Liveries Rail 200. Preparations And Ideas For September.

Hello.

Firstly just want to say I think we’ve all been doing a little thinking here and there.
Mostly on the livery side of thinking with how much I’ve been time spent doing my own research here and there. Why I hope you see my comments as not negative but one of insight.

Okay, you will see why I may have sounded off about sharing ideas

I’m so glad you took the time to consider what I brought up.
I feel if you can’t sum up all your aims in one sentence then like I say the aim is lost or not clearly defined.
Again you will see what I mean and meant about core and being slightly distracted from not the core but theme say.

Or the career thing well, I was on a high I think so went on. But I know you share interest in all things engineering.
I do as you can tell. Drawing, art, design, and engineering. We didn’t have fancy computers or games consoles, so Titanic was what started it all off. As a 8 year old I was determined for no ship to sink again. That’s where it all began.
Transformers “Robots in disguise”. All the kids love them and mini micro machines. Sadly I couldn’t stand them. To fiddly and when playing with them they would separate. So I’d take toys apart instead then get into trouble. I was a popular boy at school lol.
They had no toys left so had to play outside hahahaha.
“The Song on the Bus” fascinated me. The wheels went around. How, the wipers went swoosh swoosh or swish swish swish. How.

The world I seen through the lense of child and still do. The world is still a fascinating place, full of opportunities or new adventures.
Want to play do new things with other people. The child in me. What can we create today, like a picture in play school.

Grown up jobs taught me a lot of things and one of them was don’t lose the ability be a big kid.
So I see those as the things we loved as child our inspirations. Did all the dreams and aspirations a child have back then disappear as growing older took shape. I think that is the case here, I’m still a big kid with more knowledge than I had say a week ago.
I’m always learning like I am for class 43 rakes or sets. It’s what I’ve been doing lately.
Learning and you might be able to help me with this actually.




I’ve changed the dates for lifted and for SP. So my question is, what does the SP stand for?.
Is it pool id or depot?. As the original stock in game has a date of 04,84 I think.
Do you now what it is?

So glad you didn’t get caught up in it all then, I believe it was unbearable down south. Even where I am was to much, I couldn’t work because I was so sluggish, with a banging headache. Even TTB and Jplayz said it was bad.

I’ll catch up with you more in a DM soon, just need to hit some targets first. OCD kicking in.

And no need to thank me as I don’t mind supporting those who have also been supportive in the past and now.
You and Jplayz even TTB have all been supportive of which you know I am thankful for.

So I drop you a message soon Jimbo.

Enjoy the rest of your weekend to.

Rigsby.
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Okay then gents especially Jimbo. Heres what I’ve been plodding along with.
Inspiration from Inspiration, been following the subject for some time.

So moving on to what I’ve been saying about a core theme and purpose.
A reason to work on something.

Then I’ve created this livery with these key elements in mind. Core. Railway 200 (History and Culture) to inform. Theme/ Story. British Rail. (History) and then GBR to inspire the public and again to inform.

This warrants why a 390 would be marked for a reskin as I have a reason for that.
What does Railway 200 stand for, what are its core objectives.. It’s to inform and to inspire people.

Why you might hear me say it’s not just about a livery. It’s what it stands for and gives me a reason to be here.
Including others that was once part of R200. There was a theme and story or setting for say a scenario or video.
There that layer is added to some of the work I do.

To retain the core principles of what Railway 200 stands for be in work or conduct.
It’s always about trying to inspire others and that’s the basic aim or reason I’ve spent time on 390 201.
It’s fictional work yet would work in the real world context if applied in that setting.
Could it be put to good use in a scenario as a reason to make that because a setting or theme is already there.

A reason for everything or it’s just a waste of time, money and energy.


You will notice I’ve used names that are vital to the background of BR and GBR story.
Old BR references and then some of my own conceptual vision. Design cues from VT, the nose the doors, The use of BR blue and retaining the Arrow logo. Then use of current GBR colours, with that concept or vision in mind to bring it all together to serve a purpose.

If you can have a clear objectives in mind then you should be able to see clearly what you want from any work your doing.
This is something me and Jplayz have been talking about recently. Not taking much on as it could result in losing any aim or vision.

To take things easy and relax.
So I had fun creating 390 201 “Named” (Would have been better if my room wasn’t like a sweat box) and I hope it allows others to do the same.

Catch you soon

Rigsby.
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Bring some focus back to why I’m still at it

Charity, I don’t have money so I give me time to the event. I’ve been able to focus more on this with feeling more relaxed about working on the class 66s after no further correspondence took place.
Charity is at the heart of what I do as I will openly admit I don’t have money yet do want to give back.
So again Ive committed time to focus on the charity side as I feel that message is being lost in how some may look at what the Railway 200 event is about and it shows. Even my own work has been taken away from that message.

Charities and raising awareness.
So I’ve done these here with more attention to the events charity partners.


Completed.

A new look for the 66s to sit along side 390 201, a theme. And to match a rake
I’ve used the ECW class 66 as the livery will be more accessible, more subs means the meaning and message is spread around.
To bring attention back to the events core meaning than aimlessly wasting time on other liveries.
Even when it comes to the begging bowl. (Looking for new team members).

It’s not about what I or anyone gets, it’s not about receiving but giving. Inspiration, hope even.
Something I didn’t have as a child. Yet these charities do offer hope now for many children.
The new Inspiration Train allows those with dreams and aspirations to get into the rail industry.

The Railway 200 event is giving something back to many communities.
So when these are released I hope we as a community can share the charitable message that I feel is being lost.

Thank you to anyone that reads

Rigsby.
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Absolutely. Didn't come off negative at all.

A moment of silence for all those broken toys... Anyway, I never imagined that a simple nursery rhyme could also generate such questions!

I have no idea what any of those mean (apart from Mk3A TSO) I'm sorry I can't help. Actually I only recently learnt what TSO means!

That livery looks amazing. I really like the lines going down the length of the train and how every little decal fits together. Very well done!

 

Hello.

Okay

Hahahaha, what can I say other than is this why I never got a train set for Christmas and only received Lego sets for nearly every single occasion of celebration. lol.
Oh yes I didn’t sit there like a fool singing or clapping along to anything. I’d just be full of questions as a child.
Still am.

Like the one I asked about those codes
It okay tho now but thanks anyway. Yes TSO stands for Tourists Standard Open. I found using the Hornby site helped me with those codes.

And thanks, if you notice one thing then its this, Past. Present. Future. BR. RW200, GBR.


43 186 “Warrington” EX GWE.

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Hello, now for some photos and a little more information on 43 186. And news of all MK3s finally done.


Just these photo for now

So these was part of what I wanted a past member to do as unfortunately Jplayz has left now due to personal reasons.

Their here now and for once finally feel like I’m getting back on track with some of the original ideas for celebrating Railway 200.

The set will make sense now I’ve added 43 186 with 43 945. The same art work or loco but in two different guises. WD and then when privately owned by the J. E. Warrington.
Works no 7136/44 Or 150 was purchased in August 1969 and moved to the Bahamas Railway Society at Dinting where she was painted in the owners home town corporation colours of Pale blue and Primrose yellow.
It not longer resides at the BRS for it no longer exists and so she now resides at Peak Rail in Maroon colour scheme.

So now I have 4 PC I can make two formations up to hopefully have them ready soon.
I can move on to the next stages of what I have planned for Class 43s

And now time few photos I took on a QC test last night….

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Nothing fancy just took in the moment.

Lead 43 945 to rear 43 186.
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Last two.

I’d like to add that 43 186 had a full refurbishment on the Railway 200 logo. And on all stock they was marked out first to try keep the same design or level for each different coach, so FO, TSO. RMD I’ve labelled the buffet car TFKB.

I hope to have these released soon with two more sets not far behind.
More information will be provided on each release here and on the TSLP Paint Shop.

Thanks for reading and enjoy the rest of your evenings folks

Rigsby.
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Just one or two photos of the two class 66’s, 66 710 and 66 719.

I feel I’ve already explained the purpose and original concept with the first 66 Railway 200 designs.

On 66 789 you can just about make out a start on a charity loco and is what prevented me from continuing with this design.
Not only that but my early concerns on how I altered the logo and such high demand on decals that stopped me reaching their main purpose.
Charities and awareness of Railway 200 partner charitable organisations. My work or work I was doing started to move away from that aim with other distractions, be my own ideas or what comes with running a team/ project.
I can go back to the core idea of, or should I say dream of raising money by selling proper reskins or models.
Like Bachmanns did with the class 69 for AMC. So imagine if Hornby made most of the models for DTG that would be at the real TGG.
I could finally have a Class 50 or 55 Deltic, or hold a little competition to find who made the best Railway 200 theme livery that would be turned into a proper model. All or some of the proceeds go to charity. A Dream tho, one big dream.

Yet I can still go back to basics, and hopefully I’ve managed to bring my work in line with those early basic ideas.
So I hope you enjoy 66 710 or 66 719, I will endeavour on making the rake now



That’s it for now folks

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Good afternoon everyone,
I have an announcement to make on my projects for R200. Due to me taking exams in a couple of months, my next line-up of content, expected to be two posters, will be my last projects released under the R200 Team banner. Before I post any progress pictures, I want to say thank you to everyone who has supported me and the R200 Team. I would also like to thank the Team themselves (Rigsby, TTB). You have both provided me with support during my duration at the Team and I look forward to what happens next. I shall be watching from the side-lines, and will be supporting you as best I can . You two have been there every step of the way for me, and helped me grow with my own content . I hope that despite my absence, you can both continue with this, or at least support each other like you did for me. I am glad to call you my colleagues, and I wish you all the best in your future endeavours.

Right, let's move onto the testing pictures:
-37501 poster example:
-> This is some background and composition testing for my posters when I complete them.

-37501 Teeside Steelmaster R200 (Latest update):
->This is some colour testing being used for the body of 37501.

My next update will likely be my last. I need to finish up on some final things in the R200 Team, but if anyone is interested in joining, you can contact me, Rigbsy or TTB. We are all happy to provide information and we would love to hear back from you.

JPlayz, Mr Mystery