A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[gwrrob]

1 hour ago, Siberian Snooper said:

Rubbish ballasting, too much on the left of the turnout, not enough on the  right and a few bald patches in the four foot.

 

 

It’s probably Colombian like the coal they use on the Paignton line.😉

[2ManySpams]

12 hours ago, gwrrob said:

It’s probably Colombian like the coal they use on the Paignton line.😉

 

Using Columbian products for ballast could get quite expensive. I can see an increase in PW volunteers though...

[gwrrob]

Before we arrived in the South Hams we stopped off at Dawlish for a look round. Whilst on the beach at Coryton we noticed some work being done on the cliff faces of Lea Mount. I wouldn't have been brave enough to abseil the face let alone carry out the essential work.

 

 

[Oldddudders]

Having taken a 22 bus to Dawlish some months ago, I was astonished at the huge encampment in the fields above the cliffs. So many vehicles, huts etc. Huge investment in keeping this line open. [The 22 runs from Paignton, and via Torquay & Teignmouth, so you get a lot for your £2! It also runs only 5 mins from Sherry's flat.] 

[Dunsignalling]

47 minutes ago, Oldddudders said:

Having taken a 22 bus to Dawlish some months ago, I was astonished at the huge encampment in the fields above the cliffs. So many vehicles, huts etc. Huge investment in keeping this line open. [The 22 runs from Paignton, and via Torquay & Teignmouth, so you get a lot for your £2! It also runs only 5 mins from Sherry's flat.] 

 

I've long considered that it would have been cheaper, quicker, and more sustainable over the long term, to buy up a few potentially vulnerable properties on top, and grade the cliffs back to a more stable profile.

 

That's basically all nature is trying to do anyway.

 

John

Edited July 13 by Dunsignalling

[gwrrob]

Not my photo but what a cracking photo , taken by a drone I believe, of the paddle steamer bearing the same name as the Castle in the background. Not 5015 unfortunately. Always one to recommend a holiday in South Devon !

 

 

 

[checkrail]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

but what a cracking photo ,

Indeed.  I believe it's now a Landmark Trust property.  My sister-in-law and her husband stayed in it on holiday a couple of years ago. I've only seen it when walking on the other side of the river, to Dartmouth Castle and beyond. 

[Tim Dubya]

Didcot Railway Centre on Facebook:

 

"90 years ago today, on Saturday 14 July 1934, the Great Western Railway started its system of numbering express passenger trains to and from the West of England. The system of reporting numbers was designed to show the train’s starting station and time, destination and whether it was the second, third, fourth or even fifth relief part of a service. Swindon Works made slotted frames, three feet long, to take enamelled numbers on 20-inch black plates with 16-inch numerals. This publicity photograph shows the numbers being fitted at Swindon station, but not on one of the express trains.

 

Experiments showed that the numbers could be read from over a quarter of a mile away, as an aid for signalmen. To start the system, trains from Paddington carried numbers between 100 and 199; those from Shrewsbury 200 to 299; from Wolverhampton and Birmingham 300 to 399; from Bristol 400 to 499; from Exeter 500 to 599; from Plymouth 600 to 699 and South Wales 700 to 799. The number of each booked train was to end in either ‘0’ or ‘5’ with 1,2,3,4,6,7,8 and 9 being used for trains being run in more than one part.

 

The down Cornish Riviera started as number 125 with relief portions carrying 126 up to 129 inclusive. The up Cornish Riviera carried 615, The down Torbay Express was 150 and the up service was number 515. The 8.30am Channel Islands Boat Express from Paddington carried 100. Special excursion trains carried a ‘0’ as the first figure and Ocean Specials from Plymouth carried ‘00’ followed by the figures 1 to 6 according to their classification. For its first year, the system ran until 29 September."

 

[gwrrob]

The toplights are nearly here. https://www.Dapol.co.uk/blogs/news/oo-gauge-gwr-toplight-mainline-city-coach-update-more-arriving-soon?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAAR1ps5e2qo9Bs4nFeRM4UVjZZ-uXGt4KcxP62EIuY8u0UcJWSxBMGSMNk7c_aem_xuBybLLp2J57_4Ab-DX2LQ

 

 

 

Edited July 15 by gwrrob
we've never had it so good.

[gwrrob]

Shirtbutton.

 

 

 

 

 

 

[checkrail]

Shirtbutton exaples look splendid.  Nice to see that this time the bolections are correctly painted. Bodes well for the corridor versions.

[gwrrob]

20 minutes ago, checkrail said:

Shirtbutton exaples look splendid.  Nice to see that this time the bolections are correctly painted. Bodes well for the corridor versions.

They listened to your feedback John @checkrail

[45568]

Following my penchant for the unusual, my take on 'the Beast' #666! From the Pi Kerr Stuart with their own etched overlays. GWR tank fillers/vents from an old Airfix 14xx, extra whistle is a Hornby Schools snifting valve. Plates and safety valve cover from Brian @ 247 Developments. Waiting for a shed plate, (86B Newport Pill).

 

 

Cheers from Oz,

Peter C.

[gwrrob]

The generosity of this thread raises it's head again in the shape of a nice book given gratis by this threads Sheepbloke. @NHY 581  Dated the early 30s its the general directions, management of stations and merchandise traffic book.

 

This caught my eye.

 

'' In dealing with live stock, including horses, cattle, SHEEP, pigs and goats, care and patience must be exercised, not only in loading and unloading, but also during transit..'' 

[2ManySpams]

19 hours ago, gwrrob said:

The generosity of this thread raises it's head again in the shape of a nice book given gratis by this threads Sheepbloke. @NHY 581  Dated the early 30s its the general directions, management of stations and merchandise traffic book.

 

This caught my eye.

 

'' In dealing with live stock, including horses, cattle, SHEEP, pigs and goats, care and patience must be exercised, not only in loading and unloading, but also during transit..'' 

 

Did it advise what sort of prod was suitable? Presumably an electric shock prod wasn't available at the time...

[NHY 581]

3 hours ago, 2ManySpams said:

 

Did it advise what sort of prod was suitable? Presumably an electric shock prod wasn't available at the time...

[gwrrob]

Well it looks like the toplights are finally imminent and in stock at several retailers. Looking forward to getting mine , probably next week and will do a proper photo shoot for you.

 

Here's a couple courtesy of Kernow/Chris Nevard to whet the appetite somewhat, they look smashing.

 

 

[Graham T]

They do look good, I'll be in the market for some corridor ones when they're available.

[Ian Hargrave]

2 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Far too well groomed for a Valleys bin raider…….but cute and a real poser.

 

[NHY 581]

46 minutes ago, Ian Hargrave said:

Far too well groomed for a Valleys bin raider…….but cute and a real poser.

 

 

Oooo....... you are awful........but I like you.......

 

 

 

 

 

Edited Wednesday at 17:10 by NHY 581

[Graham T]

Rob's alter ego appears!

 

[gwrrob]

7 minutes ago, Graham T said:

Rob's alter ego appears!

 

 

Can you imagine Dick Emery on the tv now in todays world.

[Graham T]

Sadly I'm sure his shows couldn't be broadcast now.  A shame, as some of his stuff was brilliant.  More tea vicar?

[2ManySpams]

2 hours ago, gwrrob said:

Well it looks like the toplights are finally imminent and in stock at several retailers. Looking forward to getting mine , probably next week and will do a proper photo shoot for you.

 

Here's a couple courtesy of Kernow/Chris Nevard to whet the appetite somewhat, they look smashing.

 

 

 

Will they be available in a nice green?

[2ManySpams]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

 

Can you imagine Dick Emery on the tv now in todays world.

 

Or SheepBloke on TV in today's world?