Vale of Fairway

[Peter Butler]

the she above should have read sbr. I have always found the best pictures are those convincing ones with no stock showing. What wood do you use for those fence posts? They have a lovely aged look.

The SBR is plastered everywhere on my railway and it could possibly be an aid to moss growth? The fence posts are made from English oak... I don't like the idea of using wood for buildings as it will swell, contract and eventually rot but here I thought it appropriate. They have been in place for about 4 years and show no sign of giving up yet. If it was good enough for Nelson it will do for me!

[Big Jim]

I will be at Exeter. I should be easy to spot as I will probably be accompanied by a bored looking wife, a slightly perplexed pensioner and a small dervish like son and heir.
The only way I could get there was the offer of a late summer holiday for the family.

[bazzer42]

Shouldn't be too hard to spot! I will say hello when sure.

I shall dress for the occasion in my pin-stripe boiler suit and spats.

[Big Jim]

With or without a straw boater?

[bazzer42]

De rigueur old sport, de rigueur.. Once I spot you I shall send the butler over with my heartiest felicitations. I understand your Butler can't make it

[River Lin]

Pics 2 and 4 are amazing. Could not be more 1:1 scale. The realism is to die for.
David.

[Peter Butler]

I understand your Butler can't make it

My Master has kindly allowed me some time off from his personal service but preparations are underway for his return when he will, no doubt, make himself available for steam operations on the BURPS. I am currently making preparations for late season running to ensure his complete satisfaction.
I know my place!!!!

[FWLR]

Don’t we all Peter...lol.

[Dwayne]

Lovely photos. I definitely like the moss since it doesn't grow in my locale. Far too warm and dry for it to survive.

[bazzer42]

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Dry afternoon so a quick twiddle with the rattle cans and we have 25 and 26. Two lgb hoppers that will be used to transport coal around the estate. Beginning to wish I had carved the pockets off the chassis but from 10 feet who cares?

[tom_tom_go]

I like them, they look very industrial and well used.

[FWLR]

Artist at his best again..brilliant Derek, need to get out to the shed and garage and try some myself.

[markoteal]

Do those lower doors open?

[bazzer42]

Do those lower doors open?

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Yes Mark they do,

Found a must build project on the se lounge. Hawe electric self propelled trolley. Nice!

[markoteal]

Nice - like the design - maybe an opportunity for the bird seed flows on my line

[bazzer42]

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[bazzer42]

How to make use of a tight space. Mock up of an engine shed with shed being the operative word. Sides will be stained wood and the roof either corrugated iron or asbestos. Wondered about a canopy over the side door that would probably only open if there isn't a loco behind it...that snug. Any suggestions for a more appealing look would be gratefully received.

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Extend the roof for a canopy?

[Peter Butler]

Good use of a difficult area.... perhaps a small extension forming an office/stores under the roof canopy making an 'L' shaped structure?

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[bazzer42]

Thanks Peter, it would also mean the door could open safely! Off to cut more card...

[bazzer42]

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Looking better already!