RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted June 2, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2018 Nice night?.? We’ve had monsoon - the pub was flooded! Not a cloud in the sky over here! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2018 I enjoyed my veggie lunch IMG_20180602_130855.jpg Which was basically the carnivore lunch less the meat pie or burger. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Not a cloud in the sky over here! I can’t see the clouds for the rain! Anyway despite the pub being flooded normal service continued. Thanks for the track bits. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2018 Not a cloud in the sky over here! Nice here too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2018 I can’t see the clouds for the rain! Anyway despite the pub being flooded normal service continued. Thanks for the track bits. Does look like you've had a spot of rain... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 Does look like you've had a spot of rain... rps20180602_205605.jpg Yeah I lied Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted June 2, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 2, 2018 Thanks for the track bits.No problem, good to see you and happy to help. That Class 50 bash on the Valley does look interesting, might see if I can get myself down there for some of that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 2, 2018 Share Posted June 2, 2018 No problem, good to see you and happy to help. That Class 50 bash on the Valley does look interesting, might see if I can get myself down there for some of that. Nice one - might stir a few memories... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted June 3, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 Keeping up the finest SFG traditions, I started the Sunday of the show with a bit of modelling. This extends the side wall of the warehouse into the fiddle yard. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Hi Mark, Nothing beats some modelling during a show! It was nice to finally see Fryers Lane yesterday. I was hoping for a chat but you were DOO with a small audience so didn't want to distract you. Cheers Wayne 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Keeping up the finest SFG traditions, I started the Sunday of the show with a bit of modelling. IMG_20180603_084346.jpg This extends the side wall of the warehouse into the fiddle yard. IMG_20180603_091610.jpg Spot on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted June 3, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 We've had a visitor. First of the new Cavalex Models PGAs to be converted to P4? It's a stunning model and simple wheel swap to convert. Very nice. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 We've had a visitor. IMG_20180603_105958.jpg First of the new Cavalex Models PGAs to be converted to P4? It's a stunning model and simple wheel swap to convert. Very nice. Thought that might happen. I had a good look yesterday, I thing they’re fabulous Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Looks great this afternoon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted June 3, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 Layout loaded up within 25 minutes of show closing; home with an hour of show closing - live taking small layouts to local shows! Huge thanks to Chris for his help over the weekend and thanks to everyone who stopped by the layout for a chat. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 Mark stupidly pointed out today that the DMU had AJ couplings on both ends. I therefore decided it would make the ideal shunting loco... Not sure I'm going to get invited to operate again! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 All home now after an excellent weekend at the DEMU, very hospitable bunch. Hall was much more pleasant today as a door was opened to let out all the hot air... What was great about the layout was that the show closed at 4pm and 25mins later we were all packed up and heading to our homes. Mark has put a lot of thought into how the layout goes together and packs up. Lots of clever little features, not many bolts, captive nuts and things slotting together. Top marks Mark. Here's a shot showing the layout undressed: Obviously the small size also helps and it's certainly made me question whether I want the exhaustion of going on tour with a large layout again. I think it's also reinforced my original thoughts that my own 7mm layout will be a stay at home layout. I do like doing shows and so perhaps I may build an exhibition layout but one that's easily handled and fits in the car. Food for thought. Cheers Mark! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Great to catch up with Fryers Lane today and the chap behind it all. Didn't intially recognise Mark with all that facial hair but great to have a chat. Mark has certainly but masses of thought into Fryers Lane and the lighting is very good - enabling all that micro detail to be viewed. Well done Mr Forrest - you have achieved greatness !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 (edited) I agree with Chris about making Exhibition Layouts quick and easy to set up and take down, my ''O'' Gauge, Pen Y Bont is only 14.5ft on 2 x 6ft boards, plus overhanging Fiddle Yard, but has all the workings of a BLT including Goods Yard and Dairy, and would fit into any decent estate car. Glen Roy, Fiddlers Yard and Loch Leven, all in ''OO'' were only 9ft x 2ft but the cost for Exhibitions was less than any big Layout but with the same enjoyment and operation for the Public. I was really hoping to see FL today, but another Heart Attack scare put me firmly back into Burton Hospital yesterday. I also wanted a close look at the Cacalex Redlands, they do look the biz. Glad you all had a good weekend. Edited June 3, 2018 by Andrew P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 Mark, Did the 27 get a run? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 Mark, Did the 27 get a run? Only in the boot of the car. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2018 How many diesel recognition sheets did you give out? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted June 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 How many diesel recognition sheets did you give out? As a steam fan I kept a low profile... Clothes that blended in... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted June 3, 2018 Share Posted June 3, 2018 As a steam fan I kept a low profile... Clothes that blended in... And Shades? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mark Forrest Posted June 3, 2018 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2018 Mark, Did the 27 get a run? That'll have to wait until it's had the blue respray Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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