westerhamstation

Brown Eyed Handsome Man - Chuck Berry

Hi Al, a really nicely thought out, and painted piece of modelling.It just needs some restoration work on it to make it look like new again. all the best Adrian

Rock With The Caveman - Tommy Steele

Hi Glynn, the David Gould book Westerham Valley Railway explains fully how this worked, a brief passage from the book, ( Few people would have witnessed the bizzare spectacle of a goods brake van being propelled cautiously from Brasted to Westerham early every morning, but nevertheless it was a regular event. Upon arrival of the morning freight at Westerham its locomotive ran round the wagons and took any required for Brasted back up the line again, leaving at 5.25am. After 15 minutes allowed for shunting and setting down wagons at Brasted sidings the 'train' left for Westerham, guard's van leading, at 5.45; for the 1and three quarter mile journey in this direction 11 minutes were allowed).This excerpt was from page 63. All the best Adrian.

Hi, that's going to be a lovely building when it's all done and painted. It's looking a very neat and tidy construction. all the best Adrian.

A'int Got No (I Got Life) - Nina Simone

Hi Al, lovely bit of modelling and painting, one thing that I noticed is that the dashboard lights are not working, I think that a lamp must have blown. I am just off now before you can throw something at me. all the best adrian.

You Can't Catch Me - Chuck Berry (it's his 88th birthday today)

Hi Andy, the answer to that is I am not sure, I have space for a couple of passing loops on what will be the removable/lifting section, but I don't know if they would be used, as Westerham Station could possibly be used as the fiddle yard. I would welcome any suggestions or ideas on this. Another thought is to make the section that I building at the moment scenic but again I am not sure, as it will be quite vunerable to damage by Mrs W Station going to the freezer and tumble dryer. all the best Adrian.

The timber for the baseboard arrived at Westerham goods shed today.

I Can Sing, I Can Dance - George Formby (that's a matter of opinion)

Hi Alan, I think the definitive answer will be found here page 055 code 162617 refers. All the best Adrian

Lost In France - Bonnie Tyler (one for olddduders)

Hi Fuggles, thank you for your kind comments, and glad that you like the layout. The fencing is Ratio 423 GWR Lineside Fencing - 36 Posts with Wire OO Scale, costs about £3.80 a packet, the method that I use is, open the packet find the roll of nylon carefully pick it up and take it to the nearest bin and chuck it in and put the lid down, next open up the groove in the posts with a razor saw, you don't need to do every groove on the post only about 3 or 4 evenly spaced, then plant them at 20mm centres with a blob of adhesive and leave to dry. paint the posts a grey/brown colour. I use cotton to string the posts fixing them with a gel super glue, then when the glue is really dry paint the cotton with thinned rust colour I use enamels so it's a thinned white spirit mix which flows nicely along the cotton. Hope this is of use all the best Adrian.

On The Road Again - Willie Nelson

300 congratulations, how do you find the time to post, take pictures, and keep us all entertained,keep it up. All the best Adrian.

Through the hole in the partion at Brasted and out the other side and we are on our way to Westerham Station. After a bit of a tidy up, and having moved the freezer out the way, I can make a start on the boards and track so that the two stations can be joined and services can be run. The plan is in my head at the moment and I am making it up as I go along, but it will involve a lifting/re-movable section (not my head) but the boards. Some pictures of work so far.

I Remember You - Frank Ifield

Hi Jaz, this link might help,https://slatersplastikard.com/assets/pdfs/EmbossedFlyer.pdf. you probably know of it already but if you don't it might be of use. all the best Adrian

I'm A Tiger - Lulu

Hi Al, It's good to see that you are taking it easy and are on light duties. Fantastic result with the lights and neatly done. All the best adrian

It's Brasted Stations First Birthday (give or take a few days). A picture of how it started, and a couple of how it is today.

Jumpin Jack Flash - The Rolling Stones

Please mind the M25 at Brasted when you peek over the fence.All the best Adrian

Little Brown Jug - Glenn Miller