At one time Leeds MRS set off to build a model of Hartford Junction on the WCML (for various reasons it was never finished) . As part of this I started to gather together some AC Electrics - all painted Electric Blue.
First up a Hornby bodyshelled AL1 (or 81)
New pantograph, modified bogies and added numbers/crests
and a Hornby AL6 (class 86)
repainted , new pantograph, modified bogies and Jackson Evans crests and numerals.
I also have a AL5 (Bachmann) but no layou
Finally found the GSWR Baltic Tank - its rough and ready but does give you an idea of how well proportioned these locos were. Built by my father in plasticard on a Triang chassis
And just a sample of the BR Standards - strangely enough I have built these..
First up a Standard 2-6-4T - DJH kit built painted and lined by myself.
Of course Bachmann then brought one of these out and it has a lot of pipework not in the DJH kit
Next up a Standard 5MT - again a DJH kit built painted and lined by myself.
and of course just when I finished it along came an RTR version
and finally, for now, a DJH Brit...
- and again.. a new RTR one available.
and for some more of my fathers plasticard locos - three ex L&Y locomotives.
First up a highflyer - this uses original Sharman wheels
and next up. An ex L& Y 0-8-0
this has a Ks' HP2M motor and K's wheels
and finally for now a 2-4-2T - which is showing its age and some plastic warping
As Weaselfish identified my father built all sorts of oddities
So next up a Caledonian 0-8-0 Tank. Plasticard with a scratchbuilt brass chassis and an X04 type motor, Ks wheels.
Painted and lined by me...
some more oddballs coming up..
Sometimes my father built a loco because he liked it - hence an ex LSWR D15.
quite why he built it I don't know - it is fitted with a motor and runs but I don't imagine building a Southern Region layout for it to run on - so its back into storage for this one...
For some reason I have ended up with a few ex LMS engines
first up
a Crab... Wills kit built by Nicktoix, chassis by Mike Edge
next up a Model Loco Black 5 with a Portescap motor bought second hand..
and as way of comparison a Hornby Black 5. Tim Easter started the mods to this at BRM Doncaster this year and I have just finished it
and as another comparison on of my Ks Black 5s - built by my father painted and lined by me
Some of the ex LNWR stock in my stock box
first up a Beames 0-8-4T - scratchbuilt by Dad
its a bit "tall" but does work..
next up a Gem G2
D13 motor and quite powerful but requires a new chassis as the original one has worn out.
and as a comparison the Bachmann version
A few Pacifics... there are still some to be built...
First Up a Wills A2 built by my father..
I think it has an X04 motor....... time that was changed, and now a curiosity
A Jamieson Streamlined Duchess. Bought semi complete I added some detail, painted and lined it and recently added some new magnets to what is a rewheeled Hornby Dublo chassis
A few heavy freights locos
First up a DJH Stanier 8F.. interestingly enough I built this as a demonstration at a Hull MRS Exhibition many years ago. It went together well..
and another DJH kit - this time a 9F. This again went together well and has been used on a number of layouts
and finally something different a loco built be my father...
a Ks 72XX - it has Ks wheels and a D13 motor. Originally built for use on Cwmafon but I gave it to my brother in law when fa
So Beauty and the Beast - first up beauty..
Cotswold compound - built by Nicktoix a long tine ago and repainted into BR Black by me - I find the compounds fascinating and really beautiful. This is a Sutherland Kit with the cylinders attached to the footplate so it has removable connecting rods..
and then the beast - a Ks garratt.. built by my father and painted by me - long due a strip down and rebuild but this time with two motors. Could have found its way to Chapel en le frith so
As some of you may have observed I have steam locos (and stock ) from the ex LMS, Ex BR Standards, and ex LNER..
This is due to the fact that my late father and I had slightly different views of the railway world (strangely enough he was very biased towards the LMS despite living in the North East. Despite this he did build a lot of ex LNER engines for me to paint and line...
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an ABS L1 - it weighs a ton, uses Romford wheels and a D13 motor and gearbox - and seems to have mo
As some of you may have observed I have steam locos (and stock ) from the ex LMS, Ex BR Standards, and ex LNER..
This is due to the fact that my late father and I had slightly different views of the railway world (strangely enough he was very biased towards the LMS despite living in the North East. Despite this he did build a lot of ex LNER engines for me to paint and line...
as in
an ABS L1 - it weighs a ton, uses Romford wheels and a D13 motor and gearbox - and seems to have more
With Nu-Cast originating in my home village it would seem sensible ( at the time) to build some of their offerings.
First up a Q6.
my second kit built loco - MW005 motor, Ks wheels and still going strong... just ready for a rebuild and repaint/weather.
The next is a V2 built by my father and painted/lined by me.
This has been used on Herculaneum Dock but really needs a replacement chassis in place of the big lump of white metal it has now
Why Durham School? Well, I play
For some reason I have ended up with two directors' saloons and their locos - neither of which I can really make use of!
First Up an M&L LNWR Cornwall and Saloon.
hand lined (I must be mad!!) I built the saloon, my late father the loco - and this has visited many, many layouts over the years.
And now a NER Class A - scratchbuilt by father, painted by me..
and then a D &S Inspection Saloon painted and lined by me with some Steve Barnfield transfers..
last seen
Back from hols so some new photos.
First up a Ks Princess
Lady Patricia - with Romford wheels and a D13 motor - need to straighten the cab...
and a Ks Duchess - City of London -apologies for the wonky tender as it has a compensated chassis which defeated my father...
Both built by my father and painted by me. not yet weathered but in the queue for fettling and weathering
and finally a Jamieson Kit of a Streamlined Duchess - City of Bradford. Bought semi complete using a H
I have dug out some more locos... this time some Industrials. I apologise for the state they are in they have been in a box for a while and have been moved from place to place in the loft. Now I have my own railway room they should see an update and be joined by some new build locos...
First up No1 Puddleglum a Centre Models Avonside with a Ks HP2m motor and Sharman wheels..
And don't comment on the name - as chosen by her indoors....
then No 2 - Percy again a Centre Models Kit
So having stock locked into all parts of the house while a loft conversion takes place I have found a few photos of "different" ex LMS passenger tank engines.
First up
A Jidenco ( well partly) Stanier 0-4-4T.
Built by my late father who had to do a bit of scrtach building to get it as right as he could. Romford wheels and X04 type motor.
and to follow up, a Craftsman Midland 0-4-4T built by Nicktoix - I changed the wheels as I can't get on with the older Sharman Wheels
Bit busy with loft conversions at the moment (stock all stored away) but I thought some freight engine shots may be of interest
First off a 4F from 8E (Brunswick) 44494 - Wills kit - this one was bought on ebay , renumbered, smoke box door plate courtesy of Mike Edge
and another 8E loco - 44489 - Wills kit bought in Barrow as a semi completed 3 rail loco and tender. New chassis with a D11 motor and new Gibson driving wheels. Again smoke box door plate courtesy of Mike Edge so tha
Been busy umpiring plus loft clearing out for new railway room :-)
so some Type 2 diesels from my collection
First up a Hornby Type 2 - regauged, weathered and extra pick ups added
and a Bachmann .Type 2 .again gently weathered with DG Couplings added
and finally for now a weathered Bachmann Type 1
some more to come when work allows.....
For a change - some ex LMS shunters
First up a Craftsman Midland 1F - a very easy kit to build and this does work on Herculaneum Dock as a "spare" shunter for the yard.
and a rtr weatherd - a Bachmann 3F (Jinty) tank - a bit skittish but also seen as a spare on a variety of layouts
and finally, a Birkenhead Dock Tank - complete with rear end damage..
A Ks kit with Romford wheels and a Ks HP2M motor - yep we still have some of these which still work..
Hope these ar
You may have seen some of these before but it closes out the GC locos I own.
First up Millhome kit B5 built by my dad, D13 motor, whitemetal body
then the Earl - scatchbuilt in Brass with Millhome fittings, DS10 motor, Romford wheels
and finally a scratchbuilt in Brass Millhome fittings, DS10 motor, Romford wheels
and finally a dirty Robinson 04 - loco courtesy Bachmann, weathering by me
I haven't sorted out my D11 as yet - once its dirty and all the bits
I am busy photographing all of my stock for insurance purposes. This blog will make use of these photos - together with some notes on construction and I hope people can get involved with it.
First up ex Great Central Locomotives - the scratch/kit built ones are my late fathers' work. I have posted the odd picture of some of these in the recent past with some interest. So lets begin with a Tank Locomotive - a Q1 O-8-0T.
This was scratchbuilt in Brass , suing Millhome castings, Ks whe
