Fablewood (Coed Y Chwedlau)

[clayliner]

Looking good - and excellent to be invited to exhibit at Hattons. It will look even better when the ballast is toned down a bit.

David.

[David Hennessey]

Looking good - and excellent to be invited to exhibit at Hattons. It will look even better when the ballast is toned down a bit.

David.

Thank you clayliner!

[David Hennessey]

March 2017

Time for an update, after four well deserved months off!

During a recent visit to Model Rail Scotland 2017, a Minitrains Bagnall 'Wingtank' 0-4-0 in black livery was acquired. A sweet little runner indeed, and worth the investment! Also, a trio of the recently released Peco 'FR style' slate wagons were also picked up, which means Fablewood can really now take on the Welsh narrow gauge theme it is intended to represent.




On the vehicle front, an Oxford Diecast 1950's Massey Ferguson tractor was also purchased. Although there is no room for a farm on Fablewood, a little artistic licence comes into play here. Though the preserved railway doesn't carry freight on a large scale anymore, perhaps a local farmer has requested his new acquisition to be delivered by rail, or maybe the tractor has already been delivered and is awaiting collection? Who knows?




Another addition to the motive power front, is another Chris Ward 3D printed 'Fairlie'. Running on a Kato 106 chassis, this locomotive has already been in my possession for a year now, but I never got round to doing it up until now. She is turned out in scarlet red with cream lining, and is going for a 'James Spooner' style look (no cab roof!). There is still a few outstanding bits of work to be done (namely handrails and painting up), but it already looks the part, especially paired up with the Peco slate wagons!




Fablewood's first exhibition outing for 2017 will be in April, when it is booked to appear at the Southport MRC's one-day show on 29th April. More details to follow, as and when they are confirmed.

More progress to follow, as it unfolds. Comments welcomed as usual.

[Stan Williams]

David,

We will have to advertise the one day show in Southport, because both Roger and myself will have a layout each at the event.
Llanrug, South West Lancs Light Rly.

Stan.

[David Hennessey]

David,

We will have to advertise the one day show in Southport, because both Roger and myself will have a layout each at the event.
Llanrug, South West Lancs Light Rly.

Stan.

Aah, what a coincidence!  :D

In that case then, if you would care to the honours when the time comes, that'll be good.