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

[Trains&armour]

Like it, and

Seems a shame to use only the one with so many nice icons to choose from.....

 

Sierd Jan

 

[gwrrob]

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Seems a shame to use only the one with so many nice icons to choose from.....

 

Sierd Jan

 

Which icon would you give for my Devonshire cordylines Sierd ?

[Trains&armour]

Which icon would you give for my Devonshire cordylines Sierd ? 

 

 

 

 

 

Who needs enemies with friends like these 

 

Sierd Jan

Edited May 13, 2013 by Trains&armour

[gwrrob]

 

 

 

 

 

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Who needs enemies  

 

Sierd Jan

 

 

Enemies or Anemones ? No they're cordylines...

[Mikkel]

Hi Rob, well I've become so used to leaning back and "watching the trains go by" on your thread. Almost like being there!

 

Those shed scenes are really nice, I like how the locos have been positioned in the way we often see them in prototype photos. 

 

You may laugh at this, but....any chance of a close-up shot of the scarecrow? 

[gwrrob]

 

You may laugh at this, but....any chance of a close-up shot of the scarecrow? 

 

No problem my friend except everytime I try to take his photo for some reason he sings 'We're off to see the wizard...' I don't think he has a brain.

 

Photos now added but not brilliant I'm afraid.They're a Monty's figure from Dart Castings.

 

ps I've just asked him what he does if a bird craps on his head. His reply was 'I don't take her out again !'

Edited May 14, 2013 by gwrrob

[gwrrob]

The Hall seems to be popular and so I've just caught the tail end of its train.

[Mikkel]

Thanks for the scarecrow, Robin (Odd sentence!). I just wanted a closer look. It looks good, usual quality from Montys.

 

That second photo of the disappearing train above is just brilliant!

[gwrrob]

 

That second photo of the disappearing train above is just brilliant!

 

I only took it because it had a tail lamp fitted.

[Mallard60022]

Best joke I've heard for ages Rob and quite rude really; did the Finching Sisters pass that one on then?

Quack

[Neal Ball]

Hi Robin, looking at that tail photo - is the layout portable or permanent? - Looks like a baseboard join ....

 

Back on topic, what model is the Full Brake?

 

Thanks as ever for sharing.

[The Stationmaster]

Hi Robin, looking at that tail photo - is the layout portable or permanent? - Looks like a baseboard join ....

 

Back on topic, what model is the Full Brake?

 

Thanks as ever for sharing.

It struck me as very permanent on the occasion I attempted to manoeuvre my arthritic knee through the duck-under

[cary hill]

 

Back on topic, what model is the Full Brake?

 

 

Per post  # 471 above -  kit built Comet diagram K42 full brake.

Edited May 14, 2013 by cary hill

[gwrrob]

It struck me as very permanent on the occasion I attempted to manoeuvre my arthritic knee through the duck-under

 

Quite right Mike but it wasn't planned to be that way as originally I was going to have a removeable section to make access easier.The boards were laid and the track joins were soldered onto copperclad strips.I never cut them as in the end I didn't mind the hop under.Being a youngster and the right side of 50 I thought it would be ok until I had 'elderly' visitors that is.

[gwrrob]

It an overcast day in the South Hams as small prairie 4575 class 5525 comes along with a short train of vans heading for Hackney Yard sidings.

Edited May 15, 2013 by gwrrob

[cary hill]

Have you any plans to model a short rake of LMS coaches to represent the Manchester/Liverpool services or something stolen for a quick trip up the Kingsbridge Branch?

 

I suspect that, if they are on the "to do" list at all, they would be a looooooooooong way down the list?

 

I have read somewhere that a diet based on chocolate and cream can be bad for you, although I have to concede that you are getting plenty of "greens"

[gwrrob]

Eventually yes but I have a shortage of GWR coaches first and foremost so they take priority.Having said that are the correct LMS coaches available rtr for my needs ?

[Mallard60022]

Ummmmm. Midland coaches........now where would we find some of those? Better be careful though or our 'Sisters' will be concerned about the strange shaped windows and odd colours.

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[gwrrob]

A few more of 5525 and a poor quality photo that shews my Comet K42 side on.This was one of the first brass kits I'd ever attempted.

[Trains&armour]

I have read somewhere that a diet based on chocolate and cream can be bad for you, although I have to concede that you are getting plenty of "greens"

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[Neal Ball]

Hi Robin, I do like the open aspect at this end of the layout... particularly the cottage below the embankment.

 

K42 looks great!

Edited May 15, 2013 by Neal Ball

[gwrrob]

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Its a bit late for hot cross buns Sierd !

 

Hi Robin, I do like the open aspect at this end of the layout... particularly the cottage below the embankment.

 

K42 looks great!

 

Thanks Neal.

[Trains&armour]

Its a bit late for hot cross buns Sierd !

Somewhat, but then I'm a nonbeliever, so I can share my hot cross buns anytime I like...

 

Sierd Jan

 

PS, except for my unshakable faith in God's Wonderful Railway!

[cary hill]

Its a bit late for hot cross buns Sierd !

 

Butter, green cheese, chocolate and cream ........chips and mayo?

[Mallard60022]

Eventually yes but I have a shortage of GWR coaches first and foremost so they take priority.Having said that are the correct LMS coaches available rtr for my needs ?

Having looked at some pics yes I think some are, however that's not very detailed advice is it?

There will be a whole host of folk on here that will be able to provide stock details for the 'famous' Plymouth Manchester/Liverpool and other long distance trains (was there a Birkenhead?) at times relevant to your layout. There used to be an overnight Plymouth Newcastle (took about 12 hours I seem to remember) that was mostly a mail train, but I only ever saw that with Mk1s. I wonder if that ran in GWR days? (We need Chris F to chip in)

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Edited May 15, 2013 by Mallard60022