Oldham Goup

[MickT]

Thanks Julien and Stan, that makes sense!

I am familiar with Garry's collection of them - They have always appeared too small for me, I think they have been proportionally reduced overall to something less than HO scale for 009 and even my little roving reporter railcar looks large alongside one of the artic Donegal railcars.

I think the way that Roger reduced the length of a pair of Worsley Donegal artic etches for 009 was a better approach personally.

Mick

[Hugh Norwood]

Ah yes, sorry about that, Mick. In my defence: "I just put the report on the forum... Paul T types them up!" I'll have to remember to proof-read them nect time!  <grin>

[Hugh Norwood]

P.S.
It is gratifying to know that these reports get read.

[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 10th April, 2024.

Seven group members were present in Grasscroft for the meeting: Bob, David, Hugh, John, Peter, Tony and Paul.
Apologies had been received from Alan G., Alan S, Andrew, Ian and Philip.

Bob brought along his 3mm version of the Côtes-du-Nord Blanc Misseron, a very smartly finished loco. This runs on a very shortened Kato chassis and did a number of runs around the test track. Paul organised a photo line up with his 3.5mm and 4mm models (see below).
Bob also had completed a new wagon couvert that was an accurate model (unlike the 3D prints available) of those that ran on the network of Ile d'Oléron. There are plans to construct a few more.

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 10th April, 2024. cont/d.

David showed us the wagon he'd completed recently that was a £1 purchase from the Society sales stand. It was possibly an ex 3mm scale salt wagon. It will run as a tool wagon.

Hugh brought along several models we'd seen at previous Zoom meetings. These included the laser cut kits for rabbit hutch, dog kennel and shed – the detail was very fine.

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He had also completed the Huddersfield tram shelter, a 3D print by David H. Roof slates made from card had been fitted, the interior was finished with posters and waiting passengers and the exterior painted in red and white as per the real, Grade 2 listed, structure. A quality job in all respects.

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 10th April, 2024. cont/d.

John brought along his Garratt 'Ionicus' which was a gift from Garry Whiting. Charlie had completed the painting of this model. It's a very smart loco and will look just the part on Ghylldale.

Tony showed us his converted Land Rover that had featured in the latest edition of the 009 News – inspired by a photo in a book he'd been given. It ran beautifully on the Kato bo-bo shorty chassis and pulled along a scratch built open wagon. We were also able to examine his Snailbeach hopper wagons printed by Nigel Brooks. No issues with squareness with these. They are very detailed prints (fortunately they come with wheels inserted). They will require careful handling so that the small features are not damaged.

Paul had completed the Dundas Snailbeach hopper wagon purchased at Statfold at the Society's 50th Anniversary exhibition. This ran round the test track with his other 3 Snailbeach hoppers. All are slightly different and "not quite right" in all respects!
The 00n3 T&D No 4 tram loco ran up and down the test track with a van and a wagon. Progress is being made with this model from David H. (Model Engine Works) with some added detail, internal weighting and couplings.

Also out was the n.e. baseboard of Clogher which, since NGN, has further landscaping added and the board exit had been constructed.

[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 10th April, 2024. cont/d.

The next meeting will be held at Greenfield Methodist Church on Saturday 11th May in the downstairs hall. Start is around 1.30pm – 2.00pm. Refreshments will be provided. A contribution to hall hire will be appreciated.
There are a number of tables available for us to use and if anyone can bring a layout, module or items for display that will be appreciated – please "book" a table with Paul.

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024.

Twelve group members were present at Greenfield Methodist Church for the meeting: Alan C., Alan S., Charlie, David H., Hugh, Mark, Paul M., Philip, Raymond, Rob, Tony and Paul T.

Apologies had been received from Alan G., Andrew, Bob, David E., Ian and Peter.

This is unapologetically a predominately photo report.

Alan C. brought along 4 of his Blackpool trams, hand built and painted in 5.5mm scale. Predominately constructed from hardboard, balsa and plastic card...

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Alan had also showed his two new build narrow gauge locos in 5.5mm scale – Midlander from the Tal-y-llyn Railway and the Dinorwig quarry Hunslet Maid Marion. The former runs on a Mike Chinnery chassis, the latter on a Halling motor bogie adapted with motion (as seen in the 009 News a short while back).

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024. cont/d.

David H showed us his 'Littlethorpe Mill' layout on which models from Model Engine Works were displayed.

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We were able to view again his small Peckett which runs on a Kato England chassis. This won the prize for best '3D printed model to own design' in the Society AGM competition.

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We got to see his prize of a Hayai-Go rocket vehicle in action. The golden sphere was the presentation package. David designed and printed the carrying frame which had been fitted with carefully radiused track and flashing lights. Superb.

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(Hugh may have added video of the rocket in action to these notes in the Society Forum.)

Also on Littlethorpe Mill was Charlie's modified Co. Donegal style railcar (Model Engine Works) built for use on Winter Overcoats.

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024. cont/d.

Rob brought along the layout 'el Tortuga' (the Tortoise) based on a minor narrow gauge line in Spain (in H0e). The layout had been built by Don Sibley in the early 1980's and did feature in the Continental Modeller. It had latterly been in the ownership of Garry Whiting – none of us were aware of this.

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A little restoration is required in places but considering it is 40 years old the layout has aged exceedingly well.

Exhibition will be a joint project with Charlie who brought along most of the stock for the layout seen during the afternoon.



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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024. cont/d.


More El Tortuga...

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Note the dog kennel under the tree!

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024. cont/d.

Tony brought along a section of RAF Windy Bottom. The shed, back wall and signal box are made from Airfix kits and took inspiration from the shed and box at Moretonhampstead.
There is some electrical work to complete before this section is fully operational.

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024. cont/d.

And on the test track:

Charlie showed us a model of a Garrett built by Garry Whiting. It is based on an example that ran in Cuba and used bagasse for fuel (if memory serves me correctly).

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024. cont/d.

And on the test track:

Hugh had brought along a tram loco from Model Engine Works that uses the Kato England chassis. This was accompanied by two tram coaches from Fourdees. The tram hut was printed by David H, based on the Grade 2 listed shelter in Huddersfield and completed by Hugh.

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[Hugh Norwood]

Oldham group meeting 11th May 2024. cont/d.

And on the test track:


Philip had a couple of RhB railcars (Bernina Bahn), one as running today and the other as it had been converted as a works car. Models by BEMO.

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Philip also showed his VoR 2-6-2T and a Glyn Valley Tramway Beyer Peacock 0-4-2T, a 3D print by Nigel Brooks (and accompanied by Tisdale coaches built by Charlie from Fourdees).

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