I enjoyed seeing your Silver Lady Tom. I must admit to a little jealousy as I don't have anywhere to run my Lady Anne at the moment. I'd love to be able to pop into the garden and run her when we get lovely weather such as we have had letely.
Ian
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- Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:21 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: RWLR - Robin Wood Light Railway
- Replies: 716
- Views: 305241
- Fri Jun 08, 2018 9:17 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: My Proposed Railway
- Replies: 43
- Views: 17090
Re: My Proposed Railway
Great looking crest, Ian. Lovely little railway, the West Lancs. Must pop over there again sometime. Be interested to see how it's developed since my last visit in 2012 - http://ngruk.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/west-lancashire-light-railway.html Rik Rik, Apologies for not replying to this. Whilst I am ...
- Thu Jun 07, 2018 7:55 am
- Forum: Photographs
- Topic: Beeston Market Station forecourt/backscenes
- Replies: 49
- Views: 31496
Re: Beeston Market Station forecourt
Personally I think nature is the best backscene. There was a wheelbarrow in the rear of one picture but was only after several passes. I think train eyes are adept at seeing the railway and accompanying surroundings first and backdrop later. That said I limit the number of shots in my work shop are...
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:58 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: TVT - First Turnout and Infrastructure
- Replies: 97
- Views: 41842
Re: TVT - First Turnout Completed
That's impressive. I have considered hand building my own turnouts, but not sure I have the skill or tools.
Ian
Ian
- Tue Jun 05, 2018 9:52 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: Recent Stuff on the FBGR
- Replies: 157
- Views: 93258
Re: Recent Stuff on the FBGR
First class modelling.
Ian
Ian
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 8:32 pm
- Forum: General Garden Railways
- Topic: A simple change has made such a difference
- Replies: 7
- Views: 4949
Re: A simple change has made such a difference
Well done. I think anything that keeps the trains running is a good idea.
I need a new man cave (shed). I might make sure it gets built so as to have trains running in and out. It will also give me an excuse to extend at a later date. Lol.
Ian
I need a new man cave (shed). I might make sure it gets built so as to have trains running in and out. It will also give me an excuse to extend at a later date. Lol.
Ian
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:36 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock
- Replies: 939
- Views: 354181
Re: (WH)WHR Rolling Stock
I've already broken my own "finish what I've started" rule by embarking on a new rolling stock project. In theory anything new should be queuing up behind finishing a tender for my Regner loco and completing a Hudson toastrack carriage (possibly started nearly ten years ago!) but I got an...
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 2:27 pm
- Forum: Railways & Layouts
- Topic: Andrew and the Chocolate Factory
- Replies: 47
- Views: 17059
Re: Andrew and the Chocolate Factory
A brilliant idea, and well executed so far. I help operate layouts at the West Lancs Teddy Bears picnic and I load up open wagons with sweets for the kids. I know all this doesn't appeal to the "serious" enthusiasts, but the children are the future of our hobby so we should encourage them....
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:35 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Lady Anne Kit Build
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17977
Re: Lady Anne Kit Build
What if I threw in an oily rag? I've got loads of my own oily rags. thanks. :lol: For the moment, I'm happy just gradually reducing the shiny bits, wheels, handrails, dome, boiler bands etc. My goods stock is matt, coaches are satin, and my solitary locomotive is glossy! I may one day pluck up cour...
- Mon Jun 04, 2018 1:26 pm
- Forum: Photographs
- Topic: Sandstone and Termite
- Replies: 76
- Views: 47073
Re: Sandstone and Termite
I like the picture of Ernie and it's wagons too. The low view point is great.
Ian
Ian
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:06 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Smokey Sophie - A Roundhouse/Riverdale Amy coal fire build
- Replies: 185
- Views: 124837
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 8:04 pm
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Lady Anne Kit Build
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17977
Re: Lady Anne Kit Build
Could you bring yourself to join the mucky crew club? https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=36&t=6823 Tom, I have to admit, no, I can't. I have no idea why not. When I did OO Everything I did was weathered, even if only very lightly. For some reason I can't bring myself to do it in 16mm...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 10:58 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Lady Anne Kit Build
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17977
Re: Lady Anne Kit Build
... I've never come across one where the back of the buffer beams are painted red ... Amen to that! Add unpainted shiny wheels to the list too. Haha yeah bufferbeams was a school boy error, will be painting backs black when I next do some paint 😂 I'd never really thought of the wheels but you're ri...
- Sun Jun 03, 2018 9:19 am
- Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
- Topic: Lady Anne Kit Build
- Replies: 46
- Views: 17977
Re: Lady Anne Kit Build
Hi Jack. I have a Lady Anne. Mine was factory built. I love it. Mine happens to be in Maroon, but as it's a popular colour I've seen lots in different colours. It seems to suit them all! In all honesty I'd love another, but that would give me a dilema. I like black too so would it be black, stick wi...
- Thu May 31, 2018 11:26 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: Plexyglass buildings
- Replies: 24
- Views: 11870
Re: Plexyglass buildings
I agree with Bazzer that loks impressive. I must admit I don't know how it goes together but I certainly look forward to seeing the build and finished building.
Ian
Ian
- Thu May 31, 2018 11:21 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: CRANE FOR FWLR
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9209
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
I take my hat off to you guys. those are all impressive cranes.
Ian
Ian
- Thu May 31, 2018 6:32 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: CRANE FOR FWLR
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9209
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
If the jib is too long to fit on your proposed wagon body, Perhaps a single bolster wagon and a single plank wagon? The single plank wagon could be filled with packing pieces tools re-railing ramp etc? With your skills you could scratch build them? A brake van or small coach with a brake compartmen...
- Thu May 31, 2018 12:19 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: CRANE FOR FWLR
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9209
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Ian I do have another wagon body to convert to a runner wagon, but it may be a bit of a challenge because of the length of the jib and I am thinking of a brake van or even a small coach maybe for the mess van…… :idea:’s would be very gratefully taken…. :lol: :lol: If the jib is too long to fit on y...
- Wed May 30, 2018 4:43 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: CRANE FOR FWLR
- Replies: 28
- Views: 9209
Re: CRANE FOR FWLR
Looks good to me Rod. I'm starting to scratch build some wagons too. If anyone doesm't like it, tell them rule 1 applies.
You need a runner wagon now for the jib, and a mess van and you'll have a complete train.
Ian
You need a runner wagon now for the jib, and a mess van and you'll have a complete train.
Ian
- Mon May 28, 2018 11:58 pm
- Forum: Projects
- Topic: A Station For FWLR
- Replies: 12
- Views: 5359
Re: A Station For FWLR
I like the station Rod. Especially the lighting. Although I haven't started my line yet I am giving some thought to the stations, and the surrounding facilities. I will have two terminus stations and possibly a through station or halt, but space, (lack of) will meant they won't be grand affairs. I d...