Pen Y Bryn

[Phil.c]

Just in case some guys are wondering what the RH23 on the dram is. Every morning the yard foreman has a list of materials needed underground, these were loaded into the drams ie. Flats, (logs sawn down the middle) lags,(small logs about 3' long to fix between the rings) rings, ( curved H section girders to form a half circle to form the "tunnel" and hold the roof up) etc.

The drams were then sent underground, this was called a journey, the drams were marked in chalk to show which district they were meant for, ie. RH23.

It was also common practice to drop off drams filled with coal at various points to supply coal for workers cabins, ie the above pictures.

Phil

 

[Phil.c]

I haven't had much time for modelling lately but here's a picture just taken, with and without (Quick Photoshop)
Phil

 

[Phil.c]

Three more.

 

[Phil.c]

Here's the new drams (etched brass) the close up shows dram damage.
Phil

 

[Phil.c]

A couple more with some added figures and a cut down dram known as a Blewit.
Phil

 

[Phil.c]

Something different

 

[john lewsey]

Absolutely superb

 

[Phil.c]

Thanks Dave.

Phil

 

[Phil.c]

It started out as a road bridge but because of the curve and narrowness, also the three track span it proved too difficult to do so it was converted to public. I'm still not too happy with it but because of the limitation, I think this is as good as it gets No plans, i'm just making it up as I go along. The middle cut away section will be timber....I think.

Phil

 

[Phil.c]

Cladding started, steps will have hand railing when finished.

 

[Phil.c]

Some more cladding added including the steps. The coping stones next on the top of the walls, then the woodwork across the bridge itself, railings to the steps and a think to see what i've missed!
Phil

 

[Phil.c]

Painted and some bits added.

Phil

 

[Phil.c]

Here's another closeup.

 

[Rob Pulham]

That's looking excellent Phil, I particular like the crack in the arch infill in your last shot and the bridge parapet - most unusual

 

[Phil.c]

Rob, I have to admit that the crack in the brickwork was actually not intended. The Wills sheet I used is about ten years old, at this age they become very brittle and crack easily when sawing etc. Rather than make a new one, I left it in, I think it works well!

Phil

 

[Rob Pulham]

I think it works well!

I couldn't agree more, a great result from what I suspect would have been an Oh Bugger! moment....

 

[Phil.c]

Rob, my words exactly, but the good thing about this hobby is that nearly everything can be adapted, if there's a hole somewhere or something doesn't quite fit it can always be fixed with some green stuff etc.

 

[Phil.c]

Solved the space problem but what to put in the new area?
Phil

 

[Ressaldar]

Solved the space problem but what to put in the new area?
Phil

Hi Phil,

my idea would be an 'un-attached' (to the running lines) PW yard, would give you a whole new aspect for stock requirements.

cheers

Mike

 

[Phil.c]

Thanks Mike, but I already have a fiddle yard on the layout, i'm looking for something really interesting to model.

Phil