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A Return to Llangunllo......
Now the 2mm scale mock up of Talybont-on-Usk has been completed its back to 4mm modelling and a well deserved rest for my eyes, but before taking task with the soldering iron I embarked on yet another...
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Running trials
I'm currently going through one of those spells when everything I touch goes wrong, call me plain clumsy or unlucky but very little is going right at the moment. Its not just my modelling that is...
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Comet A44 Driving Trailer
Prototype notes, (edited from the Comet instructions)These 57'ft coaches were converted from Brake Thirds, Diag D117 in 1955, date of withdrawal uncertain.A driver’s compartment (just 3’ 3” deep) was...
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Mixed Traffic........Coaches, 3D printed figures and other bits and pieces.
Over the past month I've been busy modelling the A44 driving trailer and sourcing the various parts for converting my Bachmann 64XX pannier tank into 7416. The A44 has now been detailed inside and out...
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Llangunllo (The next Chapter)
I know I said Llangunllo would be my last layout and so it will, but I plan on making a few changes or perhaps I should say rebuild it. Although I've still got plenty of stock to build and modify I'm...
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Bachmann Butchery (The story behind 7416, Part 1)
Over the past few weeks I've been taking a closer look at Bachmanns 64XX pannier tank with a view to converting one to 'EM' gauge, and then into a 74XX. My example was picked up for peanuts due to its...
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Bachmann Butchery ( The story behind 7416, Part 2)
My better half can never understand why I carve chunks out of perfectly good models, especially new ones. I've tried explaining that I do so in hope of producing something unique, more accurate and...
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Final days at Llangunllo.........
Well, this will be my last post for 2015 and the beginning of the end for Llangunllo as you know it. For once the layout has appeared in MRJ it will be dismantled, and work will commence on its...
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News from Llangunllo
Some of you will be aware that my father has been in hospital over the festive season fighting a rather serious infection. He's now strong enough for surgery which is scheduled to take place today...
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Back on shed.
I would like to kick this post off by thanking you all for your kind comments and best wishes during my recent stay in hospital. I was shown the door on Monday and since then I've been enjoying the...
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Chomping at the bit.......
I'm getting restless sitting around on my backside, so the other day I attempted to do a little light modelling. Had all gone to plan then 7416 would now be complete, after all I only needed to...
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Planning Llangunllo Mk2
At long last I've been able to do a little modelling, albeit from the comfort of my armchair in the conservatory rather than my cosy railway room. Ever since I decided to model Llangunllo Mk2 I've...
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Going with only slight regrets
Last Saturday morning I started to dismantle Llangunllo, first of all the goods shed was carefully removed, and safely stored away. Then the Titley Junction sector plate was lifted along with its...
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Bridge over the River Lugg........
A couple of weeks ago I made a rough mock-up of a pressed steel troughing bridge. At the time I mentioned that such bridges were common on the Bala - Ffestiniog branch. Luckily for me, my good friend...
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Modelling chores....
Whether you like it or not, sooner or later one of those boring, repetitive, modelling chores, that you love to hate will demand your attention. I've been busy making a batch of Masokits screwlink...
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Travelling Light
Branch favourites 7416 and 1455 were captured passing through Llangunllo for the last time earlier today.RIP until this time next year.
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Mixed freight (Hydraulic style)
Well Llangunllo as you knew it, is no more, but as promised I had an extensive photo shoot before the axe fell, and here is the first batch of farewell photos. I've always had a soft spot for the Baby...
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Easter update
For the last few weeks I've been wandering around the layout, recording the scene for the final time, before it was swept away in the name of progress. Luckily everything in the photo below, with the...
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Bridge over the River Lugg (Part 2)
A few weeks ago Mr. Robinson returned to the bridge to take a closer look at the cement, or is it mortar dressing on the edge of the abutment quoins? Whilst Iain was there he also climbed up the...
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A false dawn
The past week has been spent trying out a few ideas, the mock up below being one of them.In theory, and on paper I rather liked the idea, and I was really looking forward to getting started.So I threw...
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