Ruffnut Thorston Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 (edited) An interesting magazine this month, with a new look....new hand on the tiller as well... I have only had a quick look through, I was attracted by the "Branch Line" theme of this issue.... Some good "Hands On" articles. I too never knew about the Loco Lift Sides not being plastic! The reviews are good, if few in number... One new featur is "News Real". "What's happening on Britain's railways". Now then....what is this? 'Merchant Return' WCR's rebuiilt MN 35018 British India Line in plain black, BR early crest on the wrong way around (facing backwards!). Number on cab side 99818. That I can understand....most (if not all?) Main Line registered steam locos have TOPS numbers. Usually only inside the cab though! OK so far? But the nameplate is Rebuilt style "Bodmin" with coat of arms above! Yes, a West Country (WC) NOT an MN! So, is West Coast running BIL in under cover, like certain Car Manufacturers disguised proving prototypes?? Intersting that the Yellow End requirement is no longer in force (Class 345 Crossrail EMUS are Yellow less!). I see that Chris's page is now inside the mag....and "Backscene" is now a joint effort of various contributors.... It all looks good so far! Edited August 27, 2017 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Covkid Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 An interesting magazine this month, with a new look....new hand on the tiller as well... I have only had a quick look through, I was attracted by the "Branch Line" theme of this issue.... Some good "Hands On" articles. I too never knew about the Loco Lift Sides not being plastic! The reviews are good, if few in number... One new featur is "News Real". "What's happening on Britain's railways". Now then....what is this? 'Merchant Return' WCR's rebuiilt MN 35018 British India Line in plain black, BR early crest on the wrong way around (facing backwards!). Number on cab side 99818. That I can understand....most (if not all?) Main Line registered steam locos have TOPS numbers. Usually only inside the cab though! OK so far? But the nameplate is Rebuilt style "Bodmin" with coat of arms above! Yes, a West Country (WC) NOT an MN! So, is West Coast running BIL in under cover, like certain Car Manufacturers disguised proving prototypes?? Intersting that the Yellow End requirement is no longer in force (Class 345 Crossrail EMUS are Yellow less!). I see that Chris's page is now inside the mag....and "Backscene" is now a joint effort of various contributors.... It all looks good so far! Mr Smith at Carnforth having a bit of fun with the OSPs (outraged steam purists) regarding 35018 yo gotta larfff Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dibber25 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 An interesting magazine this month, with a new look....new hand on the tiller as well... I have only had a quick look through, I was attracted by the "Branch Line" theme of this issue.... Some good "Hands On" articles. I too never knew about the Loco Lift Sides not being plastic! The reviews are good, if few in number... One new featur is "News Real". "What's happening on Britain's railways". Now then....what is this? 'Merchant Return' WCR's rebuiilt MN 35018 British India Line in plain black, BR early crest on the wrong way around (facing backwards!). Number on cab side 99818. That I can understand....most (if not all?) Main Line registered steam locos have TOPS numbers. Usually only inside the cab though! OK so far? But the nameplate is Rebuilt style "Bodmin" with coat of arms above! Yes, a West Country (WC) NOT an MN! So, is West Coast running BIL in under cover, like certain Car Manufacturers disguised proving prototypes?? Intersting that the Yellow End requirement is no longer in force (Class 345 Crossrail EMUS are Yellow less!). I see that Chris's page is now inside the mag....and "Backscene" is now a joint effort of various contributors.... It all looks good so far! Yes, we've changed a lot, but not the hand on the tiller (as far as I'm aware - and he sits opposite me). Can't see the point of spoiling a Bulleid just to avoid a more complex paint job, so I guess that makes me an OSP! (CJL) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruffnut Thorston Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) Hi Chris... Sorry! OK....not a new hand on the tiller! Not since 2014 I believe.....the new look must have confused my poor brain cells.... I would presume that the MN in question will revert to a more appropriate livery once running in is completed.... It may be easier to make adjustments without worrying about a more expensive livery? A bit like running in a model in undercoat before fnish painting?? Edited August 28, 2017 by Sarahagain Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
cal.n Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 (edited) I welcome more of the 'Real railway' news. Especially as the articles are essentially shortened versions of articles in other Bauer Media 'Real railwa mags' and using the same photos so won't take much more resources. BIL still has its TOPS code on the cabside but strangely it has 35018 chalked onto the smokebox. Rumours are that it will make its tour debut on tomorrow's Fellsman Edit: 29ths Fellsman is hauled by 48151 Edited August 29, 2017 by cal.n 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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