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Title: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Phoenix on October 07, 2023, 10:06:41 PM
I've just this week seen preparations for Christmas getting underway, so I thought I'd get out "The Christmas Cracker"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A7c6vV7Fbno

One of the sets of lights was out, so I checked the wiring and found I needed a replacement.

All the lights came from "Layouts 4U" so I placed an order Thursday night at about 8.30, and the lights were with me 10.30 this morning (Saturday)   :thumbsup:

What fabulous service  :D  :D  :D  :D  :D

Just fitted them, and all is working fine  :thumbsup:  :thumbsup:

Ho Ho Ho !

All best wishes

Kevin

 :beers:
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: emjaybee on October 07, 2023, 11:59:14 PM
I know it's early, but that cheered me up. Had a crap week, so thanks for posting this again Kevin.

M.
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Bealman on October 08, 2023, 01:15:01 AM
 :laughabovepost:

Not this forum, mate.  ;)
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: GrahamB on October 08, 2023, 07:34:48 AM
Love it. Two questions;

1. What did you use for snow?
2. Should I be worried about Mrs Claus?  :D  :D  :D
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: OffshoreAlan on October 08, 2023, 01:39:22 PM
Quote from: AndrewPH on October 08, 2023, 01:11:45 AMOn a model railway forum it should probably be H0 H0 H0 !
Congratulations, you've won a free entry on the Today's Groaner thread. :)  :)  :)
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Train Waiting on October 08, 2023, 05:09:03 PM
Absolutely fabulous, Kevin.

Thank you very much.

All good wishes.

John
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Papyrus on October 08, 2023, 05:35:50 PM
You could have a festive mince pie while you are about it. Available now in Waitrose (best before 10/11...  ;D )

Cheers,

Chris
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Phoenix on October 09, 2023, 01:11:30 PM
Hi All,

sorry you had a bit of a  :poop: week emjaybee, hope your weekend was better  :D

Glad you all like the layout, and it brings a smile. I really posted it up to draw attention to the excellent service from Layouts 4U where I got the lights from.

Can anyone guess how many bulbs are on the layout ?

Graham, the snow was Woodland Scenic https://www.hobbies.co.uk/woodland-scenics-soft-flake-snow on sculptamold, and I used their video to plan the scenics. I tried using a white silicon base, but got in a bit of a mess  :D  :-[  :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/100/5755-211020201000-1008531173.jpeg)

Mrs Santa sends her love  :heart2:

I put one of Santa's helpers on the back of the coach, but I think she is a bit close to the red tail light

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/103/5755-151220135905-103289217.jpeg)

Incidentally, congratulations Andrew on being nominated by Alan to join the Groaner Thread  :thumbsup:

All best wishes

Kevin

 :beers:


Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Chris in Prague on October 12, 2023, 08:12:30 PM
A lovely layout. Up to your usual very high standard, Kevin, with plenty to see. Did everyone notice the penguin pair?
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: crewearpley40 on October 12, 2023, 08:19:59 PM
Another fantastic seasonal layout in a vandal proof case for the retirement home not a pub ?
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: dannyboy on October 12, 2023, 08:56:45 PM
Quote from: Chris in Prague on October 12, 2023, 08:12:30 PMDid everyone notice the penguin pair?

I wasn't looking at/for the penguin pair!  :)
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Phoenix on October 13, 2023, 12:30:21 AM
Hi All,

Not quite ready for a retirement home yet Chris  :P  but the layout is in a bullet proof case for the pub, where Mr and Mrs Trainfish have seen it in real life  :D

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/5755-131023000718-1363292091.jpeg)

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/117/5755-171221211601-1173882116.jpeg)

Glad you saw the penguins Chris  :D  :D  :D

In case you missed them (David  :D ), here they are ...

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/5755-121023233432-1363271356.jpeg)

There are also several rabbits, a badger, two red squirrels a fox and a mouse (like that artist drew in his illustrations  :thumbsup: )

Just last week I added a polar bear..... depending on which hemisphere the layout is set in either the bear or the penguins have had a long walk to meet up  ;) )

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/5755-121023233432-136327308.jpeg)

And there is also the Partridge in the Pear Tree .....

(https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/gallery/136/5755-121023233427-1363261689.jpeg)

The partridge perched on the illuminated post (from Layouts 4 U) and the Pear Tree sign was from Scale Model Scenery

Anyway, now back to the harbour layout updates soon (promise  ::) )

All best wishes

Kevin

 :beers:

PS Can anyone guess how many lights are on the layout ?


Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: crewearpley40 on October 13, 2023, 02:42:17 AM
What I meant @Phoenix Kevin was made instead of displaying in a pub maybe a retirement home to cheer up the residents


Love the vandal proof Box and Hope any charity tibs will be at the bar
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: dannyboy on October 13, 2023, 11:35:02 AM
Looks stunning Kevin.  :thumbsup:

Quote from: Phoenix on October 13, 2023, 12:30:21 AMPS Can anyone guess how many lights are on the layout ?


125 (ish)  ???
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: Phoenix on October 13, 2023, 12:55:25 PM
Hi David,

A few more than that  :D  :D  :D

I think I will sort out a prize for who guesses the closest as a thank you to all who helped me along the way  :hmmm:

All best wishes

Kevin

 :beers:   
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: port perran on October 13, 2023, 01:42:51 PM
Looks amazing Kevin.
I'm guessing a little higher than @dannyboy at 185.
Cheers
Martin
Title: Re: Yes I know it's early but .........
Post by: dannyboy on October 13, 2023, 01:55:32 PM
Okay Martin @port perran - I will see your 185 and raise you 25! (210).  :)