RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 In fairness Mr Bulleid designed the Q1 for ease if maintenance. I note in particular the accessibility to the large twin cylinders which appear quite prominent in this view. One thing noted by the crew,especially when running at speed, was the somewhat rough ride due to the reciprocating mass of said large cylinders. Apparently once on the move they were quite difficult to slow down and it was a case of hanging on for dear life. Many a crew emerged from such a trip older and somewhat wiser. L Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2017 The scene....An industrial drawing office... morning tea break, one (of 10) draughtsman is 21 today. Another, a keen photographer, in the days before Photo-copiers, has photo'ed, printed, enlarged and framed a similar picture from a "Top Shelf" magazine. On presenting said portrait to birthday boy, he examined it carefully, then inverted the frame and tapped it, hoping for Fall-out! Ah, MRJ. never fails to give pleasure and cause a stir. Ar$e Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2017 Emergency alert. Please remember that this year is the retirement year of Robert Denton of RMLectronics, the manufacturer of the wonderful layout lamps. I was reminded of this today when he sent me some lovely little 'extra' parts (telegraph pots and beams) for my SOSJ yard lamps. There is no longer a website, however there are references on RMW. Just for info. Order now or be too late. The lamp-posts are the doggy's doodahs. ED Yson Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post gwrrob Posted February 7, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted February 7, 2017 Inspired by this photo and talking to Spams about 1368 at the weekend has got me getting my old DJH kit built tank out.The Heljan model will hopefully sit alongside for comparison and obviously have better running qualities. 26 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) Very nice, Rob. A very trim little craft. What you want is a nice little shunting layout based on a couple of Swedish shelves.......go nice on the dining table...... Rob. Edited February 7, 2017 by nhy581 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 Inspired by this photo and talking to Spams about 1368 at the weekend has got me getting my old DJH kit built tank out.The Heljan model will hopefully sit alongside for comparison and obviously have better running qualities. Weymouth boat train '51..jpg DSCN9938.jpg DSCN9941.jpg DSCN9943.jpg Is that Elephant Man carrying his boots in the first photo ? The Heljan 1368 looks so much better than the prerelease photos but I have to resist the temptation! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 7, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 Very nice, Rob. A very trim little craft. What you want is a nice little shunting layout based on a couple of Swedish shelves.......go nice on the dining table...... Rob. A Tim Horn baseboard would fit the bill nicely. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 This is the Heljan one not a bad model, number plates to be replaced and the cab hand rails which I broke them trying to tweek them straight, it's in bits at the moment I've crew to put in the cab and it's all glue up with no access I'm sure it will be sorted soon I'm paring away the gaps in the floor a bit at a time. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 That first shot of Weymouth Quay is evocative,Robin.Is there a date on it ? It's a typical early WR consist....or is it possibly GWR,though I don't think so. I'd date it 1949-51,looking at the clothing styles and the cars. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 7, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 That first shot of Weymouth Quay is evocative,Robin.Is there a date on it ? It's a typical early WR consist....or is it possibly GWR,though I don't think so. I'd date it 1949-51,looking at the clothing styles and the cars. 1951 Ian. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) 1951 Ian. If you hover your mousey (absolutely no sniggering please) over the pic it often shows the info about the picture. This one does nicely and so I saw it was '51. What a superb photo and a great shot of a section of the line not often shown. Phil Edited February 7, 2017 by Mallard60022 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2017 A Tim Horn baseboard would fit the bill nicely. CK would prefer a cream horn but he would not be able to get a decent tune out of it........................ Parp. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2017 Fortunately there is no evidence at all of one of these neat little tanks at SJish. S.Hame 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 GW Panniers were welcome on the area Southern branches latterly, so there is an excuse, Phil. Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) A Tim Horn baseboard would fit the bill nicely. Ah! Indeed. If I was a carpenter.......or am I thinking of Tim Hardin.....? Rob. Edited February 7, 2017 by nhy581 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 Horrocksford. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 (edited) If you hover your mousey (absolutely no sniggering please) over the pic it often shows the info about the picture. This one does nicely and so I saw it was '51. What a superb photo and a great shot of a section of the line not often shown. Phil Actually,my "little grey cells" (stiil functioning) did the work for me....well you can't do much from an iPad anyway.I put it down to Radio Malt and cod liver oil capsules enhancement of memory cells.....plus too many of those years spent on Swansea High Street and Cardiff General.Once a war baby...... And ny wife just dated it with unerring accuracy to 1951 using the fashions and cars as a guide.She is no rail enthusiast but whilst courting managed a bout of seasickness crossing from one side of Weymouth Harbour to the other (1965). Edited February 7, 2017 by Ian Hargrave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 Horrocksford. Bless you !! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Ah! Indeed. If I was a carpenter.......or am I thinking of Tim Hardin.....? Rob. Ty Hardin, star of old TV westerns, not the maroon variety! Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 Ty Hardin, star of old TV westerns, not the maroon variety! Brian Played a character named after a loo roll. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 7, 2017 Hey Rob, do you have an Austerity? 90483 pictured at Dawlish with a coal train heading for Brent. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 7, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 Horrocksford. No.Wemberlee, Sky Blue Army !!!!!!!! 30 years on in the Mickey Mouse Trophy.That will lift the spirits some what. Play Up Sky Blues !! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cary hill Posted February 7, 2017 Share Posted February 7, 2017 Played a character named after a loo roll. "Bronco for the bigger wipe".........rough on one side, shiny on the other, and seemingly non absorbent......similar to Izal aka "John Wayne" because it took no sh*t from anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted February 7, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 7, 2017 "Bronco for the bigger wipe".........rough on one side, shiny on the other, and seemingly non absorbent......similar to Izal aka "John Wayne" because it took no sh*t from anyone. ' If that's what Jeyes call soft...." ( overheard at a wedding reception in 1972 ) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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