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Thought it appropriate to use this existing thread to mention that my next two etched brass 4mm NBR Goods Brake van kits are now available and are listed on my website where more information can be found. 9109 NBR Dia. 88: LNER Dia. 36B: brake van (6 wheel, originally 17 Tons, uprated to 20 Tons) and 9110 NBR Dia. n/a: LNER Dia. 32B: brake van (4 wheel, 20 Tons. Designed by the NBR but actually built by the LNER in 1923) Suitable transfers for the NBR period are available separately from Old Time Workshop 4820

Thought it appropriate to use this old thread to mention that my next two etched brass 4mm NBR Goods Brake van kits are now available and are listed on my website where more information can be found. 9109 NBR Dia. 88: LNER Dia. 36B: brake van (6 wheel, originally 17 Tons, uprated to 20 Tons) and 9110 NBR Dia. n/a: LNER Dia. 32B: brake van (4 wheel, 20 Tons. Designed by the NBR but actually built by the LNER in 1923) Suitable transfers for the NBR period are available separately from Old Time Workshop 4820

Just to add my recent experience when purchasing a decoder with added sound file, speaker and stay alive. Placed online order Friday 1340, received through my letterbox Saturday 1015. Excellent service by Digitrains and credit where it is due, also to the Post Office for such a quick delivery.

This website should give you a brief history of NBR signal boxes. As for which one, I guess a lot depends on any limitations with the laser-cutting process and kit assembly. Simplest is probably the early all brick which were built to different lengths. A good example still intact is Bogside (Fife) on the closed Stirling & Dunfermline line. The design undergoes development over the years, the vertical pillars between the sash windows becoming narrower, later still with taller sash windows. A further refinement (1908) sees the sash windows changed with smaller upper windows above much larger lower windows. If you contact the North British Railway Study Group, they should be able to provide scale drawings.

Old Time Workshop A search suggests there is not a thread already started for this company so thought I would start one. I had not heard of this company until recently and was pleasantly surprised to find they have quite an interesting range of transfers for 4mm & 7mm as well as 7mm etched name and number plates. A recent release are waterslide transfers intended to complete the North British Railway ballast wagon, a 7mm brass kit of which is available from 62C Models. This includes alternative yard allocations, BATHGATE UPPER, COWLAIRS, LADYBANK & PORTOBELLO Also for the 7mm NB modeller are several generic 'N' 'B', quatrefoils, inverted crescents with a good selection of separate build/paint dates and tare weights. 4mm NB modellers are not to be forgotten as this sheet includes transfers for NB Goods Brake Vans as well as the ballast truck and generic lettering.

The NBR Corpse Van were in regular use until the end of WW1 but their use became less common into the Grouping - probably due to cost and the advent of the motor hearse. They passed into LNER stock but it is unlikely they were repainted or renumbered and they were scrapped by the end of 1926. But maybe not all - it appears one, possibly more were sold into private ownership to the Dunragit Creamery which had its own siding off the Portpatrick Railway and operated over the G&SWR. Livery is believed to have been a dull yellow. If anyone is interested in the 4mm resin kit, a couple are still available from the NBRSG, £34·00 each (£28·50 to NBRSG members) plus £4·00 post and packing. Details on how to order are here A step-by-step build can be found here

Attached is a rough outline of how the brake rigging should be on this carriage. Only the actuating rods from the Westinghouse cylinder to the weigh bar can really be seen below the chassis. Please note that the Westinghouse reservoir is marked in the correct place. This Bk3 is longer than the PBV you are referring to for the chassis structure and this vehicle has additional cross framing. Yes that is a vacuum pipe you have fitted, the Westinghouse pipe is still on the sprue. Top left is the gas control cover and top right is the cover for the emergency alarm, both for the carriage end. 4 WHEEL BK3 brake arrangements.pdf

There should not be a "Part R" for the 4-wheel BK3 as they were Westinghouse only. I suspect Peter is using instructions from his 6-wheel carriages and carried this over? There is a "Part W" (located on fret next to body end steps) which after folding, spaces the Westinghouse cylinder off the underneath of the floor. I have PM'd pdf images of the BK3 which I only completed for Peter a couple of days ago and will be included in future kits. I've still to work on a detail drawing showing the brake rodding/weigh bars.

Hi John, Hope the following images makes sense. Basically fold down the four bearing supports and the 8 "ears" which the wire suspension will go through, soldering the folds for strength. (Do not fill the hole with solder!) The bearing carrier (black in the 3rd image) should have the wire run through the half etched grooves and crimped to secure. Ensure that the bearing carrier can float vertically and is not catching on the bearing support. I'll apologise now for the mistake in the body where you will find the half etched holes for the door bump stops were etched fully! Just means additional work inserting a short length of 0.45/0.50mm brass wire and trimming each.

Likewise, I would like to record my own praise of Andrew and an appreciative thanks for the service he provides us. I have used Wizard Models over the years for both my personal modeling requirements as well as bulk purchases of castings and etches to supply NBRSG resin wagon kits and have not once been let down. Despite the size of the range, I remain amazed at his ability to usually supply direct from stock held. While I understand his reasons for withdrawing from the exhibition scene*, I for one will miss a good rummage through his stand. Inevitably I would always come away with additional purchases than intended.... *I believe he may still attend a couple of scale shows each year, when they restart again.

Curiously my H15 kit also was mising its dome. It was bought secondhand off Ebay with all the bags still sealed, still I accept I will need to pay for one. I emailed PDK on 30th January enquiring as to availability of a replacement I could purchase as it is not yet listed on their parts list but never heard back. Really should chase that up so I can complete the body. Other than the missing dome, a really nice kit to make though bending that footplate to match the valance is an interesting challenge.

I also think this is Edzell located in Angus, 5 miles north of Brechin. The NBRSG digital archive has a similar image possibly taken the same day, dated 04/03/1961

Burntisland 1883 has seen a considerable amount of work over the summer. To whet your appetite's, some recent images as a teaser of what is to come...…..

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Coincidentally, I came across this short film of the now preserved Dandy No.1 in service with a bonus shot of Dandy No.2 from 24 seconds on. <iframe width="560" height="315" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/RfO9ySKK3Ns?rel=0"frameborder="0" allow="autoplay; encrypted-media" allowfullscreen></iframe>