ferret1956 Posted October 6, 2021 Share Posted October 6, 2021 The weirdest thing I ever saw was a brand new gleaming blue electric, prob an AL6/86 being towed westbound through Mirfield by an incredibly filthy and clanky (even by their standards) 2-8-0 "Aussie". 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2021 1 hour ago, ferret1956 said: The weirdest thing I ever saw was a brand new gleaming blue electric, prob an AL6/86 being towed westbound through Mirfield by an incredibly filthy and clanky (even by their standards) 2-8-0 "Aussie". Between August 1965 and March 1966 E3101 - E3140 crossed the Pennines from Doncaster to the ECML. I'm not sure what routes they took but via Huddersfield would not surprise me. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trade Member charliepetty Posted October 6, 2021 Trade Member Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) On 06/10/2021 at 18:25, TheSignalEngineer said: Between August 1965 and March 1966 E3101 - E3140 crossed the Pennines from Doncaster to the ECML. I'm not sure what routes they took but via Huddersfield would not surprise me. AC Electrics to Doncaster were normally taken via Woodhead hauled by Class 76 locomotives. Edited November 14, 2021 by charliepetty 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 6, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 6, 2021 (edited) 21 hours ago, charliepetty said: AC Electrics to Doncaster were normally taken via Woodhead hauled by Class 76 locomotoives. There is also a picture of one being towed through Derby by a B1. Edited October 7, 2021 by TheSignalEngineer 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted October 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2021 It’s taken a few days longer than expected but bingo! Heaton Lodge has disappeared! Actually it hasn’t, it’s just a dress rehearsal - it’s now down & all the frames are on their carts. I’ve invested in a chess timer to time the reassembly..this begins on Tuesday. 16 hours is the target.. 36 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jamespetts Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 Gosh - some of those wires are thicker than mains wiring! That is what you need, I suppose, for a huge length without voltage drop and with 0 gauge levels of current draw. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 That's a serious investment in flight cases alone. 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post HeatonLodge40 Posted October 15, 2021 Popular Post Share Posted October 15, 2021 So this is where the the reassembly starts. Fortunately I’ve a friend with me whose a mathematical genius.. This first board has to be an exact distance from two walls and aligned to an angle that is also pre calculated..(see second pic with laser measure on a jig). The big issue is if this isn’t done meticulously, then if all the 50 frames down one side (as they are being joined) are as much as 1mm out then the curves joining both the scenic and fiddle yard won’t meet up. And you can’t shift 6 tons of layout easily .. 15 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted October 15, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 15, 2021 1 hour ago, HeatonLodge40 said: So this is where the the reassembly starts. Fortunately I’ve a friend with me whose a mathematical genius.. This first board has to be an exact distance from two walls and aligned to an angle that is also pre calculated..(see second pic with laser measure on a jig). The big issue is if this isn’t done meticulously, then if all the 50 frames down one side (as they are being joined) are as much as 1mm out then the curves joining both the scenic and fiddle yard won’t meet up. And you can’t shift 6 tons of layout easily .. There are the types of things us minions would never have even contemplated!!!! Those flight cases are getting me excited to be back on the road with my PF tribute band next year!!!! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1956 Posted October 15, 2021 Share Posted October 15, 2021 6 hours ago, ianLMS said: There are the types of things us minions would never have even contemplated!!!! Those flight cases are getting me excited to be back on the road with my PF tribute band next year!!!! Hmmm. A Vox AC 50 in each and the Dead's Wall of Sound would start to look a bit tame! Wouldn't mind an hour in that empty basement with a cranked Marshall (or 5) though! 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 I know what you mean about flight cases they are brilliant! I’ll probably put dividers in them and use them for the freight stock. Locos will be going in the flight cases with drawers. Other drawers will be for a full set of spares/track repair/scenic repair/track cleaning etc 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
balders Posted October 16, 2021 Share Posted October 16, 2021 18 hours ago, ferret1956 said: Hmmm. A Vox AC 50 in each and the Dead's Wall of Sound would start to look a bit tame! Wouldn't mind an hour in that empty basement with a cranked Marshall (or 5) though! I was thinking the same thing! I've seen well known touring bands with smaller set ups! Regards Guy 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
5050 Posted October 19, 2021 Share Posted October 19, 2021 Going to be on telly next week I believe. Hopefully I'll be well enough to be able to leave the house and get to the market hall by early December. 100 yard walk to the bus stop, 100 yard (or less) from bus station into the hall. Can't get much handier than that! 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted October 21, 2021 Share Posted October 21, 2021 On 04/10/2021 at 12:05, AndrewT said: Not being pedantic - but an original liveried HST is hardly representative of this magnificent model... His train set...his advert! His rules! 3 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted October 22, 2021 Share Posted October 22, 2021 On 06/10/2021 at 16:39, AndrewT said: Now a diverted HST (did happen) and a pair of screaming Paxman Valenta's restarting from a red signal would be something to behold - especially with a clag-generator on the exhausts! Not in the right era xc trains ran ecs from Neville hill to Manchester pic for Manchester to Cornwall summer trains Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neil Posted October 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2021 Nice piece on this layout in today's Observer. Straightforward reporting, no hint of stereotypes or condescension. 9 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Crepello Posted October 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 24, 2021 Just wondering if advance tickets will be available. I'll be travelling from London and don't want to be disappointed. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bradfordbuffer Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 5 hours ago, Crepello said: Just wondering if advance tickets will be available. I'll be travelling from London and don't want to be disappointed. 170 ft of 0 gauge.....you won't be disappointed....have you seen pictures on line...(ps I know what you are asking) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 7 hours ago, Crepello said: Just wondering if advance tickets will be available. I'll be travelling from London and don't want to be disappointed. Yes from tomorrow when the website goes live you should be able to buy an eTicket on britainsbiggestmodelrailway.com 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 8 hours ago, Neil said: Nice piece on this layout in today's Observer. Straightforward reporting, no hint of stereotypes or condescension. Yes someone sent me a copy. No p*ss taking which was nice. 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeatonLodge40 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Just now, HeatonLodge40 said: Yes someone sent me a copy. No p*ss taking which was nice. Although where £250k comes from I’ve no idea. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
woodenhead Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 2 hours ago, bradfordbuffer said: 170 ft of 0 gauge.....you won't be disappointed....have you seen pictures on line...(ps I know what you are asking) But imagine how impressive a layout this size but using N scale track and stock, it would cover half of West Yorkshire. 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 Well, however much it was, you know where it went! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ferret1956 Posted October 24, 2021 Share Posted October 24, 2021 56 minutes ago, woodenhead said: But imagine how impressive a layout this size but using N scale track and stock, it would cover half of West Yorkshire. .. And if we backdate it a bit you could include:- Bradley curve, Pickle Bridge branch, Leeds New Line, LMS Newtown goods branch, Mirfield Station, Clecky Branch and Thornhii Jcn. Just chuck in 56D and full speed signalling and you've got a winner i reckon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mgextreme Posted October 25, 2021 Share Posted October 25, 2021 Just ordered my advance eticket can't wait for December. Ordered from Https://www.britainsbiggestmodelrailway.com 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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