Chris116

I went to the second day of the Mid Hants Steam Gala today catching the 0722 from Wimbledon and got a nice surprise when I got to travel as far as Surbiton in this unit!

Picture taken at Surbiton. Sadly I could not get the front of the unit due to the platform barrier.

Sorry to hear your sad news. Thank you as usual for the photos which are always interesting.

1 hour ago, John Besley said:

 

Fitting CDL  is fine but how are the those who don't understand a Mk1 going to open the doors?

On most preserved lines the station and on train staff check all along the train for anyone trying to get on or off and having problems with opening the doors.

I spent 20 years as a Travelling Ticket Inspector and 17 as a Guard on the Mid Hants Railway. During that time the number of people who could not open or close the doors on the carriages was amazing. On at least half my duties I met people who were pushing the rubber door stops in an attempt to open a door! On one occasion I was asked by a teacher, who was leading a school party, to close the windows and turn the air conditioning on as it was too hot. She was most upset with me when I explained that having the windows open was the only air conditioning that Mk 1 carriages have.

I have travelled widely on other preserved lines and witnessed the same behaviour at most of them. The public do not understand Mk 1 doors and unless the staff watch them carefully they can cause a dangerous situation at any time on a journey.

2 hours ago, Ponthir28 said:

I think this could all end in tears. The panniers loves verses the rest just don’t want blood on the layout.

 

Panniers will win with no blood anywhere. Just a lot of Jinty's sulking as they rust away.

7 minutes ago, Compound2632 said:

One thousand pages and .......

down hill all the way.

I have teeth and claws that I will use to explain why I should not move if you don't understand the look you are getting.

2 hours ago, TEAMYAKIMA said:

I did warn you that the trees were coming - and the first one arrived yesterday!

 

 

 

 

That tree is growing remarkably quickly given it was only planted yesterday! 

1 hour ago, Winslow Boy said:

Does that mean we'll be able to 'revell' in even more photos of panniers. Oh dear.

The more panniers, the better.

1 hour ago, corneliuslundie said:

C6101. Superpower for just six wagons, perhaps 150 tons.

But very modellable,

Jonathan

I think you may need to count them again! I make it seven tankers.

Those two coaches look great. I just hope they have central door locking or there could be problems ahead!

1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said:

Roof of a piggery. Or a nice pannier can people decide?

Pannier in GWR Green every time.

3 hours ago, chriscleveland said:

Whilst on the subject of roofs I’ve also tried something a little different 

 

modelling in preservation limits giving something a good weathering job. For the time frame I came across on YouTube a coach the railway used at the 2011 spring gala which they painted to be a support coach to the crane. Having too many brake coaches left over and one in the Bachmann dark green livery I decided to recreate this coach 

 

 

all windows are basically filled in and the roof is looking tired. 
 

 

Nice to sometimes have something on the layout that doesn’t look perfect and adds a bit of character. 
 

 

 

I was guard on one of that coaches trips along the line with the crane. It was a fairly rough ride and the inside of the coach made the outside appear brand new! I don't think any of the windows were plated over, just painted.

2 hours ago, Winslow Boy said:

God heavens fly tipping on Little Muddle. I wouldn't stand for that if I were you. You'll have to clamp down hard on this. Next thing you know there will be umbrellas being left and.......

crates not being emptied!

45 minutes ago, Ray H said:

 

You can tell its a model 

It is NOT a model, it is a Muddle Railway.

16 minutes ago, corneliuslundie said:

I am sure J3189 is correctly captioned, but amusing that not a point in sight.

Jonathan

If you look very carefully you will spot part of a point in the top left hand corner of the photo.

I had to look three times before my eyes and brain spotted it.

1 hour ago, Ponthir28 said:

Not sure I believe in coincidence. I think the panniers are planning something and are up to no good.

Panniers are never up to no good, they are always good.

6 hours ago, Graham T said:

 

I can see another error in the plan - that engine shed has got two doors!

 

The engine shed has two doors, just that recently one of them has not been on the hinges!

I have been following this thread for over six months and have often wondered what the full layout plan is. Tonight I went back to page one and found mention that you could not find the original plan but intended to draw a new one. Having looked at the first four pages of the now 721 pages I have not found it. So could I ask which page the plan finally appeared on or could you repost it, whichever option is easier for you @KNP. Many thanks for the inspiration you give all every day.

19 minutes ago, 5BarVT said:

And Hemel.

Paul.

And A13 junction to Canvey Island 

1 hour ago, Limpley Stoker said:

Everyone has to be somewhere.

Where would that be?

1 hour ago, Caledonian said:

Looks splendid, pity about the B Set hanging on the back. Look forward to something more appropriate 😁

That is not a B set as the first coach does not have a brake compartment.

6 hours ago, cctransuk said:

 

I must have led a sheltered life - do tell! 😱

 

CJI.

If you need to ask, you are better off not knowing.

I know this may seem political but please note I am not blaming a particular political party just making a general observation about how politics seems to work.

Has anybody else noticed that as we move closer to a general election all of a sudden there is lots of talk about the Bakerloo extension and railway openings around the country. As usual the present government will not be faced with the bill but that is something I have seen throughout my life with governments of all parties. Sadly rail transport suffers from the fact that upgrades take a lot longer than the politicians in charge are in office and therefore they often do not see any benefits for themselves.

We can only hope that our political system can sort out the problem of long term projects with short term political terms.

41 minutes ago, TravisM said:

I want to build some mock ups of the buildings and wondered what card I should use.  Would the card used on parcels etc be okay or world someone recommend something better?

Cornflakes boxes always used to be mentioned years ago. I can't think of anything better. Good luck.