Brian Harrap

Here's a shot of Ramchester you won't have seen before. B

Like the turnouts on QUAI:87 I am self isolating for a bit B

Don't know where exactly, but definitely Japan B

Er yes, I think although I prefer to keep both feet on the ground. B

With much noise. B

Or one of these It's does what that blue thing does, but much more elegantly Baron

Why didn't I think of that. B

That's the one Stubby, how on earth did you find it. Sadly gone now. 2015 when I was there. B

Funny you should say that. B

I might just do one of these or one of these - needs to be something animated I think B

Thanks Geraint, Might be the germ of an idea there, often thought of joining the two layouts together somehow but finding the space to do it is another thing. I'll let you know if and when such workshops are up and running - might even see some RGVJ stock on the quays, that would be something. Thanks for your support and long live P87 Brian

It's in Hungary, wish I'd paid mor attention B

Hmm

A railway track goes through it Baron

in flat bottom rail to make it bend more easily? You're not alone

Hello Andy Thank you for your interest in this stuff. I do like the grand junction assembled from your components, looks like a cracker. If i ever do one it will be of the type I saw several of in Prague where three rails all share the same crossing. Nearly got run over photo-ing those in the rush hour. On my own tramway trackage I like to colour the base of the flangeway groove a crud colour. Is this possible with the fabricated parts and still maintain good electrical contact? Been meaning to ask for some time as a friend of mine is considering using it. Regards, Baron Just looking at the pic more closely it appears the wheels run on their flanges throughout the complex and not just at the crossings as is more usual. Interesting stuff to me.

Love the wallet busting option, it's nearly as long as the layout. But thanks anyway. Baron

OK it looks a bit like a war zone but I have decided that QUAI:87 needs a major refurbishment. It has been languishing in the garage for the last two or three years while I have been fiddling about with my British P4 layout Sentinel Street. Said P4 layout didn't fulfill any expectations so it has been moved on - leaving me wondering what to do. Starting another layout doesn't look like an option just now as diminishing eyesight and creeping arthritis in the fingers and thumbs makes that idea a non starter. You should see the layouts I would have built. However tarting up QUAY:87 (it could do with it) is on the cards. I may add a few extra things, a small train ferry maybe, I have one on Axalp and they do add an interesting operating feature, a wagon works, or ordinary things like a brewery or a treacle mine - you know the sort of thing. Whatever it may be it won't be what you might be anticipating. I wish I'd made the shuttling tram metre gauge so I would have had some dual gauge. Too late now but what else? Whether I can fit any of this within the existing footprint or have to resort to an extension (don't want to) remains to be seen. Baron

Hello Red No, the layout is moving on and so am I - both in different directions. B

I had put a couple of pictures on my QUAI:87 thread but since Sentinel Street is a UK layout I thought I'd put some here. Brian

Rest easy Ian, the item on the flat is some sort of plastic manikin I picked up at the local market for four quid. Baron.

You never know whats going to turn up on Sentinel Street. B

Yeah, and there's coke in the hopper. B

Early morning shunting on Sentinel Street. That's a slab of mint toffee on the wagon. B.