kiltedsignaller
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As long as you model Cei Mawr, the fireman can be looking back along the train for the Guard's wave!
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Sorry to see no SC280M yet, as the tooling is almost all there. Never mind; I shall keep hoping...
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I'm finding this fascinating. The scale of this delightful model is perfect, however, for the first time in my 009 adventure, I have discovered that 009 is SO wrong a gauge for the FR. It shrinks the engine. EM in 009 time?
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Simply stunning!! One blink and I'm in Porthmadog!
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It would have been around 1958 when I was aged three. My father was keen to give me my first close-up look at a train, so he took me onto the station platform at Dingwall. A Kyle train was about to depart and he took me right up to the engine (presumably a black 5). While I was standing beside it, the locomotive blew off a sudden and very loud continuous cloud of steam. It gave me a huge scare and I have loved railways ever since...
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I think so too, Hal. I'm happy to live with them, judging by these photographs. My Union of South Africa is due for delivery on Monday.
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Bachmann 009 Skarloey Railway range
kiltedsignaller replied to PaulRhB's topic in Narrow Gauge Modelling
I have managed to acquire one and would appreciate a bit of advice. When it came in the post, one of the rear wheels was off. I can't see how it can be reattached to the axle. Any ideas, please? -
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As do I, Ryan. However I'm still trying to pluck up the courage to tackle the inside of Bachmann's new 'Hebridean' observation car at the moment; The Royal Scotsman will have to wait for now and I shall content myself with admiring its observation car's lines as the train passes my signal box when the season starts next month.
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The new Peco slate waggons are a joy to behold. I was delighted to see that the removable loads are hollow. With each filled with Blu Tack, the weight increases considerably, and creates a very promising gravity train. Now to source some appropriate brakesmen...
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I agree. The judicious use of a fine paint brush would highlight the nice detailing very well...
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Certainly, Hilux5972:
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These are of exactly the same dark 'umber' shade which Hornby has used in all the previous Pullman production, David.
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I'm very impressed by these. The roof detail is excellent and inside accommodation is finer than before. All round little beauties, perfect for the 'Queen of Scots'...
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Stunning models! Nice Mr Postie has just delivered mine. I shall have a good look later, but the thing that leaps out at me is NO CURTAINS
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Superb model, Hornby! I can smell the sea at Mallaig...
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Absolutely stunning! One happy customer...
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Things are on the move in Swanage with the arrival of new stock. I have been dealing with Quentin Poore by telephone and he tells me I should receive my O scale ex-Devon Belle observation car Sc280M tomorrow. I'm sure it will be well worth the three+ years wait since I ordered it. :-)
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Email from Hattons this morning: delivery date now expected into July.... Roll on Christmas
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Connel Ferry Railway/road bridge 4mm scale
kiltedsignaller replied to trains12's topic in Layout topics
I have been over this amazing bridge SO often. You are capturing the scale of it beautifully, Jamie. I look forward to seeing it complete and the Falls of Lora passing below it. Cheers, John -
I shall let you know when I get home and turn my own computer on, Gordon. I'm looking at the signal box computer at present, and certain things are "blocked by the organisation". Late shift finishes here at 2330. Thank you
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The P2 is a new beast to me. I'd always known about them, but had only recently taken much interest,.It was funny, because only last night I was Googling Earl Marischal's deflectors, to find a clear shot; only to be faced with the excellent picture on the calendar this morning. I never saw one. My early teens were spent through the 1960s north of Inverness, one of the areas on Highland routes to lose steam first. Thus, my experience of Gresleys was nil, despite my father being from Middlesbrough. Regards, John
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That was MY experience this morning, too, Ian. Interesting to see Earl Marischal wearing the extra deflectors.
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He WAS away at a trades fair on the Continent. The best thing to do is to telephone. I've dealt with Quentin before, but have now had superb service from him. Just taken delivery of a new coach and am absolutely delighted with it
