Thorne Yard

[Si2020]

12 hours ago, connollystn said:

The weathering in 50 004 is very impressive, gives a sense of realism. One of my A30s could do with a bit of that treatment.

Thanks, I always try to get them looking like they would have done. Some times it can take ages to find the right photo for the look I want.

 

[connollystn]

You most certainly got the right look with that class 50 [004]. I've seen older models which have moulded rather than separately applied parts and a splash of weathering has taken them up to another level.

[Si2020]

[Si2020]

[Si2020]

Has it been almost a year since I posted in here. Now the big trainset has had its outing its time to make a start on getting Thorne Yard ready for the trip to GETs in October. It will be uncarted over the summmer and given a check over and some of those little 5 min jobs which need doing, like signs replacning. wiring up the yard lights and a few others that I cant remember off the top of my head.

So, whilst the work gets under way here is another photo for you,

 

[Si2020]

Hi,

So as the show approaches a few of the long term stock projects start making their way to the bench to be finshed off. One such model is 37 417, which has been sat on the shelf for more years than it should have.  Seen here out side the shed on Thorne yard awaiting the fitters to install the sound and speaker.

 

Edited July 31, 2023 by Si2020

[Si2020]

Not sue where the time has gone over the past few months. With the GETs show only a couple weeks away, I thought it was about time I posted up another pic of 08419 in the yard making up the next departmental rake.

 

Edited October 1, 2023 by Si2020

[DJ Dangerous]

Everything about this layout is on the ball. The blue stock, the trackwork, the scenery, the weathering, it all just comes together perfectly.

[Si2020]

On 1/10/2023 at 8:40 PM, DJ Dangerous said:

Everything about this layout is on the ball. The blue stock, the trackwork, the scenery, the weathering, it all just comes together perfectly.

Thanks for the kind comments. Looking at the photo reminds me that I need to get some more point levers to replace the ones that have been knocked off whilst track cleaning.

Edited October 4, 2023 by Si2020

[Si2020]

Happy new year to you all,

So not much has happened since the last update back in October. Managed to make The Great Electric Train Show, didn't make it to Falkirk for various reasons. Whilst we had the layout up at GETS, I got chance to give 37027 a run out. Nice and smooth and never missed a beat. Just needs a bit of weathering now.

 

 

Edited January 1, 2024 by Si2020

[DJ Dangerous]

Just lovely. The loco, the livery, the layout, the atmosphere!

[Si2020]

A view from the end of the yard.

 

Edited April 7, 2024 by Si2020

[Si2020]

[Si2020]

So its been a while since the last post. Been a busy year and another show is fast aproaching with Falkirk only a few days away.

 

 

[Si2020]

Hi all,

Not sure where the end of last year went, but here are a couple of photos from the Falkirk show.

 

[Si2020]

Hi all,

Had the layout out at Railex and managed to grab some photos of some new bits of rolling stock that have been added to the roster. The first one was a guest loco that was on pilot duty for the weekend.

[Galteemore]

Interesting- was sat behind you on the Sunday operating Northport Quay!

[Si2020]

On 5/6/2025 at 9:54 PM, Galteemore said:

Interesting- was sat behind you on the Sunday operating Northport Quay!

You should have said hi. Stood for a while watching Northport Quay

[Galteemore]

8 minutes ago, Si2020 said:

You should have said hi. Stood for a while watching Northport Quay

 did speak to one of the operators with an impressive medal bracelet ! 

[DJ Dangerous]

8 minutes ago, Galteemore said:

 did speak to one of the operators with an impressive medal bracelet ! 

 

[Galteemore]

More like this. Struck me as a nice way for a veteran to wear their hard earned ribbons

Edited June 7 by Galteemore

[Si2020]

Hi all,

Its been a while again. Yes one of the team is a long serving veteran and always a good source or adventure stories in the pub on the saturday night. 

 

Edited September 20 by Si2020