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Heading in the other direction is Hinton Manor, running tender first with a train of empty livestock wagons
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Yeh we've got one like that, who will then head for the back door, because she seems to think it will not be raining there. 🙄
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I hope they make it, looks like it is about to get lost in the forest. Lovely scene by the way
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Not a steam engine in sight. Class 24, Class 43 Warship Zealous, Class 128 Parcels car in the bay platform, Class 121 Bubble car at Platform 3
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My earliest memories of train travel were on green DMUs with speed whiskers. Class 116 I think on South Wales Valley lines, so have a soft spot for them. I will not say a word about your Airfix kit, secret is safe with me. 😉
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😄I fear too late for that, a lost cause.
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The BRS Lorry crew making final preparations before they head off. Model is a Road Transport Images kit - Gut Otter Motor Panels 1954 cab and chassis. The Porter and the cat take the opportunity for 40 winks.
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Thanks John. I am quite chuffed the way the backscene adds depth to the 3d model. Took me a while to decide on which backscene would be most effective. Clive
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Glad he got a transfer from Buggleskelly, I hope he has left some of his more eccentric behaviours behind 😀, or is the postman the ex porter from Buggleskelly.
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Hinton Manor at rest. Dapol model which runs beautifully. It also has a Dapol sound project installed - which is excellent. I know there is criticism of this model, but have to say I am very happy with it (and it's sibling Hook Norton Manor).. For the record, Torquay Manor (Accurascale), is also an excellent model, with a great sound project. It is still a bit too quiet for my liking (despite an upgrade of the tender speaker). I am a big fan of Accurascale, and seem to be a regular customer. My buying habits have definitely changed since Accurascale and Rapido got into the game, and of course Dapol relaunched themselves with a host of GWR models.
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Totally agree - Dewchurch 3 is the result of various cock ups I made on Dewchurch 1 and 2. Graham T's thread is an excellent read, and full of useful tips/info/lessons learnt etc. I think knowing how you plan to operate the layout (including simple things like how you plan to uncouple rolling stock), can really influence the overall layout plan, prior to track laying. Although I have never done it (too lazy) I think mocking up buildings is also an excellent idea.
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Rob - how do you plan to uncouple wagons in the goods shed siding ? Reason I ask is if you are using tension locks and hand of God, it will be a bit of stretch across the baseboards. On Dewchurch 1 my goods yard was at the back of the layout and a pain to operate. Sorry if I have misunderstood, and a bit late to comment on this. I think 30 scale feet to the next track is fine - even for a three wheel mechanical horse
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Hi Rob, I've been a member of the Bachmann Collectors Club for several years. Although member ship fees have increased I think it is still worth the money. You get quarterly news letters, which are informative, a wagon every year when you renew your membership. Bachmann catalogue and annual calender. An early heads up on the quarterly product announcements, and chance to purchase exclusive member only models. Also occasional discounts on other things (latest is discounted tickets to Model World Live at the NEC in April), and and occasional invites to other Bachmann events I have attended two of their annual open days held at preserved lines (I went to the Gloucestershire & Warwickshire, and Dean Forest), mainly because they were close(ish) to where I live. Both were great days, well organised, and a chance to see behind the scenes at these preserved lines. I can't comment on any other collectors clubs - i.e. Hornby Hope this helps Clive
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Well done Graham, I wish you all the very best for your new venture. All the buildings are superb, but my favourites are your station building, and derelict barn - fantastic.
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Always room for another dinosaur John, welcome aboard
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