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I remenber being very impressed with this layout when I saw it many moons ago. Plumbing the depths of my memory, I seem to recall it was at the Witley club exhibition. That would have been in the mid 80s.
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Class 66 photos
Claude_Dreyfus replied to class"66"'s topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
That would be interesting. Makes sense as paths through London must be at a premium. I for one would be very happy if we had a few scheduled freight trains 'down the valley'. There is a daily path for a GBRf service from Crawley to Cardiff diagrammed along the route, but as far as I know it has never run. -
Warley NEC National Show 25th & 26th November 2023
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Chris M's topic in Exhibitions
Sadly only found out when it was too late! I resent the suggestion... I, of course, do no such thing. Mrs Dreyfus' assertion that I do is merely marital gaslighting... -
Warley NEC National Show 25th & 26th November 2023
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Chris M's topic in Exhibitions
Yup, been there. That's when you discover they snore... -
Repairs to Roco and Piko locomotives.
Claude_Dreyfus replied to RusheyPlatt's topic in Overseas Modelling
How very curious. I am not aware of punitive measures imposed on German manufacturers or dealers prohibiting the sale of items to the UK. Plenty do supply (with at least one exception much commented upon on here) to the UK, adding any extra postage costs etc where necessary. More likely is an exclusivity agreement for supplying spares for the UK via Gaugemaster, but it is odd Piko did not direct you to them. What is unlikely is an arbitrary decision not to deal with the UK for political reasons, especially given their announcement emphasising social tolerance and understanding following the (totally unjustified) criticism towards them just because they happened to be headquartered in a state that voted for AfD at the last local elections. -
Show us yours - Realistic modelling
Claude_Dreyfus replied to AY Mod's topic in Get Britain Modelling
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Inspired by Berlin Friedrichstrasse
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Claude_Dreyfus's topic in Overseas Modelling
Ah right, he did have a couple more photo shoots planned for the weekend, which makes sense given the distance he travelled. We are fortunate that our regular club room is the main hall in the last picture, so we have plenty of space for activities such as this. It was a really enjoyable evening, with good company! -
Inspired by Berlin Friedrichstrasse
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Claude_Dreyfus's topic in Overseas Modelling
Nothing confirmed yet, but there are a couple lined up. Watch this space as they say. -
Inspired by Berlin Friedrichstrasse
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Claude_Dreyfus's topic in Overseas Modelling
Last night we had a photo session for an upcoming magazine article - article itself is written, but the published date is TBC. Whilst the layout was set up and lots of different trains were running, I took the opportunity to get a few snaps for the album... "Sky Please!"- 136 replies
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I have a Wix site, and have noticed that the storage for photos is filling up. I have culled a few from the storage, but have been looking how to link photos from my Flickr page to take the burden off the Wix storage. Sadly the only way looks to be directly uploading from Flickr onto the Wix site, therefore onto the website storage. The instructions are not hugely helpful otherwise. Linking to the site from Flickr only surfaces as a link, as opposed to a displayed imbedded image. I am not sure there will be any way of getting images to display in the Wix site without having to use the website storage, but has anyone come across this situation and found a way to do this? Thanks in advance!
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Class 69 - Return of the body snatchers?
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Argos's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Still in undercoat, 69009 was out and about along the Arun Valley line, forming the 0Z69 09:57 Tonbridge West Yard - Portsmouth & Southsea. It was running 68 minutes late at this point due to a landslide near Tonbridge.- 455 replies
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Class 66 photos
Claude_Dreyfus replied to class"66"'s topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Another day, and another single 66 along the Arun Valley. This time 66507 makes up the 0Z67 11:32 Crawley F.Y. - Barnham, in less pleasant weather than before! I understand this is indeed a route learning trip. -
The Arun Valley seems a lot less interesting in terms of RHTT so far this year (no Tonbridge circuits as far as I can see - they are all turning back at Horsham). We are currently on a strict diet of Horsham MPVs... DR98916 and DR98966 form the 3S93 05:51 Horsham TC - Horsham TC via Havant and Lewes (did not get as far as Eastbourne) past Pulborough on 2nd November. Given the stormy weather, there was certainly the need for the RHTT today!
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Oberursel - a small terminus in West Germany
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Robatron86's topic in German Railways
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Class 66 photos
Claude_Dreyfus replied to class"66"'s topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
66501 exercises itself through Pulborough forming the 0Z67 11:32 Crawley F.Y. - Barnham on a sunny 31st October. Not 100% sure what these runs are about, as there was one yesterday and a couple more scheduled for this week. Maybe crew training or route learning? -
View Advert Various US H0 Wagons I have the following available for sale, the remnants of an aborted US project. Atheann 1622 - 50' Reefer - Jersey Central - £8.00 Atheann 1305 - 50' Autocar - £8.00 Accurail 8510 - 40 reefer - A.R.T. Built kit - £8.00 Bachmann 17314 - PRR Flat Car (no stakes - they were not included when I purchased the wagon) - £5.00 Bachmann 19405 - 50' box car - Delaware & Hudson ('I love New York' livery) - £8.00 Atlas 20 001 449 - 50' box car - Chicago & Eastern Illinois - £8.00 I am no expert, however the era I was attempting to model was early-mid 60s, so I aimed for these wagons to be representative of this period. All are boxed, and all are in very good condition. They are individually priced, however can do the lot for £40.00 + postage (£6.50 for them all - £3.00 individually). Advertiser Claude_Dreyfus Date 29/10/23 Price Category Other scales
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The order prompt reminded me to put in an order. I don't model UK, but... The example I went for was 313204, a unit I travelled on between Brighton to Littlehampton back in September 2013. The other Southern example is 313206 - and here it is, very nearly making itself public enemy numbers 1, 2 and 3 with the assorted group of photographers waiting on the approaching class 50 railtour! Both are gone now, but at least they will live on in model form!
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Third-Rail EMU Photos
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Claude_Dreyfus's topic in UK Prototype Discussions (not questions!)
Yup, I'd interpret that as being less than enthusiastic about the idea.... -
For those interested in old buses (and coaches)
Claude_Dreyfus replied to Joseph_Pestell's topic in Wheeltappers
Just back from a couple of days in Malta. Sadly, the buses have been updated, and now look like this... However a few old timers are still kicking around in various guises. One is a souvenir shop... Another is out and about on the roads as a tourist bus... Whilst others, of not as great a vintage, are still plying their original trade. -
A good place to start is the following book... It goes into some detail around the timetable diagrams. There are some rudimentary track schemes provided in here. In terms of track plans, the plans I have seen (I'll have a hunt around to see if I can find sources for diagrams) are pretty straightforward. The key for the quick turnaround is efficient train prep. Available here.. https://www.platform5.com/Catalogue/Overseas-Railways/High-Speed-in-Japan-2nd-edition-5HSIJ02
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We had a most enjoyable weekend; thank you to the organisers! A few pictures of some of the layouts on display. I thought the general standard of the layouts was extremely high; I particularly enjoyed watching the smaller shunting layouts such as Penmaenbach and K Street Yard (which inexplicably I did not take a picture of!). Both extremely well presented and a no doubt very therapeutic way to spend a few hours operating...
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A very attractive and interesting layout. 009 is a bit of a guilty pleasure at our club with a few members who have an interest - it was certainly a popular model with our Fareham show contingent! A few pictures... It was good to talk to you.
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