Are these still supplied without castings? If so can you suggest sources?
The supply of CR bits is somewhat vulnerable at present.
John
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- Thu Feb 11, 2021 9:49 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: 20T Brake Vans
- Replies: 7
- Views: 502
- Tue Jan 05, 2021 4:25 pm
- Forum: True Line Models
- Topic: TLM and 7mm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1151
Re: TLM and 7mm
There is the potential for Diag 46 wagons to be available by the middle of February. If anyone wishes to join me in ordering some can they PM me please.
John
John
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 8:25 pm
- Forum: True Line Models
- Topic: TLM and 7mm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1151
Re: TLM and 7mm
Indeed Jim, the current costs are around £50 each which is pretty much in line with other similar kits. It does though mean that they are available. Personally I am not in the least bit interested in how the kit is produced, I am simply looking for a shortcut as an alternative to scratch building th...
- Wed Dec 30, 2020 6:47 pm
- Forum: True Line Models
- Topic: TLM and 7mm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1151
Re: TLM and 7mm
The "Patterns" for 7mm are probably beyond my expertise, but for a person with no knowledge of this technique, how do you make a Pattern? Maybe others are asking themselves the same question, but if not, I would like to know what is required and the process in Pattern Making. From a 7mm Modeller Da...
- Sat Dec 26, 2020 11:09 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: White Van
- Replies: 12
- Views: 632
Re: White Van
Don't believe everything you read in modern books. The HMRS LNWR Livery Register implies that LNWR Gunpowder vans were grey. In reality they might have been grey at one time but there is no evidence of that, and lots of evidence that they were red! Mike The LNWR books quote them as red until 1912 w...
- Wed Dec 23, 2020 9:35 am
- Forum: True Line Models
- Topic: TLM and 7mm
- Replies: 12
- Views: 1151
TLM and 7mm
The current availability of rolling stock kits for modellers working in 7mm is somewhat limited. The Association, through TLM, has done well to address the equivalent issue in 4mm, but there remains a real lack of provision for those of us who are working in 7mm. The following comment from a post ma...
- Sat Nov 28, 2020 10:47 am
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Dundee (East) Station Facade
- Replies: 11
- Views: 729
Re: Dundee (East) Station Facade
No help whatsoever with the Dundee East question but the west end bomb damage was 17 and 19 Rosefield Street. Obvious even today;
The raid was 5 November 1940, killing two people.
John
The raid was 5 November 1940, killing two people.
John
- Mon Nov 09, 2020 5:22 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Dundee CIW wagons
- Replies: 4
- Views: 454
Re: Dundee CIW wagons
There is a photograph in Niall Ferguson's book on the Dundee & Newtyle Railway. If you don't have access to that I can send a scan of it across.
John
John
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 2:55 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Building Ideas Requested
- Replies: 11
- Views: 961
- Tue Sep 08, 2020 11:31 am
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: And yet another mystery photograph
- Replies: 29
- Views: 3278
Re: And yet another mystery photograph
The suggestion on Western Thunder that it may be north of Newcastle led me to contact a friend with some knowledge of the area. I got this reply; It’s an interesting wooden footbridge design, but it’s certainly not the classic North Eastern Railway profile. The brick building in the background doesn...
- Mon Sep 07, 2020 1:38 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Ulysses S Grant's trip around Scotland
- Replies: 5
- Views: 756
Re: Ulysses S Grant's trip around Scotland
There is a photograph of the plaque at Tayport stations at https://www.flickr.com/photos/fodeeroy/14632098984
- Wed Aug 19, 2020 8:23 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Cattle docks
- Replies: 25
- Views: 20464
Re: Cattle docks
The drawing would certainly be welcome.
John
John
- Fri Jul 31, 2020 8:08 am
- Forum: Modelling Q&A
- Topic: Alba Models
- Replies: 3
- Views: 823
Re: Alba Models
Thats nearly a month and no reply to business e-mails, personal e-mail or PM via the forum. Does anyone know if everything is ok with Alba models?
John
John
- Thu Jul 02, 2020 5:09 pm
- Forum: Modelling Q&A
- Topic: Alba Models
- Replies: 3
- Views: 823
Re: Alba Models
Thanks Jim
- Thu Jul 02, 2020 3:47 pm
- Forum: Modelling Q&A
- Topic: Alba Models
- Replies: 3
- Views: 823
Alba Models
Has anyone heard from Alba Models recently. I am trying to place an order, but am getting no response.
John
John
- Sun May 17, 2020 10:28 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Worsley Works Carriage Etches
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1651
Re: Worsley Works Carriage Etches
Tony I have not built his Caledonian range, but have used the GNSR coaches in the range. I found them to be very well etched and of a high standard. They are a scratch building aid and only provide the basic shell, but are a very useful resource.
John
John
- Fri Nov 15, 2019 1:30 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Wagons in later service
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1096
Re: Wagons in later service
Thanks Mike. The thing that got my interest was reading Peter Tatlow on the wagons of the Edinburgh based railway. With regards to their 8 to 10 ton Jubilee wagons, he states, "At the end of 1934 there were 9,545 8 ton and 3,496 10 ton end door wagons of NB origin. By nationalisation however, number...
- Thu Nov 14, 2019 12:09 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Wagons in later service
- Replies: 2
- Views: 1096
Wagons in later service
I have been searching the forum looking for information on the life-span of the various Caledonian wagons. There are a few photographs in the wagon books of vehicles in LMS livery but can anyone point me in the direction of information about wagons lasting into the late LMS/early BR period. Many tha...
- Wed Oct 30, 2019 4:59 pm
- Forum: True Line Models
- Topic: True Line Models up-date
- Replies: 61
- Views: 43802
Re: True Line Models up-date
Tony, has there been any canvass of modellers working in 7mm to try and gauge if there is any interest in developing some of these items in that scale?
John
John
- Sat Oct 12, 2019 4:48 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Another "where is this" query
- Replies: 15
- Views: 5653
Re: Another "where is this" query
My first instinct was Gleneagles. The earlier layout at Crieff Jcn had the cross over directly under the bridge, where the later arrangement was nearer the platform. An early date would account for there being no pointwork under the engine. The only thing that does not match the early mapping from N...
- Thu Jul 25, 2019 10:15 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Kirriemuir Branch Line
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18704
Re: Kirriemuir Branch Line
Today is the anniversary of the Balmuckety accident. I thought these might be of interest;
John
John
- Wed Jul 10, 2019 10:42 pm
- Forum: Modelling Q&A
- Topic: Mineral Wagon Rakes
- Replies: 21
- Views: 7081
Re: Mineral Wagon Rakes
In addition to the points that Jim makes, it would also depend on where you are modelling. I am sure that on some lines on the west the proportion of minerals would be even higher, whilst on the east coast considerably lower.
John
John
- Fri May 10, 2019 1:55 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Kirriemuir Branch Line
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18704
Re: Kirriemuir Branch Line
Much appreciated Mike - Thanks
- Fri May 10, 2019 10:46 am
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Kirriemuir Branch Line
- Replies: 12
- Views: 18704
Re: Kirriemuir Branch Line
Regarding the working of Balmuckety Crossing, the signalling diagram that I have (LMS) shows distant signals both sides of the crossing controlled from a three lever ground frame at the crossing. There does not though appear to be any home signals by which to actually stop a train. Would the expecta...
- Thu Jan 31, 2019 3:01 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Wagon tranfers Type 2
- Replies: 25
- Views: 25662
Re: Wagon tranfers Type 2
I would be happy with the file and then get them printed myself for 7mm.
John
John