T.A.C.T. NEWS
This page is the company 'notice board' so to speak, where the latest news from the line is shown! Things like alterations to the 'permanent way', new wagons and van's, new buildings and rebuild's!
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Here I am in March and a bit more progress with the new workers coaches or 'paddy wagons'. Its been quite boring making three of everything. The bits of wood on top of the last coach are the ends of the seating benches for the miners to sit on. I am working up from the coach floor level as I do not want to suddenly discover something that I have missed after (for instance) glueing something up and then having to break the glued joint or 'what-ever'...most infuriating! (7/3/2010)
Company Rolling stock Department
Here we are three or so weeks later and the chassis and base's of the work coaches is finished bar fitting the link and pin couplers! As you can see the rear chassis is longer and a bit lower than the other two. This is to be the brake coach with a enclosed (we hope) compartment where Joe Newbold will be sitting. (You can see more of Joe below in the 'new staff' picture)...he's only got one arm but is 'armless...( sorry about that!) Now comes the delightfull planning in my head on how to construct the roof and open sides of the 'coaches'! You now see why the new miners are wearing 'donkey jackets'....it gets rather chilly sitting in a open coach with just canvas screens to keep the elements off you! (31/12/2009)
The Timberhonger rigging shop
Here is a picture 'Down the shed' and my much-bashed work bench! On the bench is a long sheet of plate glass with the newly glued-up three works train coaches. The one on the right is longer than the other two and is going to be the brake van. (8/12/2009)
Amalgamated Conserves Staffing Department
Here is the latest picture of our new intake of miners for the 'Reynitium' mine in the Dodford Hills. The last time you saw them they were pictured doing 'keep-fit' in front of the mine! Here they are kitted out in 'Milliput' clothing and hats. The third figure along from the left has only one arm (works accident) and is the the future guard/brakeman for the works train. The arms of the miners are fixed as shown and are designed to depict people discussing things on their way to work! As you can see there are eight figures for the works transport. This lot at current (2009) 7/8" scale prices would cost around £150 to buy!!! These figures cost me £3.92p. plus £7 for two packets of 'Milliput'! You cannot complain about the price can you?! (8/12/2009)
