gpplumy Posted December 19, 2020 Author Share Posted December 19, 2020 Another little project almost complete from @Corbs at railwaymania 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 So several things happened before Christmas. And then Christmas presents. So let's start in order Cranford is just about complete. Requiring just a driver and fireman to be added and then varnishing and coal adding. The headboards are magnetic meaning they can be switched accordingly. Next. The janus have been breeding again. Their are ten now... with a silver cab janus joining the more modern fleet. And finally to Christmas. I've been gifted a set of pta wagons by my partner in the Welsh livery. Oh dear. I feel a dock layout calling me... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 3, 2021 Share Posted January 3, 2021 On 29/12/2020 at 01:28, gpplumy said: So several things happened before Christmas. And then Christmas presents. So let's start in order Cranford is just about complete. Requiring just a driver and fireman to be added and then varnishing and coal adding. The headboards are magnetic meaning they can be switched accordingly. Next. The janus have been breeding again. Their are ten now... with a silver cab janus joining the more modern fleet. And finally to Christmas. I've been gifted a set of pta wagons by my partner in the Welsh livery. Oh dear. I feel a dock layout calling me... Haha knew it ref the PTAs Also if any of your Janus are needing a new layout home, PM me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted January 5, 2021 Author Share Posted January 5, 2021 On 03/01/2021 at 12:19, JC said: Haha knew it ref the PTAs Also if any of your Janus are needing a new layout home, PM me. Haha much the other way round. I'm hunting for more janus. Only another 50 to go... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JC Posted January 8, 2021 Share Posted January 8, 2021 On 05/01/2021 at 15:46, gpplumy said: Haha much the other way round. I'm hunting for more janus. Only another 50 to go... Are you buying the stock Janus and then modifying the paintjob? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted January 9, 2021 Author Share Posted January 9, 2021 On 08/01/2021 at 16:48, JC said: Are you buying the stock Janus and then modifying the paintjob? so far ive repainted 2 non british steel janus, and then just detailed /renumbered my british steel editions 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted January 13, 2021 Author Share Posted January 13, 2021 So the pipe bridge stumped me for some time. But then i came up with another idea. A conveyor running across the entrance. Ill still need to do a little more work of course, including the other supports. But id like peoples opinions so far? 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mol_PMB Posted January 15, 2021 Share Posted January 15, 2021 I'm loving the the look of this. I've only been to Scunthorpe once, to the rail rolling mill which was very impressive. But I've had quite a few trips to Port Talbot recently (with work) and I think you've captured the feel really well. A bit more dust and grime everywhere would tone down some of the brick buildings. Excellent work! My Welsh experiences make me think you need a Brush-Bagnall Bo-Bo instead of another Janus ;-) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted February 19, 2021 Author Share Posted February 19, 2021 On 15/01/2021 at 21:00, Mol_PMB said: I'm loving the the look of this. I've only been to Scunthorpe once, to the rail rolling mill which was very impressive. But I've had quite a few trips to Port Talbot recently (with work) and I think you've captured the feel really well. A bit more dust and grime everywhere would tone down some of the brick buildings. Excellent work! My Welsh experiences make me think you need a Brush-Bagnall Bo-Bo instead of another Janus ;-) Thanks for the opinions mol. I'm still considering some more filth and dirt about the place butni don't want it to be too dirty. As I want it to be a recently built part of the works. Leading from your last point. The brush bagnals never made it to scunthorpe. But we did have 50-60 janus. However that being said I am extatic to see that hopefully we will soon have torpedos and hunslet locomotives from KR models if they get enough expressions of interests. Which will be a perfect addition to the layout. I'm also pleased to say I've acquired a walthers blast furnace , so that's the first layout extension sorted ! As well as my "tug" boat for the dockside layout I hope to build in time (and with more space ). I've recently injured my leg so I've had to go 2 weeks so far without touching the layout or any modelling. Let's hope I can get back to it in time. Before injuring my leg i did pull these two out and are currently acting as supply steam shunters for the late steam period, with the idea that the site are low on locomotives 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 Another update for you all The cranford model is now pretty much complete. 2 accurascale wagons arrived however have had to be returned. Hopefully when the replacements arrive I'll be able to get some photos. Some more wagon loads have arrived in the form of billet stock this time for use on the flat wagons. The sentinels have been dragged out for a while. The more modern janus is having some trail flashing cab lights fitted. Hopefully more on this later. The 22 Hornby model has again caused issues. The chassis seems to be nothing but trouble. I've now found that a screw holding the pickups is pushing on the bearing housing and bearing. It really feels as if the austerity chassis has had its day. A few general photos in and around the layout including one of the new wagon loads. Also just arrived is a hybar shock wagons. These were used at the end of steam/diesel period to move small wire rod coils around the country from Normanby park. 9 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted April 22, 2021 Author Share Posted April 22, 2021 The photo of the new billets that it did not upload and the slabs next to it 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Corbs Posted May 5, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 5, 2021 Tempted by the RT Models Austerity chassis Andrew? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted May 10, 2021 Author Share Posted May 10, 2021 On 05/05/2021 at 23:08, Corbs said: Tempted by the RT Models Austerity chassis Andrew? My problem is lack of skill to build it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted May 16, 2021 Author Share Posted May 16, 2021 2 more additions to the janus fleet, and most of all No1 being the most important. The real life preserved loco at the Appleby Frodingham Railway Preservation Society finally exists in model form . The second still currently numbered as No5 is for working with the modern era 2015+ fleet. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted May 24, 2021 Author Share Posted May 24, 2021 A few more different shots from forklifts pushing wagons to a union meeting at the shed ! and who's is that mini van , it won't last long there 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted May 27, 2021 Author Share Posted May 27, 2021 A few more unusual shots. Most importantly , the first time all 12 janus have been on the layout in the new liveries. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted June 14, 2021 Author Share Posted June 14, 2021 So today 47445 has been back in the workshops of the living room... A crew have been added and the additional Avonside sandbox the origional locomitive was fitted with under peppers ownership (thankyou Railway Mania where this part is available) and finally some weathering removed on one side. The reason? The brilliant news that the Midland Railway - Butterley have started overhaul work on the real 47445. I cannot wait to see her and her orange tanks in real life ! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted June 17, 2021 Author Share Posted June 17, 2021 Finally the Scunthorpe hunslet gains its stripes. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted July 26, 2021 Author Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) Summer stop period begins. The steel wagons and scrap are moved out and spares, repairs and replacement item wagons move in. With the preserved narrow gauge steam locomotive getting in on the action. Edited October 25, 2021 by gpplumy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruston Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 10 hours ago, gpplumy said: Summer stop period begins. The steel wagons and scrap are moved out and spares, repairs and replacement item wagons move in. With the preserved narrow gauge steam locomotive getting in on the action. You've sold the layout to someone in Australia? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted July 26, 2021 Share Posted July 26, 2021 (edited) 4 hours ago, Ruston said: You've sold the layout to someone in Australia? Dave, where's the hound gone? I must admit, The Kaleesi is a bit more attractive. Regards, Chris. Edited July 26, 2021 by Sandhole Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 26/07/2021 at 11:41, Ruston said: You've sold the layout to someone in Australia? Not sure what's going on. For some reason rm web wants to post every photo upside down.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted August 1, 2021 Author Share Posted August 1, 2021 On 26/07/2021 at 11:41, Ruston said: You've sold the layout to someone in Australia? Not sure what's going on. For some reason rm web wants to post every photo upside down.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted September 16, 2021 Author Share Posted September 16, 2021 the layout has finally had its sign fitted in place , now i just need a miniature version for the layout itself ! in other news, an 04 has joined the steam and preseved era loco fleet. a Corus rail wagon and 2 other cargo wagons have joined the wagon fleet and this rather fetching morris million, now i just need to weather some things, again ! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gpplumy Posted October 21, 2021 Author Share Posted October 21, 2021 (edited) So I've been busy at scunthorpe again. But we did attend the great electric train show. We have the real life cranford on a brake van tour, a view of the blast furnaces. The latest wagon I've purchased which exist at scunthorpe but have been modified. And an upside down P class.... ALSO. WHY THE HELL ARE SOME PHOTO ROTATING UPSIDE DOWN WHEN LOADED. AND I CANT FLIP THEM NO MATTER WHAT I DO Edited October 25, 2021 by gpplumy 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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