Indomitable026 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Mornin' chaps, During 83 Inverness gained its own 37 allocation 37 025/035/114/183/260/261 and 262. 183 looked good with the little headlight on the nose. Sept 25th 1982 25072 and 27003 double headed the 17.40 Inverness to Aberdeen passenger. Jan 83 saw 25319 at Keith then 25189/196 and 185 working the 06.05 Inverness to Keith speedlink on different days May 83 saw one of the Ethels 97250 worked through Inverness from the Aberdeen direction in a freight for trials on the Kyle line. Sept 83 25201 and 25239 were double heading a Winsford bound salt train between Inverness and Aberdeen. Cheers Dave Great, Thats some 25's identified then.... You just need to find me some 24 workings............ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 ...you're a few years on the optimistic side there Damian.....1976 was your last solid modelling opportunity in that direction. Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 ...you're a few years on the optimistic side there Damian.....1976 was your last solid modelling opportunity in that direction. Dave Yes yes I know.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 26011 and part of the signal gantry that will feature on the left hand side of the layout. http://www.flickr.com/photos/d9006/4920618783/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 and the Loco Signal Box, which will also feature on the left hand side of the layout http://www.flickr.com/photos/pics-by-john/5689544458/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmtreephotos/8444620282/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmtreephotos/8443534593/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 25, 2013 Author Share Posted April 25, 2013 Fuel Roads http://www.flickr.com/photos/tigertim1950/3804438205/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 and the Loco Signal Box, which will also feature on the left hand side of the layout http://www.flickr.com/photos/pics-by-john/5689544458/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmtreephotos/8444620282/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmtreephotos/8443534593/ Flickr - what would we do without it? Looks a good subject - bookmarked. Ian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Portchullin Tatty Posted April 25, 2013 Share Posted April 25, 2013 and the Loco Signal Box, which will also feature on the left hand side of the layout http://www.flickr.com/photos/pics-by-john/5689544458/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmtreephotos/8444620282/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/elmtreephotos/8443534593/ Dig out Peter Bond's articles on building the signal cabin (the Highland always called their boxes cabins) at Kyle - August and September 2012 BRMs (I think, near there anyway). 4mm work I know, but the completed thing really does look great. Or join the Highland Railway society as they will be reprinted soon in their journal, along with the drawings of Kyle cabin. It looks to be of similar size but with different windows - because the Kyle extension was signalled with Saxby & Farmer equipment, what you are showing is from Dutton. Go to "the Signal Box.org" for a lot more on these and also other pictures of some of the other Inverness cabins which will have been similar. All power to your elbow; well modelled this will look grand and I can see you have spotted the target on the doors of the running shed which was really characteristic. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 26, 2013 Author Share Posted April 26, 2013 Dig out Peter Bond's articles on building the signal cabin (the Highland always called their boxes cabins) at Kyle - August and September 2012 BRMs (I think, near there anyway). 4mm work I know, but the completed thing really does look great. Or join the Highland Railway society as they will be reprinted soon in their journal, along with the drawings of Kyle cabin. It looks to be of similar size but with different windows - because the Kyle extension was signalled with Saxby & Farmer equipment, what you are showing is from Dutton. Go to "the Signal Box.org" for a lot more on these and also other pictures of some of the other Inverness cabins which will have been similar. All power to your elbow; well modelled this will look grand and I can see you have spotted the target on the doors of the running shed which was really characteristic. Thats a great help, Thanks Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted April 27, 2013 Author Share Posted April 27, 2013 Well, that was a very civilised day of "research" at the Keighley and Worth Valley diesel gala, featuring; 26038 25278 25059 20020 20031 37075 37264 D0226 It was a little cold so most research was done from the bar car. What a fabulous day and line up, well done all concerned!! Forgot my camera tho, but heres a link to someone that didn't http://www.wnxx.com/content/260413/kwvr260413.htm and some cracking video (scroll forward to 7m26secs for the 26!) 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 By way of a 'brain dump', this is the sort of concept i've been thinking about. The layout would be viewed from across the Inverness Station avoiding lines, back towards the Lochgorm works. The south bound platforms of the station forming a back drop. To the left you have the Loco Signal box with a lattice signal gantry. The works forms the main building in the middle of the layout (with opportunities for a fiddle yard out the back) To the right you have the fueling roads Untitled_2013050811334100.pdf It may be a simple concept but with the beauty of the historic old buildings and detail available from the diesel servicing facilities i'm hoping it will provide a layout equally as interesting as my existing - similar in concept - layout 'Diesels in the Duchy'. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I just caught up with this most interesting topic and look forward to following your progress. Here are a few pics from my first visit to Inverness in 1981 which, hopefully, will be of interest. 26021 & 26023 The signal box 27041 Mal 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 I just caught up with this most interesting topic and look forward to following your progress. Here are a few pics from my first visit to Inverness in 1981 which, hopefully, will be of interest. 26021 & 26023 26021 & 26023 at Inverness.jpg The signal box Inverness signal box.jpg 27041 27041 at Inverness.jpg Mal Great stuff!! Keep em coming...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 I shall be following this with interest. I love old works, I passed Inverness on the train once and have been fascinated by it since. I have also researched Horwich and it's 18" gauge railway, plus done some work looking at Arles in southern France, most of which is visible from the Avignon-Marseille main line. Somehow, even years after closure, these places just ooze atmosphere. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 I shall be following this with interest. I love old works, I passed Inverness on the train once and have been fascinated by it since. I have also researched Horwich and it's 18" gauge railway, plus done some work looking at Arles in southern France, most of which is visible from the Avignon-Marseille main line. Somehow, even years after closure, these places just ooze atmosphere. Yes same here. The first time I went up was 1983 and I remember it clearly, hence modelling that year. Although I did have a wobble this morning on the train on the way in,while discussing the project with a railway colleague. He thinks i should model it 10 years earlier to include 24s and all sorts of different green and blue livery combinations, including all the odd hybrids.... answers on a postcard..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Here's a couple of more pics I've managed to dig out. First, Eastfield's 27056 stabled at Inverness and lurking in the distance some 26s.... Having seen the superb 'Diesels in the Duchy' at Railex NE last year, I can't wait to see your Inverness layout. Mal ps I was also at the K&WVR diesel gala and caught 26038 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 Here's a couple of more pics I've managed to dig out. First, Eastfield's 27056 stabled at Inverness and lurking in the distance some 26s.... 27056 at Inverness.jpg 26s at Inverness.jpg Having seen the superb 'Diesels in the Duchy' at Railex NE last year, I can't wait to see your Inverness layout. Mal ps I was also at the K&WVR diesel gala and caught 26038 K&WVR Diesel Gala 26th - 28th April 2013 027.JPG Thanks for the compliment, thats very kind. 26038 sounded fabulous that day. The perfect afternoon really ! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeffP Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 (edited) I liked Inverurie too. And Stratford..and Newton Abbott...and Highbridge...and Worcester. I wish I'd been able to go round them all. Sadly, Donny and Crewe it was in steam days, with Derby, Crewe and Swindon added in diesel days. Oh, and I LOVE Beziers works...... Edited May 8, 2013 by JeffP Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 8, 2013 Author Share Posted May 8, 2013 A few reference shots; http://canmore.rcahms.gov.uk/en/site/82882/details/inverness+lochgorm+railway+works+and+carriage+sheds/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted May 8, 2013 Share Posted May 8, 2013 Maybe I've misinterpreted your admittedly 'rough plan' but the Far North Platform lines join the avoiding lines to the east of the overbridge and should in theory appear on the far right of your plan forming the 3rd side of the triangle. I love this concept btw, being an Inverness lad I wish I had the space to model the whole area in 4mm. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Maybe I've misinterpreted your admittedly 'rough plan' but the Far North Platform lines join the avoiding lines to the east of the overbridge and should in theory appear on the far right of your plan forming the 3rd side of the triangle. I love this concept btw, being an Inverness lad I wish I had the space to model the whole area in 4mm. Erm, i'm not sure quite what you mean. The platforms i've shown on the left are the south bound platforms. The bridge on the right has been brought forward as convenient 'scenic break'. it should be further back. Does that answer the question? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alcanman Posted May 9, 2013 Share Posted May 9, 2013 Looking through pics of my second visit to Inverness in the mid 1980s, I found this pic which shows the southbound platforms nicely. 47120 'RAF Kinloss' awaiting departure. Having studied your trackplan more closely, I can see the similarity in concept with 'Diesels in the Duchy'. Should provide plenty of action. Mal 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 Looking through pics of my second visit to Inverness in the mid 1980s, I found this pic which shows the southbound platforms nicely. 47120 'RAF Kinloss' awaiting departure. Having studied your trackplan more closely, I can see the similarity in concept with 'Diesels in the Duchy'. Should provide plenty of action. 47120 'RAF Kinloss' at Inverness.jpg Mal My concept is 'Essence of' rather than an exact replica. If you compared 'Diesels in the Duchy' to the actual location of St Blazey, it's actually quite different. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 9, 2013 Author Share Posted May 9, 2013 It is indeed rather different to the real St Bz but still manages to look exactly like Bz Yes and thats an insight to the messed up workings of my brain.. ha ha ha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted May 11, 2013 Author Share Posted May 11, 2013 Reference shots http://www.railphotoarchive.org/tag_search_1.php?Tag=inverness&SearchWhat=&filter=&j=0&_From=24 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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