ateshci Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 The farm's name is program for a music festival anyway. BTW, @Rallymatt I linked your video to a German TT-forum I'm member of. The community consists mainly of former GDR 'nationals' and so they quickly spotted the DR 132 and the ex- Red Army lorry in the works' yard. It is refreshing to see that your approach to the use of models is quite different from the sometimes very narrow-minded era and railway company thinking of that forum, especially when it comes to Deutsche Reichsbahn vs. Deutsche Bundesbahn. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 A really nice layout - I watched your tree-making YT video last night. Keep up the good work. BB 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Thanks! The BR130 was originally the test workhorse as I built the layout and waited for the Hornby TT:120 stock to arrive. I have always had an interest in continental models and have had a few over the years. There is an almost convincing story to the BR130 being in UK too…. During the 1960’s as BR transitioned from steam to diesel, quite a few of the prototypes were terrible so the BR board looked East and a ‘Test BR 130’ obtained… I’m stretching the timeframe a little. The story of the Hawker Siddeley Kestrel (one of the prettiest diesels made) inspired the thinking as that ended up in Soviet Union, same idea, different direction. 😁 and the great thing is with TT:120 the scale works! We also have a shortage of road vehicles, particularly lorries, so a bit of creative thinking is needed, this looks pretty much like the UK tankers of the time, I found a photo of a factory fresh ERF and copied the livery. The V90 works well as a heavy shunter for the docks. I think a level of ‘what if’ is one of the unique benefits of creating models and it fires up the imagination 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateshci Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 (edited) @Rallymatt You've missed out this one: , which also could be used as-is or repaint it as a Class 42: AFAIK the inner works are identical Edited February 26 by ateshci 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 That is an excellent suggestion especially for those modelling West Coast that are feeling left out (although Cl50 is on its way!) Great what if, what if Warship class had used the full size V200 bodywork? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ateshci Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 Using the full size V200 bodywork would have fouled the BR loading gauge. That's why they could not find room for up-to-date heater systems in the shell. This and an aversion against hydromecs led to its early demise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 Something we don’t need to worry about on a model though 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Postman On The Rails Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 3 hours ago, Rallymatt said: I hope they get the right planning permission! A farm shop might help or exotic livestock? 🤣 Don’t do a Clarkson lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 26 Author Share Posted February 26 1 hour ago, Postman On The Rails said: Don’t do a Clarkson lol Don’t think there are enough TT:120 cars to recreate the popularity of his farm shop 🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris98 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Can someone please post a link to rallymatt's tree making vid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Chris98 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Thank you. Will watch later as nearing the adding tree stage to part of my layout 😀 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Welcome.. Sam (AKA Art department) has followed this vid and made some stunning trees.. Here is a pic of a few she has made and work in progress.. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris98 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 Your art department are very busy with a nice production line going there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dodge1965 Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 2 minutes ago, Chris98 said: Your art department are very busy with a nice production line going there. She loves it.. I do as well. She has more skills than me, i'm ok at making rocks !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted February 28 Author Share Posted February 28 Praise indeed to see people having a go and with some great results 😁 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rallymatt Posted March 11 Author Share Posted March 11 The superb TTA wagons needed the right setting so St James’ Quay has said goodbye to Iron Ore shipments and hello hydrocarbons. Thunberg Petrochemical occupies the old Victorian warehouses and ESSO has its oil transfer facility on the quayside. The modellers axe had to be wielded and the end of the dock was rebuilt to accommodate the oil silos. The oil filling rig has been turned through 90 degrees and re engineered to suit the track layout and space. New modern flood lights installed to allow 24hr operations. Safety railings installed along quayside and foundations got a safety check from the resident ‘hard hat’ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dave the Busker Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Brilliant work, that looks amazing! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gilbo2 Posted March 11 Share Posted March 11 Brilliant with the lights too, looks so realistic and moody! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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