St. Simon

I presume that it's not open to the Fisherton Operating Crew? (although the chances of me remembering it is slim!)

Simon

Hi,

Nice selection of photos Tim, although on the 3rd one it does look odd seeing a steam loco running around amongst all the modern day axle counter housings!

Congratulations on the retirement, I might even come long to the do!

Simon

Hi Andy,

Yes, it was good to see the whole process, thank you, even if we missed the Lancs.

Yep, will do, I'll see you in the bar

Simon

I love the piece of trackwork, I want one!

I do have it on good authority that certain parts of Network Rail use 3D Printed models for planning and design meetings!

Simon

Nice article Stu, it was an enjoyable day wasn't it?

Simon

Hi,

It's good to see the cover finished off after seeing it 'in development', even if we did mess around with it a bit

Simon

Hi,

If you look at this part of the forum: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/forum/180-3d-printing-laser-cutting-cad-cnc-group/ you'll find lots of people have used the site.

There's some stuff on there about copyright too.

Plus, Shapeways is actually a joint American / Dutch company

Simon

Hi,

I have them saved in favourites!

Thanks, there will be another, I have plans, wiring diagrams and shopping lists for it as well as permission and should be started soon!

Simon

Hi,

Looks like dad will need a refresher course!

Simon

Hi Tom.

Congratulations on 100 entries, it has certainly come along way, I have followed it quite a long time and have been impressed by the standard of work!

The Trackwork looks beautiful, you have to look at the couplings on the stock to see that it's N Gauge. I also love the picture of the 5MT and Brit (?), just oozes atmosphere and makes the layout look complete!

Can't wait to see it develop even more

Simon

Hi,

That looks very nice, I must of missed that (and you!), I was up there from about 19:30, so you must of run it before then.

Will look forward to seeing you and the Atlantic again!

Simon

Hi,

Very very nice, such atmosphere, just love the first shot!

Even though I've never been to Barrow Hill myself, but what I've seen on videos, you've captured the feel of the place incredibly well!

Simon

Hi,

Thank you gentlemen!

Simon

Hi Chris

Here's another a couple:

• I left trains for beer and girls (more of a Cliche really!)
  
• Modern Image is boring
  

Simon

Hi,

I know Chris Nevard as a vampire is scary, I've already told him that he won't get a bacon butty if dresses like that!

Make to subject, there are a lot of people that are like that in this hobby. At the Reading show, I heard one person say to my layout "There's so many eras on this, it's ridiculous!" he obviously hadn't read the show guide nor the 2 sheets on the layout that explained that it is a preserved layout! My whole crew had a good laugh at that!

Best way is to either laugh at them or ignore them!

Simon

I look forward to seeing you/Hythe Parkway at Maidenhead then Simon - and glad all was well with that joint in the end and that the weekend went well for you all.

Hi Mike,

Yes, looking forward to the show as well and already thinking of even more improvements to make for it.

Yeah, I'm very pleased at the outcome of the show and with fixing the problem

glad and pleased that it went well for you simon! felt like being back at school at that exhibition eh? looks good!

You could say that Matt, but haven't been to a primary school for at least 5 years! It was all so small!

Thanks!

Simon

See you there. I will say hello!

Hi,

I'll also be there as well operating Hinton, but only on the Saturday

Simon

Hi Richard

I do believe you may have saved Hythe Parkway. Yes we would be happy to come along to your show, just email us (the addresss is in the entry) dates and such and we'll see what we can do!

Simon

Hi,

Looks very nice Chris, would take me years to get to this standard and you've managed to do it in 5 months!

Just one think I would like to pick out from your entry:

having a high maintenance wife - constant TLC required!

Do you know this from experience Chris?

Superb layout!

Simon

Hi,

Looking very good mate! Very much like the new banners to the side! (The Modellings very good as well! )

The little cutting / stream at the front looks particually effective!

Simon

Hi,

Very nice shunter! Should look good on Calshot

I do like the 3D images of the new extension!

Simon

Hi,

Yeah, in fact I spent the last half an hour, sitting in the dark running my 108 and 4-CEP which have lighst in them

Simon

Hi,

Ian, it was about the same temperature in the hall as it is where it is stored. It did run up nicely until tthe doors of show opened! But it did get warmer during the day, but not as warm as the center of the hall.

The thing was that it was fiddle yard which was far away from any public right of way and not where the public was standing, the little plighters just walked around the back of the exhibitors to a place they weren't meant to be.

Chris, that's actually quite good! I remember the thread well!. Yeah, we thought about why it ran like it did and we've concluded that it is the wiring that was causing faults. So a possible complete re-wire is on the cards.

The next show is Reading on the 17th and 18th September, hope to see some people there!

Simon

Hi,

Very nice Jam, very realistic! It isn't going to be flying anywhere very soon!

Simon

Hi,

Thanks Jam, it was frustationg because we had it running nicely, up until the doors opened!

Yes, it was by no means the worst case, Graham_muz has had a child grab his turntable on his layout and turn it by hand, wrecking the gears and motor! Half of it is the child and half the parent not being able to control their child!

Yeah, so do I! Thank you

Simon