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by pippindoo
Fri Sep 14, 2018 8:17 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: IP Coach Kits
Replies: 25
Views: 16236

Re: IP Coach Kits

I have a rake of IP's Beginners freelance coaches, built exactly 'as per' except for the Guards/Luggage van which has window bars, and all have kitchen roll applied to the roof with diluted PVA glue to represent felt. They were a pleasure to assemble with no problems whatsoever and despite a a relat...
by pippindoo
Thu Sep 13, 2018 3:29 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Hollycross Railway Company!
Replies: 89
Views: 52768

Re: The Hollycross Railway Company!

Down in the jungle, something stirred!...... Yes, tis I, back from yet another prolonged break but determined to battle on with Hollycross and get at least the top circuit running asap. So....anyone who remembers my previous antics will know, Lord Hollycross, Albert, balls of string etc all play a p...
by pippindoo
Tue Oct 17, 2017 4:18 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Hollycross Railway Company!
Replies: 89
Views: 52768

Re: The Hollycross Railway Company!

Greetings!!! Again, looonnngg absense, this time caused by illness :cry: and holiday travels :sunny: but back with a BANG now, hopefully! The line got pretty much left alone for a while, and its the wrong time of year really to be doing much to a garden railway but...... Just to bring things up to d...
by pippindoo
Fri May 05, 2017 9:52 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: New table anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 4331

Re: New table anyone?

tom_tom_go wrote: Fri May 05, 2017 8:01 pm That would make a nice table top for an indoor railway for the winter months...
....and with a few extra lengths of Jubilee track, a table top outdoor railway for summer!
by pippindoo
Wed May 03, 2017 10:35 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: New table anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 4331

Re: New table anyone?

Nice piece of polished timber and a great example of industrial heritage, but a bit limited for get many seats round it without bruising your knees!
by pippindoo
Wed May 03, 2017 6:04 pm
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: New table anyone?
Replies: 8
Views: 4331

New table anyone?

Currently on a holiday break in Porto and wandered into a vintage saleroom where this 'dining table' was on sale at €1800, including the 'train tracks'! Any offers?? I can always pop back.....
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by pippindoo
Sun Apr 30, 2017 6:07 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Flying Scotsman
Replies: 9
Views: 5871

Re: Flying Scotsman

Its an ACE TRAINS model Jim, I have some of the newer BASSETT LOWKE too, my collections in my flickr pages, link below.
by pippindoo
Sat Apr 29, 2017 11:23 am
Forum: Off-Topic
Topic: Flying Scotsman
Replies: 9
Views: 5871

Re: Flying Scotsman

laurence703 wrote: Fri Apr 28, 2017 10:23 pm
Big Jim wrote: Fri Apr 28, 2017 7:29 pm At risk of having my bits removed by the LNER faction, I think the 'German-style' smoke deflectors and the BR Green suit her much better than apple green.
(Ducks and runs for cover)
I agree!
So do I!....
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by pippindoo
Thu Apr 27, 2017 8:33 pm
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Turntables
Replies: 2
Views: 3029

Turntables

Just if!.... Anybody is contemplating the addition of a turntable, I've just been idly browsing eBay and came across these potentially 'useful and interesting' items. Enter 'lazy Susan turntable' in the eBay SEARCH box. Lots of different sizes in weatherproof allow with nylon bearings. Hmmmm..... ;)
by pippindoo
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:36 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Hollycross Railway Company!
Replies: 89
Views: 52768

Re: The Hollycross Railway Company!

Just nipped out and grabbed a couple of piccies if it helps. The flags are cheapy ones as seen in all garden centres/DIY places. I bought half a dozen, 3 were used in Three Flags Tunnel, self explanatory!!, The others formed the path and crossing, one being cut diagonally with an angle grinder to go...
by pippindoo
Mon Apr 24, 2017 9:25 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Hollycross Railway Company!
Replies: 89
Views: 52768

Re: The Hollycross Railway Company!

As I've said elsewhere, I just tend to get stuck in without too much planning then just 'make it work'! The temporary bridge is a bit of spare floorboarding bought for the roof of the summerhouse I built. It does look a bit precarious but was actually also resting on some screws too so sits quite st...
by pippindoo
Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:36 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Hollycross Railway Company!
Replies: 89
Views: 52768

Re: The Hollycross Railway Company!

Well, a very bright, sunny day yesterday turned thoughts towards raising steam, so the gap between the two sections was bridged (very!) temporarily to allow NOBBY to have a trundle round with a few wagons. It wasn't long before inquisitive neighbours turned up resulting in an Easter egg! and quite a...
by pippindoo
Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:49 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Mantle Velley Railway
Replies: 18
Views: 10842

Re: Mantle Velley Railway

Thanks Dave, Chesterton model windmill website duly visited, and I'll be having one!
by pippindoo
Wed Apr 19, 2017 6:33 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Mantle Velley Railway
Replies: 18
Views: 10842

Re: Mantle Velley Railway

I'm liking the round, arched, tower type building in your last photo!! :thumbright:
by pippindoo
Tue Apr 18, 2017 12:25 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: Quarry Slab Trucks
Replies: 23
Views: 13081

Re: Quarry Slab Trucks

Looking great for a first model! I can see you're​ going to need more sidings though...... :thumbup:
by pippindoo
Mon Apr 17, 2017 8:18 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: A crest for the PLR
Replies: 4
Views: 4040

Re: A crest for the PLR

Brilliant Rik! Id thought of trying something similar then seeing about converting the design into a decal for the rolling stock. Thought about it, but no idea how! Doh!
by pippindoo
Mon Apr 17, 2017 1:10 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: A Light Railway for the Western Dales
Replies: 58
Views: 27893

Re: A Light Railway for the Western Dales

As a fellow Yorkshire railway entrepreneur, I'll be keeping an interest in developments here. Reading the back story, it seems Bernard and Lord Hollycross have much in common!
by pippindoo
Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:57 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: New loco build - Kerr Stuart
Replies: 36
Views: 16989

Re: New loco build - Kerr Stuart

Superb model! A particular favourite of mine and a beautiful representation which really looks the part of a hard grafter, not much glamour but a proper workhorse. Brilliant​!
by pippindoo
Sat Apr 15, 2017 6:49 pm
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Hollycross Railway Company!
Replies: 89
Views: 52768

Re: The Hollycross Railway Company!

Thanks Tom and Daan, I've done quite a bit in the garden since I moved in a year ago, always mindful that I wanted a railway, as it happens, it's all happened quicker than expected! I had a cat until recently (he was just short of 21) but know what you mean about dogs, and I'm very watchful when the...
by pippindoo
Fri Apr 14, 2017 10:42 am
Forum: Railways & Layouts
Topic: The Hollycross Railway Company!
Replies: 89
Views: 52768

Re: The Hollycross Railway Company!

A little further! I need to sort out ordering more Filcris before too long but the lads have cracked on regardless and all 3 roads are connected up and secured on temporary battens. It wont be too much of a job to pop the top deck sections in place, and then re-jig and secure the track at a later da...