3F Jinty Engine running problems.

 I have had no end of problems running my 3F Jinty steam engine on the full Layout without balking and stalling. I've cleaned the engine wheels and cleaned the track- all I can now think about is that I may have over oiled the engine causing some electrical pick up problems. Hope to get it all sorted soon.

My order for LANGLEY figures should be arriving soon.

I'll be painting up an engine driver, fireman and guard.

That is my news for tonight.

All the best. KEV.

CRAIG and MERTONFORD model railway.

 P.D. Hancock was a pioneer railway modeler who invented OO9 - 4mm per foot on 9mm gauged track.

A book by Philip on his OO9 Layout.

P.D. Hancock (RIP 2011).

I was very impressed with Philip's use of figures.

A selection of figures on  the wharf.

The Engine Shed.

View of Dundreich.

A Map of Craigshire.

Craig Harbor.

Lord Craig (center figure).

What attracted me to Philips OO9 Layout was his use of miniature figures- really great.

Well that is about it for now.

Stay well Friends. 

Cheers. KEV.

Going OO British Steam Railway.

I've decided to turn my attention to model in OO scale with British Steam. My first purchase is a Tri-ang Jinty Steam Engine in the celebrate Rovex paint scheme.

The Jinty Tank Engine.

I've on order some LANGLEY metal OO figures.

I'll paint up an Engine Crew and Guard.

That is my news for today. Cheers. KEV.

 

My Entire BNSF Layout.

Hello... My Layout fills the entire shed and has over 70 feet of track.

View from the South.

The southern return loop.

                             

My EMD GP15-1 Diesel with crew. I have on order a Tank Car, two Covered Hoppers and three Box Cars. So far it has been nineteen days in postage - it'll probably end up three weeks from the USA.

Best Wishes. KEV.

 

Jim's OHIO SOUTHERN Layout.

In 1978 Jim Hediger built his OHIO SOUTHERN Layout- he had a fleet of twenty one diesel models to run things. He had 18 main line engines and three SW1500 shunters. Jim ran the engines in pairs back to back as the layout was point to point and there was no need to turn the engines around. By comparison I have one Diesel, five freight cars and a caboose.

An early version of Jim's Layout.

All the best. KEV.

HEALTH Update on KEV.

 Hi...I'm well- 68yrs, contented and happy. However, I use to weigh 98kg... and when I had my quadruple heart bypass back in 2020 I weighed 72kg- now in 2024 I weigh just 53kg. I've lost a lot of muscle mass in my legs and arms. I don't walk very well and am very unsteady on my feet- very slow and down to shuffling along...I usually choose to walk on flat areas if I can. We've had wooden and concrete ramps built at the back door and backyard pathways - we're having metal railings added to the front door area and the ramp areas in the back yard. Also we now have a toilet seat with handles to make it easier getting on and off the toilet.  I cannot lift anything heavy and bending down is also a problem. Otherwise I'm going OK.

Having mentioned my problems with Mobility - thankfully I still have my Hobby and can still enjoy painting miniature figures and making models- which is a blessing.

Stay well my Friends. Cheers. KEV.

My DUTCH Dolls.

Hi...Thought to show you my two DUTCH Dolls. The Dolls are a lot different to the ones Chris bought back in 1972- they are taller and a completely different make- although dressed the same.

The two DUTCH Dolls.

The Boy DUTCH Doll.

The Girl DUTCH Doll.

I'm very pleased with the DUTCH Dolls.

They are just delightful and will make a very nice addition to my Collection of Special Things.

Best Wishes. KEV.