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Hi James,

Those TUAs are simply stunning. Yet again more inspirational modelling. I have now gone into the garage to see what parts I could utilise to make an N gauge version for Dallam.

Cheers

Simon

Back to normality and a few photos taken on Dallam over the last few evenings.

7 minutes ago, The Fatadder said:

Thanks, somehow I missed your response.  I assume it was from precision labels as I saw on Friday they produce Serco transfers covering both logos

in N, a couple of emails later and I have ordered what I need for my 4mm ones.  
 

Always nice to see some early privatisation test trains modelled.  this is one of those layouts that really makes me wonder if I made the right call scale wise!

No problem, yes from Precision, he did the logos and various number sets as well. 

Yes the test trains of that era were interesting, certainly with top and tailed 47s. I have got the bits to do the 150 and may look at IRIS 2.

Cheers

Simon

10 minutes ago, MarshLane said:

 

Aww go on Simon, you know you want to :) you'd miss the run that you have with Dallam if you changed .... grabs hat and coat quickly!

Don't worry, Dallam is staying, this is just going to be a small project (famous last words when it develops into something like Mossend because it seemed a good idea at the time 🤣).

Cheers

Simon

A few more pictures of some recently acquired Scottish stock posed on Dallam, which has finally been set up again this afternoon following the Wigan show. I will be looking at starting a Scottish project at somepoint, era will be 1988 to 1991. Trackplan and location not decided but it will not be the size of Dallam.

Cheers

Simon

12 hours ago, Hearts1874 said:

 looking good what did you use for undercoat ?

I used satin white for undercoat. 

Cheers

Simon

14 hours ago, The Fatadder said:

The Serco stock is all looking very good,  out of interest have you done any with the earlier logo?

Thanks. No not done any with the earlier logos yet though I do have the transfers for them so a vehicle or 2 may appear.

Cheers

Simon

Although Dallam is still boxed up following the Wigan show, bits of modelling have been taking place. Currently respraying an inspection saloon into Scotrail livery as DM45020. A set of B4 bogies will be fitted as per the real thing. All paint is Railmatch.

Hmmm steam from a power station maybe, new tooled class 56??

Following the Wigan show last weekend, Dallam is still boxed up and stacked in the garage. I decided to have a clean and sort out before the layout is reassembled.

With regards to the exhibition, the layout worked well, only a few issues which were incorrect roads set in the fiddleyard and the odd item of stock deciding to uncouple on the front of the layout.

A big thanks to the operating team, Chris Hewitt and Peter Thomas. On the Sunday, Michael from Stuartby (N gauge layout on Facebook and Instagram) volunteered his services to operate and bring some stock and he did not stop for most of the day (thanks again Michael it was a big help and much appreciated!). Having Michael join us made a big difference on the Sunday and he will hopefully be joining us at Leigh in September 2023.

Did not get chance to take many pictures but one I did do was of the Revolution class 390, it looked stunning on the layout (I have got one on order from the second production run). Also a brief video clip from the weekend which includes the 390 at the end.

Thanks again everyone!

Cheers

Simon

On 02/10/2022 at 21:06, Padishar Creel said:

I was thrilled to see the Dallam layout for real at the Wigan show over the past two days, and to spend occasions chatting with you from time to time.

 

Not sure when the 'Shirebrook German Waistcoat' will be back in UK to see the layout again. Happy memories being taken back to Herrenberg.

 

In the meantine

es grüßt, und diesmal ganz herzlich

pc

 

It was great to speak with yourself also and glad you enjoyed Dallam. It was a great weekend being setup next to Shirebrook, we should have swapped some stock over on the Sunday afternoon, Virgin Mk3 set with a dead 90 on the rear being dragged through Shirebrook!

Thanks again

Simon

Hi Duncan and the Shirebrook team,

It was great to finally see Shirebrook in the flesh at Wigan last weekend and glad my transformer helped. It is a stunning layout and hopefully next time I see it I will have more time to watch (Dallam keeping me busy!).

Cheers

Simon

1 hour ago, DavidMcKenzie said:

Top stuff Simon. You have a flow of very interesting stuff coming off your workbench and all modelled extremely well 👍. Always a pleasure to see a new post on the Dallam thread and follow what your upto so thanks for sharing. 

 

All the best,

Dave 

Thanks Dave! Got a few more projects in my head but they will need to wait till after the Wigan show. I have got the etches to do the test department class 150 so that should appear at somepoint.

Cheers

Simon

1 hour ago, jonas said:

Any tips for painting the window frames? Lining pen or steady hand and a small brush?

 

Great work as always!

Thanks! For the window frames just a small brush on the glazing before fitting to the loco. 

Cheers

Simon

The last 3 current projects from the workbench. Once Dallam returns from Wigan I will be having a good clear out and tidy up, there is stuff everywhere😳🤣. The airbrush needs a good clean as well!
60013 is a respray from a Mainline livered version. All the transfers and nameplates are Railtec.
37886 modified and resprayed WCRC 37669. All transfers and nameplates are Railtec. Silver centre windscreen surround done at both ends as per the real loco.
56069, partial respray on the gold band due to renumber. NRN aerials fitted, finer jumper cables scratchbuilt. Nameplates and numbers are Railtec.
Not decided on fitting the bufferbeam detail on either the 37 or 56 as could use them for double heading.

Cheers

Simon

A break from locos this evening. 3 x brake force runners ready for varnish then reassemble. The Serco transfers and numbers on Test Car 5 are custom made by Precision Decals. Just need to get Mentor finished and at least one more brake force runner.

2 more locos approaching completion. Both of these just require a coat of satin varnish prior to final assembly.
90014 has been completed using Fox transfers for the main livery elements  stripes, logos, ladies. The numbers are Railtec. 
37886 has been completed using all Railtec transfers including the nameplates.
Both locos have been airbrushed with Railmatch paint.

Cheers

Simon

These 2 class 90s are ready for satin varnish. Transfers are mixture of Fox and Railtec. 90142 was a regular spot hire for Virgin. 90233 was also an occasional hire in loco along with working RES workings and freight. Hopefully have them finished for Wigan.

Cheers

Simon

Coal trains passing at Dallam.