Porcy Mane

That's it. The now, fully rebuilt bridge is know as the "Skylink Bridge". A ground level view of the bridge taken a few weeks ago. Although partially hidden by a road sign, there are still a few buildings common to this image of the derailment. 49 derailed dmu 27081968 by Nigel, on Flickr P

50 D7557 breakdown train 27081968 by Nigel, on Flickr

You could always use the Hornby fish vans to create the Flying Kipper.

Was that not the Wisbech and Tupwell tramway?

On DC. If you're DCC, and you have a recent decoder fitted they need to be in the on position enabling the cab and tail lights to be controlled via function buttons on the controller.

I reckon it's an age thing. 🙂

For photographs, that morning sun was very helpful but the temperature variation on the track between that in direct sunlight and that in shade had to be felt to be believed.

Who could forget. 🙂 https://maps.app.goo.gl/fp8LCfLE47xYfErn6 At least Rotterdam made a joke of it. https://maps.app.goo.gl/ahhew2ajXf9rYM6m8

The recycling bin?

Looks like the cosmetic mounting brackets for the centre section of the snow plough. Part no 82. Not needed on voyage dependant on your prototype. P

Of which, some were still running into the 1980's & beyond.

Maybe W H Stanier Esq. liked kippers for breakfast?

Palvans that were authorised to travel at higher speeds had been retro fitted with balanced springs. Problems still persisted and further testing found that one of the causes of instability was that the van body was too rigid. The western region vans modified for pallet ops were only 9ft wheelbase hence no (or accidental) XP rating.

A fair bet that it has been in use to lead Van den Bergh and Jurgens product (Stork Margarine) for distribution or transfer to another Unilever plant. ... and there's this. Stabled in their usual spot. https://www.railscot.co.uk/img/37/149/ I have a few negs and transparencies of the Kirkcudbright Palvans. Most of them have the legend, "Return to Irvine ScR (GSW)". Guess who's spent a good bit of time researching Palvan traffic. Lever Bros assisted with the design.

I burnt out long ago.

Still not as popular as the Posh People can Burn Pensioners (and people that look like Harry) Scheme.

Makes interesting reading regarding the running qualities of the palvan. Now let's see if the link works: https://www.railwaysarchive.co.uk/documents/MoT_Rugby1961.pdf

Somewhere; I have a report into the investigations into the bad riding and derailments of early Palvans. One part which sticks in my mind was that if, a medium loaded palvan with a un-worn standard BR wheel profile, travelling at above 40 MPH encountered rail depression dip of just 3/8" over approx. 10 foot of rail (not uncommon at rail joints in areas of mining subsidence) one wheel would loose contact with the railhead. Two Palvans in the rake of a goods train that became derailed whilst being looped at Eamont Jnc. in 1960 jumped clean over the trains loco and ended up at the head of the wreckage. Having not had sight of an accident report I don't know if the Palvans where noted as being a contributory factor in the derailment. Don't take the dimensions noted above as definite as it's a long time since I read the report. I'll see if a can dig it out. P

Not too sure if a smiley's appropriate.

No, no, no. You need the accordion version followed by a mass banjo ensemble.

Hand turned. You could always time this one.

I've seen a few delivered with one of those vents detached. Mine was no exception, despite the witness marks of adhesive being used.

I'll raise (lower?) you a couple of Presflos. or four. P

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Drifting back to the first post in this thread.