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Closed to passengers in 1956, but remained open for freight until 1965. It was severed just north of St. Vigeans Jn, and worked from Guthrie on one engine in steam.
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Would there not also have been a freight for the former Arbroath line? Unless I've missed it I cant see anything in the timetable.
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The current 14xx, from Hornby, is basically the Aifix model from 1978, and is therefore 36 years old. I think its about time we had a new one.
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I'll second the Norrie Forrest collection. I dont have any of Auldbar Road, but having ordered others of his from the Transport Treasury they are usually pretty useful. My only concern is that there may not have been much left at Auldbar by the time Norrie was taking pictures (1960s), the station having closed before then.
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There are very few published photographs of Auldbar Road. The ones in the Michael Welch book are the best ones I can recall seeing.
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It does say "£20 voucher to spend on exclusive club models" though. Having said that, I always thought the club loco was worth more than £20.... Likewise, I will be considering whether to renew, or to swap allegance to the Bachmann club.
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Excellent choice and I'm sure it will be a great model. Can I point out I suggested this on the DJM wish list thread?
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I see from the list that they are doing some in BR Bauxite. I didnt know that some were fitted (and hence had Bauxite livery in BR days), where would these have been used, as I'm sure all the ones I've seen in photos of west country branches etc was in BR grey?
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Bachmann NRM/Locomotionmodels.com - GNR Ivatt C1
JohnR replied to LocomotionatShildon's topic in Locomotion Models
Dont forget that part of the price includes an element for the NRM itself as a contribution to saving these wonderful engines. Of course they're going to be more expensive than if it had been a regular release. Thats like complaining that their shop charges full RRP and doesnt discount like Hattons. -
Bachmann NRM/Locomotionmodels.com - GNR Ivatt C1
JohnR replied to LocomotionatShildon's topic in Locomotion Models
I think the days of Hornby and Triang in the 60s and 70s using the same chassis under several different models (despite any differences in real life) are long gone. -
Yep, Its so easy I'm surprised more people dont do it!
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I wonder if the Woody Bay station building would work for a OO layout?
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Thats looking good. by the way, how did you do your scissors crossover in front of the box?
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Good piece with video in the Courier! http://www.thecourier.co.uk/news/local/angus-the-mearns/video-model-train-enthusiast-s-arbroath-creation-has-been-on-arrivals-board-for-40-years-1.292374
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Thanks for that - looks great! You've certainly managed to get all the details in there.
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These pictures look really good. Any chance of a track plan?
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My wife has just bought me a part work with a oo guage Mallard - Great British Locomotive Collection. I thought I would search RMWeb for mallard partwork and came across this thread - which is obviously a different one!
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Very much stimulating! I know Arbroath station well - I used to work in Bruce House - the former factory building next to the level crossing in Wellgate, but now commute by train to Dundee. Although you have set the layout in the 1955-65 time period, do you still operate the services to Forfar? A bit of modellers licence keeping the line open?
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That layout looks great - any more pictures?
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Well, if you cant rely on the Route MD of Network Rail as a source, what are journalists to do?
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Looking forward to seeing this layout, Richard.
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The headline in the story was misleading, as the quote from Network Rail Route MD makes clear, the intention is that any alternative route is a diversionary line, and not to replace it.
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Although I think as part in increasing the resilience there may be a case for an extra loop or two between Yeovil and Exeter....
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Yet again, a journalist hasnt worked out that the Okehampton route is not designed to replace the Dawlish route, but to act as a diversion for Plymouth and Cornwall traffic when the Dawlish line is out of action.