Stephen Lacey (92245)

Andy/Roddy - thank you! Just what I was looking for. cheers, Stephen

I'm looking to replace a lot of my older Bachmann / Dapol OO gauge wagon couplings with the new NEM mounted coupling, the only problem I have is that the actual 'bracket/housing' for the new couplings isn't a part that Bachmann supply as a spare. Does anyone know of any manufacturer that make a similar product as the item shown below as a spare part? Cheers, Stephen

The model that interests me the most of the SR 12 ton Uneven planked box van - I think I'm going to take the plunge and purchase a couple. I already have spare slaters wheel sets, so it's not too much of a gamble..... I've not heard of J&M Hughes before - its a shame the website isn't a bit more user friendly, but credit where it is due their range seems quite expansive. Cheers, Stephen

Does anyone know whether an O gauge casting is available for the vacuum cylinders that were added to the WD varieties of the SR Pillbox Brake Van? I have a Parkside kit that is going to be built as per one of the examples that operated at Longmoor. I've identified No.49022 as an example that kept both the sand boxes, and of course has the Vacuum Cylinders. Whilst I've spent a few hours scouring the web for suitable cylinders, I'm not having any success - one of the issue is that I don't have any dimensions for the cylinders - can anyone assist? Cheers, Stephen

Hi John, Many thanks for your response - I've not used Cyanoacrylate glue before, so am interested to see how that goes. It's a shame that the Freightman sides are no longer available, seeing as they would have pretty much suited my needs combined with Parkside underframes. Cheers, Stephen

I've seen cake decorating turntables used for larger items, although haven't found one yet that wold hold an O gauge Mk1 coach - although I haven't made an exhaustive search of the internet! Amazon has plenty of options, at various prices. For supports and jigs, i still use various bits of scrap wood that fir between axles etc. Luckily I've been painting multiple examples of the same type of wagon, so any supports I make can be reused. Cheers, Stephen

I'm starting to get back into O Gauge modelling after a break of about ten years, and I've been contemplating purchasing a number of the MM1 BR/SR/LMS 12ton Box Van kits. Having not seen any in the flesh, nor can find any reviews of construction online, I was hoping modellers on this forum could give an insight into the quality, ease of build and any pit falls involved with these kits? I've not worked with resin before, with Slaters and Parkside wagon kits being the limits of my experience. Ideally I would be looking to obtain a number of the SR 12ton Van kits to be finished in Longmoor Livery to complement a Bachmann Brass 'Austerity' tank that I'm currently having finished in LMR Blue. I'd also loo to purchase a number of the standard BR Vans and the the odd LMS Van to replace a number of Skytrex BR Vans that are surplus to requirements. Any advice on the MM1 wagons kits would be gratefully recieved! Cheers, Stephen

I've managed to pick up a Hornby train pack of the S&D Maunsell coaches, for just under ninety quid from the Signal Box in Kent - very nice set, so glad of the purchase - one question, if this set was to be strengthened with another coach, what would be suitable? I was thinking about another Manusell, maybe in Crimson and Cream seeing as I know I have seen a colour photo of this formation in the past. Does anyone know which type of Maunsell coach would be appropriate, i.e high or low window? Cheers, Stephen

Last Year I had planned to build an O gauge model of the Loco Shed itself for a S&D based depot, but alas that never happened. I did however manage to get a guided tour of the outside of the shed by the kinds chaps at Thales and was allowed to take some photos of the shed up close. If anyone wants a few copies of these shots for modelling purposes, please feel free to drop me a PM! Cheers, Stephen

Spot on Anglian, as you say some of the shots from under the canopies, really do look just like the real thing! Being a volunteer at the Bluebell, I'm also wondering whether someone knows something we dont with the arrival of Oliver Cromwell on the line?!? Bluebell Model Railway - have you thought about contacting the Bluebell to see whether they may do a small article on your layout in their magazine? Also if you ever want to come down to the railway for a bit of a guided tour where the public can't usually get to, let me know - we can arrange a weekend when I'm working there. Keep up the excellent work! Cheers, Stephen

A guide to fitting DCC to Heljan O Gauge Hymeks & 47s and Tower Models Jinties and 14XX would be appretiated! Cheers, Stephen

Well finally I have got around to building myself a layout....only taken the best part fo 20 years....! The orginal plan to run my O gauge in the garden is going to be mothballed (especially during the winter months), while I concentrate on building an Somerset and Dorset themed depot (circa late 1950's, early 60's) in the garage. I'm not going to model a specific location, but there will be influences from Bath and Templecombe MPDs no doubt. Modellers Licence will definatly be involved, after all I need somewhere to run class 47 and a Hymek! So far the baseboards are under construction (as per the picture attached), and should be in place in a week or so. Basic dimensions of the layout are 16ft by 3ft, so there is not a massive amount of space for an O gauge layout, but it should be more than enough space to keep me busy. Cheers, Stephen

Arthur, A truely stunning model to say the least! Do you have any plans for any rolling stock of your own to go with the loco? Cheers, Stephen