Andrew P

Hi Peter and Wendy, glad you had a good time, and brought back a Dram or two.

All the best.

Bodge

Not short of a few locos then! 

 

John

Morning John, well about half as many again including the Blue Diesels.

I really should cut down some more, I sold about a Dozen locos including the Blue Pullman to fund the Potting Shed.

EDIT = I've just found a few more that I forgot and I've now added them to my list above.

Bodge

As its another day of rest today until the Potting Shed comes tomorrow, (I hope) I thought I would have a look through my fleet and just see what would run through Bitton, there not listed in any particular order, but just as they appear on my spread sheet, and all may not be correct like the WD for example but there Midland and near enough.

The running numbers may not be correct for the region but that is something I will look at in 3 or 4 years time once the main part of the layout is built.

Bachmann

Model                                  Loco No          Col                 Crest          Name

JINTY                                  47629             BLACK           LATE

JINTY                                   47354            BLACK           EARLY

3F                                        43474             BLACK           LATE                           SOUND

4F                                        43924             BLACK           LATE                           SOUND

MIDLAND COMPOUND      41157             BLACK           LATE

STD 3 MT                            82030             GREEN          LATE

IVATT 2MT                          46526             GREEN           LATE

IVATT 4 MT                          43154             BLACK           LATE

STD 4 MT TANK                  80009             BLACK           EARLY

STD 4 MT                            76114             BLACK            LATE

STD 4 MT                            75033             BLACK            LATE

STD 5 MT                            73069             BLACK            LATE

STD 5 MT                            73068             GREEN           LATE

FAIRBURN TANK                42073             BLACK            LATE

WD                                      90448             BLACK            LATE   

SUPER D                            49064             BLACK            LATE                         SOUND

7F                                        53808             BLACK            LATE

9F                                        92148             BLACK            LATE

JUBILEE                              45659            GREEN            LATE          DRAKE

PATRIOT                              45503            GREEN           LATE   ROYAL LEICESTERSHIRE REG

PRAIRIE                               4555             GREEN            LATE

PRAIRIE                               45XX?           GREEN           LATE

PRAIRIE                               45XX?           GREEN           LATE

PANNIER                              8750               BLACK           LATE

Hornby,

8F                                          48053              BLACK           LATE                                    SOUND

B1                                          61243              BLACK           LATE

PATRIOT                               45512              GREEN           LATE            BUNSEN

BLACK 5                               45458               BLACK           LATE

BLACK 5                               45190               BLACK           LATE

BLACK 5                               44875               BLACK           EARLY                   SOUND

9F                                          92221               BLACK           LATE

9F                                          92151               BLACK           LATE

STD 4 MT                              75070               BLACK           LATE

STANIER 4 P                         42613               BLACK           LATE?

Diesels

Bachmann.

CL 20 / TYPE 1                     D8138               GREEN                                        SOUND

CL 24 / TYPE 2                     D5100               GREEN                                        SOUND

Cl 25                                      25034               GREEN                                        SOUND

CL 25 / TYPE 2                      D7502              GREEN                                        SOUND

TYPE 4                                   D27                  GREEN                                        SOUND

CL 105 DMU                                                   GREEN

CL 108 DMU                                                   GREEN                                        SOUND

Dapol

CL 22 / TYPE 2                        ?                      GREEN

Heljan

CL 35                                       ?                       GREEN

CL 27 / TYPE 2                   D5362                   GREEN                                    SOUND

Hornby

CL 121                                     ?                       GREEN

CL 121                                     ?                 BROWN / CREAM 

And the remainder of the fleet (which includes Duchesses, K3 and B 17 etc,) and also including the Blue period Diesels will run as and when I please when the doors are closed to public gaze.

Bodge

Not me Clive, I'm the best behaved of the lot, hahhah

Bodge

P.S.

Simon, any more pics please?

Bodge2

Morning Mike, looks like Dent is having the same sort of input as I had on Bitton and now as you say you have something else to add to Dent's authenticity and general appearance.

Pics of the rods on Sat then? hahha

Cheers,

Bodge.

Hi Andy

 

I saw you walking around with the tripod on Saturday while we were sat eating and thought I'd catch up with you a bit later but then didn't see you again, sorry I missed you it would have been good to meet.

Hi Ian, yes we did say many Months ago that if i could make it we would meet up, sorry but maybe at The Great Electric Train show or somewhere if we can both get to another this year.

All the best.

Bodge

Hi Andy,

 

Glad all went as per the plan! I think your'e pushing it for Saturday and agree with Polly that Sunday is best, I mean we don't want to see Bitton in an unfinished state with no GRASS do we !

 

Yes, saw Polly and Ray, 1st. in the queue at EXPO but never quite caught them up again, maybe they saw me coming and did a runner, I would if I saw me coming!

SORRY Mike, didn't mean to tick the AGREE box, ahahhhah

Bodge

Hi Mike, All,

Here you go and my! it is a lovely shot, Cheers Jock!

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/36891-16t-minerals/?p=1500579

Cheers,

John.

 

PS You just click on the left "arrow" next to the post number, a box comes up and you copy that text within the box!

Evening Mike, Now you can also emulate the rust on the back of the Signal, hahha

Well done for the next issue of BRM Adrian, I am really looking forward to that, brilliant news.

Bodge.

Hi Both, some really great pics from the show, I normally take a couple of hundred at a Show but I only took about  20 decent shots all day I think.

I don't know if it was me not in the mood, or me just not feeling myself, (not in the rude way), hhahahha SORRY.

Bodge

Hi Jason, all well deserved praise, glad to see the kits, and the Loco loos different as well.

Looking forward to seeing the EM challenge mate.

Bodge.

Thanks Guys, It was the new Royal Derby Hospital at Mickelover, and all went to plan, really caring staff, the Surgeon said as I went into Theater; I promise I wont hurt you, followed by; that's because my assistant is doing it, haahha.

I cant drive for 48 hours? for some reason and have to take it easy till Wednesday Morning, but that's when the Potting Shed arrives all being well, so I should be fit to make a start on that by Thursday.

Layout should be up and running by Saturday, hahhaha

Didn't say which one though, hahahah

Bodge.

As per an earlier post, Bitton drawn for a 16' x 2'6 layout in N.

 

I have added a couple of lay-by sidings, probably rather unnecessary in view of proximity to Bath and Mangotsfield but they add to the "play value" of the layout. The one on the down line could even be a goods loop with direct link to fiddleyard.

 

Scan0002.pdfIn view of the changes, it should probably be called Willsbridge for Bitton.

Hi Joseph, now I'm looking forward to seeing this come alive, I really should have called Bitton, Willsbridge due to the buildings not being 100% accurate to begin with but I may change them at some stage to be a little more accurate.

You have a nice area and I feel the extra Lay By siding will help give more interest to the up line workings, a nice Farrish 4F with a short freight held whilst the Black 5 or Std 4 comes by with the Pines.

Good luck mate and I hope it goes well for you.

Bodge.

Say hello to the nurse that saw to my foot after an accident in Derby Works in 1974 will you, Blonde and beautiful, you can't miss her, but best you don't mention me she may not be over it yet!

Were you really that bad? hahhahha

Bodge

I dunow, you wait for days for a photo and then all of a sudden a whole load come along..

Absolutely fantastic Mike, More tomorrow?hhahaa

Bodge

Hi Simon, sorry BUT I had to look in, its going to be great to get yet another take on a great theme and in EM as well, that's mighty impressive for a first proper layout so will have yet another thread to add to my Follow List.

All the best and enjoy the Lunesters.

Bodge

Not much done today, but I've had a good rest after yesterday, and I have a Hospital appointment tomorrow all day at Derby Hospital for some injection treatment for my Hip and Knee problems.

Bodge

Hi Andy, very little money changed hands, Mrs W Station saw to that,with comments such as, that's expensive isn't it. Any questions just pm me and if i can remember the answer I will let you know. All the best Adrian

Thanks Adrian, Sorry I just hit the Craftsman button by mistake, hahah.

I will PM you when I can remember what it was, hahah

Bodge.

Morning Bodgit,  Cracking day out, met up with loads of RMWebbers, can't wait for the next one.

 

George

Your right mate, I need another Show and soon, I need a fix, hahhah

Great day, Great company and a special thanks to you, Mike and Big John for looking after me all day and telling me to slow down, take it easy and have a rest.

Cheers mate.

Bodge.

Morning Andy,

Sounds like you and George had a great time in Coventry, and you managed to keep the spending down - very impressed! Pleased it went well mate and from Jaz's comments on the AV thread, you looked well. Look forward to the next episode of Bitton now,

Kind regards,

Jock.

Cheers Jock, I wasn't my normal self, whatever that is? but yes it was good to get out to a Show again and meet old and new friends.

Pity you couldn't be there, that would have been good, but you need to recover properly first, so maybe next year.

Bodge.

It was on the BRM stand right opposite the entrance - not a bad job overall I thought. I've only glanced at Warmley so far so can't really comment but I suspect you'll produce something 'less 'busy' with Bitton.

I should have gone to Specsavers on my way to the show, instead of getting a Hot Dog, hahha

Bodge.

I was there Andy and I didn't see you either - in fact I was only thinking earlier this evening that you'd said you were going and I thought 'oh, hope he's ok'.  Ah well no doubt more shows and events to come so perhaps make a suitable meeting place and time for the next one?

Mike, I had a Bodgit Badge on made by George T plus my RM Web badge from the RM Web Stafford Show from a couple of years ago, and using my camera tripod as a walking stick.

I should have worn the Pink High Heels that I told Jaz I would wear so she would see me, hahha

Bodge.

Hi Jock,

 

I always regret never having seen Alberta, I think Holbeck put a ban on it travelling north of Carlisle in those latter days. I bought two and converted one to 'Straits Settlements' with the correct tender top purchased direct from Bachmann. I'm toying with putting a yellow stripe on Alberta, my indecision is final! 

Do I take it that we have ANOTHER JOCK?

Bodge

Morning Mike, I loved the pics from the other day, but where's today's inspiration, I'll pop back tonight, hahhaha

All the best mate.

Bodge.

Hi mate, glad you had a nice day and met Jason etc, and hopefully not spent a fortune.

Next question is of course,

when are you ripping up the track on Dent and going EM?

hhahahhaaaaaa

Bodge