La Rocque JER

The JER is a really interesting prototype - are you modelling the stock too?

My main layout based on a Devon light railway and the Jersey Eastern Railway used 0-4-2 Maning Wardle locomotives, so the answer is yes!

 

I've recently purchased two wagon chassis kits, at the 2mm AGM which I plan to modify, build the bodies, to become a JER coaches. I think the coaches I choosen, can be justified running on the light railway too.

 

Lisa

Just a very small point, but the Jersey Eastern Railway 0-4-2 tank locomotives were built by Kitson. Nice idea though, all the same

Fascinating... I have spent a while working in Jersey and was fascinated with the remains of the old system, I can recommend the Oakwood Press book 'The Jersey Railway' if you havent seen it already, though it relates to the Western Railway towards Corbiere rather than the JER... one of those ideas filed to the back of my mind for a layout....

 

Good luck with the project, will watch with interest!

Yes, I have just checked up in the Oakwood Press book, and you are right they were built by Kitson, not Manning Wardle. I had mixted up with the pre-1888 Jersey Railway, refered to by locals as the Western Railway.

 

Lisa

Good to see someone making a model of it! (If you're in the Thames Valley area I might even be able to arrange a show invitation when it's complete.... ).

 

There was a separate Oakwood book covering the JER and the Occupation lines.

Hi

 

I would like to, BUT I live on Jersey, I do however regularly visit the Thames valley area.

 

Lisa