Tim Chambers

14 hours ago, Tony Wright said:

As a model-maker of who clearly builds his models 'un-properly', might I suggest it's horses for courses?

 

With nigh-on 200 locos I've built which can run on Little Bytham, they are obviously 'layout locos'; complete with all the compromises which are endemic in the breed. My lack of skill, fortitude, patience, reluctance to alter things too much, indolence and zeal with regard to how my locos run all militate against the creation of 'perfection'.

 

To praise a (clearly superlative) model, is it necessary to qualify it with 'criticisms' of others?  

 

I know. I'll buy a really cheap camera, and that way, even in a still picture I'll take with it, nobody will be able to see all the mistakes.

 

Regards,

 

Tony. 

I have been fortunate to meet you at a couple of exhibitions so I have the impertinence to address you as "Tony", so, Tony, how in the Good Lord's name can you possibly use the phrase "Lack of Skill" etc etc in connection with your goodself? A total denial of the truth! You, sir ,must be one of the most skilful of the Modellers breed ever to grace the pages of magazines, forums etc. (and as Mrs Slocombe would say, I am unanimous in that).

Best wishes, Tim Chambers

This is so sad-I missed the notice on RMWeb and only saw it in the current issue of "Railway Magazine". A real gentleman, I was fortunate to meet him at Norden when the "Dorset Voyager" came down to Swanage when I received a very warm handshake when I commented that I recognised his (very recognisable) voice! RIP Jeremy and commiserations to his family.

Tim.

7 hours ago, Peter Kazmierczak said:

I wrote a couple of articles for the "Modeller" sometime in the 1990s (can't recall the date) about a fictitious S&D branch from Evercreech Jn, detailing the reasoning behind it, plus timetables and operation.

Many thanks also, Peter-for some reason I must have stopped taking "The Modeller" in 1987 so I missed your articles-not any more thanks to the RM Archive-brilliant and completely inspirational!

Best wishes, Tim Chambers (also Dorzet!)

Morning Andy-sorry to be a pain but, of late, I have been suffering from this (admittedly  very minor) problem; it doesn't affect my continued addiction to dear RMWeb but just a small niggle! Any sign that it might be fixed?

Very best wishes, Tim.

An absolutely brilliant innovation especially for modellers of a certain age! So easy to register once the dear lady at Peco gave me my customer number.

Highly recommended, with many thanks to RMWeb contributors for giving the Archive the publicity that Peco didn't appear to!

Tim Chambers

Quite, quite superb! Very well done indeed!

Very best wishes, Tim

Early '60s, the announcer at Plymouth North Road had the most superb Cornish accent, you couldn't wait to hear him list all the Cornish stations for a down service! 

Paul, that photographic backscene is superb! If you don't mind me asking, where is it? (More photos of the layout please- inspirational!)

Best wishes, Tim.

22 hours ago, PaulRhB said:

Well my three arrived and well worth the wait and price  

 

one pressed into industrial service for now. 

 

Brilliant photos, especially the first one 'cos my Mum worked as a typist at Tilling Stevens too!

21 hours ago, Artless Bodger said:

A few photos from visits to see M&D (parents not busses).

 

East station 16 June 2007

 

465 151 crossing the high level bridge on a terminating stopper. The building on the left, across the river Medway, was Tilling Stevens works, Mum worked in the office as a typist in her younger days.

 

 

465 151 entering platform 3, the bay converted from the old long loading bank in the goods yard, originally for military traffic from the adjacent barracks.

 

 

465 151 arrived. The brick monstrosity behind was built on the site of the 'Wig and Gown' pub / restaurant and the 'Hare and Hounds' the pub blown up by the IRA in 1975. The family had been for a meal in the Wig and Gown that evening, we'd just got back home when we heard the explosion. Luckily a soldier had seen the bomb and the pub and area were evacuated before it went off.

 

 

A 375 just arriving, my train on the first leg home. From other photos I took on the journey, this was the train to Cannon Street, calling West Malling, London Bridge and CS, so a quick trip to London. Then LB to Waterloo, cross to the LSWR and a train to Earley.

 

Grabbed through the window as we approached Hither Green, a 376.

 

2014, going home avoiding London.

 

Maidstone West Station  3/5/2014

 

375 310 arriving from Strood, bound for Tonbridge

 

Tonbridge, 375 310 ready to return to Strood, and a southern 377 for the train on to Redhill.

 

I had a long wait for the Redhill departure, several up and down South Eastern trains passed, this 465 is for Charing Cross, from Hastings iirc.

 

A few 377s at Redhill while waiting for the GW 165 to Reading.

 

In the first and third you can see white stains on the up through, evidence of some chalk pumping through the formation, very noticeable on occasions when Thameslink 319s passed though non-stop at speed after wet weather.

 

Evo Stick every time!

Tim

Many congratulations to the whole team for an absolutely cracking edition of BRM magazine and "TV"-quite the best ever IMHO! Three superb layouts and entertaining and useful articles.Have to say, Jerry brought back happy memories of 11years living in the middle of the Somerset Coalfield, including a trip down Writhlington (or "Wriddleton") pit before it closed via a high speed ride on the coal conveyor(what price "elf'n), many climbs up Old Mills batch with the dog(always known to my two as Daddy's coal tip) and Special Constabulary duty with Nelson Loader, son of Herbie,driver of the Kilmersdon Peckett. Happy times.

Thanks again and best wishes, Tim.

Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaah Bless! I think Snowy should emerge from the darkness, after all, two Teds are better than one!

Very best wishes, Tim.

Please Sir, just love the Teddy hiding under the layout-what's his name?

I don't think that "very bad show" is an accusation that can be levied at the Good Captain. I think that epithet can be applied much nearer to home.

Tim

Pritstick or Evo Stick always- I never use PVA.

Very many thanks to Phil for a very interesting piece on the use of a Circuit Tester-never quite knew how they worked-now I do, and Amazon has received an order!

Best wishes, Tim. 

I'm saying this with everything crossed 'cos the're very old memories but......I think the "new" bridge in the '60s was Queensferry, the old "rolling" bridge was Kingsferry and as C class 0-6-0s handled the passenger traffic with H class tanks, they would probably have handled the freight.I don't think the Q class was a Kentish beast.

Best wishes and stay safe

Tim

Just wondered if anyone saw the excellent Simon Calder being interviewed on BBC Breakfast-couldn't help noticing the "Peco" backscenes on the wall behind him??!!

Best to all, Tim.

Evo Stick for wood, card, plastic-never a problem. For smaller items in plastic, kit parts etc then Humbrol Liquid poly. Never fails!

If "washing" ain't practical, I usually give the plastic a wipe over with a tissue/old hankie dipped in thinners/IPA-acts as an effective degreasant but be careful if transfers are present although should be OK if they are firmly attached! 

Sorry to repeat but very well done to Andy and friends-an absolutely superb collection of layouts,together with excellent photographs and "dialog".Impossible to pick the best, they were ALL the Best but have to say,the disembarking of the chaps from a train at "Lime Street"-just incredible!

Many thanks indeed

Tim

Mornin' all! I was fortunate enough to "win" this model in the recent raffle for NHS charities and can happily confirm that it is quite superb and runs like a dream.Highly recommended!

Tim.

Always always prime card with "Knotting Solution" by Colron-it almost  takes on the consistency of plywood and you can do almost anything with it! For render, yes, try fine sand, "textured" paint or even white pepper.