john flann

Martyn, have you yet seen the March issue of Back Track? There is in it an article which I think you, and perhaps others, might find of interest on the subject of The Railways of Portland.

Another sunny day at Port Bredy with the S&DR goods for Sturminster Newton and Templecombe ready to depart after the arrival of the 3.44 pm from Charford via Hintock Redux..

Southern Summer Sunshine. Port Bredy, 1937

Grace and beauty (in the eye of the beholder) at Port Bredy in the summer of 1937.

From a friend in OZ.

Hardy's Mill, Port Bredy

Well, I traveled enough past there but I have not the faintest re-collection. Either I was standing squashed up with the others or similarly it was also dark!

Nick, glad you've met Steve and i have no doubt when he sees MM he will be more than happy to feature it in RM. And, if you get the opportunity please pass on my kind regards,

Nick, enjoy the show and knowing you I'm sure that everything is well prepared. Best wishes,

I write from memory (of an old man) that I believe a copy of every book or periodical published in the UK is required to be deposited with the British Museum. I recall also that when working in Somerset House (in an attic up in the roof, but with a fine view of the Thames) during the early 1970's at lunch times I would go to a British Museum (?) library in nearby Chancery Lane and there peruse back copies of model railway magazines. Whether it is still there I do not know (I left the UK in 1990), but if it does and the requirement to deposit copies still applies, this archive in the custody of the British Museum will always be there to refer to.

Responding to post #247 and as 0.27% of the sample, I think I would place more reliance on the current wealth of documented railway matters than the memory of an old man. However, if my memory was prompted by a particular question, then I could search it and maybe offer something. However, this doesn't seem the correct thread for such a matter. And, should you be interested further in my activities the links to my RM thread and website are below. Also I have written numerous model railway articles (most recent RM January 2018) and had fifteen articles published in Back Track.

Thank you Ozexpatriate for taking the time and trouble to do this. All very interesting as a "snapshot" of respondents interests at this particular time. Regards,

On a pleasant summers day at Port Bredy the 3.28 pm for Charford via Hintock Redux stands ready for departure.

Martyn, as you know and others on here also, I have fond memories of the Portland Branch and wish you and your volunteers every success with this project. Very worthwhile. You also will be interested to know, as might others, that Michael Blakemore the editor and publisher of Back Track has accepted an illustrated article of mine on the subject of: "Portland, Dorset, its stone and Five Railways-the Portland 1825, the Breakwater & Admiralty 1847, the Weymouth & Portland 1862, and Easton and Church Hope 1867." The last I heard was publication is scheduled for the forthcoming March 2018 issue. This may provide some useful background information for you. My regards,

That's the way to go Andy; steadily. Thank's for the update.

Since posting the previous image I have "played" with it slightly, mainly to remove the unsleepered piece of track in the foreground. And, one other point the Signal Box is plonked rather than placed. That's in hand.

Running into Hintock Redux. Summer of 1937.

Here you are, John.

John, coming on very nicely. It has a brewery air about it, but I don't think even you could reproduce that distinctive odour. As to the louvres I use Ratio standard station fencing cut to fit, in an upright manner. Fresh, bright and sunny here, Regards, PS on Edit, John you can see an example of the louvres in post #2199 on my Hintock thread. They are in the buildings behind the Dairy chimney and also in other assorted images. They make quite nice and appropriate features.

I think you will find Trollpe has referred to this in his novels. It's also mentioned in his biography.

I too had a flashing light journey several years ago that resulted in a by-pass operation. Not a great deal of fun but I came out right and things have been a lot better since. I'm sure the same will be with Andy. Meantime all best wishes to Dee and to Andy for a good recovery.

Martyn, I shall miss your companionship on here but I do know how much the project means to you, and there you have my every good wish for its success. My regards,

OK, Andy, I'll leave it in your hands. You have a good "eye" for recognizing what is right..

Yes, Andy, I don't think it's the right thing either, but not having seen KM physically it's difficult to say. However, it looks too "perched up." But. a stretch of countryside might suit-if you are prepared to forego the station. And there, I ask, what purpose does it serve?

Coming on nicely, Andy. What's that I see on the far right horizon in the first image? I think you have something there.