BRIAN T

Thanks Polly

Too clean Dave, that will be sorted some time in the future

That's ok Andy,like is part of the Welsh vocabulary ,especially in Caaardiff like .

The last of the outdoor shots ...a bit photo intensive Thanks for looking

Hi Chris , Thanks for your kind words....... The 94xx s are Wills Finecast models on Bachmann pannier chassis, both are DCC, one is sound fitted Regards Brian

Thanks Dave Will do

Here are some more shots from this weeks outdoor photo session Class25 5181 newly allocated to South Wales makes an appearance . Will upload next batch soon ,thanks for looking

Hi Steve ,thanks,I've been waiting to do these conversions for quite a while, good luck with yours and really enjoyed your layout in MR.Regards

With this wonderful September weather , I took the opportunity to Take my 2 portable layouts Abercynon Fach and Moose Creek out into the garden for a photo session in some wonderful daylight conditions, Quite a few of the locos don,t quite belong at Abercynon Fach ,but it does not really bother me as its my layout ......ha ha. This upload is very photo intensive so i hope you enjoy. Moose Creek ( for those into the Canadian scene is on its own thread. D845 SPRIGHTLY in the one off warning livery when BR was experimenting in front warning panels D810 COCKADE the last Disc Headcode Warship with Yellow warning panel stands on the Van road More to upload soon

hiThe turntable has a simple handcrank and works fine as long as the tracks are level and spot on in line. It is located on the same board as the scenic section. Hope this answers your question Regards

Just an aside,but if you (BrianR) double click the image you get a better view of the photo and I believe that's the "GLENDOWER" pub at the end of the row.Yes...what an atmospheric shot ,get modelling .

Hi matey I don't know where I have been for the last 3 months ,but have totally missed all this,I can't remember you mentioning this during our harmonica forays, but I have to say it's all looking really good ,can,t wait to see it in the flesh when it's finished,if it's any thing like your previous masterpieces. it's great to read all the expert encouragement from Al,Brian R,Wayne etc,where would we be without their knowledge and observation. I,m glad your not modelling snow ,I'm going to attempt the effect with my latest Canadian B C mini layout quite soon. Meanwhile ,the whitewashed brick building looks really convincing, unusually for you I see you laying the track on a flat base,slightly different to Hendre , Now book marked ,see you soon BrianT.

The twins 10000/10001 have the same pickup arrangement ,and the same problem ( mine anyway ) but I sprayed the bottom of the bogies with servisol contact cleaner and lo and behold ,no stopping and no intermittent sound over points,while it was running , so I let it run in for 20 mins or so as I don't think it's a permanent fix,I just wanted to prove it was the pickups.

sorry very late reply,the 94xx tank is a wills kit on a Bachmann 87xx chassis and sound fittedRegards Brian

Can't you see the Practika 35mm camera at waist height.....shame on you.

When I,m asked the dimensions of the layout in future I'm going to say it's the width of 3 large older human beings.Brian always takes the best side of me

HiIt's a Wills Finecast whitemetal kit on a Bachmann pannier chassis,I,m in the middle of building a second one Thanks Brian

Abercynon Fach was at the Cardiff Model Railway Show last weekend and i managed to take some shots and video in between very busy periods during what was a very nice show with some greay layouts and superb modelling

Excellent modelling,very subtle weathering,and convincing ,thanks for posting.

Picked up mine from Lord and Butler yesterday as well ,yes.....Heljan have done a lovely job this time,detailing as posted previously is excellent including the etched roof walkway and small fittings and handrails. They are really setting the standards for 1st generation diesels and prototypes Well pleased.

I agree I had the same problem with my 72xx,by loosening the body slightly ,I managed to clip the steampipe into place and the running plate all went back to "true"

One I missed from the last photosession

Thanks all for your nice comments above ,and the conversation at Newport over the weekend,it was a really good show,in the the company of some very fine layouts, Maindee East,Abbotswood,Hornsey depot,Cashmores, Paynestown, Steelworks to name a few. Abercynon fach performed well. Next will be Lord and Butlers' open weekend in 2 weeks time. Thanks again all