Dunmar
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This is the track plan I have decided on - I hope you can understand how it will look ! the construction of the baseboards was straightforward enough but care still has to be taken even though they have ' notches ' to assist in lining them up. It reminded me of the MFI flat packs of the 70's - but much more engineered.
Bill.
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Hi,
Since parting company with 'Kinlochewe ' back in November 2014 I have been eager to start another project. For my next layout I intend to model Glenfinnan on the West Highland extension. Using my existing fleet of loco's and newly aquired CL 156's I will be modelling the station as it is now and prior to refurbishment. That will mean building 2 station buildings and 2 signal boxes - more of this later !
I shall be using modular baseboards supplied by Tim Horn Baseboards which are laser - cut into a circular design and which will be ideally suited for Glenfinnan. I intend to model the approach to the station from the Mallaig and Fort William direction - mius the viaduct ! A separate board will be attatched to the front edge to accommate the 2 coaches that represent the sleeping and restuarant facilities. ( see pics ). The colour pic of the signal box was taken by K. Cooke.
Bill.
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That's great news Peter - now sit back and take things easy mate - enjoy Xmas
!Bill.
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Top marks Dave - its one of mine too
!Bill.
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Hi Peter,
Sorry to hear about your health issues - I'm sure all the rest of the guys here at Bonnybridge wish you a speedy recovery or something like normality !
Regards
Bill.
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Bill, I never caught up with you, I managed one and a half hours to see the whole show! And had to cherry pick the exhibits I wanted to see. You never know, there might be another chance to catch up with Glenuig in the north before I finally pull the plug, and there's no sign of that at the moment
Gary
Will look forward to that
!Cheers, Bill
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Your'e pics are amazing Dave - my fav's being the 27's and 37's - where will it go next
?Bill.
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Biff's latest 37's are really impressive, to get the very best from them fit a large 8ohm ABC Bass Reflex in the tanks, requires a strip down of the chassis,and some mods to the speaker casing, but the end results are well worth the effort.
Done that - read the book - got the T-shirt
! Bill.
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Hi Gary,
Sorry I didn't get round to see you whilst at Warley but we were both ' bowled ' over by the response to 'Kinlochewe' at Warley - fact is spent most of the time looking over the backscene. Glad I got the chance to see Glenuig at Glasgow last time.
Bill.
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My 37 025 West Highland was showcasing at Warley all weekend - you should have seen the look on the faces of the viewers when we opened up the throttle just after leaving platform 1.
Enjoy Neil.
Bill.
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Bought my copy whilst down at Warley - not dissapointed
!Bill.
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There is a 13 page article on Portchullin, which I can vouch is all new including its photographs becauase I wrote it!
I have not seen the rest yet, but I will be keen to do so.
It's worth buying for this alone
!Bill.
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Come on Dave - can't believe that 47 076 couldn't be renamed / renumbered with a cotton bud and T-cut, some BR blue blown over it ( don't even mask it off - just close the nozzle down ) fit the new nameplates and finally a couple of passes of grime with the airbrush. " Simple " click - click "
. Bill.
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Great pics of the layout Dave! Glad your here - otherwise wouldn't be able to appreciate all those pics being posted by your ' art directors '
Bill.
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OOoops! Sorry - only just realised the pic was from the website!
Bill.
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I have followed your layout Paul on the EM website along with 'Wibdenshaw' which I was fortunate enough to see in the flesh at Glasgow both are truly amazing! Jamie your pic is superb - you're right it is almost the the real thing.
Bill.
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Hi,
Thought I might as well post a pic of my Inspection saloon in Blue/Grey livery behind 37 413. This type of formation is ideal for ' Kinlochewe '.
Bill.
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Hi,
Got my Blue/Grey version a couple of days ago - ideal for my layout 'Kinlochewe'. Will post pics soon - after some tasteful ' weathering '
! What say's you? !p.s. When used in the ScR - were they often propelled? or will I need to run round !
Bill.
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Great to see the layout at Perth on Sunday - looks even better in the flesh ! Snow in Scotland doesn't come in ' Sma ! doses '
! ( only kiddin! ).Bill.
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Thought I'd already added my own layout ' Kinlochewe '.
Bill.
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Thanks Kev - that will do for the time being. Any plans to bring Loch Dour north of the border any time soon
!Bill.
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Hi Kev,
Any chance of seeing a pic of that sleeper working - if not when you are at the show - plz
!Bill.
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Someone has been busy! Looking forward to seeing the white stripe 37
Me too
!Bill.
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Thanks Bill. That might be worth a try too. I know that some people have managed to fit a bass speaker between the bogies, which really appeals. The only problem is that I don't want to destroy the superb underframe detail on my 26s/27s. Some action is definitely needed though, as I'm not happy with the current sound. It sounds much too "tinnie" to my ears.
Have posted a pic of 26 039 on my layout thread ( should read 20 x 48 speaker ).
Bill
Glenfinnan - Modular Baseboard Construction
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Sorry about track plan - seems to have been loaded incorrectly - will see to it right away !
Bill.