BosKonay Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 MERLIN - THE MIGHTY!!!......come on and spill the beans - whats the latest? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Cheezus Tiddy Kryyst. Never mind the loco, that is a stunning shot. All looks well with her! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 She'll be out next year, can't wait Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 jasus Bos ....you are a Flippin tease! if it is a recent pic ..why does she carry the enterprise plate? she doesnt appear to be lined and her merlin nameplate is yet to be added.....the mystery continues......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 "The RPSI's ex-GNR(I) 4-4-0 NO. 85 "Merlin" was in steam on Thursday night, 5th December. This was for some test running, including testing the speedometer and the AWS. There was also a lot of posing around under the yard lights!" From Mike Beckett Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dunluce Castle Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 186 looks absolutely tiny in comparison Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Warbonnet Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Now that's some awesome photography! I think she still has to be lined, can't wait to see her on the rails in 2014. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 There's a kit to build her...... *kof* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 beautiful pics..thanks for sharing. great athmospheric shots -fair play to mr beckett=D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 There's a kit to build her...... *kof* or you could convert a 'schools' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I have seen some absolutely superb VS, but a V shouldn't be too hard as a conversion? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 I have seen some absolutely superb VS, but a V shouldn't be too hard as a conversion? Apparently you can convert the SSM "V" kit into a VS..... "Boyne": the one that got away.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 186 looks absolutely tiny in comparison I agree - really highlights how magnificent Merlin is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
burnthebox Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 Great photos bos, thanks for sharing, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Weshty Posted December 6, 2013 Share Posted December 6, 2013 There's a kit to build her...... *kof* Ain't it the truth...ain't it the TRUTH.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 http://youtu.be/pIjxy02jurA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 QUOTE=Dunluce Castle;41042]http://youtu.be/pIjxy02jurA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 If I see correctly, she has one side of her cab lined so far? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjxy02jurA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thank you boskonay, I thought you just copied the link then it would embed itself? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted December 7, 2013 Author Share Posted December 7, 2013 You need to copy the http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pIjxy02jurA type URL into the 'video' link, it's the little filmstrip icon when adding content Some video! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Thanks for that, It really is an amazing video, mike Beckett does wonders with his camera, he is a true professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southern Yard Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Lovely camera work, very atmospheric capturing what steam is all about. Look forward to 2014 and seeing her on the mainline. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lough Erne Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 It was a very successful and enjoyable evening on Thursday. From mikes superb film (only one of many) the majority of electrical testing has been done in preparation for the main electrical/steam/brake etc tests in the near future. There is no lining on the loco yet - only about 3/7 of the tender but it is hoped to have her done by the new year. Test trains are still to be confirmed as there are still paper work mountains to be scaled but it should be middle/late January early Feb all being well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heirflick Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 It was a very successful and enjoyable evening on Thursday. From mikes superb film (only one of many) the majority of electrical testing has been done in preparation for the main electrical/steam/brake etc tests in the near future. There is no lining on the loco yet - only about 3/7 of the tender but it is hoped to have her done by the new year. Test trains are still to be confirmed as there are still paper work mountains to be scaled but it should be middle/late January early Feb all being well. keep us posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dunluce Castle Posted December 8, 2013 Share Posted December 8, 2013 Another fantastic vid from mike beckett I'm on ipad so I can't embed at the mo http://youtu.be/kSZ682I-OeA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BosKonay Posted December 8, 2013 Author Share Posted December 8, 2013 [video=youtube;kSZ682I-OeA]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kSZ682I-OeA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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