These images are cropped from Colour Rail slides, both are dated 1958.
One is at Kingswear so I suspect it will be loaded with coal for the gas works further up the branch.
I think they show the presence of orange, and the differences in the rust where the coal load would be.
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- Wed Jan 20, 2021 6:56 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: 16T Weathering Experiments
- Replies: 24
- Views: 1026
- Tue Jan 19, 2021 4:49 pm
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Simons workbench industrials. 16t mineral wagon
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2655
Re: Simons workbench industrials. 16t mineral wagon
Terry Bendall wrote Lots of odd things happened when wagons were re-painted or even with the first painting. I would agree with this for some areas, but I haven't seen any incorrect end door white lines. This is one of those common errors which was pointed out to me many years ago in similar circum...
- Mon Jan 18, 2021 10:19 am
- Forum: On My Workbench
- Topic: Simons workbench industrials. 16t mineral wagon
- Replies: 33
- Views: 2655
Re: Simons workbench industrials. 16t mineral wagon
Simon, For the British Railways period, the top of the white line to show the end door on an all-steel mineral should line up around the door hinges rather than the top corner of the side panel. This rule is also followed for the larger 21T and 24T wagons where the difference is more visible. For wo...
- Sun Dec 13, 2020 4:04 pm
- Forum: Paul Willis
- Topic: Airfix 48xx with High Level Kits chassis
- Replies: 160
- Views: 16178
Re: Airfix 48xx with High Level Kits chassis
Enigma asked
A Collett of 14xx's?
Bryan
I wonder what the collective noun for 14xx's would be...?
A Collett of 14xx's?
Bryan
- Sun Dec 06, 2020 6:32 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: What 5-plank wagon is this and what livery should it be?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1979
Re: What 5-plank wagon is this and what livery should it be?
Some drums near the loco's smokebox. Stetchford in 1962
- Tue Nov 24, 2020 2:43 pm
- Forum: Paul Willis
- Topic: Airfix 48xx with High Level Kits chassis
- Replies: 160
- Views: 16178
Re: Airfix 48xx with High Level Kits chassis
Just to make it more complex, the position on the same engine could vary over time. I have a photograph of 1457 taken in 1954 which has the conduit rising from the junction box on the valence to the rear of the cab footsteps and handrail. A later photo in 1956 after repainting so probably after an o...
- Thu Nov 12, 2020 7:25 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: Bill Bedford underframe.
- Replies: 10
- Views: 1008
Re: Bill Bedford underframe.
A few things to watch out for when assembling the BB chassis: 1) Get a very tight angle when folding the headstocks down. I ended up separating them and refitting. 2) The solebars are tricky. Careful bending is needed to get the bottom channel at 90 degrees to the half-etched solebar details, which ...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 6:29 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Sand pipes for removeable wheelsets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 801
Re: Sand pipes for removeable wheelsets
I've discovered as I've gone along that the Crab isn't an easy prototype, so I think all aspects of it need to be considered together. As an example, this photo of the one at the NRM shows the position of the front sandbox, so I wouldn't want to leave it until the end. I'm also making the cylinders ...
- Thu Oct 15, 2020 12:33 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Sand pipes for removeable wheelsets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 801
Re: Sand pipes for removeable wheelsets
Thank you for your quick and interesting responses. 1) I like the suggestion of using a different material to give more flexibility. The sandpipes scale to 0.45mm, which is still quite stiff in brass. Either material should allow soldering of the bracket and steam pipe to the main sandpipe. I think ...
- Wed Oct 14, 2020 7:32 pm
- Forum: Chassis and Suspensions
- Topic: Sand pipes for removeable wheelsets
- Replies: 9
- Views: 801
Sand pipes for removeable wheelsets
I'm on my second CSB chassis (a much modified Comet Crab) and trying to learn from my first. I'm finding that having the removeable wheelsets from having CSB's is a benefit during construction, and will also be when I get round to painting and weathering. I've successfully got removeable wheelsets &...
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 6:20 pm
- Forum: Virtual Scaleforum
- Topic: VIRTUAL SCALEFORUM & SCALEFOUR NORTH
- Replies: 135
- Views: 12962
Re: VIRTUAL SCALEFORUM & SCALEFOUR NORTH
Many thanks to all involved in putting this on.
I've only looked at less than half of what's on offer, so will carry on over the next few weeks.
Bryan
I've only looked at less than half of what's on offer, so will carry on over the next few weeks.
Bryan
- Sat Sep 26, 2020 12:19 pm
- Forum: Layouts
- Topic: Drighlington and Adwalton
- Replies: 15
- Views: 1012
Re: Drighlington and Adwalton
Great video, very enjoyable. Good to see both the usual operations, plus those not often modelled such as the banking.
Thanks,
Bryan
Thanks,
Bryan
- Sat Sep 12, 2020 12:56 pm
- Forum: Wagons
- Topic: What 5-plank wagon is this and what livery should it be?
- Replies: 18
- Views: 1979
Re: What 5-plank wagon is this and what livery should it be?
Wagons in this period are a minefield, but Noel has covered many of the points. If I can add some observations: 1) If you are going to build wagons for this period, I would recommend the three Wild Swan 4mm Wagon books by Geoff Kent and the 4mm Coal wagon book by John Hayes. 2) Whatever the external...
- Mon Jun 08, 2020 9:31 pm
- Forum: PeteT
- Topic: MR 1P 0-4-4T detailing
- Replies: 42
- Views: 8770
Re: MR 1P 0-4-4T detailing
If it helps anyone, the Oxenhope photo is also included on page 56 of Ian Allan's BR Steam in Colour 1948-1968 book by Colin Boocock.
- Sat Jun 06, 2020 8:46 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: 14xx Top feeds
- Replies: 7
- Views: 1122
Re: 14xx Top feeds
One to add
1417 Kidderminster & Swindon 1959 N
1417 Kidderminster & Swindon 1959 N
- Wed Apr 29, 2020 7:26 am
- Forum: Coaches and NPCS
- Topic: LMS Underframe Details
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1191
Re: LMS Underframe Details
Here are the rest of the photos. Hope they help.
Bryan
Bryan
- Tue Apr 28, 2020 7:20 pm
- Forum: Coaches and NPCS
- Topic: LMS Underframe Details
- Replies: 6
- Views: 1191
Re: LMS Underframe Details
Hi Dave,
I took some photos of a un-restored LMS coach at the Foxfield Railway a few years ago.
If these are what you want, there are a few more. I doubt they cover everything though as I wasn't dressed for getting right in.
Bryan
I took some photos of a un-restored LMS coach at the Foxfield Railway a few years ago.
If these are what you want, there are a few more. I doubt they cover everything though as I wasn't dressed for getting right in.
Bryan
- Fri Apr 10, 2020 3:45 pm
- Forum: Layouts and Operations
- Topic: A New Home for the Central Cheshire Lines
- Replies: 34
- Views: 17747
Re: A New Home for the Central Cheshire Lines
John,
Could you please expand on the big file work for the Hornby coaches? I also have a rake of 4 to convert but haven't started yet.
Thanks in anticipation.
Bryan
Could you please expand on the big file work for the Hornby coaches? I also have a rake of 4 to convert but haven't started yet.
Thanks in anticipation.
Bryan
- Sat Mar 28, 2020 10:38 am
- Forum: PeteT
- Topic: Stanier 3P - Judith Edge Kit
- Replies: 73
- Views: 8952
Re: Stanier 3P - Judith Edge Kit
Seeing Mike about progress on this kit was on my shopping list for S4N today. Now I know it's available, I'll just have to do it online instead.
Bryan
Bryan
- Sat Mar 14, 2020 3:57 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
- Replies: 228
- Views: 37518
Re: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
Thanks to the two Dave's for identifying the use of Wire Gauge in the loco drawings. To help me in future builds, I've done a spreadsheet that takes the values off the drawing and identifies the prototype and 4mm scale external dimensions. From this, it shows the nearest equivalent wire sizes that a...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 1:55 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
- Replies: 228
- Views: 37518
Re: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
Dave, Thanks for the clarification. A quick search came up with a suitable conversion chart. I can now calculate the OD of the steam pipes controlling the delivery of sand (3/8" bore 10 IWG) as: 0.128" + 0.375" + 0.128" = 0.631". Elsewhere on the drawing, the pipe is held wi...
- Tue Mar 10, 2020 11:19 am
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
- Replies: 228
- Views: 37518
Re: Brassmasters Blk5 45232
I've been using the drawings in the Wild Swan books for some of the pipework on a Jinty. I've struggled with converting the drawing's pipe specification into the external diameter to give the best size of wire to use on the model. For example, the steam pipes controlling the delivery of sand are sho...
- Thu Jan 23, 2020 1:01 pm
- Forum: Steam Locomotives
- Topic: Martin Finney V2
- Replies: 68
- Views: 10715
Re: Martin Finney V2
Not a V2 but the left hand side of GWR Prairie 6106 at Didcot, but it shows how little clearance there can be on the prototype between a crosshead and coupling rod boss. If that axle has any side play, then there'll be trouble.
- Wed Jan 01, 2020 10:17 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Hold and Fold Tools
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3742
Re: Hold and Fold Tools
As I managed without one for about 30 years, then they certainly aren't a must-have item for the tool box. I find the main benefit is for small items with a double fold, when it can give a solid grip for the second fold. I also used it yesterday as a general purpose clamp for holding High Level loco...
- Sun Dec 29, 2019 10:20 am
- Forum: Tools and Techniques
- Topic: Hold and Fold Tools
- Replies: 16
- Views: 3742
Re: Hold and Fold Tools
I bought the RP Toolz RP-13 a year or so ago and have found it useful for wagons and locos. I was pleased with the weight and build of the tool; it isn't a flimsy little thing.
As Flymo says, this size will do most things for 4mm modelling except coach sides.
Bryan
As Flymo says, this size will do most things for 4mm modelling except coach sides.
Bryan