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    At the end of the day, Falcon & No.6 head off to be watered and sanded. Coaling took place at the shed.
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    Hi All, S,G, was booked to appear at Newcastle show in Nov. However due to spiralling van hire costs it has not made the cut. I see it is advertised to appear in some publications. I know this is devastating news and how upset you must all be. All is not lost my micro layout (don't blink, you'll miss it) Hallbankgate / Tarnhouse / Hallbank or whatever name it has this week will be there. It's in the seldom frequented Standard Gauge Industrial forum if you are curious.
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    Last one for now. Naworth No.6 propelling wagon of domestic coal to the Landsale depot. The crew must have jumped ship. Just some detailing work to do. On a personal level less is more concerning detail, or it gets too gimmicky, I don't especially like seeing people fishing/skipping/ window cleaning etc. It becomes what I call a B.O.B. layout (Bus on bridge). Frame tomorrow.
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    Rocks + hammer = pebbles
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    Getting some grass in place, using hanging basket liner, which I hope is 'straw' enough for the autumnal vibe. Also first attempt at modelling a stream. I need some fine stones for the bed. Feeling more confident about finishing it.
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    Thanks Trev. It photographs better than it looks!
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    I think I could actually finish it! Running is fine with some interesting shunting moves. Alas I will have to use industrial stock I already have, as I don't think I will get NCB stuff finished (or indeed started).
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    Due to spiralling van hire costs. Tarnhouse will be at Newcastle Exhibition instead of South Gallions. Second weekend in Nov. Full details later.
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    Maybe, just maybe it could finish for Workington Ex in Nov. (pls excuse the Lambton tank)
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    Ballasting next, with a slop of Das and ash
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    A small amount of work done on the sheep crossing, a long way from finished. Of course it didn't exist, but I wanted a scenic break
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    1) No6 Removes an empty from the landsale depot 2) No6 at the sand and water. I know, the loco is the wrong way round!
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    Crossing Keeper's cottage now finished. Thank-you to my 10 year old grandson Josh for making the tree!
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    Thanks Ray, I my need that!
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    Yay! I've managed to get some work done. The xing keepers cottage should finish soon. I used Doll's House carpet for the lawn. The B4 in the shed is a space filler. There is a chance that it will finish for Workington in Nov. Not many fiddly bits left to do.
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    General view of the main buildings. I am so pleased to get these out the way, I hope the scenic side will be completed for Workington Show in Nov. Having said that I still have to build those wagon kits and finish 'Tindale' Hmm, maybe not this November!
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    Building cluster finished
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    Thanks for that, everyday is a school day!
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    Sorry, another question; what is the contraption on the rear of the chimney? Many thanks!
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    Eventually a building finished, in truth I am finding it increasingly difficult to physically do any modelling. Also I wonder if I should move this thread to 'Layout Progress as these snaps aren't really 'industrial' Any way on with the sheep bridge, then the scenics. Just a question, has any one out there used a static grass applicator and has a pacemaker fitted? The results could be interesting.
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    Hi Eddy, A cheeky request, have you got a sketch for your sliding FY. What stepper motor did you use? I appreciate you will be busy with other stuff, but thanks anyway. Ian B
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    I promised myself that I would keep up to date with any progress on this rather forgotten outpost of RMweb. Busy with the path down from the mortuary to track level. I have had to make a few changes to the position of the buildings to get everything where they looked best. I'm always prepared to sacrifice reality for effect. Next big project is a non-existent sheep bridge to act as a scenic break on the Kirkhouse end. In truth in future builds (if there are any) I don't think I would ever go for an actual place again, too restrictive!
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    Should be ready for next year!
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