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On 07/11/2022 at 18:53, bluestag said:

You must make your visit south match our operating schedule.    We generally meet on the first Thurs of the month.

Yes,  I hope to make it down to visit again.  Last time I visited John & the "Buffers" was '07 I believe.  Where does the time go !

Getting away from work is the tricky bit !    I'm more of a analog operator too.  I have old fashioned DC block control.

The A4 sure looks nice in the BR blue,  one of my favorite paint schemes .  Great job on the model,  looks

most impressive with the teak coaches on the viaduct.  The little 2-4-0 is a nice loco,  wouldn't mind having

one of those in O.    Rain finally stopped......... for the moment.🙃   Felix

3 hours ago, bluestag said:

John is my best mate.   He is a mentor and he tunes my decoders for me.    He has a marvelous layout.   Saw him last Thurs in my garage, where my layout resides.   It is only a year and a half old.   I got it running quickly but have done no scenicking on it.   Yes, I'm in Burbank.   If you find yourself down here, do look me up.

I've known John since '01.   I have to say,  John is one of the principal reasons I ended up in 7mm.  Met him at the OS West show & discovered British 7mm & GOG.  Rest is history.   I've been planning to come down to visit John for awhile.  Hoping maybe next March / April I can get away from work.  Your layout looks super,  a nice track plan.  Scenery does take a very long time to do.  I'm at about 30% and figure I'll never fully finish it - thankfully 😀

3 hours ago, bluestag said:

I think you'll find Peter Denny's railway to have been Great Central.   I too was interested in that, to the point that I bought a few books on the GC and tried to follow it in N gauge, back when my eyesight was different.   I model in 7mm, and won't go back.

Of course it was GC !!  Not sure what I was thinking, blame it on lack of sleep,  up late watching the Virtual GOG exhibition :)

Cool,  another 7mm modeller.  Always the way isn't it,  once you start with the larger scale,  you can't go back.  I tried to do a small HO layout on the side,  couldn't handle the small size.  Hard to beat 7mm.   Do you have a layout ?   I see you're in Burbank ?   Do you know John Burrow of San Diego ?  

A Box for the horse.  I finally had a few hours to get to the workbench.  With spare time limited due to work,

I decided on a "quick" wagon kit, a Parkside - Peco  PS105  GWR Horse Box N13.   Now mostly built,  just a few

final details,  paint,  transfers & weathering to complete.  A fun kit to build,  no surprises.

3 hours ago, bluestag said:

Felix,

 

Are you a Brit living in Oregon or an American with a strange fascination for Brit trains?   I'm the latter.

I'm the latter too.  Oregon born with no immediate British family / relatives.   Even stranger,  my interest is primarily

prediesel era,  for someone in their 30s !  I got hooked on British steam by watching a couple films by Ivo Peters,

and that was that.  I also have a keen interest in classic British films, music, classic cars,  humour :)   An all round Anglophile.

LNWR is a fascinating railway,  do you model in 4mm ?  One of my favorite layouts is Peter Denny's LNWR Buckingham Branch.

Train spotters at Windrush Junction were delighted to see a new loco arrive on the morning branch goods,

small Prairie #4555, steamed in with a long string of wagons.  A beautiful model by Dapol.

I knew that I would have to get one,  as way back in '03 when I visited the WSR steam gala,  I enjoyed a ride behind one.

Happy memories,  coming back to life in O.  A few photos, new from box.  She runs as good as she looks !

My first layout was German TT, a small 3x6'. when I was 13. I will say the size is very attractive and I enjoyed my little railway for about 10 years before dismantling & moving onto O gauge. If It had been British outline I probably would've kept it. I'm considering building another one with the new Hornby models, partly for nostalgic reasons, & partly for the large steam locos as I cannot accommodate (afford :) lol ) them in 7mm. Overall I would say TT was a perfect scale for me to get started & learn the basics of the hobby, so Hornby might very well be onto something. I wish them well & hope they don't make too many mistakes.  

P.S. I concur with RM's editor,  the scale needs to be seen in person, to be appreciated.

8 hours ago, Sasquatch said:

Felix. Thanks for coming by mate. You have lifted my spirits and thanks for helping me find the missing mojo!

Hope that you enjoyed the cake.

Regards Shaun.

It was great to see the railway & visit again, watch the trains go over the viaduct & through the complex wye station.

The warehouse is a superb model.  The size of it,  & complex roof looks even more impressive in person.

Glad I was able to help you locate the missing mojo.   I too have more interest in getting to grips with the other half of my layout.

Next time I'll have to bring my Dad along,  an LNER enthusiast too. (honestly, we like pretty much all,  as long as it has a firebox :)

The cake was delicious,   Thanks for a most enjoyable Sunday.

See you next time,  Cheers

Felix

A "period photograph" of the Boxer Bay village high street,  market day coming soon.

Looks really nice Shaun.   Some great scenes to watch the trains roll by.  

Hoping to make a trip your way in mid-September,  I'll let you know.  Be great fun to visit.

Cheers,  Felix

Amazing photo Shaun,  very atmospheric.   I find myself looking at it,

waiting for the next train to come by,  so I can catch the number !

Stay cool.  I hear the temps will drop down "a bit" this week.  I hope so,  as I might be coming that way soon.

Cheers,

Felix

3 hours ago, Ruston said:

I like it but one thing stands out as not being realistic.

Agree, sometimes my camera and very rudimentary lighting conditions can add a shine to certain things.  The figure in question doesn't appear "shiny" in real,  but when photographed at certain angles 😜   I'll try a different matt varnish on the figures to see if it helps.  Thanks

2 hours ago, jcredfer said:

Love humming birds, they are just one of nature's perfect wonders.

Here's one I photographed back in April.  I have a feeder right next to the kitchen window,

handy for grabbing the camera quick !    Amazing creatures.

One nice thing about this hobby, it does not have to be expensive.  Back a few years ago when I first started the layout,  I came across a set of 3 Ratio / Peco signal kits at a local show,  $5 for all 3.   I know there are nice RTR signals but the price is around £50 each.  The first one has been built & installed.  A neat fun challenge.  Now onto the next little project,  never a dull moment.

Nice looking scene you're developing.  I agree, as it is, it does have a kind of Southern Moroccan feel to it.

Do you have an 8F  :)    

Cheers,

Felix

Sun at LAST  on the coast !!  Finally a decent weekend.

Couldn't turn down a chance to purchase some British Pale Ale to toast the Queen & run some trains.

Very nice it was too.  Sam Smith Brewery ~ Tadcaster Yorkshire.

On 31/05/2022 at 08:57, Sasquatch said:

My other layout is up and running too. You're welcome to see it if you're over this way and have time of course. 

We can also fix you up with any O scale lumber you might need for structure work etc.

 

Regards Shaun. 

Thanks for the offer Shaun,  I could use some scale lumber,  I'll figure out what I need & let you know.   

Due to work I haven't been over your way for awhile,  but I'm hoping to sometime soon.  It would 

be nice to visit again,   Cheers,   Felix

11 hours ago, Sasquatch said:

Great to see some images Felix. While reading the into I glanced at the top of the first picture and wondered why you were posting pictures of real buildings!

Regards Shaun.

Thank You Shaun,  

I do enjoy making structures,  loads of fun,  and not too complex after hard days work.  With work being so busy I've

had little time to dive into rolling stock construction.  I'm itching to get started on a loco kit that's been on the shelf for 

8 months now.  Promising myself I'll make a start this week.   How are things with you ?  I hear you've been doing some

electrical wiring on the complex junction.   

Cheers,

Felix

Been awhile since I posted any updates.  Not too much has developed.  Busy work schedule getting in the way.  A few little projects like lineside fencing, & details have been added.  Including a new establishment in the High street of Boxer Bay. A few random photographs.