5&9Models' Blog

I like that a lot, quite a logical shape to run a tarpaulin over too. 

Thanks. True enough about the tarpaulin but unfortunately it would be a saggy one due to the end doors preventing the fitting of a support rail. I wondered whether the use of sprung buffers at one end were in the hope that they would take out some of the percussive effect of the contents battering against the end doors during shunting.

 

In 1855 D. K. Clark wrote in his work 'Railway Machinery': 'Doorways and doors should be avoided as much as may be, as they add to the workmanship, and weaken the waggon. They should never be made in the ends, as a solid end is essential for properly withstanding the violence due to suddenly stopping and starting, by the concussion or pressure of goods'.

That wagon is stunning. I wish I could build things like you do.

 

I'm extremely thankful that we have people like you to make these kits for us.

 

Gary

Thanks Gary, that's very generous of you.

 

It's only when you turn the wagon over and see the big blobs of solder and Blu-Tack the illusion is shattered! : D

 

Chris