Yellowperil

Haha, well I'be broken much more expensive kit in a shorter time frame! However, in all seriousness, it became apparent very quickly that once the pan on a loco could no longer be raised for whatever fault, the vehicles were going to end their days as parts donors. No major work was undertaken on them, just very minor stuff like the occasional battery charge. 91104 in particular had a lovely amount of mould in it...

I looked after the 13x 91s at Belmont for over a year. When they finally went for stripping only 3 still worked properly. They weren’t just “switched off” they’d been gradually deteriorating for a number of months.

SED fantastic historical photos...especially as I model the Erewash Valley Line!

Agreed, the photos would be fascinating!

Steve, useful info thanks very much, I'll try and source the book mentioned. The wagons were unfitted but could be fitted with a temporary pipe for operation in a fitted train, particularly in later years. Brake vans were used anyway not only for carrying the guard, but also the attendant load inspector. The info about the headcodes is also extremely useful! I've seen BR loading drawings showing conflats, Lowmac and Loriots acting as runner wagons. Quite often, there would also be bogie bolsters used to return the empty wagons (they often didn't run unloaded). What does seem weird is the lack of photos of the wagons operating in an actual train. I assumed they'd be photographed, being specially diagrammed trains, but this appears not to be the case. thanks

Hope RMWebbers can help! I'm after pictures of the BR Dia 150 Girder wagons operating in traffic. Paul Bartletts site has some great detail shots of wagons in sidings, and there are two good shots in the 53A Models Collection, but what I'm really after is photos showing the wagons in traffic showing locomotive types, runner wagon types, brake van types, train headcodes, dates etc. If anyone has any good photos, they would be gratefully received. Pictures of these wagons operating in traffic are quite rare it seems.

Wow never expected the MTV, excellent!

Cheers Paul, thought there might be a 2mm kit but couldn’t remember.

Be nice to see the Shark in N, I was very much looking forward to it.

The fact Hattons sold all of their mermaids might mean that the height issue isn’t a problem for joe average modeller. The alternative is a crude white metal lump, the rtr version will look 1000 times better. I have 6 and I’m very happy with them. i don’t think there are any obvious conclusions at this point, if it’s a joke it’s a very odd one.

I don’t know, there’s categories in n gauge diesel locos and wagons but not populated yet, curiouser and curiouser....

What’s this all about? https://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/3156688/1000589/1000672/0/hattons_dreamlist_n_gauge_electric_locos/prodlist.aspx look at the product codes!

However, such skills would be most useful when reviewing their drawings, artwork and EPs, to make sure there aren’t any “boo boos”.

The Dunning Kruger affect seems particularly apt for this particular manufacturer.

...still nicer than a Porterbrook Purple Deltic