Five years and five days…. ….. since we acquired the site at Almondell and WHAT a five years it has been! 2018 though goes into the annals of ESME history as being the year we said a sad final good bye to Newliston and entered a melancholy phase of nowhere to run on a Sunday Read more about Family & Friends Day[…]
As model engineers we like to turn our hand to most things and Robert is no exception. The other week, taking time away from ‘Maude’, Robert decided that it would be an interesting idea to translate the 2d plans of the Heritage Centre and Museum into a 3d version. After much drawing, precision cutting of Read more about Architect Model?[…]
One of our members had these roof trusses lying in their yard and when they heard about our relocating the workshop containers they generously donated them to enable us to make a proper roof between the two. All ready lifted into place…. Ready for putting upright…. Steady as we go…. Ready for the roof! Read more about A Roof Over Our Heads….[…]
Work started in earnest on the 9th August preparing the ground works ready for the contractor to commence building work. Click on the images to enlarge. The first job was to assemble the kit. And was it impressive! State of the art too, even had a key code before it would start. The second job Read more about What A Difference A Week Makes…..[…]
Now you see them……. Now you don’t! Up, up and away! There will be BIG changes at Almondell these coming weeks! Here is the plan for your information: Normal working will be taking place on the Thursday and Saturday. Please be aware that due to the machinery and vehicle movements for Read more about August Work Schedule[…]
Robert emailed a line or two and some photographs setting out progress with his 7¼” gauge J36, 0-6-0 tender loco based on ‘Maude’ (which is preserved at Bo’ness). With two inside cylinders of 2” diameter it should be every bit as powerful as the full size. Robert writes ‘This model is a “one off” and no Read more about Come Into The Workshop ‘Maude’…..[…]
Standards are improving, but is this the new look for drivers at ESME? Seen at Bo’ness at the SRPS ‘Meet Thomas’ event, their ‘Fat Controller’ decided to show how it should be done. And very smart he looked too.
Last year’s visit to the Isle of Bute with the portable track and a small exhibition created a lot of interest which led to the Isle of Bute Trust extending an invitation to this years Rothesay Gala. Flushed with the success of last years trip Peter decided to offer an extended portable track and Read more about Trains On The Prom…..[…]
Ballasting the station area…. Point construction and refurbishment…. Ballasting Circuit ‘C’ East to West (road crossing to tunnel)…. Nearly there……
Fears that the demolition team would condemn the redundant and derelict Newliston signal box to be destroyed by controlled burning so that the valuable lever frame could be recovered for use elsewhere proved unfounded. After a last minute rescue bid was launched by Robert, transport of the structure was arranged and with careful handling it Read more about Phoenix Rises[…]
