Chris Nevard's Blog

Sadly 'Nanny' won't let me see your photos until I'm at home, but I'm sure it's looking superb on whatever background you have chosen!

 

I have now pretty much reached 'tipping point', where various folk I know have got one, and I haven't done anything about getting mine yet..

 

Today, however, that may be rectified!!

Well as a solid GWR follower I have to say that that looks superb, there is something about an 8 coupled loco that appeals to me , tank or tender they just ooze power and strength .

 

When will the green one be out ???

I'm one of those old fashioned types that knows he wants one but his conceance tells him that justifying one in the Manchester area is a tall order...

I was waiting to see this happen in its native land, lovely snaps Chris. It'll look even better with some magic muck on it and a rake of 16 tonners.

Its a stunning model,but unfortunately not my region on your layout its going to look awesome.

Who will be first to post a photo of a pair of these double-heading?!

Looks a very good likeness of the real thing - the current crop of RTR just seems to get better and better. It's getting increasingly difficult to better, or even match, them with kit builds.<BR><BR>On a minor point regarding the tablet exchange gaer - I ssem to recall reading that the catchers slotted into a fixed holder and were only placed there (at what looks like extreme danger to the fireman) on the approach to a tablet exchange location. This was because of the risk of the arm vibrating out of its holder during motion. In any case, there would not be one on each side as all the catchers were to the left (in the direction of running) of the running track.<BR> <BR>Regards,<BR><BR>Dave.

Had one in me shaking hands a few days ago. 'Was sorely tempted, but I've no justification region-wise. The cab detail is excellent, water-gauges sharp, etc. Fine, to my untutored eye.

 

BTW: "Seasonals to all!" May Sanitary Clause give you all you'd wish for. (In my case a Bachmann DCC sound 45. I hear a 08/26/45/55 choir in my Diesel Shed come the day. Bliss! - and bleeding ears... ;-) )

 

Brasso.

 

PS: No, not wealthy. I sold a fair DC stable of locos to go DCC + sound. Beware! - it does get a hold of you

- morning after CRINGE!!!

 

(BTW: "Seasonals to all!" May Sanitary Clause give you all you'd wish for. (In my case a Bachmann DCC sound 45. I hear a 08/26/45/55 choir in my Diesel Shed come the day. Bliss! - and bleeding ears... ;-) )

 

Brasso.

 

PS: No, not wealthy. I sold a fair DC stable of locos to go DCC + sound. Beware! - it does get a hold of you )

 

Memo to self: Do not post if the bottle is empty!

Great to see a 7F on the branch, Chris. As we all know, they were frequent visitors to this part of the S&DJR

 

...I ssem to recall reading that the catchers slotted into a fixed holder and were only placed there (at what looks like extreme danger to the fireman) on the approach to a tablet exchange location. This was because of the risk of the arm vibrating out of its holder during motion. In any case, there would not be one on each side as all the catchers were to the left (in the direction of running) of the running track...

 

Dave, this may have been the case with some types of tablet catcher, but all photographic evidence shows the Whitaker apparatus to have been a permanent fixture on cabs and tenders. When used it was folded outwards from the position seen on the model. Again, photographic evidence shows that, unlike most other so fitted classes, 7Fs did have the apparatus on both sides. This is usually explained by invoking the need to run tender-first. See discussions on the 7F thread and its predecessor.

Yes, some of us don't get out often enough

 

Nick