MEGair

Rails of Sheffield have photos of the models on their website.  These have only been posted in the last few days, so I think they should not be too far away.  Hopefully.

Mark

Whitby for me as well.  Its a long way to travel from the other side.

In OZ

Mark

Best fish and chips in UK according to Rick Stein at the Magpie Cafe. Also where Capt Cook left from to discover Australia.  So whats not to like about it.

5 hours ago, great northern said:

The Up Queen of Scots tonight. Two views of Copley Hill A1 Abbotsford.

 

 

 

 

Hi Gilbert,  Congratulations on ten years of Peterborough North.  it has been fascinating, inspirational and informative.

I am interested in your signals and where they are placed on the layout and what they are there for.  Could you elaborate on this.  I know this may take some time, so seeing that others have said they hope you keep going, here is another aspect to cover.  I am working on layout signals and looking into a friends O gauge layout, which is 45' x 20'.

It may also require some more aerial photography.

Thanks
Mark

Add Bendigo 11-13 April.

"It is a Mistake from what i have been told it will be more likely to be around  £40.00 "

I think that would be more like it.  Even at that price its good value.

Thanks Mick for the model photos too.

Mark

Thompsons and the Hush Hush W1 coming my way, may be in both forms.  No rolling stock at all.

Bachmann might have a go at some North Eastern coaches, hope so.

Mark in Oz

7pm over this side of the ditch. (Australia)

Mark

Oxford J27 being delayed until June  is correct.

according to info received and seen.

Mark

Shame The BR J36 is not at Rails for 10 quid less, I would jump on one.

Well I might just get one anyway from Hattons.

Mark in OZ

Have been there several times on way to Merimbula on the coast.  I have family in nearby Wolulma, where Sir Henry Parkes promised a railway, which was never built.

The town had a Railway Hotel for some time.  Does the Model Railway still exist in the Station building?

Mark

There was a photo on Railway Modeller mag's facebook page with Steve Flint holding a decorated BR Loco. No tender attached.

It looked pretty good to my eyes.  Here it is below.  Just a taste to wet your whistle.

Mark

Great work on the Hachette A4.  Did you spot the fly on the right hand side of the footplate.  Must be ready for a ride.

Mark of Markits latest reply to me, which took around a month after I sent an order.  I was not in a hurry for items.

"Apologies for the delay…. Just very busy manufacturing….. Just Cast 72,000 NEW Driving wheels, bit time consuming….

Yours sincerely,

Mark Arscott

For MARKITS (UK) Ltd

Tel: 01923 249711"

So he is definitely still in business.  Yes the website needs updating. 

Mark in OZ

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The latest incarnation of the V2 has the new chassis with old body.  It has been a few years since I looked at the V2 chassis replacement for the split chassis. From memory I think it fits, but with some cutting away or adjustment under the cab somewhere, can not remember.  I bought a new chassis V2 to replace the split chassis. My 'bag of nails' split chassis is running okay at the moment, so the new chassis is not needed yet.  It may also need a different size fixing screw, as I replaced the V1/V3 tank engine chassis with a new one and that is all it needed.  I will check later and get back to you unless someone else replies first.

I have ordered the new model with complete new tooled body, so will have 3 incarnations of the V2.

Hope this of help

Mark

Hi Darius, 

You have done an excellent job on the Rest Triplet set. 

Just one thing to point out, the handrails on the end of the roofs are actually Alarm gear.

I too have a set of Kirk's in the to do box, but there was no interior.  I may have enough spares.  Not sure if its going to be LNER Teak or BR Maroon.

I bought around 20 Kirk kits for A$10 each, that's about GBP6 ea. from a deceased estate.

I already have a Comet Rest Triplet Set finished in LNER teak.

Mark

"Interesting that Markits have turned up in the recent discussion. I am looking for replacement bits for a J72 I am detailing. I need new tank fillers and safety valves. I thought that Markits might have the right or similar fittings. However their website hasn't been updated and I can't find a catalog of things they make . If any one has a list of Markit items I would appreciate a PM. That way I would place an order as for us lot living on the other side of the earth we do purchase a lot sight unseen. Even better if there were photos. " DougN

A flood of responses.  Just sent an email before reading down the page.

Mark

On 02/03/2019 at 15:55, Jesse Sim said:

I’m wondering if anybody can help me out, I just received a MailCoach Coronation set, from a friend through BRMA. 

 

The things is, it’s missing the Kitchen/Third (MC12). I have eveyrhing else and eveyrhing is there, I’m just missing MC12. Does anyone know where I could get one? 

 

I’ve heard Cooper Craft hasn’t got machines or something...?....

 

does anyone have a spare or anything? I’ll be happy to pay. 

 

cheers 

 

Jesse

Hi Jesse,

You are right regarding the machines at Coopercraft.   I would start the 7 you have and try an find one as you have asked.  Someone may just have them.  Other than that can I suggest you find a couple of old Tri-ang Thompson coaches and make them up as close as possible so at least you have an 8 car set.  There is a fellow on Facebook who has done this.  Tom Hardcastle is on here too, I think.

I am building 6 of the Mailcoach Coronation set myself.  I do have the whole set.  Though have been busy for a few weeks. They are painted the two tone blue (Garter & Marlborough) and trying to complete the interiors and then I will line the windows and beading.  They run well even with the Mailcoach plastic bogies.

Hope this helps.

Mark

Tony, I was disappointed with the video. 

Prototypical running, with prototypical engines, trains, rolling stock in a real location, though in model form.  Then correct lamps, correct movements, working signals, figures to boot.  Only thing missing was that horse they would use to shunt wagons in the sidings.

Now that I got that out of the way, what's not to like.  I enjoyed your description and had to stop and go back over some footage just to take it in.

You may have covered this before Tony. What and how have you come up with the roster/timetable?  You mentioned 1958. Is it following a specific time/day or period?

I have both DC (100apx) and DCC (6) and agree that after 10-15 minutes I have had enough of the sound and turn it off.  The outside track is changed over by toggle switch. 

I have just returned from 3 hours of running trains to a timetable with bell codes and waybills, etc.  It is not prototypical, but gives a very good experience.  And yes I am a learner.  I am aiming to introduce a running sequence on my layout.  I have 17 trains. Coach sets are 8-9 and Freight ranges from 7 to 32 wagons.  So any thoughts and advice is welcome.

Mark

Hi Gordon S,

excellent work, look forward to seeing more & maybe video sometime.

Mark

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