Tim V

A roof can prevent the growth of algae in the tank, here is Bridgnorth tank a long time ago.

Also, it had the English spelling of Towyn (pre 1973) ...

52 minutes ago, Nearholmer said:

Maybe it depends upon the exhibition, and the nature of the audience.

 

I never saw Clutton, which is a pity, because it sounds as if I would have really enjoyed it.

Quite a bit on YouTube, some of mine but also from others.

Looks like a figment of the illustrator's imagination. The telegraph poles look like Ratio ones - nothing like GW ones. The fencing - is not railway like.

As said, plenty of real posters to use.

You need to get hold of some Great western Journals (Wild Swan), Nos 2 and 16 cover the 45xx. Try the bookshop Titfield Thunderbolt - they may have some back numbers.

I was always bumping my head on the light beam, so I've raised the board. Also I've used some LED strips that I removed from a (then) scrap TV to light the layout. The scrap TV had some new LED strips put in it - no longer scrap!

Well known, I always take a fan!

Nearly a year since my last posting!

I've been invited to Railwells 2023, that means I've got to get something done. Been working on the steam engine.

How about a gas works - Bath Green Park in 1972.

Surely that expired passport would be of him as a child? It might not be acceptable as he doesn't have that likeness.

My son got a driving licence, not because he wanted to learn to drive, but because it was good ID for pubs etc.

This one might be closer!

Nearly the same spot, 40 odd years ago.

Cracking show Gromit!

Thoroughly enjoyed myself. Keep up the good work! Looking forward to next year!

Putting the part number into Google  A2Z 420 040 produces

https://www.scnct.de/shop/EMCO/Compact-5-PC/Key-wrench-fits-for-4-Jaw-Independend-Chuck::1056.html?language=en

My proper EMCO one has a square end - to match the 4-jaw chuck!

Oh and to the OP, it is 4mm across the squares.

I have one of these:

https://www.cousinsuk.com/product/screw-down-1-45mm-jaw-watchmakers?code=V9692

or you could go for the Bergeon, a tad more expensive (£229).

5 minutes ago, Chris M said:

In my experience not necessarily. I’ve taken my own layouts to over 30 shows and only ever had one slightly negative comment on social media. I made a joke comment back and we both had a bit of a laugh.

On the other hand it’s really nice when you see good comments on social media bit don’t let it go to your head. And don’t worry if you get no comments at all - I find that is most usual.

Don’t expect to win any of the “best layout” votes. If you are lucky someone might say “for me, this is the best layout on the show”. That is enough to make a great show experience.

Perhaps you were lucky. I've taken my layouts to nearly 50 shows, so have some experience.

My layout and another were subjected to a vitriolic attack on another forum, mainly populated with members who had been kicked off RMweb.

It can be those that hurt, which was why I raised it. However, the number of supportive comments following that interlude, and the number of videos of that layout (now retired), and positive remarks make it all worth while. 

Fully agree with your last sentence, though getting 'Best in Show' does have a certain kudos! 

You will get criticised by visitors and on social media.

Don't take this to heart. My layout was shredded on a forum (not this one). I was made aware of it, but ignored it. The best thing you can do is not rise to the bait. Unfortunately, a link was put from this forum to the thread on the other forum which vastly increased the exposure those comments got - which was what they wanted.

There are people out there who revel in the attention.

4 hours ago, The Lurker said:

Likewise. I was there 74-75, and most things have gone. The school I was at has long since moved, and although I found our old house on google street view, it has since been knocked down and rebuilt. But the Tiger Balm Gardens linger on!

 

Trains were a rare glimpse back then for a train mad boy!

Nice to know the tiger Balm gardens are still there - seen here in 1967. Tiger Balm was great for many things and has become available in the UK.

You may be asked to do a presentation for the TV!

It's a good idea to have a hair cut before you go, and make sure, if you are male and swarthy, you've had a shave or that your beard is trimmed!

There is a video in which I appear where I hadn't done this ...

The Singapore I knew has disappeared. Lived there 1966-9 ended up on the Naval Base (now Woodlands). Father worked at the base. I look at the pictures in this thread and recognise nothing! 

some railway content here

And Change Alley - both pictures from 1967. Morris Oxford taxis!

3 hours ago, RailWest said:

Not quite correct - points 14 (into the goods yard) are still mechanical.

 

IIRC points 14 are the channel rodding. AIUI this exists 'cos in BR the sidings were taken OOU and then BR removed the rodding, only to decide later that they needed the sidings for Eng Dept usage, so had to re-install rodding hence the use of channel.

 

Still, a great loss that all that round rodding was removed. Last time I looked, Blue Anchor had some round rodding to the the down loop facing point. And Arley (SVR) had some.

But it has more or less ceased. Sights like this at Tywyn in 1973 are gone. Pity I didn't have a better camera at the time.

By the time I did, the lie by had been removed and square rodding took the place.

Here is the lead off from the box at Williton in 1991. Round rodding. I believe this has all been removed as the points are power worked now.

The large prairies only moved to Barrow Rd after the closure of St Philips Marsh. And those 61xx I believe moved out of London after dieselisation.

For example 4131 was at SPM, but in lined green with the later totem.