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36 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Well, Expressway Models at Buckfastleigh had received another batch of BR crimson ones as of earlier this week, so I have now acquired one example.

 

Bloater.

4 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Taking the smoke deflectors off is a bit like Clark Kent removing his glasses...

 

Don't forget CK that you, as a GWR chappy, can quite happily have an N Class to love and admire. They were a product of 'design by railway committee' and included the best features from several leading railway houses (and the GWR). Sorry, no copper-capped chimney though.

6 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Taking the smoke deflectors off is a bit like Clark Kent removing his glasses...

 

In my book, the N Class are the superheroes of the Maunsell Mogul clan. Handsome either with or without smoke deflectors. 

I think the Us, with the larger wheels, look a bit bottom heavy. The N1 and U1 have looks that only their mother could love. 

10 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

But they all look the same anyway, so what's the problem!!

 

New glasses required CK! Have you seen a N1 or U1 with the horrible flat front end? Very useful though for victimising Panniers... 

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/File:U1_class.jpg

On 04/06/2024 at 20:22, drduncan said:

I thought there was a SE finecast kit for the U…

Iirc the same kit does N, U, N1 and U1 despite them being quite difficult locos. Says quite a lot about the fidelity of the kit and why you might prefer a modern RTR.

On 03/06/2024 at 19:46, gwrrob said:

I'm not one to start spreading rumours but is this @rapidoandy teasing us about a forthcoming release. A few followers of this thread would hope so.

 

Superb if true. A goal Bachmann have left wide open for years. A useful prototype and two major variants, so opportunity for some options.

You'd hope that this would also lead to a modern standard N Class too, despite only a handful of common parts.

Both U and N Classes were everyday workhorses that strayed widely on the SR and would be useful to many Suvern modellers. 

It was reversing and a shot 3 seconds later would have been even better.

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

Interesting viewpoint chum, most photographers would have gone for the 3/4 view from the front, getting the nameplate in shot. You’ve chosen to make the bushes centre stage with just a glimpse of her chimney although the signal does add to the composition nicely. The work of a genius….

Art in it's truest form.

On 26/05/2024 at 18:50, 88C said:

I hope you don't mind if I post this on your thread Robin, but little mention of Betton Grange has been made. It has been performing very well at the GWSR gala the last couple of days. 

There is also a Saint. 

We are going again tomorrow. 

 

Brian

I got this snap for you Rob ...

On 19/05/2024 at 10:37, JustinDean said:

This could also happen if the chipboard filling is lower density on the new shelf compared to the older version. Coupled with less thickness that would explain the result. 
 

Jay

I recently got a couple of IKEA Billy bookcases to modify into custom cupboards... We've had a few of these over the years and I must say I was shocked at the very poor quality of the latest chipboard panels, really soft and no strength to them at all. I've subsequently read on the website that IKEA has 're-engineered' the bookcases and it seems the consensus is that they've substantially reduced the quality of their 'timber'. 

Having gone through the above there's no way on earth I'd contemplate using an IKEA chipboard shelf as a layout baseboard. With the drop in quality I think it's asking for trouble. 

7 hours ago, wagonbasher said:

I am pleased, I was worried I have show cased a sort of members only day.

 

Im still going…

 

 

Andy

In that case I'm staying clear 😜

8 hours ago, wagonbasher said:

I can’t see a thread for Stafford’s 2024 event this Saturday (18th May 2024) but there is a show this year.

 

Same location, a very relaxed event based on last years line up.  I live maybe 400 yards away so will defo be going.

looking forward to catching up with some old friends

 

Andy

 

Looks like it's definitely this Saturday but no details, other than date, on the club's website. Perhaps @ELTEL could provide an update?

On 12/05/2024 at 13:20, SouthernRegionSteam said:

I'm finally back, which means it's time to move onto the next layout at SWAG - @wiggoforgold's 'Lydbrook Dean'. Yet again, Alex has produced a very atmospheric and cohesive layout, with the unique autumn setting giving a lovely vibe - catching glimpses of buildings and trains through the bare trees. The vegetation is a treat for the eyes, and the autumn colours really work well across the board. It is unmistakably Forest of Dean!

 

I would've liked to get more posed shots, but I was starting to panic about not having enough time, so these will have to suffice I'm afraid:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What makes a big difference, and makes the layout so much more realistic, is that it gets away from the flat world / baseboard that you see typically used on small layouts. Love the subtle level changes and slopes.

1 hour ago, Captain Kernow said:

Revised track plan looks more interesting, visually and operationally.

 

With strong hints of Lyme Regis...

30 minutes ago, Captain Kernow said:

Well done, you've passed Basic Locomotive Recognition, Part 1.

 

I didn't say which I thought was which though...

16 hours ago, gwrrob said:

Wish us luck chaps, PUSB.

 

Apparently they woz robbed...

3 hours ago, brushman47544 said:

In my case being taken as a child to see both steam and diesel trains, it’s not a preference for BR liveries per say, rather a preference for authenticity - a preserved loco should only be painted in a livery consistent with its current state. So rebuilt Bullied Pacifics should only be in BR liveries etc.

Steam and diesel...

A couple of SVR from last weekend...

Not sure what I think of the Spam in yet another strange livery but better than it not being preserved.

11 hours ago, Stubby47 said:

Considering this as a possible outfit for the day. 

 

Matches your eyes.

On 02/04/2024 at 18:35, Stubby47 said:

 

Challenge accepted...

Agreed

1 hour ago, NHY 581 said:

Top stuff, Brian and thank you. 

 

Looking splendid. 

 

Rob

Can't get this picture out of my head...

23 hours ago, figworthy said:

 

Usually less trouble than bears and hippos.

 

Adrian

And Pannier tanks...

On 29/03/2024 at 10:56, Giles said:

Thank you! 

This is the other end, which shows some individual clumps, done in exactly the same way of course. One of the key things is the shorter the growth, the darker it is, and the longer the growth the more prone it is to be lighter (depending on the time of year). But it does work aesthetically. 

 

 

The lack of uniform height and colour, so often found in static grass applications, is great.

North light roof profile 

2 hours ago, Giles said:

This is 16mm scale, and in consequence, the length of fibres and density is far more than even my souped-up Grass-master will cope with. In consequence all the grass is laid by hand. 

The fibres (between 6 and 20mm long of different greens) and mixed thoroughly, and a small handful taken and rolled into a cylinder to align the fibres, the end pinched off and the pinching placed in the glue, ad infinitum....

 

 

But the result is some of the most realistic grass I've seen. Good colouring and lumpiness.