Marsh Lane Sidings

CJM used to offer this an an option before Chris developed his own chassis. Much improved, both in looks and running quality from the Farish chassis.

I agree with you Tim.

I wouldn't be worried about being called a nutter; I'm sure they're just jealous. Wonderful work! I wonder what they call me?

Jon

Thanks Jon

 

I certainly don't worry about people calling me names, but it shows how you start to take your own work up to the next level. When I recieved this comment I questioned my own participation at this level of club. Modellers do things to improve their lot and some would look to benefit from the enthusiasm of other members. This model recieved no favourable comments and I seriously looked at joining up with The Model Railway Club at Kings Cross. The expense of membership and travelling stopped that from happening. I was also told by another member of the same club recently I am boring as I do not own any passenger coaches?! Oh well, such is life! lol

 

I now consider this site to be my 'Club', and others may feel the same way. I do not look at myself as being some sort of God or Mesiah at modelling as there are plenty of others who have a greater talent than I. My motto is, 'if I can help someone else improve their lot then the effort is not in vain'. I also enjoy doing the stuff I do as, like others, I would not be happy if i hadn't done the work I do.

 

I will posting some shots soon of some BDAs and VGAs I am doing at the moment.

Like that 47. I don't have much in the way of passenger stock, I much prefer freight too.

Thanks ess1uk. 

 

 Freight trains are certainly more interesting. Passenger trains carry one thing - passengers. A freight wagon can carry many different things depending upon location and era. I see you model the late 80s, which is still in the speedlink era.

 

Just as an example, the humble VGA could be used to carry fish feed (Norwich to Fort William), bagged china clay/cement to locations within the UK, Cider (2 vehicles flanked by VB/DAs) from Hereford, Adipic acid (from Teesside to Bridgewater), Guiness (Park Royal, west London), tissues (to Warrington Dallam), car components (block train) and imported wood (from Cardiff docks). There are other loads that elude me at the moment but you can certainly vary the loads as you like. All you need for loading/unloading is a paved area as some of this stuff can be spot loaded. Then there are the ferry vans...etc.

 

If you are interested enough there are plenty of useful books on freight now available. One of the best writers on the subject is Paul Shannon, Other good writers are Micheal Rhodes and David Ratcliffe. 

 

Just bear in mind if you take up a real interest in freight you might just give up with coaching stock all together - it can be the compelling!!!

 

Good luck.

Hi RobboPetes, I did this same body swop back around 1984 when I had a small 'N' gauge layout for a short while.  I bought myself a green Farish Brush Type 4 for Christmas which would always ride over a Peco point blade as it came off the curve.  A quick check revealed no chamfer on the wheels; the leading outside wheel would hit the slightly protruding point blade 'head on' and derail.  As I worked in a model shop at the time I took the loco back and over a lunch break I found that the body would fit the Minitrix chassis.  I did have to remove the glazing though.  Added ventilation I reasoned!  I always preferred the Farish body (looks) and Trix chassis (running and build qualities) anyway so I exchanged the Farish model for the Minitrix, ordered a Farish body and never had a problem again.   I think it was not too long after that we had the first of the Farish Class 25 models in.  As I put them on the shelf the first thing I noticed - a most obvious chamfer on the wheels... 

Hi Steve22. I've never had any problems with the running of the Farish class 47 (and class 37) chassis. It was just the annoying sight of the flushness of the body and chassis!