"Grandad, did you really drive a railway engine?" Dapol OO/HO Class 9F 2-10-0 Loco.

[skinflint]

Sorry I'm late with the reply Ron. An amazing story and model, I really like your work

BTW my wife's dad used to drive steam engines many years ago. Hughes Crab 2700/13000 in the NRM collection is one he drove regularly when it was working at Bury.

https://blog.railwaymuseum.org.uk/the-crimson-crab-in-the-conversation-workshop/

[adt70hk]

Ron

That is quite simply stunning. :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2: :thumb2:

There is nothing not to love about it. Nothing not be thoroughly impressed with.... And a whole lot to be jealous about.,

Those first few pictures in particular I had to do a double take on.

I am in awe.

ATB

Andrew

Ps I'm now going to find a dark corner, curl up into a ball and consider the futility of my modeling existence....

[JR]

570 .
Even better with more photos. Will you thank the current Mrs Ron for insisting you do it .
Yours.
Bradshaws Guide.

[spanner570]

Thank you chaps. Great stuff!

453 - So it's you wot's nicked my book!

I'm on my way to Race Towers to get it back! 570 has told me where you live.

Michael Portillo

[adt70hk]

Ron

The toughest critic of all, all my son aka junior, has described your your efforts as "Pretty cool!".

He even wondered if the pool of water standing by the loco was real.

I've said it before and I'll say it again, it is a stunning effort!

ATB

Andrew

[JR]

Sorry Michael I sent it back to 570, Bet he's flogged it on Ebay.

[Graeme C.]

No danger of boring us with more photos Ron, I'm enjoying seeing more of a very good build. All the little details are what I notice in the new pics, they make the scene look 'lived in'.:thumb2:

[Gern]

Just re-read this and I'm guessing it's just me, but I couldn't spot the surprise you promised.

PS What's happened to the church in Dapol? Have you upset the lads so they've b******d off without finishing it or haven't you had any decent weather to take pics?

[Mickc1440]

I'm lost for words Ron. Once again a stunning piece of modelling and a very emotional story too. I've worked on the railway for over 25 years now and can testify to those bonds that exist still to this day between members of our railway family.

[spanner570]

Cheers Gents.
Your posts make for most excellent reading, thank you.

Dave. The surprises were the water and also the 'slogan' on the loco's windbreaker. These were the only features I didn't take pictures of during the construction of the diorama.
Sorry if you expected summat a bit more exciting.... :sad:

Also, the church is finished, but as you suggest, the weather thus far has been s***! Hopefully I can complete the project once the 'currant bun' shines through.

Thanks again for all your input chaps.

Ron

[Tim Marlow]

“Windbreaker” LOL.....

[Gern]

Dave. The surprises were the water and also the 'slogan' on the loco's windbreaker. These were the only features I didn't take pictures of during the construction of the diorama.
Sorry if you expected summat a bit more exciting.... :sad:

Ron

No apology needed Ron. That's a stunning build with or without surprises.

[spanner570]

“Windbreaker” LOL.....

Sorry Tim, but I cudn't spel smoak diflekters!

[Alun Wells]

Hi Ron,
Stunning build, amazing and poignant blog. Enjoyed immensely. As a former railway modeller, not seen anything better.
There was a re-run of 'The last days of Steam' on BBC 4 this week, lots of shots in Barry, interview with the owner, very nostalgic look at the final rundown of steam.
Cheers and stay healthy
Alun

[saguy]

always enjoy yr work Ron ...... u just keep bashing them out!!