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Is that because a beyer garrat has alot of pulling power yet is really high maintenance and enecenomical ? ill get my coat

This is probably the slowest reply to a thread ever.... however thanks for all the replies. Thanks for all the photos as well, they are really usefull. Dazzler, at the moment modelling the area around 1956 to 1962ish.

Frankly, it depends what time period you want to model. If its an era with bullhead track, then both the C and L and the new peco look great. DCC concepts also has a stainless steel version as well. Modern era stuff means that flat bottom is completely viable, but frankly I think the sleepers on the peco are too close together. Overall I would go with the bullhead.

Please publish an article on stour valley when you finish it... cause its going to be a damn good looking layout if fen end pit is anything to go by.

I'm pretty certain I still have a copy of that issue. I bought it because I had seen the layout on here and wanted to add it to my reference list of good layouts . Was /Is a good read.

looking good. definitely build another , this one is awesome.

Happy Birthday.

better at it? I looked at the boiler and thought you were using transfers. I think you have done a pretty damn spiffy job

I just built a couple of these. I would have a look at how Bachmann's current offering has an area around the axle box cut out of the running boards, If you haven't contemplated modifying the kit. Also, its really easy to add hand rails to the kit, If you have time I would consider doing it, as it really adds another dimension to the kit. I can take some photos of mine for you if you are interested.

PVA thinned with water and a paint brush (a cheap one with a reasonably fine head)worked really well when I did mine. Next one I do however will be a case of having all the track ready first in one hit, and then doing the glue, track and ballast in one hit. It takes preparation but is faster in the long run I think.

this layout looks verry good. You.have.done a very good job on it and I have enjoyed reading your blogs. with the frogs and the wheels dropping down on your next layout I would re examine your back to backs and turnout geometry. a proper turnout should support the wheel all the way through the frog and never ride on the rim. given your evident skill in your work so far you should consider making your own turnouts. owen excuse the spelling as this is being sent from my mobile

I don't model S7 and never have the space, but $20 pound membership with a magazine each quarter sounds like good value... even better if you can buy things for cheaper. Regarding the hole in the break leaver, is it possible to plug it up with some round stick styrene. Good job fixing what I agree is a very poor model for something that is twice the size of OO. I say to my partner that theres no harm in modelling more than one gauge either ... still waiting for the green light to go OO9.

I know this is going back a bit, but I came back to have a look at your painting of this van today, as I just finished knocking one together. I think its a pretty decent kit.

Just out of curiosity are there any schematics for the wagon tippler? I would love to have a working one on a layout.

Thanks for the tree info kal . On the subject of spiders I found a ripper redback the other day. Took a few photos before dutifully maceing it with fly spray. Sure would not have wanted to get bitten by it. Sounds like you have Victorian seasons .

More please. Also lovely building too. and lighting.... and story.... and pictures ...... : D

Out of curiosity, what are the averages sizes for UK trees. I don't have ready access to birch or oaks here in Australia and it can be a little hard to work out things from photos. Out of interest we get some massive trees in Australia. The Dave Evans bicentennial tree is 75 meters (that's a meter in OO almost )or 210 feet. To be fair its on the large size for a Karri tree, however they do grow quite large.

This looks exciting

Thats a great last pick. A great trick for water if you have an airbrush is to get a sheet of clear perspex that matches the contour of your river. airbrush the underside of it with a light coat of a water colohr of your choice. On the other side which is the top place lines of varnish and let them dry. After a few thin coats of varnish a good ripple effect will ensue and because the perspex is perfectly clear the water will take on a level of depth. Gorden gravett does this really well in pempoull.

its rare for me to do a double take on a photo, however I had to have a good three or four looks at the last one. Well done. Edit: Actually, please post more photos of your layout. I would love to see the rest of it.

I don't know. They hunt however by hanging upside down from objects and dropping silken threads. When an unsuspecting ant or other bug runs into it, the spider drops down and bites the unsuspecting bug. Its the fact that they tend to hide away so readily and then bite the unwary finger is probably what makes them stand out compared to other crawlies. Redbacks and the Sydney funnel web are the only two spiders that you really need to worry about. The painting is looking good.

Do your black widows hunt/trap the same way as red backs? The layout is looking good.

I think its worth getting your rolling stock and running the trains around for a bit. Actually give the designs a run to see what the advantages and disadvantages are. A temporary uncoupling pole can be made from some wire shaped into an L, if you want to try shunting and running around. I think it was two breweries line in issue 60 of Hornby magazine showed what is possible with set track. (some one please correct me if I am wrong about the issue number)

As a med student and future doctor, I cant agree with Coachmans statement more, the mind needs to be kept active to keep it healthy and there is plenty of evidence to support that. At the same time I also support and understand Phil's comments, and agree one hundred percent. Recently I have seen a number of people at the precipice of retirement sadly fall of the perch with next to no warning. One of them was extremely fit and mentally active and 6 months later was under the ground. Life is too short when you get old to be doing something that isn't enjoyable. If you have work at 80 odd or something that you love doing and it makes you happy, then keep doing it. However if its not working for you then find something else to do, just keep active, be it join a club or group or find a hobby ( not that we have any problems on here ). The distinction that I wanted to make is that coachman's work isn't really work as he enjoys it, the fact that there may or may not be pay as a result is irrelevant as long as he is happy and enjoys it. Also can we please have more air shots, Its fantastic to see it in its entirety. (Something that I think many of the modern railway mags seem to have forgotten)

Cool thanks. Now to get approval from the minister of transport and finance.