pharrc20 Posted November 8, 2016 Share Posted November 8, 2016 Hi Marcus, I have found the relevant notepads now ;-) I will start at the beginning from around the time the Freightliner hauled power station limestone traffic started running from LaFarge Dowlow. Sun 28/03/2004 Noted 4 x HHAs at Dowlow along with 1 green Redland PGA from 145xx range noted from Ashbourne main road Sun 04/04/2004 Same noted as above too far away to ID wagons Fri 09/07/04 Peak Forest 09.23 66608 + HHAs 370311 / 315 / 310 / 319 + 21 LF PGAs mix of PG012A/12B wagons with 1 PG009A series wagon some white mostly weathered to Eggborough PS Returned empty at 16.50 Thu 26/08/04 Peak Forest Up Sidings REDA 14796 parked in siding Then a little later at Great Rocks 66610 + 2 PGAs went to Dowlow poss ex Earles Sidings? Caught me out hence through the bushes shot lol! Time 13.00 Then later on 66610 returned with 4 HHAs 3710315+310+319+311 heading back to Earles Sdgs as 6Z51? Fri 01/10/04 Peak Forest Up Sidings REDA 14796 still there Mon 11/10/04 Hope Cement works branch siding REDA 14795 + 14838 stabled with stored wagons (BR Covhop & long time stored PCAs) Sun 13/02/05 Peak Forest Up Sidings Finally got to see complete rake of PGA with HHAs parked up for weekend due to engineering works on line 14812 / 795 / 831 / 836 / 809 / 818 / 784 / 792 / 768 / 760 / 770 / 752 / 773 / 808 / 815 / 811 / 793 / 757 / 794 / 750 / 816 = 21 plus 4 HHAs 370235 / 233 / 001 / 220 The next time I saw FL hauled PGAs in March 2005 it was a rake of VTG wagons the same as those formerly in Brunner Mond pool having been in store then brought back into traffic 14454 / 297 / 453 / 301 / 307 / 294 / 306 / 299 / 275 / 298 / 308 / 266 / 312 / 289 / 297 / 310 / 318 / 455 / 323 / 278 = 20 + 12 unids. I think this VTG rake was hired in to provide cover for the usual rake as by August the LaFarge & HHAs were back... Fri 05/08/05 PF noted 66551 with 4 HHAs + 20 LF PGAs Dowlow to Eggborough rake After that the HIAs were coming into traffic and these took over the power station duties IIRC. HTH Paul 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
class"66" Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Some nice pictures there Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Some nice modelling Marcus, both in 4mm and 1:1 scale! Impressive brick work and paving…. I have to confess that I was not aware that the PG012A was used out of Peak Forest, that is very interesting. Thanks for the information and sharing it on here Paul, much appreciated.That will come in very handy for Part two of our Historical Train Formations guide.I knew that Redland’s PG013G and self discharge train had been used out of Dowlow but wasn’t aware of the use of PG012As. That’s great!Nice to see them mixed with some HHAs. Thanks again. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 There can't be too many PGA rakes left now surely? (not including the SDT ones)... Im sure I saw a set at Leicester recently? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hi Grimleygrid, glad to be of help. I never really found out why they used the 4 HHAs in the rake as well they were loaded with limestone just not as much so you could only see the load properly from overhead as in the first photo with much running from side to side on the Peak Dale road overbridge keeping camcorder going, taking photos and writing what numbers I could down lol! Cheers Paul PS forgot to add in post last night as I read thru pad noticed that Hanson ex ARC JHAs were also being used from Dove Holes in 2004/05 at times. I can look for numbers and photos... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 PPS Other CAIB PGAs 142xx and 147xx series are known to have worked out of Peak in 1998 and then the VTG 147xx ones again with the former Northwich pool wagons in the rake that replaced the LaFarge PGAs for a period as noted in my main posting above. I have detailed notes from all of my visits to Peak Forest since the mid to late 90s onwards. I really should do a book lol! Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 9, 2016 Author Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hi Paul Sorry never responded to your post yesterday. All a bit hectic at work. Fantastic pictures mate. They'll be really useful plus it fully justifies me having a rake of Cavalex hoppers in Lafarge livery. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pharrc20 Posted November 9, 2016 Share Posted November 9, 2016 Hi Marcus that's ok glad the info n photos are useful I might need to get some models myself too. Cheers Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 We'll no modelling done today as it was definitely playtime as I managed to pick up my RMC JGA's. Unfortunately the wallet got a huge hammering as I also found some rather nice LaFarge JPA's sitting on the shelf in Oakes model shop in Langley Green. With these wagons being regular performers out of Hope it was an opportunity to good to be missed. As well as the stock above I've also acquired my dads rake of Redland hoppers which also made the odd appearance up at Peak Forest. (Don't worry Cav I will still be investing in the Cavlex PGA's) Here's some pictures of today's operations. Unless I get distracted (could be difficult ) I'll get stuck back into the concrete area around the quarry tomorrow. Cheers for now Marcus 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iron Horse Posted November 12, 2016 Share Posted November 12, 2016 It looks fab Marcus, I need to start learning to have some "playtime" but find with time so precious when I do get some I feel I should be creative.......lol. The pics look really good and I'm loving the Sectorisation pics ......takes me back Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Alister_G Posted November 12, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 12, 2016 Some great photos there Marcus, you're obviously having fun, and some nice rolling stock too. I'm bearing all this in mind, and saving up, 'cos I feel a great disruption in the wallet area in the New Year Cheers, Al. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 12, 2016 Author Share Posted November 12, 2016 It looks fab Marcus, I need to start learning to have some "playtime" but find with time so precious when I do get some I feel I should be creative.......lol. The pics look really good and I'm loving the Sectorisation pics ......takes me back Cheers Adrian. Been waiting so long for those hoppers to appear, having been put back at least three times, I couldn't wait to give them a run out. They've been at the shop waiting for me for over a week but with work I hadn't managed to collect them until today. Promise I'll get creative again tomorrow Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
vulcan product fan Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Smart photos marcus like the RMC JGA wagons they look superb great additions mate . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig1989 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Liking the RMC hoppers and looking to get some more to go with my 4 I've got Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
d winpenny Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Looking great bud David Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 (edited) Those RMC hoppers look great Marcus. Makes me want to get my N gauge rake built now!! Also thanks for the support on the Cavalex PGAs! Edited November 13, 2016 by RBE Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Some great photos there Marcus, you're obviously having fun, and some nice rolling stock too. I'm bearing all this in mind, and saving up, 'cos I feel a great disruption in the wallet area in the New Year Cheers, Al. Thanks Al. Yes my wallet had to go home and lie down after yesterday's little shopping spree. Of course both the RMC hoppers and the Lafarge tanks will be perfectly at home on Grindleford. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Those RMC hoppers look great Marcus. Makes me want to get my N gauge rake built now!! Also thanks for the support on the Cavalex PGAs! Cheers Cav. I'm looking forward to seeing your N gauge rake. We'll have to get our heads together when we get our layouts done and do a video charting the progress of a train. Leaving Peak Forest, passing through Bakewell, passing through Millers Dale, passing through Burton on Trent and then the return empties running via Grindleford. Could be a good bit of fun. Pity nobody's doing a model of the Cemex concrete sleeper works at Washwood Heath. Have a great weekend mate. Cheers Marcus 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Smart photos marcus like the RMC JGA wagons they look superb great additions mate . Liking the RMC hoppers and looking to get some more to go with my 4 I've got Looking great bud David Thanks Guys. I'm rather pleased with them myself. Wouldn't be Peak Forest without them. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew P Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hi Marcus. Im looking forward to seeing the pics when i get home next week. I can read text on my phone but not the pics for some reason. All the best mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Cheers Andy Hope you're having a good time up in sunny Bala. With all that inspiration will we being seeing a Welsh narrow gauge layout appearing. Thought I'd throw that into the mix as well as the O gauge hints. HaHa. Have a good one mate. Cheers Marcus Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Cheers Cav. I'm looking forward to seeing your N gauge rake. We'll have to get our heads together when we get our layouts done and do a video charting the progress of a train. Leaving Peak Forest, passing through Bakewell, passing through Millers Dale, passing through Burton on Trent and then the return empties running via Grindleford. Could be a good bit of fun. Pity nobody's doing a model of the Cemex concrete sleeper works at Washwood Heath. Have a great weekend mate. Cheers Marcus Haha sounds good but alas my versions are these not the later ones you have! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 We'll no modelling done today as it was definitely playtime as I managed to pick up my RMC JGA's. Unfortunately the wallet got a huge hammering as I also found some rather nice LaFarge JPA's sitting on the shelf in Oakes model shop in Langley Green. With these wagons being regular performers out of Hope it was an opportunity to good to be missed. As well as the stock above I've also acquired my dads rake of Redland hoppers which also made the odd appearance up at Peak Forest. (Don't worry Cav I will still be investing in the Cavlex PGA's) Here's some pictures of today's operations. 20161112_131850.jpg 20161112_132048.jpg 20161112_132125.jpg 20161112_132400.jpg 20161112_135335.jpg 20161112_135443.jpg 20161112_135751.jpg 20161112_185452.jpg 20161112_185706.jpg 20161112_190001.jpg Unless I get distracted (could be difficult ) I'll get stuck back into the concrete area around the quarry tomorrow. Cheers for now Marcus Excellent representation Marcus - you have captured the area very well. ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
big T Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hi mate The JGA's and PGA's look mint. Its good to have a play now and again! Proper job! Trev 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcus 37 Posted November 13, 2016 Author Share Posted November 13, 2016 Thanks for the compliments chaps. I have done some modelling today so I'll post up some pictures in a bit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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