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Minories – the next generation
There’s been a flurry of ‘Minories’ discussion again on RMWeb. And here are a few of the new ideas. Probably the optimum Minories arranagement, using two ‘Y’ points to reduce the reverse curves and straighten the platform. An ‘almost’ Minories … Continue reading
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Covid-19 diary #17
Well, here’s the end results of the last few week’s modelling. A GWR bullion van and two LMS horseboxes. All could be better, but all look pretty good to me. I’ve really enjoyed building the etched bogies and chassis, and … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #799
Just the five pictures for you today, hopefully to get the ideas flowing. A real location on South African Railways. Most companies lift the unused track before concreting! But put it on your layout and wait for the comments…. A … Continue reading
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Covid-19 diary #16
Well, I’d hoped to show and tell a completed GWR bullion van today. I’ve built the bogies, but when I looked at the body, there was a line of glue on the body side below the roof, where I’d reinforced … Continue reading
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Odd modelling ideas #798
An interesting prototype formation, as described by the photographer, Brian Gregory: The unexpected shot. .1967…At times of heavy traffic at Weymouth, Western Region DMU’s were allowed to haul additional Loco’ hauled stock, subject to strict weight limitations. In this picture … Continue reading
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Covid-19 diary #15
Currently on the workbench…. An ex-GWR bullion van, dating back to Churchward’s days. In reality, it only ran from Paddington to Bristol (I think). It lasted long enough to be repainted from crimson to maroon, and was withdrawn in the … Continue reading
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Covid-19 diary #14 – ESNG edition
It’s been good to get news that two ESNG members have been busy Peter writes…. Good Afternoon Hope everyone is keeping safe and well, although there seems to be some people who have no regards at all for the other … Continue reading
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More Redhill pictures
Picture day today. First, a string of pictures ‘borrowed’ from the local community Facebook page. The first picture is fascinating. The background housing looks the same today, but the area to the far side of the main line has been … Continue reading
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Covid-19 diary #13
A burst of action has just about completed the Warwells and Warflats. I realised that I needed to fit a coupling to join with Rapido’s at each end of the rake of wagons. A little length of brass wire did … Continue reading
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Covid-19 diary #12
Some real progress with the Warwells, at last. Here are the first three, rolling and coupled, loaded with Cromwell tanks. But it’s been a real game getting there. I started by using the NGS diamond frame bogies with Farish wheels. … Continue reading
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