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  1. Im intrigued by the Wolverhampton Low Level photo especially if it involves a Palethorpes wagon! Where might I find the image online or book wise? Thanks in advance! G
  2. Thanks for confirming; pre-order duly placed. Now I just need to track down a rake of the Hornby Colman coal wagons and we’re in business for a smart industrial micro! The Caledonian blue will likely be joined by a stable mate too. G
  3. If I wanted to purchase one to base (loosely given there isn’t an exact model yet) on the Colman Mustard works ‘Gamma’ would I be best plumping for the ‘Caledonia Blue’ version or ‘yellow’ (appreciating this represents a Shell livery) or one of the others? They all look delightful. G
  4. It hadn’t clicked that ‘Gamma’ as a name might have been used to denote the 3rd loco. Presumably there was an ‘Alpha’ & ‘Beta’ too…. Having searched the ‘net there doesn’t seem to be very much at all about locos used on the site. It will be interesting to see if ‘Gamma’ in its Colmans guise does indeed form part of Rapido’s fireless production. G
  5. Evening all, Does anyone have a flavour of what locomotives were used at the Colmans mustard works in Norwich? I’ve seen mention of the use of a fireless loco (Gamma) and something about a Peckett in a separate thread but would be interested to know more and across the history of the site. I’d also be interested to know whether the internal locos had any kind of special livery? TIA G
  6. Incredibly saddened by this announcement. Since the very first Warley it’s been a show I’ve attended without fail annually (barring Pandemic) with my Dad and was always a highlight in our diary. It wasn’t just about the modelling show but quality time with him sharing a hobby we both love. I’d hoped to take my small boy this year for his first one with us both but sadly that won’t now happen. Whilst this and the Hattons news are saddening for different reasons we shouldn’t lose sight of the fact that amongst this there is much to be positive around the hobby too. Greg
  7. Fascinating info chaps. I’ve had a look through some of my books including Tuffrey’s and have found a number of clear b&w pics showing a silver A4 with what are clearly Gresley teaks which satisfies me enough. I actually think the silver and teak combination looks good too. Part of the reason for the original question, aside from general curiosity, was that I’ve recently purchased an ACE coarse scale Silver Link. If I was going to get some coaches for it to haul then, given the cost, a set of Gresley teaks would have more universal use with other stock rather than the specific silver jubilee set hence asking. As for freight, we’ll stick that in Rule 1 territory although I think I’m right that in later life the A4’s would have been seen on freights esp to and around Scotland. G
  8. Evening all, Apologies if this has been covered before. How common would it have been to have seen one of the silver liveried A4’s hauling non silver jubilee stock? I’m pretty sure I’ve seen a black & white pic of Silver Link hauling what looks like standard Gresley teaks on what was captioned the silver jubilee service. Whilst appreciating their designated use as top link express passenger locos would you have ever likely have seen a silver liveried one hauling a freight or postal? Thanks in advance. G
  9. On a slight deviation of topic, does anyone know what’s happened to the Maldon track website? It seems to have disappeared which is most unfortunate timing! G
  10. I’d be ecstatic with an NGG16 as there’s the continental (SAR) modelling potential too. They have a size and presence that would stand out for a 009 model. Someone once told me one had been measured but who knows how accurate that gen is. G
  11. To clarify the email says 4 x new tooling over two scales. From memory winter seems to focus in part on 009 new tooling. email doesn’t say what new tooling is ie locos or stock. G
  12. Can confirm the team at Revolution are the loveliest & friendliest people in person. Was a real privilege to play against them & chat afterwards all whilst raising lots of money for charity. @Revolution chaps, drop me a DM and I’ll share my work contact details. Look forward to catching up at Warley. Gregory
  13. Is there any further info on the French railcar mentioned above? Very intrigued. Re the USA tank, it’s an interesting & useful prototype to model. For those of us who model in coarse scale O gauge, a lovely version has been available for sometime produced by WJ Vintage & manufactured by ETS. G
  14. Today’s tinplate purchase. I’ve always had a soft spot for the Murgatroyd wagon as it was somewhat of a favourite of my Dad’s (albeit in OO scale). Darstaed tinplate seems to get a mixed reception (more so the locos) however the wagons have always seemed acceptable. I’d been on the lookout for one for a while & this one was a decent price. Does anyone know whether this wagon was based on an actual prototype? G
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