The CVLR gets it's new home (WIP railway & stock)

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Post by Sir haydn » Tue May 01, 2012 9:01 pm

Yes Shane, LNER doncaster green is an odd colour for you to pick

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Post by Dr. Bond of the DVLR » Tue May 01, 2012 9:33 pm

All these lovely leaders running around is making me miss River Butley...
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Post by hussra » Tue May 01, 2012 10:29 pm

Mr. Bond of the DVLR:70424 wrote:All these lovely leaders running around is making me miss River Butley...
Yes, liking this a lot. Needs grotting up, mind.

(What happened to River Butley?)
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Post by Pendo Pilot » Tue May 01, 2012 10:50 pm

Sir haydn:70422 wrote:Yes Shane, LNER doncaster green is an odd colour for you to pick
Don't worry, it will give me an excuse not to clean it... :twisted: Or I could just call it sunbleached western green. :twisted:
Tommy Dodd may have an ARS key but I have a TASS button & a Rope Ladder, just like pirates, except the TASS button bit.

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Post by DLRdan » Tue May 01, 2012 10:52 pm

Some nasty person stole it. Even worse, I heard they've cleaned, fixed it and made a new rear cab sheet.
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Post by Pendo Pilot » Wed May 02, 2012 12:29 am

The 'faded' GWR green Leader gets its first quick video (just off my phone).

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Lovely loco, very happy with it.
Tommy Dodd may have an ARS key but I have a TASS button & a Rope Ladder, just like pirates, except the TASS button bit.

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Post by LlanpwllBrynwyn » Wed May 02, 2012 1:02 am

Looks a real treat! If I hadn't placed an order for the reintroduced Charles I might be tempted to grab one myself while stocks last!
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Post by Keith S » Wed May 02, 2012 4:58 pm

I liked that video. The engine sounds like the timing is spot on.

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Post by Pendo Pilot » Wed May 02, 2012 9:56 pm

Apologies for the repeat picture posting for the people on here that are also on the FB 16mm sites.

Today had a bit of a steam up as the sun came out. Only really took pics of the leader in action though.

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Shed scene.

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Out on the road..
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Post by Narrow Minded » Thu May 03, 2012 1:41 am

Some cracking shots there Shane - I especially like that one down the side of the 'shed :D
I spotted the extra bits on the Leader too! (blackened filler caps & SV, smokebox hinge strapping, lamp brackets, bucket& oil can). Very neat :D

I can thoroughly recommend the Roundhouse gas reg handle for a direct replacement ;)
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Post by Pendo Pilot » Sun Jun 03, 2012 1:05 am

Just a few shots to show that the limited time I have has been put to good use (I think).

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Rather W&L I feel.

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Help arrived to assist the Roundjack.

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Boc (box) Slate Workings [BSW] sidings installed filling the last 'blank' on the line.

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First train arriving at BSW.

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No 4 working the sidings at BSW. It's a bit big for use here but is my only RC diesel so far.

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My 1988 built wagon finally gets painted.

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Talking of which, Fox Road C&W depot has been laid out after giving up on the plan to route behind the sheds (Not needed now after installing the loops at Fox Road Jnc).

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The site of Fox Road C&W.
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Post by Sir haydn » Sun Jun 03, 2012 8:41 am

Bloomin eck Shane. Thats brill! Surely theres no room for more track now!

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Post by Narrow Minded » Sun Jun 03, 2012 11:44 am

Fantastic! The new additions look great! :D
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Post by Pendo Pilot » Sun Jun 03, 2012 10:52 pm

Cheers. Yes I think that is it now for track (aside from some old 0 gauge needed for the incline). Plus there will be a little bit more but not trackbed as such. The near road in fox road C&W is designed for a lift out section to be joined so by opening the small door on the shed I can drive stock into the shed onto shelf like boards which will then be able to be stacked in the shed. Well thats the plan anyway. :roll:
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Post by Pendo Pilot » Tue Jun 19, 2012 10:07 pm

Just a few updates in photo form...

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No 5 returned to traffic as a lease loco to BSW. Here posed with the other two working diesel's.

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Talking of which, No 3 is earninbg it's keep well.

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Private use only hasnt been kind to No 5, here we see it enroute from wheel turning at PorthCadno, a rare mainline run.

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It's usual domain, shunting at BSW.

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..Tripping wagons to nearby Chyknell station.

A few other pics.

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No 6 on a passenger service.

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No 4 on a very light pickup freight.

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Another view of No 5 at BSW.

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Running trains from the conservatory!

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Seems the shed makes good cover for the the summer weather.

Finally whilst clearing Porthcadno scrapyard to concrete the base I realised that the extensive clutter could be used to create what I wanted there....A scrapped loco.

Hence this wierd thing was created out of a cut IP Jack chassis & some original No1 mamod parts.

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A lick of paint (over the rust) & a new chimney from copper pipe & hey presto...

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Post by bessytractor » Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:53 am

that looks quality! You have a good eye for dereliction!
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Post by Narrow Minded » Wed Jun 20, 2012 12:59 am

Great stuff :D I especially like the heavy weathering on the Jessie! :thumbup:
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Post by Sir haydn » Wed Jun 20, 2012 7:56 am

brill.

That conservatory needs a lever frame :lol:

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Post by dougrail » Thu Jun 21, 2012 10:56 pm

Love the fake scrapped engine - saw it on FB and was very convincing to see :D

Also, cats are good. It's always good to see shed cats. ;)

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Post by Pendo Pilot » Mon Aug 06, 2012 3:28 am

What can you do when life is all work & family.....Run at night!

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