Monthly Archives: December 2019

Merged modules

Posted on 31/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

The former 55n3 modules, Hol Beck and Eskdale Head, have been bolted together and merged into a single On30 scene for Arroyo Santa. What was Hol Beck includes the bridge over the eponymous stream and Eskdale Head station has become … Continue reading →

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Branching out

Posted on 30/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

The period between Christmas and New Year is fairly quiet at work and I finished a couple of hours early this morning. That time was devoted to shifting stuff around in the garage so the Arroyo Santa branch could be … Continue reading →

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Arroyo Santa

Posted on 27/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

For reasons I have discussed with Peter Blackham I have lost my enthusiasm for exhibiting the 5.5mm scale modules. I’ve decided to keep Carters Bridge as a self contained 55n3 microlayout, though still available to be used in the modular … Continue reading →

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The “Welsh” set

Posted on 20/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

This rake of vintage coaches, generally reserved for charter train use, might need some explanation. As the name suggests, they were not originally built for the FCPyF. In the late nineteenth century a narrow gauge line in North Wales ceased … Continue reading →

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Carriage and Wagon

Posted on 18/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

The hopper to the right of the mine in the photo below is one of four similar cars that were built for mineral traffic in the FCPyF’s early days. These large hoppers have been restricted to use serving the mine … Continue reading →

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Railcars at San Fernandez

Posted on 15/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

A busy spell at the northern terminus. The new DMU still needs the cab fronts weathering before glazing can be added.

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Twin set

Posted on 11/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

The new DMU has been reassembled now the initial coat of paint is dry. The two car set ran to Grande under its own power for this staged photo of all four “Japanese” cars together. The red single ended car … Continue reading →

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No wind

Posted on 09/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

I was quite surprised to find a “We’ve got something for you” card through the door when I got home from walking the dog on Saturday afternoon. Puzzled, I went to the Post Office to collect it while I was … Continue reading →

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New stations at Lago Cumbre and Cognito

Posted on 05/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

Most trains heading for Cuarto stop at Lago Cumbre. Loco hauled trains take water and detach the banker here, diesel railcars often stand for a while to allow their motors to cool after the final climb from Rio Paleta, but … Continue reading →

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Off again, on again, gone again, Finnegan

Posted on 04/12/2019 by Bob Hughes

Trials of the two new DMU cars, recently acquired to make up a three car train, have not gone well. The first trip, from Perejil to Grande, went smoothly as far as Bodjio where the centre car derailed on the … Continue reading →

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