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A really wonderfully posed picture in lovely muted tones. I trust all of the storm damage is now cleared and more constructive work will be available soon. Your line is truly inspirational.

Wonderful video, Bertie. Having seen your level of garden maintenance I now feel much more comfortable with my own. After reading Philipy's comment concerning background sound, I much prefer your music, which is quiet and in keeping with the gentle pace of the train, than watching steam locomotive n...

It is a real shame to lose PDF as they produced some fine kits, which I'm pleased to have added some to my collection and hoped to buy more. Unfortunately, although Leanne struggled on with the support of Peter's father, she was unable to offer complete kits in recent months and the end was inevitab...

That does look incredibly sharp with lots of detail. Quarry Hunslets are a guaranteed winner.

Glad you enjoyed that interlude, it just adds to the fun. Rik.... The number doesn't include my Emetts, although they too are battery powered by trailing wagons as there is no space for packs on board. Andrew... I'm working towards 38 so perhaps I'll put out a clue for you to try again later? Phil.....

I was going to say 32 Rik This was not intended to be a trick question, but Rik's answer has made me think about the wording more carefully. The question referred to battery powered locos, of which there are 32 with built-in battery packs, however, two others need an external supply (trailing van w...

Every time I see some pics from Peter my jaw drops and I start wondering why I even bother trying to model anything. I'll never get anywhere near that standard. Fantastic work. That is so kind Greg, but don't underestimate your modelling skills. I have long been impressed with your work and appreci...

Well, that looks pretty good to me!

I think you mean "Airfix" Peter. They're unfortunately no longer produced, but I managed to track down a kit and 'converted' it into a horizontal steam engine for my sawmill. IMG_7598.JPG https://riksrailway.blogspot.com/2018/06/how-i-detailed-interior-of-my-sawmill.html?m=1 Rik PS Your s...

I find the glimpse of the beam engines! Behind the hearse-coach, intriguing.. :geek Phil.P Phil, the exhibition layout (B.U.R.P.S.) which travelled extensively during the 1980's and 90's was built to represent a heritage railway restoration/museum collection to add interest, therefore gave an oppor...

Having completed my last loco kit (shown above) I am waiting for inspiration to strike for the next project. I doubt it will take long but in the meantime I have been rearranging my stock storage and an idea came to mind. Firstly, I went through a charging programme of my entire battery powered loco...

That has changed the character so much and will make a nice railbus model when complete.

ge_rik wrote: ↑Mon Apr 22, 2024 12:56 pm Thanks for the pictures.

Can I justify having such a loco on the PLR???

Rik

Of course you can Rik.
If it was 32mm gauge I would be tempted myself, although it would receive serious 'bashing!'

I don't envy your timescale Phil. Sometimes I can work quickly when everything falls into place, however, waiting for paint to dry can upset even the best laid plans.

Thanks guys, I really appreciate your response. Rik.... I have run it inside through the points and a slight incline but only a few yards outside due to the general devastation which has put weeds and debris on the track. However, I think enough to show how well it runs.

The loco is fitted with another receiver from Phil P (R.C. Trains) and powered by eight AAA low self discharge batteries, all housed in the boiler. Access to them is made simple by removing two screws underneath the smokebox which enables it and the boiler to be withdrawn from the chassis. The kit i...

Both versions are superb, great modelling.

Superb models in a wonderful setting. Excellent video, thanks for sharing.

Thanks guys, it's good to be back. As previously mentioned, painting, lining and naming was done to individual sections of the loco which makes a far better job. Each unit then bolts to the next making access for maintenance far easier too. For this loco I used 'Trimline', which is self adhesive vin...

I have been active on the Forum recently although not on this thread. Hopefully the 'Bot' which was attacking so many of the posts by hyper inflating visitor numbers has now got fed up and gone away somewhere. So time to get back to business. My last post on this thread was dated 4th March, and in t...