Gilbert

50 minutes ago, Gordon A said:

I think we have a couple at Bitton, Bristol. I will have a look tomorrow afternoon.

 

Gordon A

This was at Bitton a couple of years ago..two different visits I think...

Chris

Managed to coincide my walk with an early running  visit by a bit of a "star" this morning.

On 06/03/2021 at 07:08, Gilbert said:

I have a green one in the classified section - not blue sadly....it will be off to ebay later today I think

Now sold!

Now open.

https://www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk/index.php/virtual-spring-2021/

10 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

 

Are we there yet? 

The virtual Spring event is live from 10am today......Content will remain on line after the event and the Zooms will be recorded and available to all shortly after each one.

www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk/index.php/spring-2021-virtual-event-plans/

The Autumn 2020 material is still here:

www.missendenrailwaymodellers.org.uk/index.php/virtual-missenden-autumn-2020/
 

Chris Hopper

Just now, NHY 581 said:

 

Are we there yet? 

If Mr Bonwick hears about this you'll be in big trouble...

7 hours ago, Krieghoff said:

Highly unusual request chaps but ive posted a WANTED add on the site. A long shot but if anyone is selling a class 24 'experimental' or similar TOPS numbered loco (preferably BR blue), then please let me know via PM. Alternatively if anyone knows where there is one for sale id be very gratefull They are lovely locos and id like to purchase one if possible. 

 

Thanks guys.

I have a green one in the classified section - not blue sadly....it will be off to ebay later today I think

43 minutes ago, NHY 581 said:

Are we there yet? 

Quiet at the back of the bus....we arrive about 10am...

I suspect Foamex is the best option then . Its certainly structurally stronger and more durable than some of the other foam boards. I think choice of adhesives (and possibly paint) is a key decision if you choose this option.

I've been using decent 3mm ply with strip wood bracing. Reasonably robust. Gloss paint make care a lot easier as well.

4 minutes ago, TEAMYAKIMA said:

Yes strip LEDS will be used

In that case the weight of your name boards may be the critical factor?

What lighting will you use? The weight will influence the strength of structure you need.

I've recently started using strip LEDs which are a lot lighter than the small tubes I have used previously.

1 minute ago, The Ghost of IKB said:

Worryingly olivias claim its in stock and ready to order........

That's OK then.......

1 minute ago, The Ghost of IKB said:

I hope it isnt heljans factory version.  Its a nice model, but with this finish its ruined.

I don't think for one minute that is a Heljan finish..

I can't believe that is as sold by Heljan. As far as I can see no one else has images of this particular version yet ....it looks a bit H block to me..I'm sure the Mods will let me know if I'm out of order...

28 minutes ago, The Ghost of IKB said:

Here it is in all its.......glory?

https://www.oliviastrains.com/trains/mt/Heljan/Heljan-class-25/Heljan-2536-class-25-3-25155-weathered-edition-in-br-blue-with-full-yellow-ends-livery/

 

 

Oh dear.....

What the hell will they post on 1st April....and will they be joking?

Interesting video.

I went over to White spirit for track cleaning some time ago after reading an article along similar lines as WS is non-polar. Generally happy with the results.

Chris

1 minute ago, SD85 said:

Good suggestion and I did consider it, but having looked at the relevant pictures of that layout it definitely doesn't match in terms of period. The one I remember at the show was definitely set in the 1970s or possibly later.

 

The general concept of an industrial/freight shunting yard with a double slip in the loop and the lines going offstage behind buildings is about right, though.

Pity..I just found the article!

Newport MRS have details of a Midford project on their website...

https://www.newportmrs.co.uk/what-we-did-early-2020

https://www.newportmrs.co.uk/what-we-did-late-2020

It certainly appeared in the press - probably RM IIRC. I thought I'd kept the article but a quick look can't locate it.

Splendid picture....

28 minutes ago, durham light infantry said:

 

Still going strong Rob, although she has had some strange visitors recently...

 

 

And finally combining your first and latest endeavours...

 

All looks perfectly normal to me....

I may need to print them a bit larger but that's certainly a start - thank you

Chris

Can anyone point me at a downloadable Blue Circle Cement logo I could print and use on a 4mm scale Silo?

Chris