On Video: Explosive interlude…
In recent days more than ever I have found the quiet sanctuary of Paxton Road a welcoming embrace…
Wrapped up, contained within its form is a place I can visit when elsewhere feels overwhelming. I had been enjoying ‘The Beaten Track’ vol. 4 and one or two other random Scottish Railfreight books and the idea of using my recently completed Farish/TPM VBA to complete a short ‘explosives’ rake appealed… cobbling together this short train I decided to share the experience with you all - and so the following four and a half minutes were a mindful practice for me - and could perhaps help those without a working layout at present, be present too?
As I share the video over first coffee this morning the 08 has already returned for the vans. It may only be a moment, as I say a ‘snatched’ one at that, but I enjoyed it. Looking back there is a second hand effect, watching has almost the same effect as the primary operation. Interesting! Anyhow, for what it’s worth we all seem to enjoy a visit to Paxton Road for any reason - so until next time, more soon…
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Ace! I didn't realise until recently that Truro yard was a regular destination for commercial explosives traffic until the mid to late 80's. Take care.
ReplyDeleteExcuse, if it was needed, for some van traffic on your own layout perhaps!
DeleteJames can I ask what make the railfreight vans are in explosive interlude as I am thinking of purchasing one.
ReplyDeleteThe long ones are Farish, well the VAA is Farish, the VBA is an ancient TPM body kit conversion of the VAA. These have been unavailable for some time - it’s old Poole tooling. The short ones (VEA) are Sonic, some still available from Revolution. A new batch are due very soon if not here already, at Rails.
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