Mogul Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 A view looking down on the yard where the yellow shunter is just setting off for the fields with a weed killing train. It is early morning as the tractors are being prepared for the day out in the fields. Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 4, 2023 Author Share Posted June 4, 2023 Another shot looking down on the Davenport diesel shunting wagons in the yard. The vegetables in the cold frame seem to be doing very well. Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 The foreman is in the jeep railcar about to set out for the fields with some much needed spare part for an implement. The driver is actually a white metal figure suitably painted who adds a bit of extra weight. The yellow GMC truck has just arrived and is waiting for its next assignment. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 A view standing on the two foot gauge track looking towards the yard as the little steam Porter tank engine arrives back from a day in the fields. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 The Fordson E1A being checked over by a mechanic before setting off for the fields. Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 5, 2023 Author Share Posted June 5, 2023 The Opel Blitz rail truck parked outside the green house. Note the sacks of potatoes on the right of the picture. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EasyEd Posted June 5, 2023 Share Posted June 5, 2023 Hey All, Not intending to be crude but I gotta say - the way the guy is standing it looks to me like he is taking a leak. Looks that way to me anyway. Nothing wrong with that adds realism I suppose. ☺️ Anyway a very enjoyable thread. -Ed- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 Ed, you are not the first person to suggest he is in a rather strange position which suggests he is taking a leak. I can assure he isn't but thanks for your interest. Glad you are enjoying the thread. Peter M Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 The small Ruston shunter at rest in the yard. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 The 1930’s Opel truck with the gas producer passing the yard foreman’s hut having been working in the fields all day. Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) The little Davenport diesel shunter on her way out to the fields one morning. Peter M Edited June 6, 2023 by Mogul repeat photo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 The little Ruston shunter backs into a siding to allow the Opel rail truck to access the engine shed. Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 The Quad arrives back in the yard having taken a group of tractor drivers out to the fields to start their days work. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) The GMC rail truck at rest in the yard, I was told by a man who owned one they were not very pleasant to drive. Peter M Edited June 6, 2023 by Mogul wrong photo 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 (edited) I am afraid that I have just posted the last of Chris Nevard's super photos. Can I thank him for letting me share the pictures. From now on it is more of my efforts with my compact Canon camera. Peter M Edited June 6, 2023 by Mogul Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 7, 2023 Author Share Posted June 7, 2023 A few more photos from someone other than me. I did a small local show just before Covid struck with my regular helper Andy Knott who was in David Baily mode and took a few pictures. A touch more arty than the his usual fare I think. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 9, 2023 Author Share Posted June 9, 2023 These photographs were taken at Wreck-Rail exhibition a few years ago. While checking everything over prior to the show I did a couple of jobs I have been meaning to do for some time. I have never liked the look of the driver in the green shunter so I used the dog as a sort of distraction. Now the shunter has a new driver and the little white dog has now taken up residence on the wooden bodied Simplex along with his owner who can no longer be seen. Children at shows seem to like to see the little white dog. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 10, 2023 Author Share Posted June 10, 2023 These photographs were taken at Wreck-Rail exhibition held in a small village just outside Market Harborough a few years ago. While checking everything over prior to the show I did a couple of jobs I have been meaning to do for some time. I have never liked the look of the driver in the green shunter so I used the dog as a sort of distraction. Now the shunter has a new driver and the little white dog has now taken up residence on the wooden bodied Simplex along with his owner who can no longer be seen. Children at shows seem to like to see the little white dog. Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 11, 2023 Author Share Posted June 11, 2023 A few general views of the yard and the vehicles working there. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 12, 2023 Author Share Posted June 12, 2023 Another picture of the double ended shunter with a rake of hay and wheat loaded on short four wheel wagons. Then the double ended shunter is seen from above with the same load, filmed at Wrec Rail show. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 16, 2023 Author Share Posted June 16, 2023 A few photos to illustrate the difference between the two Opel rail trucks. Then a close up of the double ended shunter which is also used as a portable generator for work out in the fields away from an electricity supply. Peter M 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mogul Posted June 19, 2023 Author Share Posted June 19, 2023 A few general views of the activities in the yard at Two Sister’s Farm. I hope you have enjoyed the selection of both tractors, rail shunters and rail trucks. Over the years when the layout was on show at model railway exhibitions it has created a lot of interest and comments from viewers. It has even been voted the best in show on two separate occasions. Once again many thanks for looking at the thread. Peter M 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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