Mark90

That's a really splendid scene!

The Fairburn looks excellent, Phil!

What a shame that all the photos that you posted previously have been lost. But, I suppose it is an excuse to take some more! The ones you've posted above remind me why I come back to this thread so often.

This is starting to look really promising indeed. Hopefully you'll feel that it's worth all the effort when its complete - it's certainly looking so!

Many thanks. I am hoping for a smooth process - early days! Looking at pictures of Burley-in-Wharfedale station today and back then - such a contrast. A shame indeed that the old station building has been demolished.

Hello Dave, Great to see an update on Wharfeside. I read through the whole thread a while back as I'm working on stock and plans (I don't have the room to start the actual building, yet, as I'm trying to sell my house) for a layout based on the track plan and buildings at Otley, and running some of the trains from the main Wharfedale line as well as those on the Otley branch. I may have missed where you've said this earlier in the thread, so apologies, but is your layout based on any station in particular? Mark

I've been a way for the day and I see quite a few people have kindly commented - thanks to all for your suggestions. I'll briefly respond to a few things below, but I don't want to hijack Tony's thread any further! Many thanks, Andrew. You have confirmed my thoughts on what I should focus on building. I've already built a few kits of ex-LNER and LMS origins and will continue in this vein. Thanks, John. I agree that a small number of SR/GWR vehicles could be included, and the odd item of rolling stock from further afield will add some interest. Many thanks Simon. I have previously read through the Ilkley thread and David Hey's site, and the ammonia train is on my list! The other links are new to me and much appreciated. I believe there were also regular block coal and oil trains too. Excellent suggestion, Jonathan. I will take a look at Britain from above. I've mostly focussed on photographs taken from the line side thus far. Thanks all, again, for your help! Mark

That is what I will have to find out! Fortunately, I have a number of books about the railways of Wharfedale, that give some information about goods traffic, to help focus my research. Thanks all for your help and suggestions. Mark

That's really useful - many thanks indeed, Jason. Mark

Many thanks - I'll add this to my list! Mark P.S. I look forward to seeing Grantham in action at Doncaster in Feb (Covid willing).

Thank you very much indeed, Bill, for this really comprehensive reply. I will no doubt spend the quieter hours tomorrow searching for some of these online. Hugely appreciate your help. Mark

I've found the recent exchanges on wagons and freight working very interesting, and it has made me think about my own wagon stock and how I can improve things. Research seems to be the key (when is it not?) and I'd like to start learning more about this topic. A few people have mentioned books that they've consulted, but I wonder if anyone (Andrew, perhaps?@Headstock) has a recommendation of a good source or sources as a starting point? I'm currently building stock for a layout based on Otley in West Yorkshire in 1950-55, if that makes a difference. Many thanks, and a Merry Christmas to all on Wright Writes. Mark

Hello Jeff, My first post on this thread, I think, although I've been following and 'liking' posts for a few weeks (and have skim-read all the way from the start). Just thought I'd pop up to say how much I'm enjoying the thread but also how useful your how-to post is. I've done some landscape work but will be adopting some of your ideas for my next layout. I look forward to seeing how things develop! Mark

Both trains look excellent, Phil! I look forward to seeing what you do with the station. Mark

Yes, I think having everything included is a big bonus. Some of the kits are a little older and need some tidying up, but I haven't had one yet that hasn't produced a decent result.