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  1. CovDriver
    That's about right for that trash newspaper they always take the credit for photos etc.... I wouldn't wipe my backside with trash they print on paper.
  2. CovDriver
    DAS000601 brings back a lot of memories as my old man was a signaller in Chester 3a in the very early 80's. I can remember going with him on the afternoon shift and the odd visit on a Saturday afternoon watching all the classic BR blue diesels heading for the North Wales coast great times indeed and of course watching the steam specials around that time until he transferred down the road the Green Lane crossing box now that's a different story taking his lunch to him as we lived that close at that time. Great pictures keep them coming Cheers Colin
  3. CovDriver

    A cracking day out to Weymouth with a pair 50's yesterday.

    1. SWT442

      SWT442

      Was great to see and hear them, certainly going well through the New Forest!

  4. CovDriver
    This is just what I've been looking for the atmosphere in these pictures are amazing just what I need to help me along on my new project. Now following with great interest keep the pictures coming. Cheers Colin
  5. CovDriver

    A couple of nights at Skipwith station in a ex Virgin Mk2 carriage

    1. Hroth

      Hroth

      an ex-virgin sounds

       

      interesting...

    2. Platform 1

      Platform 1

      ex Virgin Mk2 sounds impossible...

    3. Huw Griffiths

      Huw Griffiths

      Too much information.

  6. CovDriver
    Well after a few weeks of deciding what to do with a new TIm Horn baseboard that measures up at 4ft x 10ins I've decided to build a 4m scale branch line themed layout. Track will be C&L fine scale with some excellent hand built points I've laid the first section as a test piece as it's the first time I've glued the track down instead of track pins. I'm hoping to build two traversers 3ft x 10ins so I can run a decent operating sequence this time unlike my previous efforts on Ashbridge which is currently in my loft awaiting further developments. I'm looking at operating on the Western region in the North West and BR blue diesels set in a early 1980's theme. So the scenery will be carefully arrange so as not to date the layout to much. I'll hopefully try an upload a few pics when I get the chance. Cheers Colin
  7. CovDriver
    Great to see your back on here Marcus I did see you back in April on the 50 tour I must say you showed us what the old girls are made of. It was a bit of a Rmweb meet up on-board as Jim was also floating about. Keep up the great work on the layout. Cheers Colin
  8. CovDriver

    Must be an age thing I've now got GWR steam loco's for my new layout project.

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    2. tractionman

      tractionman

      not tempted by LMS then on London Midland metals? :-)

    3. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      I've been tempted to have a go at a little project based on the cambrian area but the project can operate late steam and BR blue diesels layout thread will be started very soon

    4. tractionman

      tractionman

      sound good--best of both.

  9. CovDriver
    I'm hoping to make the Cradley show this year and seeing your layout in the flesh so to speak. Great scenic work Trev keep up the good work. Cheers Colin
  10. CovDriver

    First trip up the Lickey incline solo and 65mph at the top..

    1. eastwestdivide

      eastwestdivide

      Electric?

    2. CovDriver

      CovDriver

      Yes a class 323

    3. Mallard60022

      Mallard60022

      Oh, I thought it were you on a park Run.

  11. CovDriver
    We have a few of these guys on our routes too in particular Marston Green and Tile Hill I always give them a friendly wave as I arrive in the platform. Cheers Colin
  12. CovDriver
    Onwards and upwards Jim all the best with your new venture with GBRf we may pass each other at some stage I'll keep an eye for you. I agree a bit disheartening when a manager can't be bothered to thank for your time effort. Cheers Colin
  13. CovDriver
    I received my copy today and I've had a quick look through and I must say this has to be an excellent bookazine by Mr Wright there are some excellent pictures for anybody who maybe detailing a 47 or two I'm very pleased with this is an understatement. Well done Mr Wright Cheers Colin
  14. CovDriver

    Well that was a fun packed day at work tree on the OLE on the cross city south I've just had the delights of sitting on my unit for 6 hours at Kings Norton !

    1. eastwestdivide

      eastwestdivide

      Hope you had your sarnies with you

    2. Tim Hall

      Tim Hall

      And an empty bottle :O

    3. Rugd1022

      Rugd1022

      You have my sympathies... last night I was sent o na wild goose chase from Crewe to Beswcot with the wrong loco, had to turn back and take it back to Crewe before working the correct train, which nobody had the wit, intelligence or decency to tell me about!

  15. CovDriver
    Sorry all you will get out of me is er No knowledge and I'm working this Sunday. Cheers Colin
  16. CovDriver
    Look out for 323203 that should be the next unit for the new livery as it was being prepared inside the maintenance shed on Soho this morning. I had a sneaky look in the shed after I took a unit up there this morning. My guess is that it'll be used for the first public trip to Bromsgrove which starts on the 29th. Cheers Colin
  17. CovDriver
    I saw that today I was tempted I may have another look on my pnb tomorrow morning seen as I'm home alone for the next 10days. No need for sneaking new stock in the house. Cheers Colin
  18. CovDriver
    That makes three of us I shouted out DEEEEAAATTTTTTTHHHHHH!!!
  19. CovDriver

    A nice little trip to Tresaith for a few days Dolphin spotting and a bit of sea air can't wait.

    1. Tim Hall

      Tim Hall

      Dolphins are usually fairly easy to see from Tresaith, we staying in the old Coastguards house about 8 years ago.

    2. Hroth

      Hroth

      I spy with my little eye, something beginning with D...

  20. CovDriver
    You could knock up some level crossing barriers as I noticed at the side of platform 5 at Birmingham International this morning there are some redundant level crossing barriers and motor housings they must have been there for years as it's been a few years since the crossings at Canley,Tile Hill and Berkswell have gone. And you could always have a small section of track with various track circuiting items attached for training and testing purposes there is a good example of this next to the old Coventry PSB I'll try and get a photo for you if it's possible. Cheers Colin
  21. CovDriver
    Here's the last three pics of Ashbridge to be uploaded on this thread as I won't be continuing with the build of this layout. Im offering this up for sale as I need the space for the next layout project. I'll start a new thread when I make a start. If anybody wants to take this layout on then please message me for the details etc.. but the NCE powercab controller isn't included with the layout that's needed for the next project. I'll give it a week or so then I'll have no choice but to break Ashbridge up for scrap. Thank you for all the kind comments through the construction of Ashbridge. Cheers Colin
  22. CovDriver
    All the very best in your new venture with GBRf depending on your new routes I may see you in passing a bit more literally. Hope to see you soon on the iron road. Cheers Colin
  23. CovDriver
    A common thing that is Jim whilst your in the seat I could do with losing a few pounds. Cheers Colin
  24. CovDriver
    So that was you giving it some at Coventry I was in booking point as you departed Coventry sounded very nice indeed. Good luck with the medical for GBRf. Cheers Colin
  25. CovDriver
    Sh1tstorm is an understatement I've been following it with interest but not as much as I follow this thread
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