Transport - scale models

[Oztalgian 3,270]

3 hours ago, Beekay said:

my brother and I used to count the trucks as they went by

How many on here still count the wagons or carriages as a train passes? I know I do!

The length of some of the trains here task your counting ability especially the coal trains in NSW and QLD.  We travelled from Adelaide to Darwin a few years ago on the Ghan. The longest one was 1,096 metres with 44 carriages and 2 locomotives.

[philmayfield 6,115]

Yes it was the line that ran behind the hospital and under Hucknall Rd. It crossed Highbury Rd. immediately after Basford North and Northern Baths were on the LHS .

[philmayfield 6,115]

I count the fuel wagons  from the Humberside refinery when I’m waiting at a level crossing on the Lincoln/Nottingham line. It’s usually 36.

[MRS B 511]

Isn’t it funny how we all do our own things. Nothing to do with scale models but transport related. If ever I see a car number plate that includes a 3 letter airport code I always say oh they’re going to “so and “so. For instance ABZ is Aberdeen.

[Beekay 5,134]

Many thanks for the confirmation Phil., I'm very much obliged.

I recall that bridge being demolished. I have to admit, I probably never gave a thought to stations etc at that time in my life. Although I did have a go at trainspotting while still at school. Cheers mate.

[Cliff Ton 10,457]

3 hours ago, MRS B said:

Isn’t it funny how we all do our own things. Nothing to do with scale models but transport related. If ever I see a car number plate that includes a 3 letter airport code I always say oh they’re going to “so and “so. For instance ABZ is Aberdeen.

 

For some reason, I always seem to note and memorise car registrations of people I know or meet. I'm always surprised how easily I can think of someone and tell myself "they have a 55 Fiesta.....or she has a 62 Toyota".

[IAN FINN 807]

Went from Kimberley station to Basford on the train to do swimming lessons at the Northern Baths in 50s.

[philmayfield 6,115]

Where did the Kimberley train originally depart from? Derby perhaps?

[philmayfield 6,115]

Yes it did. Just checked the old railway maps.

[The Pianoman 1,532]

Derby Friargate through to Nottingham Victoria and beyond I assume.

[notty ash 370]

Originally they went right round the north and east of Nottingham from Basford and into Nottingham London Road. The other way, some services went as far as Stafford by an obscure route. There were also trains to Pinxton via Langley Mill.

 

A slightly more direct route into Nottingham began when the Nottingham Suburban line was opened from Daybrook. Only when the Great Central was built did they have a reasonably direct route into central Nottingham though. The line was really built to get at the coal.

[plantfit 7,580]

Halfway through re-branding this 1/76 scale Olympian bus into South Notts livery, all the paint has been stripped, a good coat of grey primer applied then the lower deck blue and roof a cream colour, for the interior I painted the seats light blue with chrome handles and matt black floor, I put the new transfers on this afternoon so tomorrow will be a coat of clear lacquer and re-assemble

 

 

Rog

[Beekay 5,134]

You have my sincerest admiration sir !!!

[plantfit 7,580]

Thankyou BK, and now after the South Notts treatment

 

 

Quite pleased with this one

 

Rog

[Beekay 5,134]

Words fail me Rog ! Well done mate, Barrie.

[plantfit 7,580]

Managed to find a Leyland Atlantean I could re-brand as NCT, so here is the result from this

 

 

To this

 

 

 

 

Waiting for the destination board transfers to arrive now

 

Rog

[trogg 2,010]

Great work , I have managed to obtain space and permission to display some of my models, in the house , but it is my job to dust them. Models certainly revive old memories.

[Beekay 5,134]

Well done Rog., another superb change over. Do you get the transfers online or have you a supplier?

Your window sill must be getting pretty full by now. Perhaps Siddha could make you a display shelf from his garden bench, then he could buy a new one !

Nice to hear that Uncle Trogg also has a passion for models too. Me, I just don't have room where I live. All my tools, including elctrical ones are all in the community shed and have been there since we moved in back in 2005, ( although I do check on them periodically ).

Carry on the great work gentlemen and don't forget the wooden figures Plantfit. 

[Brew 5,408]

Being picky is that the right green or is it the picture, it looks a little pale on my screen and comparing it with the NCT website.

[plantfit 7,580]

Could be the light Brew, it was at the side of a window plus the kitchen light was on plus I used a flash on the camera, 

BK, I'll start on the wooden figures as soon as I get a bit more wood, looking forward to using the new (to me) powered scroll saw to cut out the shapes

 

Rog

[Oztalgian 3,270]

Great work plantfit. I liked the Atlantean better in the Trent livery. Although I grew up with it the NCT green always looked drab, especially when dirty in the winter.

[plantfit 7,580]

21 hours ago, Beekay said:

Do you get the transfers online or have you a supplier?

I used a company called "Sunrise transfers and models" they are near Glasgow I think, the mail order is only paid via a cheque no bankcard or paypal,

 

Rog

[trogg 2,010]

On 4/14/2024 at 10:13 AM, Beekay said:

Nice to hear that Uncle Trogg also has a passion for models too.

Just read this Beekay , yes years ago I use to collect them since then we have down sized and now how no room to display them, they have been in the loft for years. Recently I have had them down and now display 6 of the cars we use to have, its all the room we have for them to go. No one in the family wants them so it was back to the loft for them.

The saving grace is that when I pop my cloggs it will be a problem for my family to sort them out and also my sheds and garages.