 

Some may remeber seeing his photos in the past in Bradford Barton Books J R Besley he passed away on Saturday after a short illness

 

 

 

[gwrrob]

Lovely photo John and my condolences on your loss. As it happens my Mother passed away on Tuesday night peacefully in her care home. She told me once that Brent station was the first place she ever got drunk, also back in the late '50s.

[Neal Ball]

Sorry for your loss @John Besley and @gwrrob.

[Mallard60022]

Oh my dear pals. I am so sorry to hear  this. Bless you both; such hard times for you.

John I have a stack of Bradfords and I do see your late Dad's pictures in them that kept me sane in the 70s. That photo is also wonderful; so full of interest. I can remember seeing those Big Tanks waiting at Totnes and must have been banked a few times going West, but more often just flew through there.

Rob, such stories are precious mate. Take care.

Sincerely,

Phil 

[gwrrob]

1 hour ago, Mallard60022 said:

 

Rob, such stories are precious mate. Take care.

 

 

Absolutely. 4870 in model form does the honours.

 

[Kevin Johnson]

Sorry to hear about your loss @John Besley and @gwrrob.

[NHY 581]

Afternoon, John, Rob.

 

So sorry to read of your respective losses. My thoughts are with you both . 

 

John, I'll dig out the Bradford Bartons and look for some of your fathers images, accompanied by a small glass of Port, which I'll certainly raise to your dear Mother, Rob. 

 

 

Rob

 

 

[John Besley]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Afternoon, John, Rob.

 

So sorry to read of your respective losses. My thoughts are with you both . 

 

John, I'll dig out the Bradford Bartons and look for some of your fathers images, accompanied by a small glass of Port, which I'll certainly raise to your dear Mother, Rob. 

 

 

Rob

 

Many thanks Rob... My dear old Mum passed away 3 years ago... but she always liked a glass of port

[Garethp8873]

On 15/10/2023 at 17:08, gwrrob said:

KR Models had their stand at GETS but no sign of any samples to handle of their MICA B although I did pick up a leaflet that states 'CADs are completed and we are going straight into tooling' Six different numbers and two different packs of three.

 

Whilst I'm still hoping that this will end in a good result and deliver us a much needed as well iconic GWR wagon, their drama/antics when it comes to alternate liveries for models such as Big Bertha is not giving me much confidence at the moment...

[57xx]

On 21/10/2023 at 13:53, Garethp8873 said:

 

Whilst I'm still hoping that this will end in a good result and deliver us a much needed as well iconic GWR wagon, their drama/antics when it comes to alternate liveries for models such as Big Bertha is not giving me much confidence at the moment...

 

Are you holding out for the yellow polka dot Mica?

[gwrrob]

Still no sign of my Manor so how about a Grange instead, 6813 Eastbury Grange.