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23 hours ago, Welchester said:

 

There's a pre-war photograph here of Birmingham Snow Hill with a Cordon in the background. Is it the same colour as the Toad?

Good spot of the Cordon not a wagon I ever saw in real life 

1 hour ago, Andrew P said:

The Sun is shining this morning as I look over the Mills Lane Bridge and see 25054 and 40007 in Bridge End Sidings.

Cracking shot today Andy think the grass in between the tracks needs some oil and crap on it those blue locomotives were always leaking coolant and oil 

Layout is looking excellent George love the attention to detail really makes a massive difference ......will you be going down the grass route or keeping a clear head 

10 hours ago, Andrew P said:

 

Yes Martin, As Trevor has said, your no longer up that Mountain mate, you back in Blighty.

Most of the time I’m not sure where I live ......

10 hours ago, Andrew P said:

No Martin, No Take aways tonight mate, but LOADS of Grass. I might be better as a Cow.

Either that Andy you’ll be spaced out 

When I saw the first picture from yesterday I wondered you were having a Chinese take away in the POD  all good work young Andy 

Nice shot today Andy not seen a close up of around the disused station excellent 

Hi Andy the picture of the black 08 is timeless and you have got those 37’s spot on excellent 

You know Andy the more I see those wagons of yours The more impressive they get .....just so realistic 

Some cracking work going on here George excellent cassettes and look very practical even with an EWS loco in residence. 

Some of those Class 37 pictures look just like the real thing Andy cracking work for a Bodgit 

1 hour ago, Andrew P said:

I kept looking at the pics of the 08 that I posted yesterday, and it was bugging me that it was to light and not dirty enough around the hinges. So this morning I found my jar of Humbrol Black Powder and it is a lot stronger than the Carrs, and has a better adhesion to the body.

So with a Number 000 brush I've re done it.

 

 

 

 

 

It’s getting there Andy not the easiest livery to weather to be fair 

Good morning George I've been watching this new master piece develop from a far whilst moving from the wilds of Wales to the some what flatter geography here in the Cheshire. Have to admire your skilled track work looking very good. 

Once I've completed in house decorating tasks the next shed project will start to develop for the construction of the 0 gauge layout. There is an old garage to demolish and some groundwork to be completed but hopefully things will start to take shape later this year. You will of course be most welcome when we are allowed to socialise in person. 

Will follow Moss Lane with interest in the meantime . 

1 hour ago, andyram said:

That looks a bit suspicious to me. I hope what ever he is holding does not have any smell of chloroform! With the dark glasses, he looks very sleazy! I would not be surprised to see the Old Bill turning up at Seven Mills tomorrow!

 

I've reckon it's Lazy Joe on a day off with some old slapper or maybe a blow up doll 

Have to agree with others comment excellent modelling

Whatever is said about SLW on a RMweb threads models or policies these Class 25 loco's will sell out before they are manufactured ........we the modellers and SLW are the winners here 

59 minutes ago, pwr said:

 

 

Not looking forward to this.

 

I had no idea where SMS is supposed to be based so I have chosen the Shrewsbury area of LM. I can alter it if you like!

 

Paul R

Cracking post ...get it printed out and framed Andy it will look good on the wall of the POD. Has Lazy Joe had his P45 yet 

Really enjoyed the latest video update Andy I've often who you managed filming operation and talking all at once  

Don't let Dee see it though as it will be taken as proof that a man can 'multi-task' 

Excellent keep up the good work 

I've told you all before it's Lazy Joe's job to keep the weeds down .....enough said 

Colour does get a thumbs down from me not sure about the whole look of the front end either 

5 minutes ago, Andrew P said:

Funny you should say that.

One Company I worked at, kept loosing large quantities of Oil. Obviously the Staff were the first suspects, so Security Cameras were put up.

It transpired that Certain Fellows of the Traveller Community had drilled a hole in the back of the Tank from the Woods next door, and every time the Delivery came, they could Syphon off Drums full. Amazing, and I never even got a cut of the profits.

Your defo on the suspects list now Mr Peter's ......sounds like you have passed history regarding this type of crime ......was George involved 

Just wandering ....as one does during Lock down....  an interesting observation with regard to the 'police'  presence at Bench Road ...rumours are that quantities of fuel oil have been disappearing over the last twelve months !!!!   police inquires are focusing on the fact that Lazy Joe is regularly seen with oil drums around the site....also they are looking to interview two 'train-spotters (grisers) who have been seen taking photographs around the site who might be able to help with their inquiries ........any comment Mr Peters 

I think that experience with regard to this gear problem is probably the only answer to all the questions being asked on this thread as to which loco models etc are pron to gear splitting. 

I was watching a selection of Simon George's 'Heaton Lodge' layout on Youtube earlier today where a Class 37 and a rake of  coal hoppers take 6mins  31sec to complete a full circuit of the layout, With this sort of high usage he would be the one person who will have a good knowledge as to which models suffer from this problem. 

Does anyone know the gentleman in question to ask for his experiences with Heljan 0 gauge loco's ?

Really enjoyed the video Andy excellent format and a pleasure to watch ..........love that forty ....but I've got two