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Hi Tom, Hi Gibbo, happy to help!

It is a great resource, especially with the side by side function.. So much has changed in a short amount of time without realising it!

I think a fellow RMWEB member, and fellow Merseysider (Beast66606) put me onto the maps link a few years ago. He also has 1000's of local photos.

Is this view helpful?

https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=18&lat=53.4421&lon=-2.9800&layers=168&right=BingHyb

Hi Tom, try this. Hope it helps.

https://maps.nls.uk/geo/explore/side-by-side/#zoom=16&lat=53.4336&lon=-2.9889&layers=10&right=BingHyb

Superb mate!

Hi Paul

I completely agree with your idea of having something smaller to work on/ keep you busy.

Like you mention.. a place to photo/ showcase you weathering skills which you also get great pleasure from.

As much as I loved visiting the shed in its latter days, trying to model it was a different matter.. So I am pleased to hear that you are bending away from modelling a place accurately which I know you prefer.

Good Luck with it!

Steve

Earlier today I passed by from a distance and I thought I could make out a class 60 parked up in front of the two class 70's, I returned later to find only the 70's there.

Sorry about the obstuctions..and mobile phone photos.

70 811 closest 70 813 furthest away.

Cheers.

Hi Paul..

I totally understand your frustrations!

But I am with Jinty on this one.

As for not being that confident... Look back at your achievements! In a short space of time you have change scales several times, improved your skills each step of the way, built your own trackwork. The list is endless.

Whatever you decide it will be great, as I know how much thought and effort you put into every project.

Cheers

Steve

I have just passed Seaforth dock and noticed a shiny Colas class 70 close to the fence. I could not make out a number and only spotted one loco.

Cheers.

Hi Paul,

I didn't realise you were planning a larger layout.. Sorry!

I imagined you wanted a place to photograph your locos on an 8ft x 2ft shelf but trying to retain an actual location.. My mistake!

Your upscaling BIG TIME!

Best regards,

Steve

Hi Paul,

I like your idea to model the stabling point. Would you be inclueding the line with the step gradient as part of your backscene?

Knowing your space constraints you may like to consider my two suggestions. You have probably researched these ideas already but here goes..

First, Birkenhead Mollington Street.. the refueling point using the new part of the shed as a backscene, it also has a scrapyard behind and is set in an urban/oily/grimey industrial area. Great for showing your locos off for a photo diorama.

Second, Buxton Tmd refueling point. A nice scene to model and an excellent photo plank.

Best regards,

Steve

I think its your best idea to date.. Go for it!

I too cannot speak highly enough about the Bernina route.

The scenery is truly breathtaking. I could not put my camera down.

Thanks for posting

Steve

Hi Paul,

Well I think you should go for it!!

I agree that its something that is right up your street and a great way to photograph your locos and weathering skills.

It reminds me of Edge Hill in its last days, a special place in my heart.

Good luck with it !!! 

Cheers

Its looking great Paul!

So its your turn to do the nightshift.. at 3 in the morning lets hope it was a clean baby wipe you used!

Very effective all the same

Cheers!

Ehh ?

Did someone say 'O' gauge?  whhoo-ha-haa

Bridge is looking good Paul !!

It will bring another dimension to your board...coming along well.

Cheers

Steve.

Hello Rod,

If you are looking at finding a kit of a class 502 you may have some luck with E-Traction kits. They only make a class 502 kit in "OO" gauge, but it may be possible to up scaling to "O" gauge if you email them. Matt Farrell produces the kit, a very approachable guy.

A class 503, again in "OO" gauge, is made by Judith Edge Kits.

I am sure you will already be aware of these kits.. but just in case you didn't.

cheers

Steve. 

Hi all.. Green 503 link-

http://www.derbysulzers.com/westkirby63.jpg

About three quarters of the page down there is a colour photo of two 503's in green syp.

Steve

I forgot to mention earlier..has Dave Bryant contacted you about his new book?

Steam on Merseyside..and Beyond. ISBN 1-872839-13-4.

It is excellent!

Steve

Hi Mike, will Bank Hall be exhibited or is it a private layout?

Steve

Congratulations Paul!!!

Steve

Got everything crossed here for you! Hope all goes well when you flick that switch!

Steve.

Fantastic

Hi Paul, there is a clear difference in quality from your earlier attempts.. well done mate!!

Steve

Its been a few days since your last update Paul...   I am guessing you have turned to weathering Thomas instead !!

Hope your ok mate ?  

Yeah...you have had your 2 week now! ;.)

Hope your ok!