steve fay Posted October 28, 2016 Author Share Posted October 28, 2016 Is it close enough to Bognor Regis ? : )Sorry mate No, only a few miles away from me. Besides your one of the lucky ones that has or will have a full loop!! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Is it close enough to Bognor Regis ? : ) We'd have to cut our visits back to just 4 a year Martyn!!! Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
two tone green Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Can I join your club please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 Can I join your club please. Yes 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Me too? The visits would be a bit infrequent though!!!! Jinty 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 29, 2016 Author Share Posted October 29, 2016 All will be welcome, it's a liscenced premises so memebers can chat over a pint whilst watching the trains go by. Fingers Crossed any way!! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 It would be great to visit, but I'm farther than Martyn or Jintyman! Good luck with the project Steve, it'll produce some inspirational photos/video & be great fun too, I'm sure All the best Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Fitness Posted October 29, 2016 Share Posted October 29, 2016 Did someone say.pint? Sounding better by the minute !!! JF 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted October 31, 2016 Author Share Posted October 31, 2016 I went along to Check out the premises this morning in Griffithstown, I do know the place very well as I used to spend a lot of time there! The room is not as big as I would have liked but it's still big enough. They've given me some rough costs but will confirm a definite cost at a later date. We wouldn't start until the new year now as I would have to become a member and I'm away for a few weeks late December to mid Jan. We can get a double loop with 6 foot curves in, Severn tunnel east one side and probably Severn tunnel west the other. We could at a later date alter the one curve in to a scenic section as well. There would need to be a lift out section by the door to avoid having to duck under and the layout can be stored securely on site. They are also happy for us to go a little earlier to set up and stay a little longer to pack away so that the time the room is being rented is solely for playing trains!! So all in all a very positive meeting. I will keep you posted on any developments over the next few months. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Hello !!!!!!!!!!! 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John R Smith Posted November 1, 2016 Share Posted November 1, 2016 Brilliant, Steve! J 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 1, 2016 Author Share Posted November 1, 2016 Chris sent me this today, hopefully the full set will be with me soon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 I've had the full set of pictures from Chris for the Model Rail article and I'm very pleased with them. I've also heard back from the venue regarding the model club and I'm happy to say it's all systems go. We won't start until the new year now as membership of the club renews in January. The venue will be Panteg House in Griffithstown Pontypool. I'll post more details up in due course. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted November 3, 2016 Author Share Posted November 3, 2016 Drawn out the plan for Severn Tunnel West at 8 foot long. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Caught 6023 at Severn Tunnel East today heading the mid day off Cardiff to Paddington train A58. This was one of Canton's top King turns at that time. 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 Heading the other way was D845 Sprightly on a Plymouth to Manchester service 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TEDDYBEAR D9521 Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 This one would look good on the layout. Looks great Steve Cheers GARETH 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 Oh yes !!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 (edited) D845 on a banana train Edited February 21, 2017 by steve fay 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 Yes we have no bananas........... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 Working hard up the bank is a 42 tank on a Salisbury bound coal train. The driver must have been sure of his steed as he's neglected to take a pilot engine. Coming down the bank is D1000 on a Swansea service. 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 That is a very nice box file and you certainly have a good stud of locos Steve. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Hymek D7022 heads an excursion from Severn Beach back to the South Wales valleys made up of suburban stock. 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted February 24, 2017 Author Share Posted February 24, 2017 Double headed express !! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Have we seen a 9F come through here yet or did i miss it Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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