RMweb Gold 46444 Posted September 5, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2017 (edited) Another recent acquisition has been a couple of LIMA inside framed GWR livery 'Siphon G's' Both are in excellent condition. One has the attractive Palethorpes Sausage advertising on the sides. What is the story behind this and would the prototype have carried such a livery? From a detailing perspective I would like to change the incorrect BR bogies to a correct GWR pattern. Would the Bachmann GWR bogies be suitable? I've read that bogies varied on these Siphons as well.. Thanks once again. Mark Edited September 5, 2017 by 46444 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted September 5, 2017 Share Posted September 5, 2017 There were vans advertising Palethorpes sausages but none was a Siphon G. The only Palethorpes vans built by the GWR were a couple of six-wheelers, 2801 and 2802. John Isherwood, aka cctrans, has modelled several Palethorpes vans and I'm sure has written them up on this 'ere forum. The first lot of inside framed Siphons G, nos. 2051-69, had 7 ft wb bogies. 2070 had 9 ft wb American bogies. Most of the rest had 9 ft wb pressed steel bogies. Chris 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted September 5, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 5, 2017 There were vans advertising Palethorpes sausages but none was a Siphon G. The only Palethorpes vans built by the GWR were a couple of six-wheelers, 2801 and 2802. John Isherwood, aka cctrans, has modelled several Palethorpes vans and I'm sure has written them up on this 'ere forum. The first lot of inside framed Siphons G, nos. 2051-69, had 7 ft wb bogies. 2070 had 9 ft wb American bogies. Most of the rest had 9 ft wb pressed steel bogies. Chris Thanks Chris for the informative information. The Palethorpes one will be stripped and repainted. Cheers, Mark 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted September 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2017 I've replaced the bogies with the Bachmann 9' pressed steel one's which are available as spares and come with metal wheels, slice the turret (the round bit that clips into the floor) off the top of the Lima bogie and glue it with epoxy two part resin glue onto the new bogies some trimming to get the ride height correct maybe required. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 In the days before Bachmann did bogies, I used ABS cast 'heavy-duty 9' bogies, which went together very nicely. I wish Hornby would re-visit this model; it was one of the best in the Lima range. I've done about ten of them up with new bogies. Some have the much-missed 'Blacksmith' detailing pack, with the louvres for the lower side. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2017 A little detailing info here http://www.gwr.org.uk/prosiphonmod.html I'm really surprised a decent model of this prototype hasn't materialised yet, something like the SR van C or bogie B wagon in detailed underframe etc It's a shame someone like Comet doesn't do a chassis replacement as a starting point too.. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted September 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2017 There were vans advertising Palethorpes sausages but none was a Siphon G. The only Palethorpes vans built by the GWR were a couple of six-wheelers, 2801 and 2802. John Isherwood, aka cctrans, has modelled several Palethorpes vans and I'm sure has written them up on this 'ere forum. The first lot of inside framed Siphons G, nos. 2051-69, had 7 ft wb bogies. 2070 had 9 ft wb American bogies. Most of the rest had 9 ft wb pressed steel bogies. Chris Seehttp://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/104787-breakfast-special-sausage-milk-cream-van-cut-shuts/&do=findComment&comment=2081824 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 A little detailing info here http://www.gwr.org.uk/prosiphonmod.html I'm really surprised a decent model of this prototype hasn't materialised yet, something like the SR van C or bogie B wagon in detailed underframe etc It's a shame someone like Comet doesn't do a chassis replacement as a starting point too.. David Geen does one in etched brass. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiggoforgold Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Hi Mark I used the GW 9' bogies from an Airfix/GMR (now Hornby) outside framed Siphon G on mine. They certainly look the part and were an easy replacement. I'll be watching yours with interest to see if I can pick up any tips for finishing mine. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 6, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2017 David Geen does one in etched brass. Chris Thanks Chris, do you have a product code and price please. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisf Posted September 6, 2017 Share Posted September 6, 2017 Thanks Chris, do you have a product code and price please. If only it were that simple. When David sells it to you at a show he needs to know whether the Siphon is inside or outside framed, gas or electric lighting, the type of underframe trussing and whether you want bogies and gangways. I'm told that if you do not buy it from him at a show it is best to telephone him and no, I'm sorry but I do not know his number. Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted September 6, 2017 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted September 6, 2017 I've replaced the bogies with the Bachmann 9' pressed steel one's which are available as spares and come with metal wheels, slice the turret (the round bit that clips into the floor) off the top of the Lima bogie and glue it with epoxy two part resin glue onto the new bogies some trimming to get the ride height correct maybe required. Thanks 81C A useful tip regarding fitting the Bachmann bogies. Hi Mark I used the GW 9' bogies from an Airfix/GMR (now Hornby) outside framed Siphon G on mine. They certainly look the part and were an easy replacement. I'll be watching yours with interest to see if I can pick up any tips for finishing mine. Thanks Alex. The Airfix bogies may be an option...Watch this space...... Cheers, Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted September 7, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2017 If only it were that simple. When David sells it to you at a show he needs to know whether the Siphon is inside or outside framed, gas or electric lighting, the type of underframe trussing and whether you want bogies and gangways. I'm told that if you do not buy it from him at a show it is best to telephone him and no, I'm sorry but I do not know his number. Chris His next show is Scaleforum at Aylesbury 23/24 September '17 https://www.scalefour.org/forum/viewtopic.php?f=35&t=5059 Non members welcome. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 8, 2017 Share Posted September 8, 2017 If only it were that simple. When David sells it to you at a show he needs to know whether the Siphon is inside or outside framed, gas or electric lighting, the type of underframe trussing and whether you want bogies and gangways..... When I finally managed to obtain an etch last year (intended for an O11), I was quite surprised by the number of possible permutations. The etch was priced at £15 so, given that David reportedly intends to retire at some point next year, you'd do well to buy as many as you can afford if you're going to be building more than one Siphon. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingmoorkid Posted September 9, 2017 Share Posted September 9, 2017 In the days before Bachmann did bogies, I used ABS cast 'heavy-duty 9' bogies, which went together very nicely. I wish Hornby would re-visit this model; it was one of the best in the Lima range. I've done about ten of them up with new bogies. Some have the much-missed 'Blacksmith' detailing pack, with the louvres for the lower side. Much missed? I got two of these etches last year from Cooper Craft for £5 each. Bargain. Put my modified Lima bodies onto old mainline chassis/bogies with appropriate buffers and rebuilt battery boxes. Worked for me. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 (edited) Other options is ex articulated bogies from 247, which appeared in one lot in the late 1930's. This one is awaiting the David Geen underframe which is still sat on the shelf for the usual - when I have the time. One challenge with all the rtr (and kit replacements) apart from the spring length, as mentioned above is the footsteps. Along with full brakes, much shorter footsteps were fitted to non passenger stock. The special saloon bogie from 247 has the smaller foot steps, common to those used under siphons, but you will have to live with the longer springs. Bachmann passenger bogie shown for comparison. Also 7ft bogies appeared. You can modify Airfix/Hornby B set bogies Mike Wiltshire Edited September 10, 2017 by Coach bogie 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Much missed? I got two of these etches last year from Cooper Craft for £5 each. Bargain. Put my modified Lima bodies onto old mainline chassis/bogies with appropriate buffers and rebuilt battery boxes. Worked for me. Presumably you bought them from CC at a show? From comments on here, getting anything by any other means has been difficult in recent times. The ones I had came from the much-missed 'Mainly Trains'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Much missed? I got two of these etches last year from Cooper Craft for £5 each. Bargain. Put my modified Lima bodies onto old mainline chassis/bogies with appropriate buffers and rebuilt battery boxes. Worked for me. I seem to remember that Jackson Evans also produced a detailing kit for Siphons. This one may have died a death, however, since Phoenix took over the range..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted September 10, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 10, 2017 I seem to remember that Jackson Evans also produced a detailing kit for Siphons. This one may have died a death, however, since Phoenix took over the range..... Some of Ralph's stuff is still available from Classic Trains in Leamington. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 Some of Ralph's stuff is still available from Classic Trains in Leamington. Mmm, I think Phoenix may have bought all the remaining stock. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 I seem to remember that Jackson Evans also produced a detailing kit for Siphons. This one may have died a death, however, since Phoenix took over the range..... If it the same as the one I bought, the Jackson Evans kit was for the Airfix(Hornby) siphon. Mike Wiltshire Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted September 10, 2017 Share Posted September 10, 2017 If it the same as the one I bought, the Jackson Evans kit was for the Airfix(Hornby) siphon. Would that be for an O11? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 (edited) Would that be for an O11? Yes it was. If anyone is interested in what the underframe of the inside frame siphon should look like the Tanfield railway have one in the yard. They have cut 2ft from it as it is going to carry the body of a 48FT coach they have. Note again brackets for small footsteps Mike Wiltshire Edited September 11, 2017 by Coach bogie 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coach bogie Posted September 11, 2017 Share Posted September 11, 2017 The contents of the David Geen underframe with parts, come like this. Mike Wiltshire 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
francoes Posted December 27, 2017 Share Posted December 27, 2017 I've replaced the bogies with the Bachmann 9' pressed steel one's which are available as spares and come with metal wheels, slice the turret (the round bit that clips into the floor) off the top of the Lima bogie and glue it with epoxy two part resin glue onto the new bogies some trimming to get the ride height correct maybe required. Have you a product code for these, as i can find all manner of bogies from Bachmann but not these.Are they collett ones as they look slightly different? Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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