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1 hour ago, neilkirby said:

It may well be a damp boxing day just to the west of London in 2023, but in the miniture world in my head it is Radstock Yard in the summer of 1952 ,

 

You might notice no chassis under 47191 this is due to Hornby's non-existent quality control, as the 2nd 88ds I bought the motor runs but the wheels don't go around! Also no paint on the buffers either as both my tins of the right colour were dry.

Neil

 

 

A good year, I was born in the July.

Merry Christmas everyone.

All the best

Ray

Anybody got one yet ?

My regular supplier has not had them in yet.

All the best

Merry Christmas

Ray

22 hours ago, woko said:

Now for something completely different, and super enjoyable to back to do some architecture again, something I have always loved working on! 

 

So we are starting work on Smithfields station, and this first piece will be one of a set of components that will all fit together to create a station at the end of our terminus station on Smithfield! Inspired by the architecture of Denmark Hill station, and Battersea Park Station! Also a massive thank you to Bill Bishop who kindly suggested Denmark Hill, and grabbed a whole heap of photos so for us to model from so thanks Bill, I will post some progress as I go along!

 

Aah Bill the Bish, always helpful.

I was involved in the Southwark Environment Trust who took on the restoration of Denmark Hill Station after it had suffered major damage from a fire in 1980. We obtained the funds from various sources and carried out substantial repairs including rebuilding the first floor part of the structure with its distinctive roof profile and decoration. We also found a tenant for most of the building, one Bruce's Brewery Co., who established a brewery in a newly created basement and a railway themed pub in the building, 'the Phoenix and Firkin.' Had several good sessions in there !!!

I saw this and chatted to Tony several times. I particularly liked the working B Type bus.

A great shame that Tony died so young.

I seem to recall that one of the problems with the layout was that the guide wire buried in the road had rusted and no longer performed its function. That would need to be either dug out and replaced, or perhaps a new one laid and embedded. 

So there is hope for the SE & CR coaches to return as well.

All the best

Ray

Hi Matt.

Aah, some soft shoe shuffling.

Keep up the good work.

Ray

PS. I will be in touch re our Christmas get-together.

11 hours ago, fulton said:

Just for interest, I model the grey SECR livery, used numbers from FOX transfers, still looking for a source of the cab side plates, also have just received the grey Bachmann "collectors club special" C class loco and tender body, available as spares, £64, I model in EM so will put a new chassis under, also have just completed converting the Rails/Dapol D1 to EM.  

Try Bill Bedford for the SE&CR cab side plates. He used to do them, not sure if he still does.

All the best

Ray

Hi James.

Still awaiting your decision about Crystal Palace for next years show.

All the best

Ray

Preserved Wainwright green and battleship grey required for Hawkhurst.

18 hours ago, dasatcopthorne said:

Sorry EFE!

 

Been there, done it and got the T Shirt!!

 

Dave.

They must be over 40 years old Dave ?

All the best

Ray

11 hours ago, figworthy said:

 

Whilst singing "Ewe'll never walk alone" ?

 

Adrian

Or perhaps they will reform Freddie and the Dreamers for a chorus of 'Ewe were made for me.'

That's awfully good !

17 hours ago, Adi said:

I did not get chocolate with mine

Don't panic !!!

After a quick check, I see that the release date for this has been put back yet again to Dec/Jan.

These models have had a longer gestation than a elephant.

How about an LMS brake van in Somerset and Dorset livery.

They already have the tooling.

Could be a club model.

Ray

Bring on the comfy chair.......

7 hours ago, Michael Hodgson said:

So perhaps they've done the right thing - the market probably doesn't really want a model with parts so fragile it will inevitably break while you're putting it onto the track for its first run.  Just shouldn't advertise it as something it ain't.

Already had that with Heljan's  Lynton and Barnstaple locos.

Now back over to EWE.

12 hours ago, MrWolf said:

Another vote here for WWS Static grass and their range of applicators, inspired by the efforts and advice on this thread, I think mine turned out rather well, especially as a first effort.

Blimey, sheep and wolf, sounds a bit dodgy !!!!

Hope he has had a good bowl of grass for breakfast.

I have watched WWS demos on the application of their static grass, so know their technique.

All the best

Ray

Yes a good show at a new venue with nice selection of layouts and range of trade stands, plus scope for expansion.

Looking forward to next years show.

Met the sheep today and had a discussion about the static grass. Apparently he thinks that WWS stuff is the best. Must get some more of that.

Thought that he should have Shepherds Pie for lunch. Baaaaa !

Also had the all day breakfast. Still recovering from that. No room for dinner tonight.

Another good day out with lots of excellent layouts to see at Uckfield.

Saw it yesterday, very nice and had a few words with Mr Muz.

Didn't see the Bish though.

2 hours ago, bbishop said:

Some of us are banned from that exhibition!  Couldn't care as I have a far better offer in West Byfleet.

 

I'm presently researching the Kriegsmarine and the LSWR ships in The Great War.

Aah Bish.

How could you get banned from that show ?

Going to Uckfield Sunday ? Sounds like being a very good show.

All the best

Ray

Hi Matt.

Looking good.

You might want to start thinking about exhibiting the layout.

We may be having a mini exhibition at the church next year. No date yet and some details to be sorted out. Will let you know in due course.

All the best

Ray

1 minute ago, cctransuk said:

 

Coal or coke?

 

CJI.

Well, the coke would be smokeless.