rob D2 Posted March 12, 2016 Share Posted March 12, 2016 Theres quite a link between metal and toy trains- I showed a photo of myself and old colleague Bruce Dickinson to someone running a layout and he was well impressed. I've still got some flight 666 memorabilia in the loft from one day concerts we did to Valencia and Trondheim. That's probably given away who I used to work for Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Thoroughly enjoyed reading the article in this month's RM. I'm quite prolific at producing locos, but I just wish I could produce something to this standard, it's right up my street. Grotty BR blue and parcels stock. A wonderful layout. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 13, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 13, 2016 Many thanks. Wish I had the skills and time for loco weathering. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueeighties Posted March 13, 2016 Share Posted March 13, 2016 Well if it's ever retired, Im sure we could work something out:-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 14, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 14, 2016 Thanks. No plans to retire just yet.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted March 17, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted March 17, 2016 An update on the exhibition plans for this year. Sat 11th June - Plymouth Sat 17th September - Willand 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted March 18, 2016 Share Posted March 18, 2016 Just spotted this thread, the day after seeing the layout in RM. Jolly good stuff! Very well observed and atmospheric piece of modelling - certainly took me back to seedy back streets in the 1970s. K Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post mudmagnet Posted April 30, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted April 30, 2016 No further developments on Acacia Avenue at the moment, but do have a couple of things to do before next outing to Plymouth. Anyway, a few photos with my latest loco addition - Heljan 33 - fitted with Digitrains U-Drive sound decoder, which sounds great. Will get a good chance to run when at Plymouth! 21 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi Richard The 33 looks good on Acacia Avenue. Will you be doing the sector plate ready for Plymouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 2, 2016 Share Posted May 2, 2016 The 33 look good Richard, I have a Blue one with SWD Sound but its pre U Drive, I would really like to hear the difference. Your pics are superb mate, love the little touches like the Chain couplings hanging down. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 2, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2016 Hi Richard The 33 looks good on Acacia Avenue. Will you be doing the sector plate ready for Plymouth. Hoping to get sorted next weekend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 2, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 2, 2016 The 33 look good Richard, I have a Blue one with SWD Sound but its pre U Drive, I would really like to hear the difference. Your pics are superb mate, love the little touches like the Chain couplings hanging down. Thanks Andy. My other 33 has Legoman sound and the only reason for not using the same again as I wanted the two to sound subtly different. The parcels vans have the hook couplings at one end only and then added the pipes and screw couplings at the viewers end. As the vans are shunted in and out from one end, don't need couplings at both ends. Some have been fitted with a wire loop (like the locos) to enable coupling to another van. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 27, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2016 I have recently fitted a Digitrains U-Drive Zimo sound decoder to another class 25! I had a little run last night with one of my class 33. Will be out next at Plymouth on Saturday 11th June. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted May 27, 2016 Share Posted May 27, 2016 Have a good day at plymouth. Hope the 25 goes well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 6, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 6, 2016 Just a reminder that Acacia Avenue will be at Plymouth railway exhibition on Saturday. Track cleaned and facia repainted as was looking a bit tired. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 The 33 look good Richard, I have a Blue one with SWD Sound but its pre U Drive, I would really like to hear the difference. Your pics are superb mate, love the little touches like the Chain couplings hanging down. Thanks Andy. My other 33 has Legoman sound and the only reason for not using the same again as I wanted the two to sound subtly different. The parcels vans have the hook couplings at one end only and then added the pipes and screw couplings at the viewers end. As the vans are shunted in and out from one end, don't need couplings at both ends. Some have been fitted with a wire loop (like the locos) to enable coupling to another van. Just realised, my 33 is Leggoman with a weak horn. I do prefer SWD. Have a good show. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
treggyman Posted June 6, 2016 Share Posted June 6, 2016 Just a reminder that Acacia Avenue will be at Plymouth railway exhibition on Saturday. Track cleaned and facia repainted as was looking a bit tired. Hi Looking very good.... I'm sure you'll have a great day out.... I was well looked after when I was there..... Sadly I shan't be there this Saturday as I now work most weekends.... Look forward to the pics... Cheers Bill Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RAY NORWOOD Posted June 8, 2016 Share Posted June 8, 2016 Sorry I am unable to help at Plymouth, as I am taking Hounslow sidings to the Mendip show. Have a good day at Plymouth. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 8, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 8, 2016 Quite a busy weekend, I'm at the 7mmNGA Convention. Dave. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 12, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2016 Had a great day at Plymouth show yesterday. Went on my own, but thanks to the Plymouth guys and in particular Ian for an operating stint, was an easy yet enjoyable day. Got chance to take a few photos. Acacia Avenue not out now until August when we go down to Hayle in Cornwall (better get the passport checked). 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Tis looking really good and sounding awesome, could happily listen to your machines from where I was operating and enjoyed it, really must consider digital and sound on future stuff! By the way, we are not quite as envious of my sister and bro in law, spoke to her earlier, hour and a half walk from car to tent spot and then nearly an hour walk from there to the festival stages each day, she is seriously knackered already hehe!!! Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted June 12, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted June 12, 2016 Hi Simon That's a bit too much walking.... Glad you like the sounds! Hopefully not too loud? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bridgiesimon Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 no not too loud at all, added a little more atmosphere to make up for the lack of visitors, an unfortunately quiet show! Apologies to other non motorsport readers for the next bit - WAHAY, great win though was this another race Hamilton won as others drop the baton? Really thought Vettel was going to makwe a race of it until those errors he made. Delighted with Rossies misfortune as well, means only a 9 point deficit rather than the 48 only 2 races ago!! Best wishes Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Had a great day at Plymouth show yesterday. Went on my own, but thanks to the Plymouth guys and in particular Ian for an operating stint, was an easy yet enjoyable day. Got chance to take a few photos. Acacia Avenue not out now until August when we go down to Hayle in Cornwall (better get the passport checked). DSC_0001.JPG DSC_0005.JPG DSC_0007.JPG DSC_0009.JPG DSC_0010.JPG And you'll need a Translator Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SparxD428 Posted June 12, 2016 Share Posted June 12, 2016 Just love this layout. So much atmosphere comes through in the pictures. Class. Cheers, Stu. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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