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A day spotting on the Torcombe branch 
7mm Layouts and Dioramas by Stephen Fay Weymouth coal stage and St Stephen’s bank
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Various traction, mainly 45’s but a manor would come down occasionally.
And finally a new EE type 3 on test
And finally a new EE type 3 on test
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Customer sent me this shot today of Kirton Lindsey out in the sun 
I really do like seeing customers getting so much enjoyment from their projects
I really do like seeing customers getting so much enjoyment from their projects
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Fast forward a few years today for the Model Rail photo shoot 
a superb collection of hydraulic traction on show.
a superb collection of hydraulic traction on show.
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The Torcombe branch served the town of Torcombe, The station had a bay platform to serve the even smaller town of Hanford a small fishing village further down the coast. The line was worked by Autotrain often with fish vans on the rear. These trains were known locally as the Hanford shorties!
Twice a day the auto train would work up to the main line junction. On this occasion the 14 was at Newton Abbott for repairs so the train was worked by one of the regular 45’s
Heading back down to Torcombe with not a passenger in sight, it’ll have to run round to take the train down to Hanford so will use the main platform.
Just for you Rog ;-)
Twice a day the auto train would work up to the main line junction. On this occasion the 14 was at Newton Abbott for repairs so the train was worked by one of the regular 45’s
Heading back down to Torcombe with not a passenger in sight, it’ll have to run round to take the train down to Hanford so will use the main platform.
Just for you Rog ;-)
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I managed to grab a few shots today in amongst holding white sheets and changing trains. 
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A bit shaky in the first coach hammering up the bank 
a view of the vale of Torcombe 
Paul looking over his train 
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I AM NOT SHORT----- might be a bit vertically challenged, but NOT SHORT 
Rog
Rog
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St Stephen’s goes North & West 
38 having a test run
38 having a test run
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In 1957 a Trains illustrated special ran from Waterloo to Plymouth and return to PaddingtonWe have recreated that scene on St Stephen’s bank
Stock owned by Paul Beatty
Picture copyright ©️ Jonathan Newton key model world Hornby Magazine please do not share without permission.
See the full article in the latest edition of Hornby.
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What a magnificent sight this must have been !
During the mid to late 50’s summer season the relief to the Cornish Riviera train 131 was scheduled to be king hauled. Whilst at Newton abbot the train engine from the Riviera itself train 130 was relieved and replaced by a pair of smaller engines as it ran non stop to Cornwall then the king would be used as pilot to the Relief as far as Plymouth. Sometimes given the tight timings the head board would be left in place.
This was the only time I’m aware of a scheduled train being double headed by Kings.
The train engine is my own loco 6023 and the pilot is King John owned by my fellow dream factory model works modelling partner Rob Haskins built by MD Modelling and painted by Paul Moore
Picture copyright ©️ Jonathan Newton key model world Hornby Magazine an unpublished image from my recent feature.
Please do not share without permission.
During the mid to late 50’s summer season the relief to the Cornish Riviera train 131 was scheduled to be king hauled. Whilst at Newton abbot the train engine from the Riviera itself train 130 was relieved and replaced by a pair of smaller engines as it ran non stop to Cornwall then the king would be used as pilot to the Relief as far as Plymouth. Sometimes given the tight timings the head board would be left in place.
This was the only time I’m aware of a scheduled train being double headed by Kings.
The train engine is my own loco 6023 and the pilot is King John owned by my fellow dream factory model works modelling partner Rob Haskins built by MD Modelling and painted by Paul Moore
Picture copyright ©️ Jonathan Newton key model world Hornby Magazine an unpublished image from my recent feature.
Please do not share without permission.
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A few shots around St Stephen’s today running a few new locomotives. I’ve had no joy in selling the layout all in so I will now separate into 3 individual parts 
This will be the first at 12’ and I’ll be adding a new tunnel mouth scenic break on the right. Remove the GWR signals and framed posters and it could be anywhere.
The Torcombe board will be available as a stand alone diorama 4’ x 3’
I will add a new fascia panel on the part that joins to the main layout.
and finally a going away shot of 6999 heading back to Cardiff. The Holloway tunnel end is under offer.
This will be the first at 12’ and I’ll be adding a new tunnel mouth scenic break on the right. Remove the GWR signals and framed posters and it could be anywhere.
The Torcombe board will be available as a stand alone diorama 4’ x 3’
I will add a new fascia panel on the part that joins to the main layout.
and finally a going away shot of 6999 heading back to Cardiff. The Holloway tunnel end is under offer.
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St Stephen’s made the cover of the latest edition of the Gauge O guild Gazette 
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Steve, very well deserved.
regards Rog
regards Rog
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The track work for Weymouth progresses along with Rob in Bristol 
and the station project has been resurrected after a long time in storage 
and the station project has been resurrected after a long time in storage
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Doodling out the station project 
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A few hours today assembling the Railway Laser lines Truro style footbridge for the station project 
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Back in Bristol for my fortnightly visit 
7017 on the Torbay express
Followed by Swanseas 42182 on a local
Recently collected from Paul Moore after a repaint
The turn table will now feature on a friends engine shed build
a busy workbench with rails being laid on the station project
7017 on the Torbay express
Followed by Swanseas 42182 on a local
Recently collected from Paul Moore after a repaint
The turn table will now feature on a friends engine shed build
a busy workbench with rails being laid on the station project
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Track work completed by Rob on the station 
now heading up St Stephen’s bank 
Back home with a little mock up
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Panting and priming underway 