Takes me back to the early 1960's when my number one spotting location was Doncaster, still loads of steam even on the express turns particularly the reliefs. Nice to see you've Gresley stock mixed in there, they appeared overhauled ex works condition right up to 1962. Some of the older travellers preferred their ride to the BR mk1's which gave a rough ride at speeds approaching a ton before commonwealth bogies, behind an A4 or a "new fangled" Deltic. Fresh from the Vulcan Foundry in BR Green with the lime green skirt which looked so modern. Halcyon days. Thanks for the happy memories.
Thank you, you are welcome. Yes I can vouch for that too. I travelled behind 46229 1996/7 over Shap; I was unfortunate to be seated in the only coach that was on BR leafspring bogies. It was like travelling on a bag of nails I can tell you! jolting, rough tirering same as travel in Mk 1s in the 70's. LMS vehicles were smoother and quieter although superficially the bogie looked similar. I can vouch for Gresley bogies. I travelled a lot on the EMUs on WCML between Crewe and Lime St and they were saddled with the Gresley design and were consistently smooth and comfortable at speed with no hint of the Mk 1 buck and jolt. They were so undershod particularly on heavy catering vehicles that the Regions took matters into their own hands and I recall seeing catering vehicles with Gresley bogies possibly before enough of the very substantial and excellent Commonwealths became available.
Brilliant modelling. First thing I noticed was the fact you have painted all the buffer shanks on the triang cattle wagons. Nice touch. I have been modifying a SR example recently. The star of the show for me though is that Triang diesel shunter. What a face lift that has had! Plus the match wagon to trip the track sections. A detail not often modelled. Excellent!
Thank you again for that endorsement! Most (almost all) of my wagons have their buffer shanks painted silver. No matter how filthy a wagon looked the buffer shanks always gleamed. I remember it well. I also paint the brake handles a 'dirty' white. The 0-4-0 diesel hydraulic shunter wasn't bad in its day but a little paintwork, scale buffers, and correct numbers and graphics help to bring it more into line with today's models. Cheers, Graeme
Most enjoyable and the Crimson Lake & Cream set looks stupendous - thank you Graeme. 👍 It reminds me of the 1954 BTF 'Elizabethan Express' film from King's Cross to Edinburgh 😎 _(albeit with opening concourse sequences filmed at Victoria station( Eastern Section)_
Many thanks for your contribution. This is the Hornby 'Northumbrian' set with the headboard (not clearly visible on the loco). Ah yes, 'Elizabethan Express'. I recognised Victoria Station in the opening sequence...you can even see a 'Schools' Class at the buffer stop!🙂 Delighted you enjoyed!
I like these mixed running sessions that you do. You just never know what will show up. Im similiar in that I just like to run what takes my fancy on the day. Where else could you see (what I think) an A3, B17, A BR standard and a beautiful Caledonian all in a few minutes. 😊😊😊
Many thanks for your kind observations and comments. I don't know if you have seen the description to this video. I know from looking at my wife's iPhone and iPad that the descriptions don't automatically appear. I try to re-create scenes that were typical for their time, so what we have here is an A3 and a Gresley V2 on a postal and passenger combined express with the 'Caledonian Single' which was brought out of static display and operated a number of specials at that time (circa 1959-62?). I've also given a shout out to the Tri-ang cattle wagons in the description. 😊👍
wonderful to see, as always, your videos say it all. I have a few caledonian coaches some cream roof with white sides, some white roof with cream sides. I can only assume over time some parts have discoloured. Would you mind sharing if you enhanced your coaches at all.Look forward to your suggested update on this.
Hello again! I was thinking of doing something on these Tri-ang coaches as I have several varieties now. I have a set of the 1970s maroon and thick yellow lining. These have been enhanced. Newer Mk1 chassis without the raised piece where bogie attaches to the underframe (closing the horrible gap). The newer Mk.1 roof profile with near scale vents. Fitting all this together was quite tricky (1960s sides with 1990s roof and underframe). Metal wheels painted maroon with silvered rims. Roof painted silver. The Caledonian ones here have not required any enhancements. I have another (much newer) set in pure LMS livery which I have enhanced and will put up as the next video. They are beautiful. On these I have painted the roof silver and painted the wheels maroon and silver. I will provide a comparative commentary. Thank you very much for your observations and for spurring me on to do an overview!
Another great running session Graeme. I do enjoy watching your nicely put together stock. I have the exCaledonian in my fleet,the Hornby model which came out in the 1980's in LMS livery. I remember seeing your collection of them in one video.
Hearing and watching model trains running on the layout feels relaxing, that’s why I love railway modelling.
Great video :D
Thank you again for the endorsement and support. Delighted you enjoyed the session.
Takes me back to the early 1960's when my number one spotting location was Doncaster, still loads of steam even on the express turns particularly the reliefs. Nice to see you've Gresley stock mixed in there, they appeared overhauled ex works condition right up to 1962. Some of the older travellers preferred their ride to the BR mk1's which gave a rough ride at speeds approaching a ton before commonwealth bogies, behind an A4 or a "new fangled" Deltic. Fresh from the Vulcan Foundry in BR Green with the lime green skirt which looked so modern. Halcyon days. Thanks for the happy memories.
Thank you, you are welcome. Yes I can vouch for that too. I travelled behind 46229 1996/7 over Shap; I was unfortunate to be seated in the only coach that was on BR leafspring bogies. It was like travelling on a bag of nails I can tell you! jolting, rough tirering same as travel in Mk 1s in the 70's. LMS vehicles were smoother and quieter although superficially the bogie looked similar. I can vouch for Gresley bogies. I travelled a lot on the EMUs on WCML between Crewe and Lime St and they were saddled with the Gresley design and were consistently smooth and comfortable at speed with no hint of the Mk 1 buck and jolt. They were so undershod particularly on heavy catering vehicles that the Regions took matters into their own hands and I recall seeing catering vehicles with Gresley bogies possibly before enough of the very substantial and excellent Commonwealths became available.
Always enjoy seeing your layout in motion and this was a real treat!
Hi, Thank you very much indeed for your kind comment and contribution. Delighted you enjoyed!
Brilliant modelling. First thing I noticed was the fact you have painted all the buffer shanks on the triang cattle wagons. Nice touch. I have been modifying a SR example recently.
The star of the show for me though is that Triang diesel shunter. What a face lift that has had! Plus the match wagon to trip the track sections. A detail not often modelled. Excellent!
Thank you again for that endorsement! Most (almost all) of my wagons have their buffer shanks painted silver. No matter how filthy a wagon looked the buffer shanks always gleamed. I remember it well. I also paint the brake handles a 'dirty' white. The 0-4-0 diesel hydraulic shunter wasn't bad in its day but a little paintwork, scale buffers, and correct numbers and graphics help to bring it more into line with today's models.
Cheers,
Graeme
Most enjoyable and the Crimson Lake & Cream set looks stupendous - thank you Graeme. 👍
It reminds me of the 1954 BTF 'Elizabethan Express' film from King's Cross to Edinburgh 😎
_(albeit with opening concourse sequences filmed at Victoria station( Eastern Section)_
Many thanks for your contribution. This is the Hornby 'Northumbrian' set with the headboard (not clearly visible on the loco). Ah yes, 'Elizabethan Express'. I recognised Victoria Station in the opening sequence...you can even see a 'Schools' Class at the buffer stop!🙂
Delighted you enjoyed!
I like these mixed running sessions that you do.
You just never know what will show up.
Im similiar in that I just like to run what takes my fancy on the day.
Where else could you see (what I think) an A3, B17, A BR standard and a beautiful Caledonian all in a few minutes.
😊😊😊
Many thanks for your kind observations and comments. I don't know if you have seen the description to this video. I know from looking at my wife's iPhone and iPad that the descriptions don't automatically appear. I try to re-create scenes that were typical for their time, so what we have here is an A3 and a Gresley V2 on a postal and passenger combined express with the 'Caledonian Single' which was brought out of static display and operated a number of specials at that time (circa 1959-62?). I've also given a shout out to the Tri-ang cattle wagons in the description. 😊👍
good running session the 4 track section reminds me of the darlington to york racetrack on the ecml
Thank you for your observations. Delighted it rekindled memories for you.
wonderful to see, as always, your videos say it all. I have a few caledonian coaches some cream roof with white sides, some white roof with cream sides. I can only assume over time some parts have discoloured. Would you mind sharing if you enhanced your coaches at all.Look forward to your suggested update on this.
Hello again! I was thinking of doing something on these Tri-ang coaches as I have several varieties now. I have a set of the 1970s maroon and thick yellow lining. These have been enhanced. Newer Mk1 chassis without the raised piece where bogie attaches to the underframe (closing the horrible gap). The newer Mk.1 roof profile with near scale vents. Fitting all this together was quite tricky (1960s sides with 1990s roof and underframe). Metal wheels painted maroon with silvered rims. Roof painted silver. The Caledonian ones here have not required any enhancements. I have another (much newer) set in pure LMS livery which I have enhanced and will put up as the next video. They are beautiful. On these I have painted the roof silver and painted the wheels maroon and silver. I will provide a comparative commentary.
Thank you very much for your observations and for spurring me on to do an overview!
Another great running session Graeme. I do enjoy watching your nicely put together stock. I have the exCaledonian in my fleet,the Hornby model which came out in the 1980's in LMS livery. I remember seeing your collection of them in one video.
Hi Lynden, Many thanks for your welcome comment. Delighted you remembered the video I did on my 'Singles' collection too! 👍