The Sto Plains & Ankh-Morpork Hygenic Railway's Dragon W

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:19 pm

paullad1984:98840 wrote:I hate to be a downer, but you do know swamp dragons tend to explode when you put two of them together, i know Lady Sybil had a great deal of trouble at times at the sunshine sanctuary....

That's why it's divided into four compartments with dwarf brick walls! And, the wagon is a PO one owned by the Sunshine Sanctuary............

paullad1984 · Post by **paullad1984** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 6:35 pm

yes but i thought you were putting 4 dragons in, with 2 compartments that is two per compartment, unless its a male and female per compartment?

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 10:44 pm

I could only afford two................... but they are delightful and incredibly detailed!

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Fri Apr 04, 2014 11:50 pm

My education in Swamp Dragons is clearly lacking! Here in Wales we only have one type of dragon and everyone knows all there is to know about them.
Can I see an example of yours please?

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 3:14 pm

This was taken before they were painted..................

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 6:33 pm

... and after they were painted?.......

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sat Apr 05, 2014 9:34 pm

No picture yet..............................

kandnwlr · Post by **kandnwlr** » Sun Apr 06, 2014 8:45 am

Ok, I had to look up the dragons reference. I have to admit that I too have part of the layout which is actually reserved for a dragon´s cave, hidden away next to the K&NWLR company warehouse. And since the last edition of SMT I even have the appropriate Welsh translation .....

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 8:16 pm

The Ankh-Morpork & Sto Plains Hygenic Railway is delighted to announce the entry into service of its Dragon Wagon.

This wagon has been designed to facilitate the safe and expedient conveyance of the Common Swamp Dragon (Draco Vulgaris). It is capable of carrying four dragons, each in its own brick lined compartment, so that any accidental flaming does not result in the instant destruction of the vehicle. The sides and roof are constructed of metal mesh, so that in the unfortunate occasion of a major flame and/or explosion, the flames and remains will stay within the wagon, but the force of the blast will dissipate through the mesh, again preventing the destruction of the vehicle.

The design has been approved by the Sunshine Sanctuary for Sick Dragons.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:01 pm

Where are the 'residents' Brian?

Dr. Bond of the DVLR · Post by **Dr. Bond of the DVLR** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:20 pm

I assume they all exploded! Are you going to "weather" it with dragon poo and scorch marks?

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 10:34 pm

Good luck in the competition Brian but make sure the judges don't injure themselves on the sharp edges of that mesh!

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Thu Apr 10, 2014 11:43 pm

There are a couple of small dragons in there..................... and the mesh is the soft aluminium stuff that's used for car fibreglass repairs. The edges of the side openings have all been folded over, as well.

Big Jim · Post by **Big Jim** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 12:05 am

I do like it Brian, very clever.
I look forwards to seeing it at the show.

andymctractor · Post by **andymctractor** » Fri Apr 11, 2014 4:06 pm

MDLR:99239 wrote:There are a couple of small dragons in there.....................

The CLR is guarded by a Welsh dragon that sways and articulates in the wind watching what goes on from its position high in the gazebo. Whilst Suffolk is many flying miles from the principality our friend Blodwyn is ready to singe the backside of any non believers. She is also likely to search out anyone not complying with The Transport of Animals Order whilst carrying dragons on trains.

Peter Butler · Post by **Peter Butler** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 11:42 pm

Did you enter the competition Brian?
If so, how did you get on?

MDLR · Post by **MDLR** » Sun Apr 13, 2014 11:47 pm

Peter Butler:99395 wrote:Did you enter the competition Brian?
If so, how did you get on?

I did, and I was Highly Commended - couldn't argue with the winner, though: an Accucraft Baguley with square wheels and suitiably knobbly track to run it on!

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