81A Oldoak Posted October 12, 2017 Author Share Posted October 12, 2017 Superb. Hope the DOS didn't have to send them too far to find a turntable/triangle to get them back the right way round. I wish Dragon did "373" in 4mm scale too. I once built the ex-NuCast cast kit in 4mm scale. It was not an easy build. I think there is on Mike Edge's Cwm Afon layout. Regards, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darwinian Posted October 12, 2017 Share Posted October 12, 2017 I once built the ex-NuCast cast kit in 4mm scale. It was not an easy build. I think there is on Mike Edge's Cwm Afon layout. Regards, Chris I've kept a look out for one of those kits but the only one I've seen on the well known auction site was a couple of years ago and went for more than I was willing to pay. I wonder if Southeastern Finecast will produce it now they have taken over the old NuCast range. Otherwise I'll have to scratchbuild one but my Rhymney P1 will have to handle the passenger traffic for a few years I suspect. Regards, Adrian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Shunting at Cwm Bach is paused while 3753's crew takes a lunch break. Meanwhile, the district superintendent of operations has slipped over to Tonfanau Camp to supervise the installation of a new security fence. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 19, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 19, 2017 Meanwhile, the district superintendent of operations has slipped over to Tonfanau Camp to supervise the installation of a new security fence. Are you sure? I got the distinct impression he'd gone to harangue head office about some new 57xx panniers! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Are you sure? I got the distinct impression he'd gone to harangue head office about some new 57xx panniers! I am reliably informed that H.O. is on the case. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I got the distinct impression he'd gone to harangue head office about some new 57xx panniers! "Are you sure?"... no, I believe that the Suit has gone to see about the arrangements for the next installment of Peppa Pig and Pals visit Tonfanau for lunch at the local cafe. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steveNCB7754 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 "Are you sure?"... no, I believe that the Suit has gone to see about the arrangements for the next installment of Peppa Pig and Pals visit Tonfanau for lunch at the local cafe. NNNNOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooo!!!! ;-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 T’would be a brave pig indeed that would go for lunch in a local cafe. ‘Specially a local cafe for local people... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Western Star Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 T’would be a brave pig indeed that would go for lunch in a local cafe. ‘Specially a local cafe for local people... I understand from Pippa's press agent that the Tonfanua Cafe is under new management... a vegetarian menu guided by a 7mm railway enthusiast in the same trade Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) Further to my comments on the smoke box tool boxes, I have now bought the two Irwell Press 0-6-2T Papers. The auther, Richard Sixsmith, mentions that 40-50 of the class received these either during or shortly after WWII, and retained them until the end. One, 6625, ended up with a toolbox on the lhs. of the smoke box. This may be unique as the author cannot find any other photo evidence of such a toolbox being so fitted to either 56 or 66xx locos. Edited October 23, 2017 by Happy Hippo Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 (edited) The auther, Richard Sixsmith, mentions that 40-50 of the class received these either during or shortly after WWII, and retained them until the end. One, 6625, ended up with a toolbox on the lhs. of the smoke box. This may be unique as the author cannot find any other photo evidence of such a toolbox being so fitted to either 56 or 66xx locos. The two photos in my collection of 6625 in the 50s and 60s both show the LHS (edit!) RHS and neither shows a toolbox. I'll look at the rest of my photos and see what I find! Dave Edited October 23, 2017 by daifly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 A couple of examples. Based on photo evidence from my collection, only about 10-15% of the 56xxs had them in the 50s & 60s (about 100 56xx photos) A similar proportion of the 66xxs too - a further 100+ photos examined Dave 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted October 23, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 23, 2017 The two photos in my collection of 6625 in the 50s and 60s both show the LHS and neither shows a toolbox. I'll look at the rest of my photos and see what I find! Dave Thanks Dave, that's what we'd call Sod's Law :-) 6625 is definitely possessing the tool box when she was pictured at Westbury around 1954 if the photo in the book is to be believed. Perhaps we'll find it migrated onto the starboard side eventually! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
daifly Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Thanks Dave, that's what we'd call Sod's Law :-) 6625 is definitely possessing the tool box when she was pictured at Westbury around 1954 if the photo in the book is to be believed. Perhaps we'll find it migrated onto the starboard side eventually! A closer inspection of my photos shows that I shouldn't do this when tired! Compare the profile below and to LHS of smokebox at Westbury 1962 here: with this earlier one on Hatton Bank in the 50s (judging by the logo) That's the same profile of toolbox showing in the earlier photo and it is on the LHS as you said! Dave 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tove Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 I see Cwm Bach is in the latest Gazette. And a nice 5 page feature it is too..... Brian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Congratulations on the guild article Chris, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted November 1, 2017 Share Posted November 1, 2017 Received my copy today and very much enjoyed your article too. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Unfortunately the index on page 12 has the layout listed as Cym Bach . . . . . but that doesn't take anything away from an excellent article that summarises what we have been reading about on here for rather a long while (first post January 2014) !! . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium corneliuslundie Posted November 2, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 2, 2017 Well, the Welsh prefix "cym" usually has connotations of togetherness, so very appropriate for a layout thread which brings like minded souls into contact. Jonathan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
muddys-blues Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Just to echo other sentiments Chris, great article in the Guild Gazette, I read it last night, and again this morning, that should inspire a good number of modellers of what can be achieved in 15' x 2' especially those who are thinking about dipping into the 7mm scale ....... Andy P "again !!!" Best regards Craig. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barnaby Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 Great Digest read of your layout Chris with some smart photos too. Well done Cwm Bach. Best Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deano747 Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Ditto to other comments about the article! Some clever photography brings the whole scene to life. Well done Sir! Regards, Deano. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 Excellent article on excellent modelling Chris, and great photography too, congratulations on its appearance in the Gazette. Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted November 3, 2017 Author Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks to all for the kind remarks about the article in the GOG Gazette. I must get Tonfanau Camp to a state where it can be similarly treated. In the meantime, the Minerva Iron Minks arrived this week so I have some parcels to pack and send. Regards, Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Happy Hippo Posted November 3, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 3, 2017 Thanks to all for the kind remarks about the article in the GOG Gazette. I must get Tonfanau Camp to a state where it can be similarly treated. In the meantime, the Minerva Iron Minks arrived this week so I have some parcels to pack and send. Regards, Chris Any 57xx panniers hiding in the bottom of the box? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now