Jock67B

Hi Jim,Fantastic thanks -looks just like the very machine my Dad tested! Must find the photo and post it, from memory it was taken in almost the same position. Kind regards and again many thanks, Jock67B.

Thanks Dava, oddly enough, the photo that you selected shows a diesel shunter and my Dad was sent to college to learn diesel engineering by BR, in order that he could carry out a lot of the initial testing in the mineral sidings adjoining the shed. Must try and find a photo I remember from the family album of him in the cab of one of Messrs. Barclays offerings! Thank once again for your consideration, Kind regards,Jock67B.

Thank you Jim, the '38 map in particular is very useful though I will have to remember that a much bigger turntable was fitted by the era I am keen on - it held a Crostini boiler end 9F whilst under trials on the Nith valley line! I love your layout by the way a much grander scale than the one I have planned. Can I refer you to my comments on pH and Dava's posts? Thank you so much of your assistance,Kind regards Jock67B.

Hi Davao,Thank you for the post - what a fantastic bunch of characters live in RMWeb !!Kind regards, Jock67B.

Thank you so much pH, yes I have that book and oddly enough the picture you mention shows where I actually lived- the last lower maisonette next to the shed- 1A Block Barleith. Dad moved as a driver from Dumfries (where I was born in '47) in 1952 and we stayed for 4 or 5 years before moving in to Hurlford. I do remember the accommodation as very basic but with a good supply of quality coal! The camaraderie of the populace was fantastic and what a playground with 'dens' in guards vans and loco' sand open moorland to explore nearby in a safer era. The maps look very useful and I am indebted to you, kind regards, Jock67B.

Your perseverance is an inspiration for one as ham-fisted as me!! Regards, Jock67B.

Thanks 66C, guess I better become a member. As an aside, I have an original but very fragile drivers log sheet for engine 41 doing a round trip Glasgow to Carlisle and back from 17-6-1872. It is part of my ex GSWR driver fathers estate which I am charged with disposal. I feel it should probably go to offers from a society member before going on open sale but I have other beneficiaries to consider - what a responsibility! Thank you once again, Kind regards, Jock67B.

Hello folks - a brief but sad tale, I was recently been diagnosed with terminal cancer which adds urgency to my dream of producing a model reminiscent of my days living in the block of maisonettes adjoining 67B in the fifties. The only track diagram I have is from the twenties and there must have been great changes since. Would anyone have such a plan or indeed be able to point me in the right direction for a source? I am also struggling to find photo's or details of the Barleith Station adjoining, particularly the passenger access which I sadly can't recall despite having travelled from there often. I appreciate your consideration, Kind regards, Jock67B. jackjokerr@btinternet.com

Phil, thank you so much for the clarification, it is really refreshing to have people in the hobby like yourself who are committed to helping us dunces along and you have clarified my requirements as my layout will be firmly fixed at home. Retirement due to a terminal illness means that time as well as budget are limited, thanks again, Jock 67B.

Thanks guys, found the thread and posted on there. I'm even getting the hang of the vernacular!! Jock 67B

Hi Phil, Jock here, thank you for picking up my blog of last night. As a recent member I still don't know my way around the site very well! My original query as I am now at the planning stage was about point wiring. On Edgeworth, which by the way is an excellent starters guide and very useful to an 'old' returning modeller like me, I simply wondered why you hadn't used the accessories switch and point re-wiring as suggested on the Peco advice sheet for code 75 electro frog points. Was it because the simplicity of the layout makes it un-necessary? Keep up the impressive work and thank you in anticipation, Jock 67B.

Thanks Mod4, apologies but, as a recent member I still really don't know my way around the site yet. I'm now about to attempt to find the modelling questions area! I would like to drop Phil a PM if I knew what it was !! Great to have advice though, thanks once again, Kind regards, Jock 67B.

Sorry but hospital trip caused me to miss a few days ad I don't know if Phil or anyone answered my query about Peco electro frog point wiring? Kin regards, Jock 67B

WOW! To both of you. I am returning to modelling due to early retirement brought on by terminal illness and had thought of taking the kit route. You have both inspired me to attempt my own! Don't think I'll be showing them on the same page however!! Thanks guys, Jock.

As a returning modeller at the planning stage, can I ask Phil to excuse my ignorance when I enquire why he did'nt feel it necessary to use an accessory switch for polarity changing, and modify the electro frog wiring as in the Peco advice leaflet -is this not absolutely necessary? Thank you in anticipation, Jock.