GC&Mid

I bought one with simulation and braking control, it had 2 control arms, together with an uncased transformer that had 2 independent windings. I believe it must have been at the annual Manchester exhibition in the mid to late 70s. I expect Scalespeed's founder was there himself I remember buying at least one if not two of the spare control arms too. The controller performed very smoothly from my memory, due to various circumstances I don't currently have a layout but would wish to use something that had that degree of analogue control on any future project, at least one is already in the planning stage. I liked the fact that were ready to panel mount too. GC&Mid

For pics of steel on bogie bolsters etc see often quoted article on Motram yard in Trains Annual 1966 pages 74 - 81 by G Richard Parker = The Hazards of Shunting. From memory one photo is of a bogie bolster with a steel load that is too long so a 'match wagon' is provided at each end to protect the overhang. GC&Mid

I've seen copies of old OS maps of Dewsnap. One circa 1870s shows only about 15 sidings but a later one 1902? shows over 30. This later one shows the main yard with what would be the coal merchants siding plus a smaller yard nearer Hyde Junction, between them is line to what appears to be a building and stubs of tracks not connected to any other siding. Does anyone know what this building was? Also when Dewsnap was first established? GC&Mid

For pics of steel on bogie bolsters etc see often quoted article on Motram yard, sorry not got article to hand at moment. I believe article also covered Dewsnap too. GC&Mid