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Forum: Railway Modelling 3rd February 2014, 15:14
Replies: 10
Views: 11,809
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
My late uncle also had a great idea which...

My late uncle also had a great idea which utilised the Airfix loco kits. He used to build them in two halves, then, eg with the City of Truro, paint one half in GWR livery and the other half in BR...
Forum: Railway Modelling 30th January 2014, 15:52
Replies: 10
Views: 11,809
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
The Kitmaster Stirling Single model looks neat,...

The Kitmaster Stirling Single model looks neat, I'd like to see one of those in production. I don't recall it ever appearing in the Airfix range, maybe the mould was "cream crackered" and Airfix...
Forum: Railway Modelling 29th January 2014, 16:08
Replies: 10
Views: 11,809
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Thanks for the replies lads. Looks like I'm on to...

Thanks for the replies lads. Looks like I'm on to a bit of a no-hoper. Surely, there must be a niche here in the model market for an early type loco. The only other one I can think of is Hornby's...
Forum: Railway Modelling 22nd January 2014, 16:03
Replies: 10
Views: 11,809
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Early loco model kits?

Does any forum member know of any 00 models - ready to run or kits - of early style locomotives with inside cylinders and large bell-shaped fireboxes, eg Lion, Coppernob, FR no. 20, etc. similar to...
Forum: Railway Modelling 21st May 2013, 13:43
Replies: 2
Views: 12,442
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
How do I motorise Airfix 1804 Richard Trevithick locomotive

Can anyone recommend a way of motorising the Airfix 1804 Richard Trevithick plastic model kit?
What I would like to do is construct 10ft of flanged track and run the loco with a couple of...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 27th April 2012, 19:04
Replies: 10
Views: 8,228
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Thanks Mike for another classic video.

Thanks Mike for another classic video.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 27th April 2012, 18:58
Replies: 11
Views: 8,436
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Now that's a Brit. Thanks for posting Phil. Great...

Now that's a Brit. Thanks for posting Phil. Great video.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 27th April 2012, 12:04
Replies: 6
Views: 3,834
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Thanks for the comments lads. Yes, Phil, I do...

Thanks for the comments lads. Yes, Phil, I do have a small balcony and I must have looked a right idiot stood there last night in the rain with the video camera. If it wasn't for a neighbour's hedge...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 4th March 2012, 10:35
Replies: 7
Views: 3,705
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Hi Ken. It was backbreaking work laying all that...

Hi Ken. It was backbreaking work laying all that trackwork. What do you think of my lineside modelling technique? :-)
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 3rd March 2012, 15:49
Replies: 7
Views: 3,705
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
A two hour window in between the grey skies and...

A two hour window in between the grey skies and rain at lunchtime today brought out the splendour of the S&C and a fitting backdrop to the CME. I last saw Britannia back in the summer of 1966 at...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 19th February 2012, 21:22
Replies: 8
Views: 5,440
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Ken, as you pass the Horrocksford signal box...

Ken, as you pass the Horrocksford signal box going towards Clitheroe look out for the dormer bungalows on right, you'll see me hanging out the bedroom window! Sorry about the mix up with loco numbers...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 18th February 2012, 18:14
Replies: 8
Views: 5,440
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Another fab addition to the garden railway -...

Another fab addition to the garden railway - 44932 and 45407 double-head today's Cumbrian Mountain Express on the return leg at Clitheroe. Thanks for the shout and the wave Rob from the train - hope...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 12th February 2012, 15:43
Replies: 4
Views: 2,957
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Lovely piece of video - well shot and edited -...

Lovely piece of video - well shot and edited - featuring a nice piece of rolling stock. Thanks for uploading enjoyed every minute of it especially those blue skies. Looking forward to seeing some...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 11th February 2012, 13:47
Replies: 4
Views: 3,054
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
70013 makes a splendid addition to my garden...

70013 makes a splendid addition to my garden railway at the head of the Cumbrian Mountain Exporess, Sat 11 Feb 2012. Bang on time, sounding sweet and at full thrash - couldn't be better.
David....
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 4th February 2012, 12:49
Replies: 4
Views: 3,370
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
45305 makes a storming run through Clitheroe at...

45305 makes a storming run through Clitheroe at the head of the Winter Cumbrian Mountain Express 4 Feb 2012. Two minutes down and in a hurry! Nice addition to my garden railway - anyone know how I...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 19th September 2011, 17:50
Replies: 7
Views: 3,677
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
The wife has stopped speaking to me after I...

The wife has stopped speaking to me after I suggested I would like to build a viewing platform on top of the pergola!
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 17th September 2011, 11:44
Replies: 7
Views: 3,677
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Well worth standing on the balcony in the rain to...

Well worth standing on the balcony in the rain to see this mega thrash at Clitheroe with 37194 + 37688 + 57007 + 57011 on the Spitfire Tour to Carlisle.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 3rd September 2011, 09:49
Replies: 2
Views: 2,570
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
44932 ( a late replacement for 46115) with safety...

44932 ( a late replacement for 46115) with safety valves feathering coasts gently into Clitheroe at the head of today's Lune Rivers Trust Carnforth to Shrewsbury special.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 30th August 2011, 13:20
Replies: 4
Views: 3,257
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Hi Dave. She didn'tsound well at all. The 47...

Hi Dave. She didn'tsound well at all. The 47 behind the support coach was doing all the work and it was more like the wheels pushing the pistons, rather than the pistons pushing the wheels! Still it...
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 29th August 2011, 10:03
Replies: 4
Views: 3,257
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Can't be bad - 3 locos for the price of one!...

Can't be bad - 3 locos for the price of one! Looks like 45231 is a little poorly and the Class 47 is doing all the work. However, it's a good sound.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 17th August 2011, 10:44
Replies: 3
Views: 2,931
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
48151 makes a rousing performance on today's...

48151 makes a rousing performance on today's Fellsman at Clitheroe.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 15th August 2011, 21:04
Replies: 2
Views: 2,500
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
70013 at the head of the Mersey Moorlander...

70013 at the head of the Mersey Moorlander passing Horrocksford Junction. 15.8.2011
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 10th August 2011, 20:35
Replies: 2
Views: 2,665
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
A bit of a washout this evening - steady rain and...

A bit of a washout this evening - steady rain and train was late, neither the fault of "old Faithful" her crew! Shot taken from Bawdlands Bridge, Clitheroe, just under the Castle.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 10th August 2011, 10:31
Replies: 2
Views: 2,548
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
"Old Faithful" 48151 first of the season on...

"Old Faithful" 48151 first of the season on today's (10.8.11) Fellsman. Pictured at Horrocksford Junction, Clitheroe and shot from Pimlico Road bridge.
Forum: Railway Forum TV Discussion 9th August 2011, 18:33
Replies: 2
Views: 2,674
Posted By Preston Pilot 47472
Well finally got there. Sorry about the delay,...

Well finally got there. Sorry about the delay, had a little trouble uploading file - my own fault, not following correct procedures!
Hope you enjoy my "live steam garden railway" - it's scale 1:1!...
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