Jack00 Posted September 2, 2013 Share Posted September 2, 2013 Looking great stuart. I too recently got a bargain 108 lovely a smooth runners... 73 looks like a typical workhorse, did you purchase it weathered? Layout is looking really good, I'll keep an eye for further progress. Cheers Jack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted September 2, 2013 Author Share Posted September 2, 2013 Hi jack thank you very much . The 108s are lovely models and Iv wanted one since they came out but I feel that now I can just about justify having one on the layout . The 73 was bought weathered but on closer inspection it seems that the whole loco has has been resprayed, but again like the 108 it runs like a dream. I will try and get some better pictures of it for you tomorrow in the sun hopefully . Stuart 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted September 3, 2013 Author Share Posted September 3, 2013 Just a quick question for you guys. I've been trying to find out if any 108 units had nse branding on them before being repainted into nse livery I can't find any information anywhere and just wondered if any could help with this. Much appreciated Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste37 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hi Stuart, ive had a look through my books and web. And i cant find any class 108's in original blue and grey with network logos. Hopefully someone on hear will be of help?! Regards Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted September 3, 2013 Share Posted September 3, 2013 Hi Stuart I thought they were but i was getting confused with the blue/grey 2epb's with the NSE kent link branding. But 2epb's can be made using farish mk1 suburban coaches and resin cabs. Slightly off topic there sorry mate. Cheers Jack. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted September 5, 2013 Author Share Posted September 5, 2013 Thanks Steve and jack . After doing abit more research I thinks it's no on this one . I'm pretty sure it was only western region units that were painted into nse livery but il use mine as a stand in unit modellers licence I'm quit happy to leave mine in blue & grey for the time being . Thanks for the info on the epb jack il will probably hang on and see if gf do one. Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jack00 Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Yes hopefully Farish will produce them to go along with the Ceps. Especially in NSE. Look forward to more pictures and updates Cheers Jack 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricky-CRS Posted September 5, 2013 Share Posted September 5, 2013 Looking good, just found this thread. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted September 6, 2013 Author Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi Richard thank you very much. Hopefully it shouldn't take to long for them to come out oh no wait its Bachmann haha . Still waiting for the Dapol 33s and 59 aswell I'm thinking about getting an arc 59 Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste37 Posted September 6, 2013 Share Posted September 6, 2013 Hi Stuart, i cant wait for Dapol to release the arc 59. I intend to have a few lol. How is the layout progressing? Regards Steve. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 3, 2013 Author Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi Steve sorry for the late reply there hasn't been anymore work done on the layout at present but I'm hoping to get round to my brothers and get a little bits done. I have also been playing around with the Camera on my phone and I'm quit pleased with how this shot of the 47 has come out it really shows up the weathering and stained look Would be glad to here your comments Stuart 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste37 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 Hi Stuart, hope your well. Photo looks great very realistic. Regards Steve. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
D1059 Posted October 3, 2013 Share Posted October 3, 2013 This looks really good. Track and ballasting are effective and I love the weathering on the wagons 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 4, 2013 Author Share Posted October 4, 2013 Thanks guys. I can't take any credit for the track work or ballasting that was all down to my brother. But the weathering on the stock I have done myself Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
porkie Posted October 4, 2013 Share Posted October 4, 2013 The 47 looks spot on. Keep up the good work 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 16, 2013 Author Share Posted October 16, 2013 Not much to report at that moment but this afternoon I have got 2 OCAs lightly weathered im pleased with how they have come out . Stuart 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
branchie Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi Stuart. Cracking layout - very impressive. What ballast did your brother use? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 16, 2013 Share Posted October 16, 2013 Hi Branchie, I used Woodland scenics fine gray ballast. Nice subtle weathering on the wagons Stu, its toned them down nicely. Graham. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste37 Posted October 17, 2013 Share Posted October 17, 2013 Hi Stuart, another stunning set of weathered wagons. Im getting jealous. Must have ago myself. Regards Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 21, 2013 Share Posted October 21, 2013 Hello all, Just to prove i'm doing some work Stuart! The layout has been stored for a couple of months whilst i've got on with other jobs but tonight i dug it out and hopefully will make some progress in the coming weeks. First thing to do was give the track a good clean and run it, although the layout is DCC i was using DC tonight to test some rolling stock, i also wanted to make sure the Dapol magnets that are buried under the track were working ok. Little video to show that trains do run and the magnet in the platform works. Cheers (chief builder) Graham. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 22, 2013 Author Share Posted October 22, 2013 Thanks for putting the video together graham the baseboard joint sounds a lot better than I remember I will be cracking on with some scenery when I get the chance to come over . Working day and night now at work so no modelling time for me at the moment . Thanks agin chief builder Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shanks522 Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Hello all, and Stuart. I've done a little bit of scenic work this evening whilst i'm waiting for electrical bits to turn up. Added three quarters of the platform fencing, planted half a dozen trees, started wiring the signals and touched up the grass. Cheers Graham. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Thank you very much graham . All being well I should be round tomorrow to crack on and have a little running session Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ste37 Posted October 26, 2013 Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hi Stuart, The layout is looking a real cracker. Cant wait to see it finished with your weathered stock on will look the bees knees! All the best Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
shreives Posted October 26, 2013 Author Share Posted October 26, 2013 Hi Steve thank you very much but I can't take any credit for the layout that is all Graham's fantastic work . But I will doing more scenic work on it tomorrow hopefully and I will get some pictures up with the stock on it. And if graham has got time maybe another video Stuart Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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