Route Discs/ Question answered (to my shame)

[Mallard60022]

I have been trying to estimate the diameter of the route discs used on the steam hauled SR services. I've got a fair idea of what it probably is, however does anyone know exactly? Rather stupidly I forgot to measure the real thing when I visited the GC recently.

Thank you

Phl

Edited November 1, 2017 by Mallard60022

[Oldddudders]

I just use the ones Hornby supply with Bulleid pacifics.

[Mallard60022]

Oh bo###cks. Have they got them in the accessories pack? Must have but I have not opened one of those yet. Doh!

I shall try to engage some sort of brain cell before asking such a carp question in future. Cheers Dudds.

Bonjour,

Philth

[RFS]

Roxey Mouldings do an etch of 16 discs for £2.50 - http://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/product/463/4a109-sr-locomotive-headcode-discs/

[Graham_Muz]

The Engine Head Signal discs to give them their correct name were in SR and BR( s) days 15" diameter. 

[Mallard60022]

Roxey Mouldings do an etch of 16 discs for £2.50 - http://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/product/463/4a109-sr-locomotive-headcode-discs/

Thanks for that reminder Robert. Duly ordered a few as I will need a good supply.

Phil

The Engine Head Signal discs to give them their correct name were in SR and BR( s) days 15" diameter. 

Thanks Graham. I never knew they had that grand title despite being intersted for 60+ years.

All the best,

Phil

[John M Upton]

The ones Bachmann supply with their E4's are really rather nice.  I keep annoying the Bachmann minions at shows with suggestions they make them available separately, the Hornby ones are mere miniature shirt buttons by comparison.

[autocoach]

Now getting the duty numbers on the discs correct is the challenge.

[Mallard60022]

Now getting the duty numbers on the discs correct is the challenge.

Especially when one is duty 431 (on a MN southbound through Seaton Junction): I can't find that Duty but think it might be a salisbury one.

Phil

[truffy]

The ones Bachmann supply with their E4's are really rather nice.  I keep annoying the Bachmann minions at shows with suggestions they make them available separately, the Hornby ones are mere miniature shirt buttons by comparison.

 

 

I don't have my E4 to hand, so cannot compare Bachmann's with Hornby's, but Roxey Mouldings' are very nice with their handles and fitting brackets.

[Middlesea John]

The numbers on the headcode discs (shortened name) were pieces of paper stuck on so it's quite easy to print them, cut them out and glue them on.  They need a spot of weathering too.  I can't find my research into which fonts and sizes to use - it was trial and error comparing with photos I'm afraid.