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

[57xx]

14 hours ago, RapidoCorbs said:

incidentally on one of the new GW vans there's an easter egg but no-one's spotted it yet to my knowledge.

 

It's a bit hard to miss isn't it?

 

 

[Mikkel]

On 09/03/2024 at 11:37, gwrrob said:

I couldn't resist running them in a train with the also new Accurascale vans.

 

 

 

Here's a challenge for you Rob 🙂

 

 

 

[gwrrob]

2 hours ago, Mikkel said:

 

Here's a challenge for you Rob 🙂

 

 

 

 

£784

[NHY 581]

27 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

 

£784

 

That's a lot of bananas. 

 

[Captain Kernow]

7 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

That's a lot of bananas. 

 

Yes, we have no bananas.

 

[Captain Kernow]

13 hours ago, BWsTrains said:

I beg to differ.

 

To me the final section of this epic video, from 12:50 on to the end, as 6024 races into Yatton at full steam, captures the real passion of steam. Footplate and fireman lit up by the glowing firebox, an effect crying out to be emulated.

Yes, that's true and I've seen my fair share of cabs illuminated by the firebox at night, which it will be, provided the main firehole doors are at least partially open and it's dark enough to see the glow.

 

But how many of us operate our model railways with a night time scene? It's very effective, if done well, but for the majority of us, for the majority of the time, it will be a 'daylight scenario'.

 

Great video, though.

 

[Captain Kernow]

Meanwhile, in the real world of South Brent, the Packhorse has had a make-over, on the outside at least:

 

[Mallard60022]

3 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

That's a lot of bananas. 

 

I'm SKINt.

Ar$£

[TrevorP1]

6 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

 

That's a lot of bananas. 

 

 

Its regular working.

[gwrrob]

With all these newly released goodies we mustn't forget wagons that have done a sterling service for 20 + years. 5391 does the honours on an up mixed freight.

 

[John Besley]

13 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Yes, that's true and I've seen my fair share of cabs illuminated by the firebox at night, which it will be, provided the main firehole doors are at least partially open and it's dark enough to see the glow.

 

But how many of us operate our model railways with a night time scene? It's very effective, if done well, but for the majority of us, for the majority of the time, it will be a 'daylight scenario'.

 

Great video, though.

 

 

How about this... just a quick shot...

 

 

Fred D having a final check up while the fire dies down - the fire bed is a 'toasted' orange CD case (part of) with some strategic placed lumps of genuine welsh steam coal, this is backlit along with the ashpan, both the ashpan door and firehole door open

 

 

And a daylight picture to compare.

 

My steam loco build No34 has a large flywheel directly behind the firehole door (which doesn't open) I've drilled air holes for the secondary air in ghe firehole door then painted the flywheel red / orange. When I get the DCC set up for No34 I intend fitting a small bulb inside the firebox

[gwrrob]

An enjoyable trip to Ally Pally yesterday and it was nice to catch up with the latest news on forthcoming GWR stuff from @rapidoandy and @RapidoCorbs at Rapido and @Steve Purves and @Accurascale Fran from Accurascale.

 

Kindly taken out of the cabinet I was able to take a few shots of the EP's for the O18 and N19 wagons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[gwrrob]

For pannier lovers , Steve had updated models to be seen although I didn't take any photos. Refinements to the wheels and other details have been undertaken now as advised by Mike @The Stationmaster . He's already working on the next batch for these too, including a GWR liveried 8750 version. Livery samples hopefully by the middle of the year.

[gwrrob]

KR Models were also present and absolutely nothing more to be seen on their proposed Mica.

[Mallard60022]

FA Cup Semi Final Special coming up soon at ANTB then Rob. Double Headed

Brilliant result matey. Will be waving to you going in the opposite direction next Season as well perhaps?

Meanwhile, down the Road from me. Lincoln City have scored 17 Goals in three games!

ATB all at ANTB.

Phil

[The Fatadder]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

KR Models were also present and absolutely nothing more to be seen on their proposed Mica.

On the plus side that leaves less to be offended by…..

 

I didn’t make it over to Accurascale,  but did get to Rapido given they were pretty close to my stand.  The BSet is looking really good!  Getting half tempted to get one of the new wagons as well, just as a visual point of reference for doing some brake gear upgrades…

[Captain Kernow]

I didn't realise Ally Pally had come around so soon! Far too far to travel for me these days, sadly.

 

Thanks for the photos, Robin, always interesting to see.

[gwrrob]

1 hour ago, Mallard60022 said:

FA Cup Semi Final Special coming up soon at ANTB then Rob. Double Headed

Brilliant result matey.

 

Absolutely buzzing after that Phil, it was a good omen seeing the Wembley arch from the coach window of the Avanti service to Euston. I might struggle to get a ticket for the semi though.

[gwrrob]

43 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Thanks for the photos, Robin, always interesting to see.

 

In retrospect I should have took some of the panniers.

[2ManySpams]

2 hours ago, gwrrob said:

An enjoyable trip to Ally Pally yesterday and it was nice to catch up with the latest news on forthcoming GWR stuff from @rapidoandy and @RapidoCorbs at Rapido and @Steve Purves and @Accurascale Fran from Accurascale.

 

Kindly taken out of the cabinet I was able to take a few shots of the EP's for the O18 and N19 wagons.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Nice. The brass door bangs are a step forward in my opinion, finer profile but strength. 

 

Now... If only they would produce a GWR clay wagon to the same standard. Got to be loads of clay layouts that would take a rake or two....

[gwrrob]

5 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said:

Now... If only they would produce a GWR clay wagon to the same standard. Got to be loads of clay layouts that would take a rake or two....

 

I would imagine others have asked Rapido that same question Chris @2ManySpams 😉

[Neal Ball]

19 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

 

In retrospect I should have took some of the panniers.

 

Perhaps someone who is going to Ally Pally today could oblige....

[GMKAT7]

Good morning Robin,

 

Buzzing here too!

 

Will do my utmost to get a semi -final ticket for my son and myself.

After all, it's only been 37 years since our last FA Cup semi, and I don't think I will make another 37 years to the next one ( telegram from the King time) 😂.

 

Thanks also for the Rapido wagon photos, I have one of each on order with RoS. Looking forward to these arriving, BR format for me.

 

Cheers, Nigel.

[Ian Hargrave]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

 

Absolutely buzzing after that Phil, it was a good omen seeing the Wembley arch from the coach window of the Avanti service to Euston. I might struggle to get a ticket for the semi though.

And changing trains at Crewe yesterday afternoon,I heard announcements of the cancellation of a number of Avanti services due to “train crew issues “ which is a daily occurrence apparently,so you were perhaps lucky to complete your journey. Earlier in the week,one of our party was marooned coming down from Carlisle on the WCML to Chester. So if any of you are thinking about a journey with Avanti make sure you thoroughly check your train will run.As one who’s been there & wears the shirt.Often these are quite literally last minute cancellations which really throws the gubbins into the works.

[Captain Kernow]

5 hours ago, gwrrob said:

 

Absolutely buzzing after that Phil, it was a good omen seeing the Wembley arch from the coach window of the Avanti service to Euston. I might struggle to get a ticket for the semi though.

Are you two talking about some kind of sport?