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Cobbled goods yard
PenrithBeacon replied to Gedward's topic in Permanent Way, Signalling & Infrastructure
I've done similar research and I came to the conclusion that it depended on the railway company and the period. As an illustration, there was a yard in Salford, Irwell Street Yard, that was built by the ELR to it's standard but then extended by the LYR using its standard. The Midland doesn't seem to have often used cobbles, though it did, preferring to use wooden baulks of timber quite often. The LYR seems to have prefered tram type track, as at Goole, but the LNWR doesn't seem to have bothered with this or check rails as at Liverpool Road Goods. I get the impression that there was o- 1 reply
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The Comet chassis is a fold-up that is intended for 00 only with 6'-9" wheels. For other gauges you will need to order appropriate frame spacers, Comet do them. I have a Hornby body in stock, this has a Fowler chimney so I bought a 4F Stanier one in white metal from 247 Developments to suit it for the BR era. In addition to being useful engine for semi-fast passenger work, they could be seen pushing engineers coaches around in the 50/60s period.
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Virtual Scalefour North International - 17th and 18th April 2021
PenrithBeacon replied to fresnel's topic in Exhibitions
Why, and how, is this the first International S4N? -
Taunton is a bit too far for me although I did make it on two occasions. I would have thought late summer/early autumn would be ok. I agree about virtual shows but I think virtual demonstrations can work.
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Just legatees wanting to get the best price, I think. It's easy to criticise but you don't know their financial circumstances, nor do you know HCC's attitude to his legacy.
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I've got the L&MR Locomotives and the Thomson book and I'll be interested to read what you think of them. The L&MR Atlas book looks interesting too
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South Notts Show 2021 - Now on September 4th and 5th.
PenrithBeacon replied to Les1952's topic in Exhibitions
It's good news the show is on, but what did you propose to your insurers and how will it affect your customers. -
I bought a completed DJH kit in a fictitious BR livery but with homemade P4 wheels of ebay. After doing a fair amount of research I found that it wasn't possible to have it in a correct BR form because the builder had omitted the footwell handrails which could only be added before final assembly of what is a beginners kit. Much gnashing and wailing ensued. When I get around to it I'll do it as an industrial but it will need a scratch built chassis. Are those Sharman wheels you're using?