Iron Horse

Absolutely awesome.....cracking layout.....cracking pics.........more please :-)

I was gutted, only required 603 for haulage, couldn't go the weekend it worked properly

I got the custom made ones from Sankey Scenics, which I actually used for the first time last weekend. Not the best modelling skills but you get the idea..........

Damn, that looks mighty fine.........shame the show is a bit too far away. Frustrating really as I used to live down that way 15 years ago!!!!!!!!!

Yeah come on Marcus..............although I understand you have gone to legendary status after your departure from Oxford on the 50's................just wish I had been there

You haven't seen how it looks now though bud...........

Here's the prototype, my 1957 slammed splittie

Looking mighty fine indeed How have you done your road markings please?

It's all looking good Mike.............I'm intending to do the same type of door on my Clay unloading point.........I don't think we'll compare.....lol

So as you have all probably guessed not too much has happened here for a good while, the summer has been too nice and the evenings have been just perfect for an beer, sat in the garden watching the sun go down..........I've done a couple of trips to try and get my last few 91's for haulage....not got there yet but have gained 3 DB 90's whilst doing it But going back to the layout, there is some progress. Mainly around the small countryside section I started right at the beginning of the year. So firstly I added some structure Then got some plastercloth out And I still have plenty of B&Q South Devon Earth emulsion Tried out some ideas to include a camping field And got a base covering done Then a hedge was added with a basic static grass for the camping field Then I added a road with some roadworks And some wilder grass around the edge of the camping field A general overview with the layout edging extension all painted black Drains added and a rough roadworks layout.....going to need traffic lights!!!!! Static grass added, different colours and lengths for the field of sheep and the embankment, once the fence is in I can differentiate with more detail Wire fence in position So quite a bit done but loads more to add, thanks for taking a look and I'll try not to leave it too long before I post again

Loads of re-branding around Crewe today as well

Just thought I'd give this lovely little model shop a bump, if any of you are coming over to the DRS open day at Crewe this weekend this shop is only a 20 minute drive from the depot. Richard's shop is well stocked and the service is always friendly and helpful. I personally have no affiliation but am always a satisfied customer

I might try and pop down tonight to see you departing

How the hell do you do that!!!!!!!! Excellent as always

Hey bud, what's the base for the field with the camper in it, just looks really good and a lot better than anything I can create........lol!!!!!!!

For it's price, I think it sounds pretty good, thanks for sharing It's given me some ideas

Hi Simon This is a cracking build going on here and I do feel your pain with not being in any club to be able to bounce ideas around. My main discussions end up on Whatsapp with a mate of mine who has been modelling for years, he's near Doncaster and I'm near Crewe.....lol. Anyway apologies if this has already been asked but I haven't found it on a couple of read throughs but where did you get the resin harbour walls from please? Many thanks in advance

I see it's gone back to no lay over at Plymouth either, like the first year. Regardless it's an expensive day from Crewe so might have to tailor it somewhat..........

Awesome news for the SO class 57 turn then........how many Crewe - Par day returns this year then

Nice collection of pictures there, thanks for sharing

Here's a bit of roof detail of 92032 just leaving Basford Hall

Don't hold back Phil.....just say it as it is

I like that Phil.....very nice indeed

I'm still here but I really have no idea where time goes these days So I've been doing a mix of things recently although it doesn't feel like I have done much at all. Thank you Mick for your advice with the 08 I recently acquired, pics will come later when I actually start the thing!!!!!! I'll do an update later as well with regards to the layout but I have had fun weathering a small rake of Falcons...... Thanks for popping by........

I didn't do loads of All-liners but every time I did I never got a vac on the down midnight, OK on the up just never any luck on the down. It's a cracking layout, keep the pics coming please