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by dougrail
Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:19 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 21061

Re: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017

Good to see you again Doug. Great pictures. Memory plays tricks sometimes, but I think I was at Elsecar last year. Or was it the year before? Ian Glad to be back Ian, it's been a while, especially as we'd got lost after the downing of the 'old place'. Good to see you still going strong in the hobby...
by dougrail
Tue Jul 31, 2018 10:05 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: IP Coach Kits
Replies: 25
Views: 16365

Re: IP Coach Kits

That was something I noticed - Penrhyn no.2 was built then sprayed in Halfords primer. It had warped ever so slightly which is a shame. I have to admit, AnDel and SW16 kits have been a more pleasurable build. I had problems in 2013 when the wood totally warped beyond rescue, then 2017 building the L...
by dougrail
Tue Jul 31, 2018 9:07 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 21061

Re: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017

You certainly get around, which is great if you post photos of your visits, some of the locos are, in fact all of them are absolutely brilliant. :thumbright: The Bertie, does seem to be a very popular engine and the detailing on them are brilliant. Maybe a real possible next live steam, when funds ...
by dougrail
Tue Jul 31, 2018 1:02 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 21061

Re: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017

Some great photo’s there. There is even a photo of the RH Millie “Susan” with my Anne walking past the stand. It was our 1st show and you are correct, it was a brilliant show. We also are looking forward to Bradford and we can’t wait to go to Llanfair in September. Thanks for looking by :) Small wo...
by dougrail
Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:54 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 21061

Re: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017

PART TWO https://farm1.staticflickr.com/929/41901139040_4218874d08_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/859/41901140810_422a869464_b.jpg https://farm1.staticflickr.com/930/41901142250_170390f425_b.jpg How many Berties are we on now? There was always going to be at least one in the famous Penrhyn li...
by dougrail
Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:19 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 21061

Re: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017

Peter Butler wrote: Mon Jul 30, 2018 10:34 am Well you have kept busy.... nice collection of pictures and a great time spent.
More to come! :) Bene busy thinning out my 'Tuit' table [the end is in sight!] and relining 'Fennec' as well as preparing for my no.3 to come home. Still lots on the cards.
by dougrail
Mon Jul 30, 2018 11:17 am
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: IP Coach Kits
Replies: 25
Views: 16365

Re: IP Coach Kits

I ended up building two of those blasted things -but I finished them with sweat, perserverance and some grit. Even painted them Penrhyn authentic black too. Not a very popular model however. I think mine were plywood. I think the main issue is that they're flat edge, no tongues or grooves to aid con...
by dougrail
Mon Jul 30, 2018 1:07 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017
Replies: 27
Views: 21061

From the Archives - Elsecar Show Sept 2017

Hi guys, I've been absent for over half a year but semi active elsewhere due to IT issues and accessing the forum. This has now been resolved and so I figured I should get back into the swing of things as I have still been out and about steamwise. Some developments, some comings and goings and lots ...
by dougrail
Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:05 pm
Forum: Rolling Stock
Topic: IP Coach Kits
Replies: 25
Views: 16365

Re: IP Coach Kits

I would have to state that IP kits can be good but thought provoking - Lord Penrhyn saloon, kit from 2015 took two years as it became a chore and not a joy. Cheshire and others mirror my thoughts on this but I understand that kits and building style have been updated since and I am dead tempted to t...
by dougrail
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Skarloey Railway dabbling
Replies: 35
Views: 22350

Re: Skarloey Railway dabbling

Hello Sleeper, This is part of my GRF catchup after several months in exile thanks to a duff password email system. Some thoughts on your projects as I read through your thread. 1)Skarloey colours. For painting in 16mm / Garden scales, spray painting can be a boon. For wood, you can safely use the H...
by dougrail
Sun Jul 29, 2018 11:13 am
Forum: Locomotives - Live Steam
Topic: Llewellyn Loco Works #1
Replies: 917
Views: 344969

Re: Llewellyn Loco Works #1

That's looking really fantastic, selfbuilt and well running. Look forward to finished engine :D
by dougrail
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:50 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: Mamod SL1 Vs Mamod Mk3
Replies: 13
Views: 11405

Re: Mamod SL1 Vs Mamod Mk3

SL1 is by far the more aesthetically pleasing but the MK3 is what the spec should have been - o ringed piston heads, lubricator, copper boiler, gas firing etc...
by dougrail
Sun Jul 29, 2018 10:48 am
Forum: General Garden Railways
Topic: Roundhouse
Replies: 8
Views: 5562

Re: Roundhouse

Roundhouse are brilliant. On both experiences with them direct, they've been top notch:- 1)Reboilering a Lady Anne with a Billy Boiler. They advertise the "boiler kit" [all fittings etc]. Didn't need that, just the boiler barrel and wrap. Called them up. Could they do just the barrel and w...
by dougrail
Sun Jan 21, 2018 7:40 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Reference Library
Topic: Paint Colours
Replies: 28
Views: 23148

Re: Paint Colours

Ah, you found the famous Halfords Paint List ;)

Can confirm this works as it is Rover Russet and Rover Primula I used on my GWR Newqidas
by dougrail
Sun Jan 21, 2018 12:12 am
Forum: Photographs
Topic: End of Season Pictures
Replies: 41
Views: 22210

Re: End of Season Pictures

Hi again gents, As said, there is more where that came from. That trip to Butterley marked the beginning of Autumn running, but it was a trip to a new venue this year for me - Echills Wood Railway that saw the later-autumn steaming arise. This particular occasion was Remembrance Sunday and so loos, ...
by dougrail
Fri Jan 19, 2018 4:01 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: End of Season Pictures
Replies: 41
Views: 22210

Re: End of Season Pictures

You're welcome gents, thanks for looking. More where that came from if wanted. ;)
by dougrail
Thu Jan 18, 2018 11:29 pm
Forum: Photographs
Topic: End of Season Pictures
Replies: 41
Views: 22210

Re: End of Season Pictures

Sure. These were taken one quiet Wednesday at Butterley in mid September. The sun was high and bright, but it was low enough to tell that it was autumn and not high summer anymore. https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4614/24898936807_a71de775de_b.jpg https://farm5.staticflickr.com/4724/24898941197_3b3fba...
by dougrail
Mon Jan 08, 2018 9:51 pm
Forum: Garden Railway Technical Help & Advice
Topic: Isle Of Man Locomotive Colours
Replies: 1
Views: 2086

Re: Isle Of Man Locomotive Colours

I understand that Ailsa Green was meant to be a match to LNER Apple Green if that helps.
by dougrail
Fri Dec 15, 2017 5:21 pm
Forum: Projects
Topic: Newqidas on the Block
Replies: 93
Views: 40843

Re: Newqidas on the Block

Very good Pete! I did with these in 2015 and my diary thread is here :- https://gardenrails.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=39&t=10123&start=30 However, my photos have been 'photobucketed' :( - could reupload them on this thread as a guide if welcome? https://www.tapatalk.com/groups/modelsteam/ima...
by dougrail
Mon Dec 11, 2017 1:04 am
Forum: Stolen Items
Topic: Swordbreaker
Replies: 12
Views: 14322

Re: Swordbreaker

Fraid so doug c --- BTP were about as useful as a chocolate fireguard and closed the case last summer [2016]. The loco has been stolen to history, unless it is sat somewhere in a storage or a workroom awaitng a chance to reemerge. My worst fear is that someone in the hobby that doesn't [or does!] re...