04. Airthrey Park in 2008. New arrivals and Rutherglen Show

Starting off the new year with AP back at Stirling & Clacks home, the layout was set up again for the first time after Ayr for a post-Xmas running session and discussion about the very few snags and improvements that will need doing before the next outing. Some new motive power to be seen too - some of which can be seen getting attention on the workbench page of the site.

The appearance at an excellent Rutherglen show over the weekend of May 31st/June 1st went down very well, this being a friendly and well-run event. We received a lot of positive comment and but for some operator fatigue on the Sunday and a Heljan 47 with one wheelset that was way out of gauge all went according to plan.

Photos and some new video clips will follow shortly.

Airthrey Park's next outing will be Model Rail Scotland at the Glasgow SECC centre on February 20th-22nd 2009, so see you there!

There will be a preview feature in Rail Express Modeller in early 2009, when the layout will be the featured layout in a Scottish Special modelling issue.

Check out the folder with some extra photos taken for the magazine article!

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01. 47562 arrives into Platform 1, watched by pilot 27005, some back packers and 47550 taking on fuel in the background. Do you think the recently arrived backpackers heading off to climb Dumyat appreciate the Sulzer din?
01. 47562 arrives into Platform 1, watched by pilot 27005, some back packers and 47550 taking on fuel in the background. Do you think the recently arrived backpackers heading off to climb Dumyat appreciate the Sulzer din?
 02. 47562 Sir William Burrell arrives with a set of Mk2s on its inaugural working. This loco was one of the last BR Blue 47/4 based in Scotland, hence it has replaced 47461 in the fleet.
02. 47562 Sir William Burrell arrives with a set of Mk2s on its inaugural working. This loco was one of the last BR Blue 47/4 based in Scotland, hence it has replaced 47461 in the fleet.
 03. New MacDuffs on the block! 47562 Sir William Burrell waits to be released off it's stock whilst 47550 University of Dundee is refuelled.
03. New MacDuffs on the block! 47562 Sir William Burrell waits to be released off it's stock whilst 47550 University of Dundee is refuelled.
 04. 27005 ticks away happily, its SWD soundcard performing wonderfully. Some new clips of the loco in action have been added to the AP You Tube site - check the links on the main page!
04. 27005 ticks away happily, its SWD soundcard performing wonderfully. Some new clips of the loco in action have been added to the AP You Tube site - check the links on the main page!
05. 47550 rolls into Airthrey on it's first run on the layout, showing the access into the signalbox to advantage.
05. 47550 rolls into Airthrey on it's first run on the layout, showing the access into the signalbox to advantage.
 06. 27005 deputising for a failed gronk as the station pilot sits alongside newly renumbered 26035 and 47562.
06. 27005 deputising for a failed gronk as the station pilot sits alongside newly renumbered 26035 and 47562.
 07. An aerial view of 47550 awaiting departure reveals the fuel point shed is away in Newcastle with the Master Builder for some minor improvements.
07. An aerial view of 47550 awaiting departure reveals the fuel point shed is away in Newcastle with the Master Builder for some minor improvements.
 08. Viewed from the operator's side, 47550 awaits departure with 47562 alongside and 26035 and 27005 in the backround. Apologies for the usual clubroom tat behind!
08. Viewed from the operator's side, 47550 awaits departure with 47562 alongside and 26035 and 27005 in the backround. Apologies for the usual clubroom tat behind!
09. University of Dundee is flanked by Isle of Mull and Burrell as it waits for the off...
09. University of Dundee is flanked by Isle of Mull and Burrell as it waits for the off...
 10. Headlight fitted 26035 has recently been through the washer (the old weathering taken off with a soft toothbrush loaded with CIF cream!) to allow renumbering.
10. Headlight fitted 26035 has recently been through the washer (the old weathering taken off with a soft toothbrush loaded with CIF cream!) to allow renumbering.
 11. Another debutant on AP in 2008 is the first 3rd generation Bachmann class 37/4, namely 37403 Isle of Mull. It is seen here bringing 2 TTAs under the station footbridge.
11. Another debutant on AP in 2008 is the first 3rd generation Bachmann class 37/4, namely 37403 Isle of Mull. It is seen here bringing 2 TTAs under the station footbridge.
 12. The missing fuel point shed allows this view of 37403 taking on fuel, showing the interior lighting to advantage.
12. The missing fuel point shed allows this view of 37403 taking on fuel, showing the interior lighting to advantage.
13. Simon in a thoughtful pose thinking about how it is all meant to work again as 47550 waits patiently.
13. Simon in a thoughtful pose thinking about how it is all meant to work again as 47550 waits patiently.
 14. Scary moment! Roland in charge, guided by Stuart and Bill. The total IQ of 200 (between them all...) is certainly needed to keep AP rolling...!
14. Scary moment! Roland in charge, guided by Stuart and Bill. The total IQ of 200 (between them all...) is certainly needed to keep AP rolling...!
 15. The new fueller takes shape in Whickham. The original one (see photos elsewhere) was prone to distortion due to unorthodox shape and contruction. Also we and audience couldn't see what was going on inside.
15. The new fueller takes shape in Whickham. The original one (see photos elsewhere) was prone to distortion due to unorthodox shape and contruction. Also we and audience couldn't see what was going on inside.
16. Whilst more conventional than the Ayr based original prototype we still have a bespoke and unique two road fueller and the public can see what is going on inside. It is lit from within too so it should look good on night running sessions.
16. Whilst more conventional than the Ayr based original prototype we still have a bespoke and unique two road fueller and the public can see what is going on inside. It is lit from within too so it should look good on night running sessions.
17. And so to Rutherglen Show! Lovely Heljan 26s with SWD sound cards in burble away from Airthrey Park with a snow plough test run.
17. And so to Rutherglen Show! Lovely Heljan 26s with SWD sound cards in burble away from Airthrey Park with a snow plough test run.
 18. The Stirling pilot 08620 has made it to AP on a wagon trip and is resting before returning.
18. The Stirling pilot 08620 has made it to AP on a wagon trip and is resting before returning.
 19. 27005. An army of photters and spotters in the bushes just behind the signal box. Is that a young JP with the grey hair?
19. 27005. An army of photters and spotters in the bushes just behind the signal box. Is that a young JP with the grey hair?
 20. A busy scene on shed at AP. The scrap Rat never moved all weekend. 47550 by contrast had a busy time and was much in demand from drivers and public alike.
20. A busy scene on shed at AP. The scrap Rat never moved all weekend. 47550 by contrast had a busy time and was much in demand from drivers and public alike.
21. Shunter waves frantically at driver reversing the TTAs into fuel unloading point. Use your walkie-talkie mate!
21. Shunter waves frantically at driver reversing the TTAs into fuel unloading point. Use your walkie-talkie mate!
 22. 37027 Loch Eil sits in shed awaiting next duty
22. 37027 Loch Eil sits in shed awaiting next duty
 23. 20020 sits waiting its next turn as the dodgy old Fords glisten in the sunshine.
23. 20020 sits waiting its next turn as the dodgy old Fords glisten in the sunshine.
 24. 37/0 and Ethel in fueller off the morning sleeper portion.
24. 37/0 and Ethel in fueller off the morning sleeper portion.
25. Lovely Britannia Pacific Plasser tamper sits loaded with bods ready for work.
25. Lovely Britannia Pacific Plasser tamper sits loaded with bods ready for work.
 26. What years of good living does for you. The boys look like it will be twins.
26. What years of good living does for you. The boys look like it will be twins.
 27. SB looks like he is about to give birth to a beer baby. That's what a night in the Scotia in central Glasgow does for you.
27. SB looks like he is about to give birth to a beer baby. That's what a night in the Scotia in central Glasgow does for you.
 28. Mark and Malcolm look happy. AD looks hung over (was!)
28. Mark and Malcolm look happy. AD looks hung over (was!)
29. DMUs on shed. A highly modified Lima 117 based 'cut and shut' 116 High Density Greater Glasgow DMU and a 104 based on a Hornby 110 with altered kit part front ends.
29. DMUs on shed. A highly modified Lima 117 based 'cut and shut' 116 High Density Greater Glasgow DMU and a 104 based on a Hornby 110 with altered kit part front ends.
 30. 20127 creeps a Speedlink into the platform before a shunt and run round manoeuvre
30. 20127 creeps a Speedlink into the platform before a shunt and run round manoeuvre
 31. The new fueller with suitably Scottish Duff 460 and Tractor 027
31. The new fueller with suitably Scottish Duff 460 and Tractor 027
 32. 25109 sits on the depot stabling siding along with less fortunate sister 25028 and fellow sulzers 47460 and 47006 behind.
32. 25109 sits on the depot stabling siding along with less fortunate sister 25028 and fellow sulzers 47460 and 47006 behind.
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