gwrrob

I know what you mean.Even if you buy the rch 5/7 plank wagon from Parkside and apply the Powside transfers it works out about the same.Its not rtr so you pay for individuality and not every layout has them.Nice though.

Hornby has taken a bashing recently but when they get it right doesn't it look great .An example with the Castle on the bank....

I was saving that one Paul! It has one of my all time favourite photos of the B&W, a BWT next to a wall and a cottage garden in the foreground with deckchair.... That scene will be created on the model!

On page 23 of Peter Grays book 'Steam in Cornwall' theres a photo of 30585 with a very modellable cottage scene.Hellandbridge 1961.

It's the red Devon rock I like - absolutely spot on colour-wise in my eyes.

It was all those family holidays staying at on the lovely Haven site at Devon Cliffs in the early 90s.

Anyway,its a busy morning as we see Castle 5011 'Tintagel Castle' passing pannier 3796 in the aforementioned scenic setting.

and the late survivor 'Star' (which is now on pre-order ).

Which one are you doing if I haven't already asked.

Thank you Rob - I'd already got the link for Brian's pics but the final one does confirm the tender livery thanks.

You could always rename her to this beauty http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Great-Western-Railway-GWR-No-3340-MARAZION-Steam-Loco-RP-Photocard-/370831182525?pt=UK_Collectables_Postcards_MJ&hash=item565742cabd

Taken at Brent of all places ! Very modellable.

Here it is again - duly arrived on our dining room table this afternoon. Not tested as yet (will do that next week after I've collected something from Trelowarren St in Camborne ). It has the closest engine tender coupling I have ever seen, must be pretty close to scale!  Provided I can find some plates it will be undergoing genetic modification to become 'Skylark' (3454) which was a Reading engine and the final survivor of the class - no smokebox door numberplate but it did have a shedplate and was probably in GW livery under the filth; it won't quite match my target period but it won't be far off so I could do a bit of time bending.

 

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Nice photos of 3454 at Tyseley here http://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrt1077.htm and especially for Mike at 81D here  http://www.miac.org.uk/bulldogs.htm

An SLS trip in '51 http://www.sixbellsjunction.co.uk/50s/510617sl.html [still in G W R livery ]

 just needed some steam pouring out of the Castle

You're welcome to photoshop some onto it.

Talking of Laira based engines here's kit built Castle class 4097 'Kenilworth Castle' on a five coach express to Plymouth including a H57 restaurant coach no less.The fading backscene is going to go shortly.

Hi Rob

Nice photo's, who's the supplier of the BEER & Co wagon I'm trying to scap together a decent size train of P.O.wagons from the South west area.

81C

That kit came from Powsides a few years ago now and is still available either as transfers or the full kit here http://www.powsides.co.uk/www.powsides.co.uk/info.php?p=0&search=beer%20kingsbridge in 4 & 7mm too.There's a 'F T Woolway'  of Exeter wagon behind it in the rake too

http://www.powsides.co.uk/www.powsides.co.uk/info.php?p=0&search=woolway

The last few today shewing my renumbered Hornby 2884 class no. 3864.

Mike.That'll look a treat on the front of my 5011 and you will get the plates for 3454 from Modelmaster.

A few more of 3864...

Something definitely allowed is Laira based 3864 on a down coal train.Behind her is the area I'm planning on revamping next if I can get some more scenic mats. I'm also going to try and save the seafoam trees for reuse after a bit of tlc.

Any chance of an out of area (?) 56xx on a short mineral working? 

 

CoY

I can do it but we better ask the boys opinion first.

 

 even includes the odd photo of WR dock and pannier tanks (go on Rob, buy a copy). 

Thanks Chris but I'm still saving up for a copy of one of your dirty videos you posted a week or two back.....

 would there have ever been such short expresses.

Who knows but three coaches were just taken off at Newton Abbott and were added to the next Kingswear train.

I hope not - that sounds like it might hurt...

 

 

 

Castle

Are you good looking ,powerful,graceful and have four cylinders too then.

Thanks Alan.Some more of 6829.Shout if you want something different.Having just seen the post on Westerners 'Wencombe' I think 5011 is the favourite on here next.

You just can't beat a Castle.Very nice Alan.I hope to add another to my fleet too this year though not in that livery.

Grange class 6829 again.This time on a short length express to Penzance.Its been a scorching day and the fireman deserves a rest before shovelling hard again for the climb ahead towards Plymouth.

Margate but its long out of guarantee.

You can change the lamps? How are they fixed?

I've glued them and don't want to dislodge them.

Some excellent shots once more Robin.

 

Is 6814 due through sone on a local to Exeter piloted by 7804?

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

It needs an major overhaul judging by the chassis.

 

 

Now, harnessing RMWeb's special powers, Mr Stationmaster has conjoured up a portal from 'Brent' to RailEx!

 

 

For several reasons its the only way you're see it at Railex.

We've just spotted Peter Hazell that dodgy looking postman delivering a parcel.£7 postage on a tin of paint to that couple in the large house.That's the Royal Mail for you....

Incidently,word in the village is that the residents who live over yonder of the bank are miffed the landowner didn't upgrade their patch at the same time as the others.They've complained and we'll wait and see what develops.

 

 

Poor Robin,

I'm not poor.I'm rich with enthusiasm for modelling Gods Wonderful Railway with all my mistakes in all their glory.

Looks like I'd better get on with checking those headlamp codes for 'someone' in order that he can get them posted someone

 

(Should be carrying Class C lamps Rob)

It will be on a passenger express shortly and I'm not changing them around for a quick freight request.

 

p.s. I don't suppose the GW have allocated a Manor at Brent that you could photograph?

The most recent was posts 527 & 529 on page 22 . http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/69664-a-nod-to-brent/page-22

You 'liked' it Dave.

Look at the difference the scenery upgrade has made.