Hi all,
This is just an update on pretty much everything, due to the absence in posts, and it is bought to you from the Apple shop in New York City, USA.
Operation TOWSTA is complete, and the trains are up and running - with normal service resumed - well, sort of - works have overrun beyind Kingsford, and therefore a trains terminate there - Kingsford-Crystal By and Forbes - Togton are the services.
Also, there is a Diesel Day scheduled for next Sunday, and we hope t have all our diesels in operation for this.
All The Best,
Jack
Monday, 28 May 2007
Saturday, 5 May 2007
Operation T.O.W.S.T.A
I can now exclusively reveal details of the new operation TOWSTA, which will see the railway move to more permanant surroundings.
Watch this page for more details, and for exclusive insight as to what might be to come,visit this page.
Watch this page for more details, and for exclusive insight as to what might be to come,visit this page.
Wednesday, 11 April 2007
Closure of the Railway
Dear All,
I am afraid that we have had to temporarily had to suspend ALL services and close the layout, with immediate effect.
This has come about due to the need for a new layout (Name TBC) to be taking the space currently used by Kingsford.
Kingsford WILL return, and in the meantime, updates will still be posted here if things happen.
The New Layout can be found at www.mysterylayout.blogspot.com, and things will be added in due course, however, it will not contain as many features as the current website.
So far, we know the following about the new layout:
*It is Based In London
*It is a station on a main line, as has many interconnecting lines (Underground, Overground 3rd Rail, and Overground Catenary, as well as, perhaps, a Diesel Only Freight Line), such as WILLESDEN JUNCTION
*There will probably be an MPD, or similar.
*It is mainly Modern Image, however it can be operated back to NSE.
That's all we know so far. If you want to tell us more (by inventing a history!), then email us @ kingsfordstation@gmail.com
I am afraid that we have had to temporarily had to suspend ALL services and close the layout, with immediate effect.
This has come about due to the need for a new layout (Name TBC) to be taking the space currently used by Kingsford.
Kingsford WILL return, and in the meantime, updates will still be posted here if things happen.
The New Layout can be found at www.mysterylayout.blogspot.com, and things will be added in due course, however, it will not contain as many features as the current website.
So far, we know the following about the new layout:
*It is Based In London
*It is a station on a main line, as has many interconnecting lines (Underground, Overground 3rd Rail, and Overground Catenary, as well as, perhaps, a Diesel Only Freight Line), such as WILLESDEN JUNCTION
*There will probably be an MPD, or similar.
*It is mainly Modern Image, however it can be operated back to NSE.
That's all we know so far. If you want to tell us more (by inventing a history!), then email us @ kingsfordstation@gmail.com
Friday, 6 April 2007
Oops!
Oops!
I forgot to mention in the last post that 2 Single Home Semaphore signals have been acquired, and one Junction Distant Signal has been acquired.
The two singles are at the Forbes Junction end of Kingsford Station, and the Distant guards the entrance to the station coming from Crystal Bay.
I forgot to mention in the last post that 2 Single Home Semaphore signals have been acquired, and one Junction Distant Signal has been acquired.
The two singles are at the Forbes Junction end of Kingsford Station, and the Distant guards the entrance to the station coming from Crystal Bay.
Thursday, 5 April 2007
Network SouthEast Mark Two Coach
We have just recieved a Mark 2 NSE Coach (in a rather filthy condition), from a mainline depot.
It is our plan to get another coach, which will be used with our new (currently unconfirmed) Class 50.
It is our intention to keep the stock dirtied, and to run it as Central London stock, as it would have been.
Pics will be posted SOON!
Jack
It is our plan to get another coach, which will be used with our new (currently unconfirmed) Class 50.
It is our intention to keep the stock dirtied, and to run it as Central London stock, as it would have been.
Pics will be posted SOON!
Jack
Monday, 19 March 2007
Member's Section
Hi all,
I've added a member's section to the site, btut you will need the password to get onto it.
Members willl be issued with one, and any non-members can email us to register for one.
Jack
I've added a member's section to the site, btut you will need the password to get onto it.
Members willl be issued with one, and any non-members can email us to register for one.
Jack
Sunday, 18 March 2007
Thomas and Percy
Well,
Thomas has been fixed, and Percy has returned from the EVR.
These will now be running trains during our Easter Specials, with Percy on Demonstration Goods, and Thomas on Passenger trains.
They will be in Kingsford Station head shunt during next weekends Diesel Event, with a possibility of being moved o the Car Park for photographic opportunities.
Thomas will also be double-heading one train with Percy during the Easter event, and maybe during our Diesel Event with Diesel!
Thomas has been fixed, and Percy has returned from the EVR.
These will now be running trains during our Easter Specials, with Percy on Demonstration Goods, and Thomas on Passenger trains.
They will be in Kingsford Station head shunt during next weekends Diesel Event, with a possibility of being moved o the Car Park for photographic opportunities.
Thomas will also be double-heading one train with Percy during the Easter event, and maybe during our Diesel Event with Diesel!
Tuesday, 6 March 2007
A4 No. 60014 'Silver Link' and Revised timetable
Well,
Luckily, we are not going to have to implement the revised timetable as stated previously! The A4 returned from overhaul today, and, following it's test's tommorrow, we hope to be able to push it back into service. Therefore, we can have three (maybe four!) full line trains running, aswell as 2 shuttles, the Forbes Junction Shuttle from Kingsford to Forbes, and the Foxton Shuttle, from Kingsford Yard to Foxton Tunnel.
The trains will be operated by:
Virgin Trains Class 47, 2x Mk. 2s, and 1x VDA, all three of which are in Virgin Trains - Runs non-stop through Seinfar Stadium (Kinsgford) - Starts at Kingsford
BR Green Class A4, 2x Mk. 1s in Carmime and Cream - All Stations - Starts at Crystal Bay
BR Green Class 20, 2x Mk. 1s in Blue/Grey - Starts at Forbes Jnct
BR Blue Class 08, 2x 4-Wheelers in GWR Choc/Cream - Foxton Shuttle
Maroon Class OF, 2x Mk. 1s in Maroon - Forbes Junction Shuttle - Runs non-stop through Seinfar Stadium (Kingsford)
If Carriages can be made available, then the Class 58 or the Pannier and 0-4-0 will haul the fourth train.
This timetable is subject to change, when the DMU arrives.
Please email us with any suggestions, and please ring ahead if coming to see a specific loco, as it may not be possible to do this.
Regards,
Jack
Luckily, we are not going to have to implement the revised timetable as stated previously! The A4 returned from overhaul today, and, following it's test's tommorrow, we hope to be able to push it back into service. Therefore, we can have three (maybe four!) full line trains running, aswell as 2 shuttles, the Forbes Junction Shuttle from Kingsford to Forbes, and the Foxton Shuttle, from Kingsford Yard to Foxton Tunnel.
The trains will be operated by:
Virgin Trains Class 47, 2x Mk. 2s, and 1x VDA, all three of which are in Virgin Trains - Runs non-stop through Seinfar Stadium (Kinsgford) - Starts at Kingsford
BR Green Class A4, 2x Mk. 1s in Carmime and Cream - All Stations - Starts at Crystal Bay
BR Green Class 20, 2x Mk. 1s in Blue/Grey - Starts at Forbes Jnct
BR Blue Class 08, 2x 4-Wheelers in GWR Choc/Cream - Foxton Shuttle
Maroon Class OF, 2x Mk. 1s in Maroon - Forbes Junction Shuttle - Runs non-stop through Seinfar Stadium (Kingsford)
If Carriages can be made available, then the Class 58 or the Pannier and 0-4-0 will haul the fourth train.
This timetable is subject to change, when the DMU arrives.
Please email us with any suggestions, and please ring ahead if coming to see a specific loco, as it may not be possible to do this.
Regards,
Jack
Monday, 5 March 2007
WITHDRAWAL
Hi all,
I am sorry to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the B12 will be out of action until further notice, due to front axle problems.
The 25 has also had to be withdrawn for ETH repairs.
This means that the 66 is now on Works trains, and the 58 and 08 will be on service trains.
Jack
I am sorry to announce that, due to unforeseen circumstances, the B12 will be out of action until further notice, due to front axle problems.
The 25 has also had to be withdrawn for ETH repairs.
This means that the 66 is now on Works trains, and the 58 and 08 will be on service trains.
Jack
Saturday, 3 March 2007
2007 Releases
Well,
I've now had time to get my head around all of the 2007 releases from Bachmann, Hornby, Heljan and Dapol.
So far, the most tempting ones are:
Bachmann Class 108 DMU
Bachmann Class 37
Hornby Class 121
Hornby GWR Railcar
Heljan Class 17 (Clayton)
Heljan Falcon (BR Prototype - Class 47 origins)
Possibly a new Heljan Class 58
On the Rolling Stock front, I'm thinking about pretty much any coach that would operate on a Heritage Railway, and with the Freight front, i'm probably going to get some items that we can marshal into demonstration freight trains, and to supplement those we already have.
If anyone has any ideas etc, then please don't hesitate to contact us, and the usual address (kingsfordstation@gmail.com)
Jack
I've now had time to get my head around all of the 2007 releases from Bachmann, Hornby, Heljan and Dapol.
So far, the most tempting ones are:
Bachmann Class 108 DMU
Bachmann Class 37
Hornby Class 121
Hornby GWR Railcar
Heljan Class 17 (Clayton)
Heljan Falcon (BR Prototype - Class 47 origins)
Possibly a new Heljan Class 58
On the Rolling Stock front, I'm thinking about pretty much any coach that would operate on a Heritage Railway, and with the Freight front, i'm probably going to get some items that we can marshal into demonstration freight trains, and to supplement those we already have.
If anyone has any ideas etc, then please don't hesitate to contact us, and the usual address (kingsfordstation@gmail.com)
Jack
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