The Bigbee Line Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 The TWW fuel point had a second life at Dover Town. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted April 27, 2015 Share Posted April 27, 2015 I went round my dads at the weekend and he gave me a load of Open day programmes. One was for "London 2000" held at Old Oak. Guess what I found inside? 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted April 27, 2015 Author Share Posted April 27, 2015 Carl, A nice find. I remember the show but not the programme, but my memory is not that good. The pics are not that familar either. Thanks. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted April 28, 2015 Author Share Posted April 28, 2015 Well the C&W building is almost finished, just roof texture, water colour weathering where needed and fit interior odds and ends. Photos have shown a little tidying up needed too. I have moved on to detailing the area infront of the signal box, with hundreds of photos supplied to me that I didn't have when I built the layout allowing missing details to be added or correctly positioned. Piles of sleepers, scrap and other materials being painted. Fitting the C&W building into the remodelled scenery will follow. Cheers. 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 Superb Paul, first class modelling. Cheers, Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chivers Finelines Posted April 28, 2015 Share Posted April 28, 2015 The C&W building is an absolutely stunning piece of modelling. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Bigbee Line Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 Nice painting etc on the C&W building. Well done. Looking forward to seeing it at Showcase. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold mudmagnet Posted May 1, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 1, 2015 Fantastic work on the C&W building and the grounded vans! I remember seeing the layout many years ago, but can't recall where! Would be great to see again, but can't get to DEMU this year as will be exhibiting in Exeter that weekend. Inspirational stuff! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
carlw Posted May 3, 2015 Share Posted May 3, 2015 Along with the depot open day programs are 2 boxes of old "Rail" mags. A quick flick through found this little gem. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 3, 2015 Author Share Posted May 3, 2015 Carl, I do remember the BBC shoot, is was quite an experiance and a lot of fun. It was all done in a short space of time but look how young I look, oh dear. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted May 5, 2015 Share Posted May 5, 2015 You look even younger in the MR supplement I have from 1995! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 6, 2015 Author Share Posted May 6, 2015 You look even younger in the MR supplement I have from 1995! Mike, Oh dear, that was a long time ago. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 13, 2015 Author Share Posted May 13, 2015 Much progress has been made with scenic changes and adding additional detail. However, I have had to draw the line as Showcase is fast approaching. New C&W building now completed and being fitted into the scene. Still more ground work to do but it is getting there. I am pleased the way it is turning out and I am taking the time to make it look like the prototype. A big change has been the area beside the signal box, which is close to being complete. I will post some pics once done. Cheers. 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold griffgriff Posted May 14, 2015 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 14, 2015 TWY on TV.jpg I like the last sentence. I don't think there is enough 'strategic placing (of) Cromptons' to improve the view Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 14, 2015 Author Share Posted May 14, 2015 I like the last sentence. I don't think there is enough 'strategic placing (of) Cromptons' to improve the view I seem to remember Phil placing certain locos to good effect. I will have to watch my recording of the programme to see how it looked. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium GWRPhil Posted May 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2015 Other than demu is the layout going to any other shows this year? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium newbryford Posted May 19, 2015 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 19, 2015 Other than demu is the layout going to any other shows this year? Go to the top of the page..... Cheers, Mick Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lyneux Posted May 19, 2015 Share Posted May 19, 2015 (edited) Is that a rake of ARC PGAs I can spy in the background of the last shot? Looking forward to watching these with a pair of Cromptons on the front (one in blue, one in aggregate). Now something like the following scene would be perfect Paul: Image courtesy of Stephen. Edited May 19, 2015 by lyneux 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 21, 2015 Author Share Posted May 21, 2015 Is that a rake of ARC PGAs I can spy in the background of the last shot? Looking forward to watching these with a pair of Cromptons on the front (one in blue, one in aggregate). Now something like the following scene would be perfect Paul: Yes, the Allington stone train is a feature of the layout. Usually hauled by a class 59 but when I am not looking other locos can appear. Scenic work is almost complete on the layout, then stock repairs and servicing will follow. I hope to post a few pics when the changes are complete. Cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lyddrail Posted May 24, 2015 Author Share Posted May 24, 2015 (edited) Well, I have run out of certain scenic materials, so this is just about as far as I can get for Showcase next weekend. I spent a lot of time completing the area beside the Signal Box which I had not noticed was so empty. Yes, I tried to get the piles of sleepers etc as accurate as the photos showed them. I changed all the dummy point motors to the version below (from Unit Models) that was correct for my period (but not available 25 years ago when I built the layout). The field Redhill end of the layout has been re-scattered with round bales of cut grass provided as photos showed one year. The former field at the Tonbridge end of the layout has been covered with sand scatter as this will be the site of flats. I started building the flats before I stopped exhibiting, these will be completed next year. The old C&W lobby has been fitted on site with the ground altered to suit. I am happy how it has turned out. My first flowers on a layout too, it is amazing what can be brought now days. Yes every trough lid was hand cut from strip and glued in position individually! The grounded wagon bodies fit nicely on the bank. I installed a concrete wall with fence above, and added the gates beside the ex CCT timber store. Last scenic job I can do for Showcase is detail the rail hand crane using Jon Halls etchings and cast weight. This will be started Monday. Thanks for past comments on my work, hope to see some of you next weekend. Cheers. Edited May 24, 2015 by Lyddrail 19 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Looking great David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Really looking forward to seeing it again after so many years, the improvements with modern scenic's do make a huge difference, well done. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tase Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Never seen the layout before but I am eagerly awaiting next Sunday to see it in all it's glory! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hi Paul, The layout is looking superb, it did back in the day when I first saw it but now with the new and extra detail it's looking even better. No doubt it will be running better too as the Heljan Cromptons run better than those Lima loco's ever did. Hope the DEMU show goes well, hopefully some pics of the layout with some stock on it can be posted on the thread. Cheers Peter. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Woodcock Posted May 25, 2015 Share Posted May 25, 2015 Hello Really, really great modelling, can't wait to see it at Burton as I was far too young to see it when it was around originally. Inspirational. Cheers An avid fan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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