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I only have a very small stud of locos for Buckden at the moment - cost and necessity (Buckden was one engine in steam and the line only had a few regular classes) means I've only bought an Ivatt 2MT(Bachmann 32-829A) and an 0-6-0 3F (Bachmann 31-626A) so far. I am looking forward to the Hornby J15 (although like Alex(wiggoforgold) I'm going to need to build it a working turntable so it doesn't get homesick) and have been toying with picking up an 8F for lost ironstone trains and a J94 so that I can have a Cranford (although I doubt mine will be as perfect as Mark's (46444)).

 

In the mean time I found this shot of my 2MT after I renumbered it, to a more appropriate (and namesake!) 46403!

 

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I used the very good value and nicely made plates from Phoenix (http://www.phoenix-paints.co.uk/nameplates.html) and a dab of superglue for the front, and Modelmaster (http://modelmasterdecals.com/) transfers for the sides. I didn't quite manage to get the kerning right, and failed peeling off the transfer film - so after a second go this will stay on and I will just give it a good weather.

 

The loco needs detailing on the front, and front on photos like this really make me wish I was into EM! The strangest thing about this photo is that the walls of the room are blue!

 

Marcus.

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Hi Marcus,

 

Good to see another post from Buckden. 

 

46403 looks good.  One of the Kettering-Cambridge line stalwarts.

 

If you've struggled with the Modelmaster cabside numbers take them off and start again.  Your eye will always be drawn those numbers even with some weathering.  Personally I always use Fox numbers and mixed sheet of numbers will go far.

 

If you've not removed the existing Bachmann numbers use some T-cut and a cotton bud/cocktail stick to gently rub them away being careful of the lining. You'll then have a lovely surface to apply the new individual Fox numbers. 

 

Use a piece of Tamiya masking tape placed at the right height and mark the centre point.  Place the middle '4' on this and work outwards adjusting with a small brush cocktail stick as you go to get the spacing right.

 

Once dry give the decals a coat of Hornby 'Clear' to seal them and weather lightly as required.

 

Here's my photo of 46495 finished with Fox decals. (Alex has 49496) with Darlington chimney:

 

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Hope that's of some use? 

 

Fox also do a decal sheet with Midland Region shed code plates with has at least four '15B' decals and the 'SC' lettering as well.

 

Also my J94 finished as 'Cranford' is a complete work of fiction that I use on Juniper Hill.  I can't remember the maker of the real 'Cranford'.  

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

 

PS: Ignore all this if you already know this! ;)

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Hi Mark,

 

Thanks for that! I used the rubbing with a cocktail stick method to get the cabsides off. It left a little bit of a ghost but it was mostly covered with the new letters - I'll post a picture when I'm back home after new year.

 

Your model looks great - do you know what chimney 46403 had?

 

I want to say that I'm completely content with the numbers as the are but I fear you might be right! Good tip for how to get them centred and I'll check out the Fox shed code decals.

 

Cranford wasn't a J94 (neither I think was Cranford No. 2) - for one it had outside cylinders but I think it was a Hunslet - all the details are in "Ironstone Quarries of the Midlands Part 5 Kettering" by Eric Tonks (http://booklaw.co.uk/eshop/product_info.php?products_id=4716) again I can post the details when I get home - my copy is in Bristol (or later this week as I got my Mum a copy for Christmas). I think without scratchbuilding the Hornby (or the DJ Models) J94 is a close enough starting point for me and I do love your Cranford - I say is and Juniper Hill in Taunton earlier in the year.

 

Marcus.

 

 

Marcus.

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Hi Marcus,

 

Thanks for those kind words.  

 

You're safe! 46403 had a standard Ivatt 2MT chimney. 

 

Thanks for clarifying that 'Cranford' was a Bagnall-I'd not got my book to hand.

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

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