Sir Robin is Project X

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 5:21 pm

I Can confirm that I didnt paint it a Lightish Red (AKA Pink)

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sun Nov 22, 2009 6:12 pm

So darkish red??

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Tue Nov 24, 2009 10:04 am

Possibiliness.

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 1:54 pm

Well I can confirm that the first pictures to be posted on the forum will be up about midday the 3rd January. Those who can make it to the PTLR on the 3rd however will get to see her in the flesh. Or new sparkly paint job.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 2:54 pm

3rd of december?

That was nearly 3 weeks ago mate.

Don't you mean the 3rd of january, or has everyone suddenly been given a tardis?

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 3:00 pm

Point taken. Ive now changed it.
Also please stop trying to get River Esk points.

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Tue Dec 15, 2009 8:50 pm

I believe you need to change it again, as PTLRsam emailed me yesterday saying the date had been changed to the 2nd to allow "His legendary Bungleness" to attend
PTLRcecil showed me a photo of Sir Robin on Saturday, unfortunatly it gave nothing away as it was in the shed at Pine Tree Road and he flicked past it on the camera before I got a chance of a proper look...

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Wed Dec 23, 2009 9:47 pm

For those who cant wait till the second a sneak peek of sir robin will be shown in the PTLRs christmas vid.

PCLR · Post by **PCLR** » Thu Dec 24, 2009 10:50 am

is that whats behind the door i thought at first it was a millie

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 9:56 pm

The smokeboxes are very similar arent they.
As for the unvailing it will be tomorrow that the pics will be uploaded and the engine will be revealed to the group.

PCLR · Post by **PCLR** » Fri Jan 01, 2010 10:22 pm

drum roll please!!!!

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 10:58 am

Drumming
Here she is folks, on a sunnyb day unlike today.

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 11:50 am

Lookin good, I hope you haven't burnt all the paint off by the time I get there...

Endless, Nameless · Post by **Endless, Nameless** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 1:15 pm

Verra nice, love the frames.

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 4:56 pm

Looks top Notch that! Lover the frames, I'd like to know how the boiler paint fairs!

TommyDodd · Post by **TommyDodd** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 5:59 pm

But who was right in the poll? Yes, she's red, but it doesn't look LMS to me. I'd say it was closer to Furness Railway livery (appropriate to her home turf, certainly) and that puts it well into the "Obscure pre-grouping livery" category. That was my guess, though if I'm honest I must admit I was visualising M&GNR mustard yellow...

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 6:09 pm

Its not GER ultamarein either but I think the red really suits the loco- bravo!

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 7:25 pm

Yes it did end up as an obscure pregrouping livery (furness red). As for the boiler barrel it now needs a though cleaning (I knew there was a reason all pot boiler had black boilers).

laalratty · Post by **laalratty** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:35 pm

Indeed it was great to see Sir Robin unveiled, and a very nice job Si had done of it too, although it was already getting quite dirty after half a run (plus some dirt from a previous run)
Here is Sir Robins day in pics

PTLRcecil unveils Sir Robin at Dragley Beck to a great crowd of....er... about 4 or 5 actually

Sir Robin in service hauling some Furness Railway liveried coaches

And failed in Pine Tree Road goods yard with the minor problem of a connecting rod falling off
However it was repared to take up service later on in the day, bravely carrying on in the cold when the gas burners didn't want to light and the wind took off the coach roofs

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Sat Jan 02, 2010 9:46 pm

Very nice job! That coupling rod doesn't look too good

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