Hugh Flynn Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 I have a photo in one of my books of a class 47 in railfreight grey.This would also look great on layout. Must say I would like to see class 50 defiance(weathered) running around layout. Hugh 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cornish trains jez Posted May 7, 2013 Share Posted May 7, 2013 Hi, Great layout with tons of atmosphere! I agree with Hugh, would be great to see a 50 on a short rake of CDA's, or even some hoods! Best regards, Jeremy 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted June 10, 2013 Author Share Posted June 10, 2013 (edited) Hi Re your comments about my Class 50 Defiance, have just taken some pics of the layout with late 1980's stock 50149 Defiance shunts CDA's Class 108 37671 Tre Pol and Pen runs around its train 50149 Defiance 50019 Ramilies with PW train Ramilies shunts its wagons 37674 with new Silver Bullets Defiance and Ramilies depart for fuel and servicing at St Blazey Please not this is just a nostalga trip, as I have no plans to change the exsisting Cira 2000 stock. Nigel Edited June 10, 2013 by Melangoose 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted June 10, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 10, 2013 Please not this is just a nostalgia trip, as I have no plans to change the existing Circa 2000 stock. Nigel Shame! Those 50s will have to make a visit sometime. See you tomorrow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 Quality, regardless of era ! I'll send banger blue 37142 down for a play ! what's that type of dutch liveried bogie wagon behind the 50 on the Pway train ? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 10, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 10, 2013 Shame! Those 50s will have to make a visit sometime. See you tomorrow. What two not enough Ian? Don't you mean tomorrow +1? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pitbull1845 Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 photo night tomorrow Paul.. Layouts looking good Nigel, I especially like Defiance... Cheers Scott Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hugh Flynn Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Hi Yes 50,s look great on layout, got to say I like the 80s period. Defiance just looks the business? Hugh Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 Great little layout Nigel, I must admit I prefer the earlier period but those EWS liv 37s do look nice. I really like the pics of 50019 on ballast I remember seeing the loco a few times back in the day. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted June 11, 2013 Author Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Hi Guys Thanks for the nice comments re the late 1980's look. The wagon behind Ramilies is a YCA "Halibut" Departmental bogie wagon. Nigel Edited June 11, 2013 by Melangoose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted June 11, 2013 Share Posted June 11, 2013 (edited) Yet another Nigel that models Cornish railways - we are a growing breed! XF (Nigel) Edited June 11, 2013 by Xerces Fobe2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted June 12, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2013 photo night tomorrow PaulI get confused, blame the shifts! I like both eras so I think, as its only a small collection , that there'd be room for both sets in the car and he could run early in the mornings and swap to modern for the afternoon (I'm not suggesting the same to Kevin we'd need an extra van!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted June 14, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 14, 2013 Hi Nigel, Good to see you on RMweb. Liking the 'Goose Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 Hi Re your comments about my Class 50 Defiance, have just taken some pics of the layout with late 1980's stock Scotrail 055.jpg 50149 Defiance shunts CDA's Scotrail 047.jpg Class 108 Scotrail 053.jpg 37671 Tre Pol and Pen runs around its train Scotrail 046.jpg 50149 Defiance Scotrail 056.jpg 50019 Ramilies with PW train Scotrail 054.jpg Scotrail 051.jpg Ramilies shunts its wagons Scotrail 048.jpg 37674 with new Silver Bullets Scotrail 052.jpg Scotrail 049.jpg Defiance and Ramilies depart for fuel and servicing at St Blazey Please not this is just a nostalga trip, as I have no plans to change the exsisting Cira 2000 stock. Nigel Now we're talking! Just found this - great stuff !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SGJ Posted June 15, 2013 Share Posted June 15, 2013 I like your layout, and loved the nostalgia photos with the class 50`s, what I also like is it is how the Cornish feel to the layout comes through with the stock and the platforms. Your target date of 2000 is nice, could you use class 47`s and 67`s on a parcel / mail train dragging a pcv around, it might add to the variety of workings Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted June 16, 2013 Author Share Posted June 16, 2013 (edited) Hi Re using Class 47 & 67 on Melangoose (Circa 2000). The Class 67 with a PCV is a bit if a non starter I am sorry to say, the piviating sector plate siding is only 42 inches long (Loco + 2.5 coaches or Loco and 5 CDA's or 3 Silver Bullets). The Res 47 on occasional use on clay traffic is good idea (we will have to see what Mr Bachmanns Res 47/7 is like). Nigel Edited June 16, 2013 by Melangoose Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 17, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 17, 2013 Great layout! Only just discovered this one! Very simple track plan, yet looks perfect. I like the idea re the fiddle yard behind the layout and simple sector plate. Do you have any more exhibitions planned? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted June 18, 2013 Author Share Posted June 18, 2013 Hi Re Exhibitions, Melangoose will be at Southampton MRS show at Eastleigh, which is at the end of next January and is having a Cornwall China Clay feature (x2 other layouts). And the "Goose" will be "spreading it's wings" by attending the Nottingham show next March. I am limiting appearances to twice a year (to fit in with work and family life). Currently the fiddle yard sector plate is in the workshop for modification work, which hopefully would mean better and more frequent operation when at shows. This was a minor problem experienced at the Wimborne Exhibition in April with fellow operator "Hampshire Hog". Nigel Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted January 18, 2014 Author Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Guys Its been 6 months since my last post, I have made some changes to the layout and we have some new arrivals. It is 6 days until the Southampton Ex at Barton Peveril college so here is a brief update. New longer Sector Plate - 3 Track sector plate replaces the old single track. This will increase the amount of trains on the layout and ease the problem of turning trains (use to have to take either the loco off and place at the other end or with the wagons. New Lighting Tower from Express Models (Quality) I do like a challenge and making my model of 150265 in Wessex Trains livery has tested my patience and ability to the peak. Must say a big Thank You to Martyn Read and David Lund, without their help this would not have been possible. I am well pleased with this model I must stress that the livery is not 100% accurate but my take on it. I will try to take some more pictures next weekend with the new locos that are now on the roster. Regards Nigel 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted January 18, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 18, 2014 Hi Guys Its been 6 months since my last post, I have made some changes to the layout and we have some new arrivals. It is 6 days until the Southampton Ex at Barton Peveril college so here is a brief update. New Sector Plate.JPG New longer Sector Plate - 3 Track sector plate replaces the old single track. This will increase the amount of trains on the layout and ease the problem of turning trains (use to have to take either the loco off and place at the other end or with the wagons. Lighting Tower.JPG New Lighting Tower from Express Models (Quality) 150265.JPG I do like a challenge and making my model of 150265 in Wessex Trains livery has tested my patience and ability to the peak. Must say a big Thank You to Martyn Read and David Lund, without their help this would not have been possible. 150265 #1.JPG I am well pleased with this model I must stress that the livery is not 100% accurate but my take on it. 150265 #2.JPG I will try to take some more pictures next weekend with the new locos that are now on the roster. Regards Nigel Hi Nigel, Liking the 150. I may have to make a trip to Notty in March. Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Cracking layout.......That 150 looks spot on whatever your take on it So how did you do it ? It really looks the part..... Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gatesy Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 Fantastic layout, truly inspiring. Has made me rethink more than once in my plans. Keep up the great work and keep posting. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted January 19, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2014 Morning Nige Looking good with the revised sector plate I look forward to having a play next Saturday. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted January 19, 2014 Author Share Posted January 19, 2014 Hi Guys Thanks for all your comments. Re WT 150, resprayed with Pheonix Paints and homemade vinyls (done on a PC) from pictures borrowed from Martyn Read. Mick - would be great to see you at Notty in March. Ian - see you on Saturday for a chat and catch up. Regards Nigel 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Glorious NSE Posted January 19, 2014 Share Posted January 19, 2014 A really great looking result Nigel - the colour scheme 'zings' just like the real things did when they were new! Bill, most of my original pics are now back up here: http://ukrailwaypics.smugmug.com/UKRailwayPics-2/Wessex-Trains/Wessex-Trains-class-150/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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