81A Oldoak Posted February 11, 2016 Share Posted February 11, 2016 I know of a mint Ixion Manning Wardle 0-4-0ST that may be coming to market, albeit not through me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Edwardian Posted February 11, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 11, 2016 Andrew, you never know! For the foreseeable, I have my work cut out with my first layout in 4mm, however. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted February 12, 2016 Author Share Posted February 12, 2016 I know of a mint Ixion Manning Wardle 0-4-0ST that may be coming to market, albeit not through me. Hope it finds a good home. Shan't be tempted by another as with one Manning Wardle, a Fowler and a Peckett, the Melyn Quarry Company is already very well off for motive power! Seeing as it's mainly your doing Chris, something other than an industrial 0-4-0 next please..... Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Time flies when you're having fun... And it's now amazingly over three months since my last update! During one of those work periods where I either get up at 3am or get to bed at 3am that I found doing detailed modelling wasn't being done with the finesse I would like that I had a few days without modelling, but then life intervened. Though in that time, we had a cracking house party for my better half's and her twin brothers 30th, walked all the Manifold Way in a day, all 17 miles return, caught up with friends and family, produced a new Talyllyn Guide Book and had a cracking holiday in Vancouver and the Canadian Rockies. So life has been good, even if no modelling has been done! To get from Vancouver to the Rockies, we enjoyed two days on the Rocky Mountaineer which was very swish. Since getting back, the model making has resumed I'm pleased to say with a couple of sessions detailing the two carriages. With door, chassis and some roof furniture applied, hopefully I couole more sessions should see them ready for undercoat to be applied. Cheers, Andrew 10 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Edwardian Posted May 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2016 Beautiful coaches; I love those coupe type coaches. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted May 22, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 22, 2016 Beautiful coaches; I love those coupe type coaches. Agreed, some coaches like that survived quite late on the Shropshire & Mongomeryshire LR. Lovely models as well. I think those Canadian prototypes might be a bit large for the Melyn Valley though. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 22, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 22, 2016 Those coaches are really delightful lovely work. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 22, 2016 Author Share Posted May 22, 2016 Thank you. I agree about the coupe carriages, perfectly quaint for a light railway! Stephens purchased a pair of similar carriages from the LSWR which ran on the S&M and the KESR until they fell apart! Some more info here: http://www.hfstephens-museum.org.uk/rolling-stock/stephens-royal-saloons Don't worry, have no desire to model any of the Canadian carriages!! Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 25, 2016 Share Posted May 25, 2016 Are those coaches still available as kits? They look like just the ticket for a collection of Colonel-Stephenesque Light Railway layouts! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 25, 2016 Author Share Posted May 25, 2016 Are those coaches still available as kits? They look like just the ticket for a collection of Colonel-Stephenesque Light Railway layouts! The coupe? Very much available, along with a large range of Victorian delights to tempt you: https://serkits.com Have no connection other than being a happy customer. Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Edwardian Posted May 25, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 25, 2016 Thank you. I agree about the coupe carriages, perfectly quaint for a light railway! Stephens purchased a pair of similar carriages from the LSWR which ran on the S&M and the KESR until they fell apart! Some more info here: http://www.hfstephens-museum.org.uk/rolling-stock/stephens-royal-saloons Don't worry, have no desire to model any of the Canadian carriages!! Cheers, Andrew Fascinating stuff. I note in particular: The carriages seem to have gone into normal public use in about 1876 and disappeared from public view till the mid 1920s. Most published accounts of these two carriages are based on an article in the Locomotive Magazine in 1925 based on information supplied by Colonel Stephens, which stated that both carriages were acquired by the Plymouth Devonport & South West Junction Railway in 1890 for use between Bere Alston and Callington. Unfortunately, this version of this period in their careers is open to considerable doubt. Surely any self-respecting modeller of a freelance minor/light railway between the late Nineteenth Century and Stephen's acquisition of these coaches (the web-site says 1911 and 1913, Kidner has No.10 on the K&ESR as 1909) would claim them as his own? What a pity (for me) this range is not available in 4mm! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 26, 2016 Author Share Posted May 26, 2016 Back to work yesterday, but on evening shifts which has allowed some progress on the carriage before work. Finishing off the steps and foot boards. All quite fiddly, but the kit uses pins pushed through holes drilled in the carriage and glued which makes them quite robust and is a good piece of design. Any SER experts will notice I've taken a few liberties with the steps, particularly on the end, but the MVR's resident joiner is want to modify rolling stock as he sees fit. Photo taken before heading off to work, shall have a look over tomorrow and see if there's anything else I want to do before both carriages are cleaned down and primed. I tend to sort interiors, roofs and final detailing out as I go from here. Not starting the working week until Wednesday, did mean a quick trip to Wales. Monday was spent driving the same loco I cleaned on my first day 25 years before in May 1991, though the cab appears to have shrunk in the Welsh rain in the intervening years... My brief stay was extended due to a driver having cancelled their booking for the Tuesday late on, being a helpful soul, I was happy to stand in and endure the oppressive Welsh sunshine for a day on No 6. Cheers, Andrew 12 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 26, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 26, 2016 I know its a hard life etc.... I couldn't find an emoticom for jealous. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 Don, Jealous of the steam engines, or the shiftwork that allows playing steam engines mid week? Volunteering is one of the best decisions I've made, don't regret it for a minute and still enjoy it, everyone needs an escape from the real world. The shift work can be great for allowing this, but at other times can seriously hamper your social life as almost all our shifts now are what could be called anti-social hours, made worse by some of the economy measures taken in recent years. Whilst the advantages outweigh the disadvantages, I might feel so chirpy about IT at 04:00 on Monday when I book on after booking of on my Saturday shift at 01:45 Sunday morning! The body clock might need extra tea then... Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted May 27, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 27, 2016 It is the Steam engines. I have driven Dolgoch to Bryn Glas and back, great fun. I have done my fair share of shift work including the joys of an Evening shift when the night shift operator would fail to turn up. Unfortunately volunteering would not fit in with other aspects of our life. I respect those who do. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 27, 2016 Author Share Posted May 27, 2016 It is the Steam engines. I have driven Dolgoch to Bryn Glas and back, great fun. I have done my fair share of shift work including the joys of an Evening shift when the night shift operator would fail to turn up. Unfortunately volunteering would not fit in with other aspects of our life. I respect those who do. Don Had forgotten that you'd driven No 2, a nice engine to drive though not best suited to those who are of the taller stature! I'm not driving in Tywyn again now until the July gala so will be mostly modelling photos for a while now. Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted July 6, 2016 Author Share Posted July 6, 2016 Despite there not having been any updates on this thread in over a month, I have been doing some modelling, though the mojo hasn't been at its strongest lately. A few bits and pieces on my work bench, none of which have reached a stage yet where I'm happy to share them yet. In the meantime, last weekend was spent enjoying the last event in the Talyllyn's 150 celebrations, the Grand Finale. Had a great time and the railway was very busy which was great to see. Spent Saturday driving the birthday loco Dolgoch and the Sunday on standard gauge visitor, Captain Baxter. Rather fancy one in O gauge but would involve scratchbuilding. A couple of photos to show what went on, more can be found on my Flickr page: https://www.flickr.com/gp/pandaonetwofive/8A1KWg All five British based surviving Fletcher Jennings locos lined up at Wharf. View from my new favourite toy! Cheers, Andrew 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted July 8, 2016 Share Posted July 8, 2016 That interior cab paint job is not making life any easier for modellers! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted July 14, 2016 Share Posted July 14, 2016 Has anyone ever thought to do up a kit for Captain Baxter? I think it would prove to be a popular one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Has anyone ever thought to do up a kit for Captain Baxter? I think it would prove to be a popular one. I've not seen one in O gauge, but if anyone were to produce one then I'd be certainly putting my name down for one! Was discussing Captain Baxter's merits with John Taylor at the event as he was taking measurements of the loco when we stopped moving it about. Even with the drawings, castings would be an issue. One alternative which would be easier to do in O gauge for a suitably esoteric loco would be for the Wantage Tramway loco Jane, built by George England and just as characterful. Subject to a scratchbuild series in MRJ a while ago, the castings packs were still available from MRJ a couple of years ago when I bought a set, plus Lawrie Griffin produces some other castings to suit. It's a case of 'Round toits' for mine. Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Each summer, a group of us book in for the same week on the Talyllyn and last week was this year's. A good time was had by all and here's a few photos. Arrived late on the Saturday night after a nocturnal after work drive down, so Sunday was a day of rest. After a breakfast at Wharf, I was able to check through the new Talyllyn Guide Book which is hot off the press, which I had a hand in producing. The Good Book by Andrew Young, on Flickr Sunday afternoon I intended doing some modelling and had taken some stuff with me, annoyingly I had forgotten to take a crucial piece with me. So instead, I tested out the Wye Valley HPA at the new pub which has opened up on Tywyn Promenade, very nice it was too, plus the view wasn't bad! Happy Panda Ale by Andrew Young, on Flickr The week had some very mixed weather, from some gorgeous sunshine on Thursday when I was driving the Victorian Train. The Victorian by Andrew Young, on Flickr To some very low cloud on Saturday when I spent the day supervising a Driver Experience course for the partner of one of our former volunteers. Tattoos in the Mist by Andrew Young, on Flickr Tattoos in the Mist 2 by Andrew Young, on Flickr More to follow... Plus, a return to model making updates before the week is out. Cheers, Andrew 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 However, my week can be summed up by one photo from each day: On Monday, David embraced his inner Nancy. Passengers and Polish by Andrew Young, on Flickr On Tuesday, I had a day on shed where the Two Beckies kept the engines (and me) in hand! These Girls Can by Andrew Young, on Flickr On Wednesday, we saw what happened to Ivo Hugh as his bit part appearance in the books meant that fame dealt him a cruel hand. Ivo Hugh, the Wilderness Years by Andrew Young, on Flickr On Thursday, it was the Gallant Old Engine's Day Off. Gallant Old Engine's Day Off by Andrew Young, on Flickr After a particularly hot Vindaloo Thursday night, Friday's fireman wasn't in the best shape... Delhi Belly by Andrew Young, on Flickr On Saturday, I forgot to pay for my lunch again... That Bloody Panda! by Andrew Young, on Flickr Overall, a great week in the Special Funnel Community! The Special Funnel Community by Andrew Young, on Flickr Time for one of those work breaks now though... Cheers, Andrew 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted July 18, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 18, 2016 Looks like a lot of fun. I do like the Tal-y-Llyn. Don Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted July 18, 2016 Author Share Posted July 18, 2016 Looks like a lot of fun. I do like the Tal-y-Llyn. Don Thanks Don, it was great fun! Plenty of socializing as well as working alongside your mates is the best way, shame the week flew by so quickly. Cheers, Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted July 19, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 19, 2016 Nice photos Andy! Also stick me down for a lot of Baxter, or William Findley/Townend Hook (I have a soft spot for products of messers Fletcher Jennings...!). I think that David Andrews/Gladiator used to produce kits of the FJ locos used on the Severn & Wye Railway many years ago - I wonder if any of the castings from them could be used (assuming that the parts are still available of course). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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