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[1] MR Brake Van #BVO1 - Built by Mamod - Steel body - Picture 26 February 2008 [2] MR Brake Van #BV01 - Built by Mamod - Steel body - Picture 26 February 2008 MR Log Wagon #LW01 - Built by Mamod - Picture 9 March 2007 MR Log Wagon #LW02 - Built by Mamod - Picture 26 February 2008 MR Low Sided Open Wagon #LS01 - Built by Mamod - Steel body - Picture 26 February 2008 MR Goods Van #GB01 - Built by Mamod - Steel body - Picture 26 February 2008 MR Goods Van #GV02 - Built by Mamod - Steel body - Picture 26 February 2008

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]]> Thu Feb 21 2008 03 - Passenger Stock http://mr.photos.gb.com/c1462802.html 03 - Passenger Stock Thursday 21 February 2008: 03 - Passenger Stock

One of the early bogie coaches built to the same loading gauge as the early Mamod locos - Built 1979 using plastic sheet - The bogies came from a cheap train set [1] MR 3rd Class 4 wheel passenger coach #4W301 built 2007 - Constructed from board with printed sides running on the standard Mamod/MSS chassis - 25 February 2007 MR Guard and 3rd Class 4 wheel passenger coach #4WG301 built 2007 - Constructed from board with printed sides running on the standard Mamod/MSS chassis - 25 February 2007 MR Guard and 3rd Class 4 wheel passenger coach #4WG301 built 2007 - Constructed from board with printed sides running on the standard Mamod/MSS chassis - 7 June 2007 MR 2nd class bogie coach #101 built 2007 - Board construction with printed sides - Steel wheels from I P Engineering - 24 November 2007 MR 2nd class bogie coach #101 built 2007 - Board construction with printed sides - Steel wheels from I P Engineering - 24 November 2007 MR 2nd class bogie coach #101 built 2007 - Looking through the window showing the simple bench seating - Steel wheels from I P Engineering - 24 November 2007 MR 2ndclass bogie coach #101 with an old Mamod Passenger Coach to show how the coach has been made to mat ch the Mamod/MSS height and width - 24 November 2007 MR 2nd class bogie coach #101 - A closer look at the coach with the Mamod/MSS coach showing the matching buffer heights - 24 November 2007 MR Buffet Coach #501 built 2008 - The coach is fitted with sprung buffers and Lynton & Barnstaple 3' wheelbase wagon bogies all from Cambrian Models and 20mm steel wheel sets from I P Engineering - 26 January 2008 MR Buffet Coach #501 built 2008 - The coach is fitted with sprung buffers and Lynton & Barnstaple 3' wheelbase wagon bogies all from Cambrian Models and 20mm steel wheel sets from I P Engineering - 26 January 2008 MR Buffet Coach #501 built 2008 - Looking through the window at the buffet bar - 26 January 2008 MR 4 wheeled passenger coach #4W01 - Built by Mamod - Steel body - Picture 26 February 2008 MR 4 wheeled passenger coach #4W02 - Built by Mamod - Steel body - This coach was bought as seen here in late 2007 to convert to the new directors' coach - Picture 26 February 2008 MR 4 wheeled passenger coach #4W02 - Built by Mamod - This coach was bought as seen here in late 2007 to convert to the new directors' coach - Steel body - Picture 26 February 2008 MR 1st/Luggage/Guard Coach #301 built 2008 - fitted with sprung buffers and MR 1st/Luggage/Guard Coach #301 built 2008 - Passenger interior - 17 February 2008 MR 1st/Luggage/Guard Coach #301 built 2008 - 3 March 2008 MR 1st/Luggage/Guard Coach #301 built 2008 - Guard interior - 17 February 2008 MR 1st/Luggage/Guard Coach #301 built 2008 - Guard interior - 17 February 2008

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]]> Thu Feb 21 2008 02 - Motive Power http://mr.photos.gb.com/c1462800.html <p align=center>Motive power on the MR is made up from Mamod and MSS live steam and battery powered locos from RVLR Workshops. <p align=center><b><u><FONT color=C12283>SL3 from RVLR Workshops. Built in 2008.</b></u></font><p align=center><FONT color=C12283>SL3 sits on the deluxe 0-4-0 chassis from <A href="http://www.ipengineering.co.uk/"><STRONG><FONT COLOR = BLUE>I P ENGINEERING</STRONG></FONT COLOR = BLUE></A>. Buffers are from <A href="http://www.cambrianmodels.co.uk/"><STRONG><FONT color=blue>CAMBRIAN MODELS</STRONG></FONT></A> who have a range of detailing parts and bogies for 16mm modellers. The smoke unit is one of the range made by the German company <A href=“http://www.seuthe-dampf.de/”><STRONG><FONT color=blue>SEUTHE</STRONG></FONT></A>. <p align=center><FONT COLOR=BLACK><EM>Please note that I have no connection with, I P Engineering or Cambrian Models or Seuthe apart from being a very satisfied customer.</EM> <p align=center><font color=brown>To activate the video clips, click on the thumbnail of your choice and then on the start arrow. If, instead of the start arrow, you click again on the picture you will open another window where you can view a larger format of the movie. <p> <p align=center><B><u><FONT color=C12283>1 -> SL3 from RVLR Workshops<p align=center> 1 -> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ODQ7re7_EzQ"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ODQ7re7_EzQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="140" height="120"></embed></object></B></font> <p> <p> Thursday 21 February 2008: <p align=center>Motive power on the MR is made up from Mamod and MSS live steam and battery powered locos from RVLR Workshops. <p align=center><b><u><FONT color=C12283>SL3 from RVLR Workshops. Built in 2008.</b></u></font><p align=center><FONT color=C12283>SL3 sits on the deluxe 0-4-0 chassis from <A href="http://www.ipengineering.co.uk/"><STRONG><FONT COLOR = BLUE>I P ENGINEERING</STRONG></FONT COLOR = BLUE></A>. Buffers are from <A href="http://www.cambrianmodels.co.uk/"><STRONG><FONT color=blue>CAMBRIAN MODELS</STRONG></FONT></A> who have a range of detailing parts and bogies for 16mm modellers. The smoke unit is one of the range made by the German company <A href=_http://www.seuthe-dampf.de/_><STRONG><FONT color=blue>SEUTHE</STRONG></FONT></A>. <p align=center><FONT COLOR=BLACK><EM>Please note that I have no connection with, I P Engineering or Cambrian Models or Seuthe apart from being a very satisfied customer.</EM> <p align=center><font color=brown>To activate the video clips, click on the thumbnail of your choice and then on the start arrow. If, instead of the start arrow, you click again on the picture you will open another window where you can view a larger format of the movie. <p> <p align=center><B><u><FONT color=C12283>1 -> SL3 from RVLR Workshops<p align=center> 1 -> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/ODQ7re7_EzQ"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/ODQ7re7_EzQ" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="140" height="120"></embed></object></B></font> <p> <p>

MR class 100 diesel number MD101 designed and built by RVLR Workshops stands outside after just being completed - 30 January 2007 RVLR Workshops' MD101 again outside the workshops - The model is built from wood and printed card - The motorised chassis was the budget model supplied by I P Engineering - Both axles are driven - 30 January 2007 From RVLR Workshops, MR class 200 0-4-0 diesel just off the production line - 12 May 2007 These RVLR Workshops' class 200 diesels with a fully enclosed cab and removable roof have the superstructure made from wood & printed card - the chassis is supplied by I P Engineering - 12 May 2007 MD202 - Outside RVLR Workshops - 12 May 2007 RVLR Workshops' MR class 200 0-4-0 diesel number MD201 - built 2007 - 25 February 2007 RVLR Workshops' MR class 200 0-4-0 diesel number MD201 - built 2007 - 25 February 2007 One of the original Mamod locos model SL3 - MR no. 3 - on the RVLR near to Northfield - 1981 PIKE - Saddle Tank conversion now with tender carrying water for the boiler vacuum filler and methylated spirit for the burner - 7 May 1986 MSS No. 1 - outside RVLR Workshops - 20 February 2007 MSS No. 1 stands in the platform at Rea Falls station - 20 February 2007 The driver takes a look over the new MSS No. 1 loco as it stands outside RVLR Workshops - 20 February 2007 MSS No. 1 with new tender outside RVLR Workshops - 23 November 2007 MSS No. 2 outside RVLR Workshops - Limited edition from MSS - with spark-arrester chimney and new MSS logo - 1 March 2007 MSS No. 3 stands in Rea Falls station - The tank has been made so that it can easily be removed to allow access - 3 March 2007 <font color=C12283>[1] MR loco SL3 - Scratchbuilt loco built to the same dimensions as the Mamod/MSS locos. The model is fitted onto an I P Engineering 0-4-0 chassis powered by 6 AA rechargeable batteries and has a Seuthe #5 smoke unit in the chimney - 21 February 2008 <font color=C12283>[2] MR loco SL3 - Scratchbuilt loco built to the same dimensions as the Mamod/MSS locos. The model is fitted onto an I P Engineering 0-4-0 chassis powered by 6 AA rechargeable batteries and has a Seuthe #5 smoke unit in the chimney - 21 February 2008 <font color=C12283>[3] MR loco SL3 - Scratchbuilt loco built to the same dimensions as the Mamod/MSS locos. The model is fitted onto an I P Engineering 0-4-0 chassis powered by 6 AA rechargeable batteries and has a Seuthe #5 smoke unit in the chimney - 21 February 2008 <font color=C12283>[4] MR loco SL3 - Scratchbuilt loco built to the same dimensions as the Mamod/MSS locos. The model is fitted onto an I P Engineering 0-4-0 chassis powered by 6 AA rechargeable batteries and has a Seuthe #5 smoke unit in the chimney - 21 February 2008 <font color=C12283>[5] MR loco SL3 - Scratchbuilt loco built to the same dimensions as the Mamod/MSS locos. The model is fitted onto an I P Engineering 0-4-0 chassis powered by 6 AA rechargeable batteries and has a Seuthe #5 smoke unit in the chimney - 21 February 2008 <font color=C12283>[6] MR loco SL3 - Scratchbuilt loco built to the same dimensions as the Mamod/MSS locos. The model is fitted onto an I P Engineering 0-4-0 chassis powered by 6 AA rechargeable batteries and has a Seuthe #5 smoke unit in the chimney - 21 February 2008 <font color=C12283>[7] MR loco SL3 - Scratchbuilt loco built to the same dimensions as the Mamod/MSS locos. The model is fitted onto an I P Engineering 0-4-0 chassis powered by 6 AA rechargeable batteries and has a Seuthe #5 smoke unit in the chimney - 21 February 2008

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]]> Thu Feb 21 2008 05 - The Monochrome Collection http://mr.photos.gb.com/c1409577.html <p align=center>The MR is given the classical look. Saturday 17 November 2007: <p align=center>The MR is given the classical look.

MR No. 3 takes on water before joining the train standing in Northfield Station - 1982 MR diesel MD101 passing RVLR Workshops with MD202 and MD201 standing st the entrance - 12 May 2007 The new buffet coach, MR number 501, stands in Rea Falls Station - 26 January 2008 MD202 passes under Rea Falls road bridge - 7 June 2007 MSS loco number 3 steams towards Rea Falls Station with a short goods train - 3 March 2007

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]]> Sat Nov 17 2007 01 - MR - Mamod/MSS Railway http://mr.photos.gb.com/c1196987.html <p align=center>This is a collection of pictures on the theme of the original Mamod Steam Railways system and the MSS Railway which continued production of the earlier Mamods plus some new ideas. All of the MSS stock being built around the original Mamod loading gauge with a hook & wire loop along with two buffers for the coupling system on their locos, coaches and wagons. Also included are pictures of my own <A href="mailto:rvlr_workshops@yahoo.co.uk"><font color=#0000bf><b>RVLR Workshops</FONT></b></A> hand made stock built with complimentary coupling systems and to the same loading gauge. <p align=center><font color=brown>To activate the video clips, click on the thumbnail of your choice and then on the start arrow. If, instead of the start arrow, you click again on the picture you will open another window where you can view a larger format of the movie. <P> <p align=center>1 -> MR class 200 <I>February 2007</I> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 -> MSS steam <I>February 2007</I> <p align=center> 1 -> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5kbpuzhjus"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5kbpuzhjus" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="140" height="120"></embed></object>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 -> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q3clw8TwdEU"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q3clw8TwdEU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="140" height="120"></embed></object> <p> <p> Tuesday 30 January 2007: <p align=center>This is a collection of pictures on the theme of the original Mamod Steam Railways system and the MSS Railway which continued production of the earlier Mamods plus some new ideas. All of the MSS stock being built around the original Mamod loading gauge with a hook & wire loop along with two buffers for the coupling system on their locos, coaches and wagons. Also included are pictures of my own <A href="mailto:rvlr_workshops@yahoo.co.uk"><font color=#0000bf><b>RVLR Workshops</FONT></b></A> hand made stock built with complimentary coupling systems and to the same loading gauge. <p align=center><font color=brown>To activate the video clips, click on the thumbnail of your choice and then on the start arrow. If, instead of the start arrow, you click again on the picture you will open another window where you can view a larger format of the movie. <P> <p align=center>1 -> MR class 200 <I>February 2007</I> &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;2 -> MSS steam <I>February 2007</I> <p align=center> 1 -> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5kbpuzhjus"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Z5kbpuzhjus" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="140" height="120"></embed></object>&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; 2 -> <object width="425" height="350"><param name="movie" value="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q3clw8TwdEU"></param><embed src="http://www.youtube.com/v/Q3clw8TwdEU" type="application/x-shockwave-flash" width="140" height="120"></embed></object> <p> <p>

MD201 waits with a mixed train at Rea Falls station - The tractor seen on the station drive is a Lanz Bulldog 4016 - 19 April 2007 Mamod SL3 loco MR no. 3 now fitted with vacuum water filler and tender carrying a water tank stands at Northfield station on the RVLR - A set of early MR bogie coaches in the background - c1982 PIKE - Saddle Tank conversion with displacement lubricator and gas burner - A regulator valve has been fitted into the top of the dome - 1982 MSS No. 2 with the new 2nd class bogie coach - This picture shows how well the new coach fits the Mamod/MSS loading gauge - 23 November 2007 Mamod goods train hauled by the Ruston diesel - 20 June 1982 MR Buffet Coach no. 501 stands in Rea Falls station - 26 January 2008 RVLR Workshops' MD101 leaves the workshops and heads for Rea Falls - 30 January 2007 RVLR Workshops' MD101 draws past the workshops on its way to Rea Falls - 30 January 2007 RVLR Workshops' MD101 on its way to Rea Falls - 30 January 2007 RVLR Workshops' MD101 passes Rea Falls water tower and heads towards the road bridge - 30 January 2007 The first RVLR Workshops' MR class 200 on trial crosses Rea Falls viaduct - 13 February 2007 The first RVLR Workshops' MR class 200 0-4-0 diesel stands in Rea Falls station with a class 100 in the background - 13 February 2007 RVLR Workshops' MR class 200 passes Rea Falls diesel station with a passenger train - The picture shows how the new diesel's measurements have been made to compliment the Mamod/MSS stock - 13 February 2007 MD101 and train enter Rea Falls station - 7 June 2007 MD101 and passenger train waits at Rea Falls - 7 June 2007 MD202 heads a passenger train as it approaches Rea Falls road bridge - 7 June 2007 MSS No. 3 with a goods train steams towards Rea Falls after passing under the road bridge - 3 March 2007 RVLR Workshops' MD201 leaves Rea Falls station with a passenger train - The coach immediately behind the loco is a Third class built by RVLR Workshops - 25 February 2007 MD101 passes RVLR Workshops with a passenger train - MD202 & MD201 stand outside workshops - 12 May 2007

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]]> Tue Jan 30 2007 06 - The Greendale Rocket http://mr.photos.gb.com/c953473.html <p align=center>The Greendale Rocket is a collection of figures, road vehicles and railway stock modelled on the television characters from the children's programme Postman Pat. Other items are from Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam and others.<p align=center>Because the Greendale Rocket stock has a similar width to that of the MR as well as an almost identical buffer height and spacing, it seemed ideal to add this light hearted collection to the galleries of the MR. Wednesday 10 May 2006: <p align=center>The Greendale Rocket is a collection of figures, road vehicles and railway stock modelled on the television characters from the children's programme Postman Pat. Other items are from Bob the Builder, Fireman Sam and others.<p align=center>Because the Greendale Rocket stock has a similar width to that of the MR as well as an almost identical buffer height and spacing, it seemed ideal to add this light hearted collection to the galleries of the MR.

Ted Glen drives his builder's truck over the RVLR near Rea Falls station - 11 May 2006 Ted Glen drives past with the Greendale Rocket in the background - 11 May 2006 Ajay Bains at the controls of the Greendale Rocket and skip train - 11 May 2006 Ajay Bains with the Greendale Rocket passing through Rea Falls Station - 11 May 2006 Pat talks to Ajay on the footplate of the Greendale Rocket loco no. 1 as it waits at Rea Falls station with the local passenger train - 20 May 2006 With Ajay on the footplate, the Greendale Rocket loco no. 1 and local passenger train head towards the road bridge at Rea Falls - 20 May 2006 Greendale Rocket loco No. 1 and local passenger train head cross over Rea Falls viaduct - 20 May 2006 Greendale Rocket loco No. 2 with complete train of one passenger coach & one Royal Mail van - 4 June 2006 Greendale Rocket loco No. 2 with train waits at Rea Falls - 4 June 2006 Ajay Bains takes the Greendale Rocket loco No. 2 around the train at Rea Falls - 4 June 2006 Ajay Bains checks over Greendale Rocket loco No. 2 before taking the morning mail train out of Rea Falls - 4 June 2006 Greendale Rocket loco No. 1 with a small brake van - 22 August 2006 Greendale Rocket loco No. 1 and brake van just after leaving Rea Falls station - 22 August 2006 Greendale Rocket loco No. 1 and small brake van with Rea Falls Mill in the background - 22 August 2006 Rea Falls station & Postman Pat in his van meets the Royal Mail train with Ajay at the controls - 23 November 2006

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