RMweb Premium Popular Post Temeraire Posted November 4, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 4, 2021 (edited) Evening all Further progress has been made with the extension over the last couple of weeks and I'm at the point of declaring it finished (I think) and time to leave well alone! Having cleaned up the track after all the works it was time to 'test' and run some trains ready for tomorrow night when a couple of the crew are coming over to refresh on the layout after the 2 year exhibition wasteland! The first through the 'countryside' was the thumper seen approaching the Whistle board before the station with an arrival from Portsmouth. Having changed ends the driver awaits the signal to return to Pompey. A few minutes later it heads away from Tidworth and gets a run up to the gradient back to Ludgershall. Once the thumper cleared the single line at Ludgershall, 'Eastleigh' brings an arrival for the Bulford exchange sidings into the loop. After a run round in the station, D6508 draws up to the ground frame and awaits permission to proceed through the gates. As Eastleigh eases through the gates 33117+4TC is seen arriving from Waterloo. Once through the bridge into the headshunt the train is set back into the sidings. '08 sets off to the stabling point at Tidworth having positioned the wagons in the sidings. As it clears the point Eastleigh is passed by the 4TC/33 combo as it heads back to the 'smoke'. The wagons sit and await the arrival of the MoD shunter to be taken inside the offscene MoD depot (traverser). Just as I was about to head home the 117 left for Reading via Bedwyn.( First time the 117 has been used on Tidworth) So there we go then all ready for the Tolworth Ex next weekend but there might be more pics after the running session tomorrow night. Edited May 28, 2022 by Temeraire 48 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 That looks fun. the chalky backdrop cries out Salisbury plain ! Great work 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 4, 2021 Share Posted November 4, 2021 Stunning mate, just wonderful atmosphere. Now where did I get the idea of NSE from I wonder? 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 A nice set of pictures Ian. Looks like a good running session was had by you. The layout looks lovely, and fully agree with rob D2’s comments. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Ian I know you've put loads of work into it, but the extension looks like it's always been there. Brilliant. Loads of atmosphere. Top work. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted November 5, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2021 3 minutes ago, KDG said: Ian I know you've put loads of work into it, but I got worried when I read this far as to what I'd missed or was wrong!! 4 minutes ago, KDG said: the extension looks like it's always been there. It has you just couldn't see it! Many thanks for commenting. 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted November 5, 2021 Share Posted November 5, 2021 Nothing wrong mate, far from it. Hoping to see the layout at Tolworth next week. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Temeraire Posted November 5, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted November 5, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, KDG said: Nothing wrong mate, far from it. Hoping to see the layout at Tolworth next week. Cheers, make yourself known if you do visit. Edited November 5, 2021 by Temeraire 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Temeraire Posted November 7, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) Afternoon everyone So having sat in the sidings overnight the wagons were visited on Friday evening by the "MoDs"! Mr Rhb brought the military shunter with him and a few CVs were tweaked to improve the running. There are a few minor bits and pieces to attend to before he declares it finished (and I have to pay him!), mainly a bit of extra weight hung underneath and numbering etc and coat of varnish, although I wasn't expecting front and rear lights originally! Not obvious from the pics but the orange beacon light on top of the cab actually looks as though its rotating. Finished or not it will be running next weekend so look out for it and any questions ask Paul! One last pic as I went into the garage on Saturday morning for something and noticed the sun catching the layout. 'Lion' catches the early morning sun as it sits on the fuel road. Edited May 28, 2022 by Temeraire 33 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post PaulRhB Posted November 7, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 7, 2021 (edited) 17 hours ago, Temeraire said: Not obvious from the pics but the orange beacon light on top of the cab actually looks as though its rotating. off and on must remember the pipes on the bufferbeam too. It’s one of Michaels, Judith Edge range, and a super kit if very fiddly for someone like me with big fingers but goes together very well indeed. Edited November 8, 2021 by PaulRhB 20 1 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 On 07/11/2021 at 21:07, PaulRhB said: off and on must remember the pipes on the bufferbeam too. It’s one of Michaels, Judith Edge range, and a super kit if very fiddly for someone like me with big fingers but goes together very well indeed. Darn seeing this makes me want one for sure now for my new MOD exchange layout, what is it powered with? Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 59 minutes ago, Markmiller2008 said: Darn seeing this makes me want one for sure now for my new MOD exchange layout, what is it powered with? Mark Custom motor bogie from Mark Clark of Locosnstuff https://www.locosnstuff.com/Motor-Bogie-and-Chassis-kits.php I sent him the dimensions of the chassis and running plate opening and it cost about £75 so more than the spud it was designed for but a much better bogie. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markmiller2008 Posted November 10, 2021 Share Posted November 10, 2021 1 hour ago, PaulRhB said: Custom motor bogie from Mark Clark of Locosnstuff https://www.locosnstuff.com/Motor-Bogie-and-Chassis-kits.php I sent him the dimensions of the chassis and running plate opening and it cost about £75 so more than the spud it was designed for but a much better bogie. That's great, spuds and beetles are hard to get hold of so might be worth the extra cost. Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted November 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 10, 2021 40 minutes ago, Markmiller2008 said: That's great, spuds and beetles are hard to get hold of so might be worth the extra cost. Mark This is it, all I did was add the 4 pin socket so the decoder and body can be detached from the chassis. 8 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post PaulRhB Posted November 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2021 Ready at Tolworth 24 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted November 13, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 13, 2021 3 hours ago, PaulRhB said: Ready at Tolworth Hope you have a really great weekend. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post PaulRhB Posted November 13, 2021 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted November 13, 2021 (edited) The shunter breaks cover, couple of minor jobs left, a stay alive might be in order and the wheel drops into one point frog so we’ve glued in card to stop it lurching. Edited November 15, 2021 by PaulRhB 27 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempfix Rich Papper Posted November 13, 2021 Tempfix Share Posted November 13, 2021 Those window frames and handrails are very neat - well done. Extension looking great too. Rich 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold bcnPete Posted November 14, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 14, 2021 Only just found this thread after seeing the layout at the Tolworth show yesterday (I was the guy you blamed the derailed 47 on as I was videoing it on my phone at the time ) Great layout ( it got my vote for the cup!) and really enjoyed watching it for some time as was my era - I will go back to the start of the thread and have a read through now Pete 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ColinW Posted November 14, 2021 Share Posted November 14, 2021 I saw the layout at Tolworth yesterday, and the layout looks great with the extension fitted. Colin 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post pitbull1845 Posted November 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 Yesterday I helped out on Tidworth at the Tolworth show. Always a pleasure to operate such nice layout and catch up with friends. The MOD extension looks great and adds more shunting interest, which Is my favourite bit of the hobby. Thanks to Ian for letting me play trains! 25 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KDG Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Great photos Scott, thanks for posting. The Poppy coach is a nice touch. 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Popular Post Temeraire Posted November 15, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Popular Post Share Posted November 15, 2021 (edited) Afternoon all So after a gap of 750 days Tidworth went out on the road again this weekend to the Tolworth Showtrain. A big thank you to John and his team for their efforts in providing us with the chance to play trains again and their hospitality. Also thanks to Mike, Paul, Chris and Scott for their company and assistance all weekend I hope you enjoyed it as much as me, plus for once I actually took some pics myself! As you saw above Scott brought this 'Poppy coach' with him on Sunday and Tidworth had two buses on the bridge for the day as our nod to the importance of the weekend as the exhibition fell silent at 11am. . 08953 arranges some china clay wagons in the yard. 47482 moves off the stabling road to collect the clay train. View of a Cargowaggon awaiting unloading at the warehouse dock. View across the yard. MoD shunter 270 collects newly arrived wagons in the exchange sidings. Overhead view of the stabling roads with 33030 and 47142 in situ while 08953 sets back to collect the empty fuel wagon from the fuel point. The driver of the Thumper gets the 'tip' from the guard with the 14.03 to Portsmouth Harbour. All in all a very enjoyable weekend as it was good to get back out on the circuit and some potential invites were received for next year. Also received a request to photograph the layout for a possible magazine article. Thanks again everyone. Edited May 28, 2022 by Temeraire 32 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 15, 2021 Share Posted November 15, 2021 Great set of Pics Ian, glad it all went well, and more than anything fun as well. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tempfix Rich Papper Posted November 15, 2021 Tempfix Share Posted November 15, 2021 Looks fantastic - great pictures. Feeling a bit inspired too. Rich 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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