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- Thu Feb 04, 2021 11:49 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Bachmann porthole stock blue/grey
- Replies: 6
- Views: 375
Re: Bachmann porthole stock blue/grey
The price is eyewatering. How does it cost twice as much to paint a coach blue and grey rather than crimson and cream?
- Sat Jan 23, 2021 12:16 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: LNWR Carriages
- Replies: 5
- Views: 379
Re: LNWR Carriages
Your advert worked! 

- Thu Jan 21, 2021 12:17 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: LNWR Carriages
- Replies: 5
- Views: 379
LNWR Carriages
There is a tantalising reference in David Jenkinson's "LNWR Carriages - a Concise History" to several types of LNWR coaches (not WCJS diagrams) being dual fitted to work over CR lines. Did LNWR coaches work over CR lines? Perhaps pressed into service on WCJS trains at times of pressure? There is an ...
- Sun Jan 17, 2021 5:01 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: 4 and 6 wheel coaches
- Replies: 8
- Views: 1830
Re: 4 and 6 wheel coaches
The newly announced Hornby 6 wheel coaches appear to be a closer match for the diagram 8 at first look. I cant see the dimensions and the LNWR 5 compartment third might be a useful donor although they are also producing a NBR which might be more satisfactory to repaint!
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 11:41 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Model Wagon Company
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1161
Re: Model Wagon Company
Dont know for sure but the 51L range looks similar
- Fri Nov 20, 2020 11:29 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Alba Models 4mm Etches
- Replies: 2
- Views: 379
Re: Alba Models 4mm Etches
I can't find the post but was someone looking for a Decent Models instruction booklet?
- Wed Nov 18, 2020 10:53 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Alba Models 4mm Etches
- Replies: 2
- Views: 379
Re: Alba Models 4mm Etches
"has resolved the problems with his email"
I fear not
I fear not
- Wed Nov 11, 2020 12:12 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: 6 wheel coaches
- Replies: 0
- Views: 418
6 wheel coaches
New laser etch for 6 wheel coach - sorry its upside down!
- Tue Oct 20, 2020 3:14 pm
- Forum: Modelling Q&A
- Topic: 29 Class
- Replies: 8
- Views: 817
Re: 29 Class
Thanks David, that's an image that will come to mind every time I run my "29"!
- Sun Oct 18, 2020 9:38 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Bachmann CR 812 Class 3F
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1605
Re: Bachmann CR 812 Class 3F
Bit worried about the "as built" blue compared to the "preserved" blue
- Sat Oct 17, 2020 4:12 pm
- Forum: Modelling Q&A
- Topic: 29 Class
- Replies: 8
- Views: 817
Re: 29 Class
You've left the condensing pipe from the smokebox to the side tank brass. Is this correct or have you not finished painting it? Just about to embark on a similar project.
- Fri Oct 16, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Caley Raws
- Replies: 0
- Views: 456
Caley Raws
Something sparked a memory of growing up in Motherwell in the 50s. There was a rather unsalubrious collection of houses clustered round the engine shed known as the Caley Raws. Whether these housed the families of company servants or were for overnight lodgings I am not sure. Other locations must ha...
- Tue Oct 13, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: Structures, Equipment
- Topic: Building Ideas Requested
- Replies: 11
- Views: 953
Re: Building Ideas Requested
Here are some drawings you might find useful. The Northern signalboxes and the Southern signalboxes are completely different. I was disappointed with the Bachmann model and have replaced mine with laser etched ones (in latest True Line). I have also done some panels to modify the Kibri brick built b...
- Sun Oct 11, 2020 11:36 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: 812/652 Class 3D Prints in development
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3856
Re: 812/652 Class 3D Prints in development
Even better - I'll be in touch
- Sat Oct 10, 2020 12:03 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: 812/652 Class 3D Prints in development
- Replies: 14
- Views: 3856
Re: 812/652 Class 3D Prints in development
I've been mulling in my head that we could increase our locomotive stock by building condensing versions of other kits. To my eyes the difference is a couple of pipes, a U shaped effort on top of the bunker and an L shaped one on the boiler. Could this 3D printing produce these and how can I have th...
- Fri Sep 25, 2020 4:05 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Loco lining
- Replies: 22
- Views: 30001
Re: Loco lining
Sorry me again. I wasn't too happy with previous efforts so I'm investigating commissioning some transfers from Fox. I'm thinking about the splashers on 439 and 171 classes in particular. Does anyone already have exact measurements either in full size or in 00 for these before I drive myself mad try...
- Mon Jul 20, 2020 11:11 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Signal Boxes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3486
Re: Signal Boxes
Thanks Jim, I've just realised that nowhere have I mentioned that I got the panels and brackets from Julie at York Modelmaking. Obviously no idea of the cost as I had to pay set up costs etc so I expect they would now be cheaper.
- Sun Jul 19, 2020 2:21 pm
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Signal Boxes
- Replies: 7
- Views: 3486
At last!
Finally finished and I'm quite pleased. Sorry the photo doesn't bring out the different brackets for the roof and walkway.
- Wed Jul 01, 2020 3:19 pm
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Rails around Glasgow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1657
Re: Rails around Glasgow
Left hand side of P53 - tantalising glimpse of coach. Can't identify it. Was it a CR coach?
- Sun Jun 28, 2020 10:18 am
- Forum: Rolling Stock
- Topic: Rails around Glasgow
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1657
Re: Rails around Glasgow
Me too! you should ask for commission 

- Sun Jun 07, 2020 10:25 am
- Forum: Modelling Resources
- Topic: Worsley Works Carriage Etches
- Replies: 9
- Views: 1637
Re: Worsley Works Carriage Etches
If you scroll down this section to a post I put up on coach lining you can see one of the Worsley Works 45' I built. I found it very easy and I'm ham fisted. I've never mastered the arcane art of soldering so like all of my models its stuck together with glue. Some of my models are 40 years old and ...
- Tue Mar 24, 2020 11:14 am
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Leader
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1456
Re: Leader
Thanks Jim, finding it a bit difficult to pop out to the bookshop at the moment. Stay safe!
- Sun Mar 22, 2020 5:40 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Leader
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1456
Re: Leader
Thanks Jim, so was it an empty carriage or a break?
- Fri Mar 20, 2020 5:06 pm
- Forum: Operation, Administration
- Topic: Leader
- Replies: 5
- Views: 1456
Leader
In the train formations they talk about a leader. What was this?
- Fri Jan 24, 2020 10:25 pm
- Forum: True Line Models
- Topic: True Line Models up-date
- Replies: 61
- Views: 43755
Re: True Line Models up-date
I suggested this last year. As I said then Hornby must have produced these in their thousands. Rather than produce models of obscure prototypes why doesn't the Association sponsor AIDS to modelling such as authentic lining.