greatcoleswoodhalt

A long-time reader of Early Risers, herewith my first entry with an intention of posting each weekend... 16°C SW 18kt, gusting 36kt Weather much like the news overnight, though the sun is now making fleeting appearances. Slow start to the day but a tour of the Bombay Sapphire Distillery, Whitchurch awaits with Mrs C - desperately trying to make use of gifted vouchers before expiry. The poor state of our roof means that the lounge continues to leak, but hopefully assistance will be forthcoming soon. Yesterday's announcement presumably means our new drive will be okay to start Wednesday, but wait with bated-breath. With little now on the horizon, I look forward to what Bachmann will announce on Tuesday. Stay safe.

Just found it: -

Well worth sharing @PMP's recent 'Transformation Tuesday, Genesis' post for an overview of the current state of development: - https://albionyard.wordpress.com/2020/10/27/transformation-tuesday-genesis/

It was initially described as such (see below post from Rails of Sheffield/Dapol/NRM Announce OO gauge Stroudley A1/A1X), though the link no-longer works...

Indeed, an example being Hattons sharing their Project Genesis carriages with both recently; free exposure to very varied audiences.

An interesting topic given all the different approaches - my micro, Great Coles Wood Halt, was inspired by the names of local woodlands. https://www.greatcoleswoodhalt.com/background Those familiar with the Bluebell Railway will recognise much of the history of the Nuthatch Line - predominantly for health reasons I created a website to give myself something to concentrate on of an evening and found the research, etc very therapeutic!

Edited as picture no longer available.

Whilst there's scope to extend, the layout itself has remained the same - stock has increased tenfold however! The most recent arrivals include USA Class No 30064, B4 Class No 30096 and A1X Class No 32655 (the first two primarily due to @Graham_Muz and his Canute Road Quay). I've slowly been adding images to my Gallery page. Eventually I'd like a seperate station diorama, having purchased the recent release of Bluebell Railway buildings, but that won't be for a while unfortunately...

Brilliant - the forced perspective with rolling stock in the immediate foreground really helps to give that impression of depth.

Back of the queue, @gwrrob!

News from the Bluebell Railway dated August, 16th covering the "Grand Reopening" and 60th birthday celebrations: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=3Aw2Vp9_SsA

News from the Bluebell Railway dated August, 06th ahead of tomorrow's (07th) "Grand Reopening" and 60th birthday celebrations: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway---Grand-Reopening-and-60th-birthday-celebrations.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=Slm0PLnBxEY

Apologies, posted prior to seeing the 'Hornby Product Announcement - July 31st 2020' topic.

News from the Bluebell Railway dated July, 17th with information around the rebranded services for reopening: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=sPyHzH6_jiI

News from the Bluebell Railway dated July, 12th: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=KehPtuozuz0

News from the Bluebell Railway dated July, 05th: - https://myemail.constantcontact.com/News-from-the-Bluebell-Railway.html?soid=1108082818574&aid=lNnF1PvnzII

Amazingly you were spot-on... Got there eventually, certainly was tough!

Summer '20 edition of BLUEBELL NEWS: - https://www.bluebell-railway.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/Bluebell-News-Summer-2020-issue.pdf

From e-newsletter No 4 dated June, 25th: -

From e-newsletter No 3 dated June, 19th: -

The Engine Shed dated June, 19th: - https://www.Hornby.com/uk-en/news/the-engine-shed/thompsons-pacifics-progress