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3 hours ago, RJS1977 said:

Are you sure 9017 was the first ever preserved steam locomotive?  ;-)

 

Maybe the first steam locomotive to be preserved by the Bluebell Railway....

The first to be preserved [at the Bluebell Railway] was LB&SCR A1X Class No 32655.

No 9017 was their first GWR loco!

48 minutes ago, JSpencer said:

Pulled by a C class in simplified Wainwright livery, with 2 Rapido 6 wheel break vans, 1 at each end as the SECR practiced often at the time.

Great selection of images.

Admittedly referring to preservation, I know the Bluebell Railway tend to use only one break van, shunting it to the rear of the train when running-round (which contrasts to most others).

Would the SE&CR have used two to avoid this process, do you know?

1 hour ago, dasatcopthorne said:

Do you mean the same layouts?

I thought so, yes.  The most southerly shed at Sheffield Park wasn't being used on this occasion, nor the upstairs of Bessemer Arms.

On 30/06/2023 at 11:36, dasatcopthorne said:

Any more news yet, of what layouts are attending anyone please?

The vast majority of attendees appeared to be the same as previous years, including Plumpton Green, which is always impressive.

Watching the video below, the intention is for Diagram O11 No 86140 (shown at 01:56) to be modelled rebuilt, thus showing differing levels of fading where the planks have been replaced - just a small observation, something I hadn't picked-up on when the artwork was released back in February.

23 minutes ago, adrianmc said:

Does anyone have a list of layouts and members of the trade attending?

Regret not, however, Bachmann will be in attendance (at Sheffield Park).

Two further exclusives announced by Derails; one comical and one in the livery of SOMERSET COLLIERIES LTD, Radstock, Somerset.

2 hours ago, roundhouse said:

Yesterday I worked on the Tilmanstone end fiddleyard. My usual method for fitting dowels using picture frame plates and screws for the actual alignment dowels with the heads cut off once inserted into the timber frame.

Lovely progress.

Had you seen that the THE HOBBY SHOP have commissioned a Tilmanstone Colliery seven-plank open?

https://hobb-e-mail.com/rapido-967221-tilmanstone-colliery-7-plank-open-wagon-120---exclusive-preview-61674-p.asp

...possibly a little early alongside your rakes of mineral wagons!

11 minutes ago, BMacdermott said:

Have a look at their thread (but I'm not sure how to make a direct link!):

Milton Keynes Model Railway exhibition 2023 - Exhibitions - RMweb

God Save the King. 06 May 2023

14 hours ago, LDM34046 said:

A touch of photoshop magic…

 

Some lovely weathering up the thread (specifically the rust application), but special mention for the editing of this picture - the smoke-effect is perfect and utterly believable.  One of the best edits seen on RMweb, in my opinion 👏 

3 hours ago, GreenGiraffe22 said:

Ooo hopefully we'll see some Sussex based company wagons in future batches =) 

Seconded!

Albeit just over the county border, The Hobby Shop commision is Tilmanstone Colliery, Kent.

45 minutes ago, neilkirby said:

TMC  are doing the Bachmann southern Ransomes and Rapier crane for £124.95. I wanted this when it was announced,  but the price was too rich for me. Couldn't resist at this price.

Regards,

Neil

Thanks for sharing, @neilkirby.  Using discount code SPRING a further £5.21 (5%) was saved - supposedly this code for sale products expired Monday (13th)!

P&P is free over £100.00.

2 hours ago, KNP said:

Not sure why the auto train is in that siding?

Are you sure Bradley was content just taking photos? 🤔

I've been using those supplied by Bachmann, but close-up photography highlights their depth, so wondered if anyone has a preferred alternative?  They're widely produced (Fox Transfers, Phoenix Paints, Roxey Mouldings, etc), hence trying to narrow down the field!

Some examples found online have the handle permanently upright, but looking at various photos, they were often hidden behind the disc when in position.

2 hours ago, Chris M said:

I’ve said for a long time that there are too many heritage lines. When you look around the weaker ones there is a lot of tat slowly rusting away to nothing. There is no way most of it has any chance of being restored. I think there is a lack or realism in the thinking of many of the lesser heritage lines. Now would be a good time to take a good hard look at things and consolidate the whole heritage movement onto a smaller number of the more successful ventures.

Coincidentally, this was alluded to in this morning's January 2023 issue of the Bluebell Times (From Mee to You, page 2).

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We need reliable vehicles, in service, to attract fare-paying visitors that will raise funds to allow our maintenance needs and refurbishment to continue into the future. The Rolling Stock Committee will have some tough decisions to make and I fully support their decisions to produce a robust maintenance regime for the future benefit of the Bluebell. If we don’t need a piece of kit and other railways can restore and use it, then that is better than having it stored under a tarpaulin or in OP4.

38 minutes ago, Patriot87003 said:

It does sound to me like the combination of having access via social media to view the work of many others (produced by machines!), combined with your competitive nature to wish to produce something equivalent or even better, is then leading to that ‘mission impossible’ feeling and almost hopelessness of being able to compete and resigning yourself to fail.

Very succinctly put, @Patriot87003.  On a personal note, I have to say this is entirely relatable and can easily creep beyond the hobby - social media offers so much but usage does need harnessing.  I say that as someone that'll sadly sit and scroll aimlessly through Facebook or Instagram (though being aware has meant I'm not as bad as I used to be).

On 16/12/2022 at 21:51, adb968008 said:

Locomotion models sale…

https://mailchi.mp/locomotionmodels/happy-new-year?e=7465c326ce

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As an extra show of appreciation for all of the support we have received in 2022, we are also adding our Green Arrow models to the sale and offering 15% off these models until 13th January. 

Currently sixty-three items in the Hornby Winter Outlet Sale "with savings of up [to] 30%".

5 hours ago, Dunsignalling said:

I see that 34027's upcoming repaint will be into "Wartime black".

2 hours ago, Max Legroom said:

Can anyone confirm if the 2 plank in olive and labelled Sole is a genuine livery?

Try here.

A little while ago I was searching through RMweb for recommended baseboards and eventually ordered a couple of customised modules from Grainge and Hodder - correspondence was quick and despite an oversight (initially only receiving one instead of two), can't fault the service received.  Delivery was courtesy of DHL.

The modules themselves are great and easily assembled, requiring just a little wood glue which set under the weight of a few books (as per @NeilHB, above).

On 04/05/2022 at 09:28, AY Mod said:

44-182G OO Ground Frame Hut £29.95

A minor note, 44-182G has 'WITHYHAM' printed on the front (as per the original release, 44-182).