Millsend Layout - OO Gauge Sixties Midland

[Chops]

Terrific video.

[brammie]

Yep, another great one Jim. I must get mine running soon, but this b###y model boat in my Christmas stocking is taking up all my spare time at the moment!

[railwayjim]

Thanks again Chops and Brammie.

Thought I would keep my thread alive with a few recent shots.

1. A couple of Jubilee's taking a break between duties.

2. Pair of 2-8-0's simmer away, must be brew time.

3. Queuing for the turntable.

4. 08 in charge on the parcels sidings.

5. Class 37 awaits the off with a parcels.

Jim.

[BrightonMan]

Great photo's, Jim. Can I ask what you used for the point rodding - is it the Wills kit?

[railwayjim]

Thanks BrightonMan, yes they are the Wills Kits. Fiddly, but well worth it.

[BrightonMan]

Thank you. They really add to the overall look. Reckon I'll be fitting rodding to my layout.

[Chops]

Stunning views. Amazing level of detail and craftsmanship.

[railwayjim]

Just a short update on Millsend.

I sent a recent purchase away for weathering to Grimy Times and have
just received it back, very pleased with the look they have achieved.

A few shots of the 'Stove' in the parcel sidings.

Jim.

[railwayjim]

A short clip showing the 'Stove' in a rake of parcel stock.

https://youtu.be/GCgGnV496T0

Jim.

[Dad-1]

Grimy times indeed !!

Oh so tempting ............

Keep them coming Jim.

Geoff T.

[TimberSurf]

A short clip showing the 'Stove' in a rake of parcel stock.

https://youtu.be/GCgGnV496T0

Jim.

Cracking video shot. Luv long trains on layouts!

[railwayjim]

Thanks Geoff T and TimberSurf.

Not much happening modelling wise on Millsend, enjoying some running sessions now.

Whilst trawling the internet I found this oddity, an LNER 4 wheel LWB Pigeon Brake Van. After
reading up on their history, it seems a few survived through the sixties and 1 example lasted
until 1971. As well as used for pigeon transport they were also used as parcel stock, just what I
needed to know as I am always on the lookout for unusual parcel stock and as Millsend is set in Lancashire
it seemed just the job.


I found that Slimrails did a plastic kit at a very reasonable price. A few pics of the kit up to its first
coat of paint, Railmatch maroon, looks a bit wishy washy but after its next coat should look ok. I added
vac pipes which don't come with the kit, but the kit otherwise is excellent.

More pics to follow after another coat of paint, glazing and numbers added.

Jim.

[Dad-1]

Oh I do like 'different' wagon and van styles.
Nothing more bland that top link passenger train,
mixed up vans on a parcels train much more interesting
as are loads of different wagons on a long distance freight.
The saving grace for block coal trains is when every one is
weathered slightly differently.

Keep 'em coming Jim ..........

Geoff T.

[railwayjim]

Thanks Geoff.

A couple more pics of the Pigeon brake van after it's last coat of Railmatch
BR maroon paint. A coat of matt varnish needed now to complete and couplings to fit.

Jim.

[railwayjim]

The Pigeon Brake Van Kit is now fully finished after a weathering session.

https://youtu.be/27m5VClsFvA

Jim.