Trains&armour

I like the new van!

On the same line as Wateringbury, and to the same design is Aylesford station. But where Wateringbury is built in brick, Aylesford was built in Kentish ragstone. I think it wouldn't look out of place. https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/30/Aylesford_Railway_Station_-_geograph.org.uk_-_1740442.jpg And I happen to have a set of drawings of Wateringbury Station, so if you're interested, send me a PM

Sorry, don't agree. To me everything in the picture screams British Isles! The style of the ruined building, the vegetation, colours and the lay of the land. And I certainly wasn't born there nor do I live anywhere near.... And Martin's posts have kept this thread worthwhile instead of ruining it. My two cents

Clee hill with radar dome, Shropshire. The ruined building in the foreground probably belongs to the former Titterstone quarry

Mornington on River Boyne in County Meath, Ireland. Visible are the maiden tower and behind it the lady's finger...... I like this game, next one please

No problem there, I've got the pictures and will store them safely for a future generation of archaeologists.

Why wait a thousand years? I don't know what to make of it now...

Yep, your a Dutchman, and I gather you used to live not that far away: View from my backyard, other side of the dyke. You can see the dyke on the horizon....

Agree. There are not that many preserved railways in the Netherlands, but there are some, and this is one of the best.

Above photo was taken no more than half a mile three quarters of a kilometer from our house....

The fens always make me feel right at home. Seems a distant forebear had something to do with that. Still, too many hills, but the rest of Britain is even worse, bloody mountainous if you ask me....

I think I know which photo you mean. But, as I recall, and my memory seldom fails me, the caption said the loco was moved from Newport In 1944 still in USTAC livery. It wasn't repainted until after the war. The only thing missing now is the actual model to make my planned Cambrian Coast layout even more realistic...

Very likely: http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/lnercoveredmerchandise/h392d73c1#h3c43b78a

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Any wartime layout gets my vote! There should be more... It's a pity there is so little information about the railways in WWII and there certainly is a distinct lack of pictures because of wartime censorship. But to me, WWII is Britain's railways finest hour. They played a very important part in the Allied buildup and it's final victory.

Doesn't look too bad Robin, in fact it doesn't look bad at all!

No contest, The weathered one is clearly superior.

Lecture mode on: These are two different beast actually. The market cross was used in the middle ages to mark the spot of the market, and provided divine protection. In time these became more elaborate. From wood to stone to structures supporting the stone cross. In this way the divine protection became a physical protection as well. But the cross remained the centerpiece, and their builders often chose an architectural form that reflected this fact, square, hexagonal, octagonal etc. The market hall developed from the offices needed for the official that controlled the market in the later middle ages, growing into the towns civic center, with offices above and a covered hall for the public beneath. Often the market cross and the market hall fused, becoming the central spot in a town and leading to some market halls being constructed in the same form as the elaborate market cross. Lecture mode off

I see your point.... Wrong side of the Dyke though!

If anybody is interested, some here, starting at £240 a piece: http://www.oliviastrains.com/trains/mt/Heljan/Heljan-beyer-garratts/ Not too bad.... No connection, just an occasional customer)

Oooh, look what fell off the back of the truck in my neck of the woods: I'm of a mind to paint it wartime brown one day and call it a prototype. It does look every inch like a proper GWR autocoach. Thanks to David (Clearwater) for the tip!

True, but it has been very amusing from time to time... (Edit: Tongue firmly in cheek. Not all the waffle was irrelevant!)

Let's say something positive about Hornby. It's management might not know what's doing (wanted to use another expression, but I think it would be censored...) but at least some of the people who work for Hornby do! I sent them my broken E-link a week ago, and received a brand new one in the post today. I originally got mine as a gift over a year ago, and didn't have a proof of purchase. But no comment, and my complaint was dealt with in fast and efficient manner. Full marks to Hornby's customer service!

Very helpful. Wished I had know about this resource though, before starting my drawing of Aberdovey station.....