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The scenery and waggons combine to create a lovely diorama, that looks so real.

A lot of hard work reflected in the quality of the layout there Greg. Lots of permutations to keep interest for yourself and guests. The maintenance required must have been extensive, so I suppose it's no wonder that you have less 'fire' than you used to, but I don't think your fire has gone out. En...

“It feels like about six too many” OMG! — Help — I need to sit down… As an unreconstructed Southern Region bore, I’m beside myself with excitement. And I would like to think that by now the chaps at Swanage have developed a pretty shrewd notion of what works for them. The lovely T3 (and their other...

Are you suggesting that Peter Butler is a maker of saggy roofs? How rude!🤣 The best one I know! I don't feel insulted in the least about being recognised as maker of the saggy roof! In fact Simon's photograph shows it off better than I have ever thought of it myself, so thank you Simon. What accola...

If I had to hazard a guess I'd say those are probably the jugs they would use to refill the smaller cans in front, but an engine that is regularly steamed up in a shed might just store the extra supply in the shed. Glad I finished reading the thread before offering my two penn'orth. I agree with Dr...

Having stared at this exact diorama many times, I was too busy trying to confirm It was 1:1 recognise where it was! (The taller building has a slight sag in the roof, but that proves nothing - it could have been modelled by Peter Butler :lol: ) Are you suggesting that Peter Butler is a maker of sag...

I didn't realise Cliff Barker made points for 32mm NG. Interesting.

Inspirational, isn't it?

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug). Some years ago we had some guests from Mexico staying with us one September.They were terrified when they saw some DaddyLonglegs...thought they were gia...

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug). Some years ago we had some guests from Mexico staying with us one September.They were terrified when they saw some DaddyLonglegs...thought they were gia...

I know it's harmless, but Ugh I think the worst insect we have to suffer in the UK (apart from Midges) are Cockchafers (aka May Bug or Doodlebug).

LNR wrote: ↑Sun May 26, 2024 2:30 pm Thanks Phil, the pressure doesn't come into it as the punch is pressing the metal into a sized depression so when you hit bottom you're there.
Grant.

Ah, I see. Job done, then.

A certain Mr. H. Robinson recently stopped by my workshop. This affair was required to adapt my rivet press vitals to be able to get inside the Fowler tender and add the extra rivets between those already etched in but too far apart for a water holding tank. I know it looks Heath Robinson but it wo...

Marvellous. What a busy railway! And you must be extremely fit to walk the length of the line with all of your camera and film equipment
Excellent video Rik.

Wow! A really fun interpretation in what looks like a beautiful setting.

drewzero1 wrote: ↑Mon May 20, 2024 5:41 am The afternoon goods approaches the halt:
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Wow Drew,
I didn't realise that the Nolwyn Valley railway had developed this far. It all looks very rustic.I need to re-read you thread.

Scrat wrote: ↑Sun May 19, 2024 6:05 pm Maybe We´ll see her on the forum sometime.

She has joined the 16mm Association Facebook group, and I believe she intends to join the Association itself.

BTW - cab detail from Sir Haydn. Might be useful when fitting out freelance locos IMG_20240516_132606_496.jpg Rik All lovely photos Rik, sorry I didn't play but I am not able to tell one loco from another, unless it's an image of the whole thing! Could you post the cab I terror photo into the full ...

I've left it far too late in life to learn model engineering skills of your calibre, so am very envious of your skill. The nearest I've come to engineering is helping a friend last week to unload and install a 3/4 tonne Swiss lathe, previously owned by an aeronautical firm and used for making precis...

Pharsical wrote: ↑Fri May 17, 2024 1:59 pm Hi chaps, first real post for the Wytch End Railway. This is the station shelter and lamp hut at PyckleMere halt.

That's delightful.