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Excellent, thanks for the help, at least I know what I need to look for.

Thanks, it's a Jinty, 32-231. It is however unboxed and has no instructions with it.

I recently purchased a second-hand Bachmann 3F, which according to the description 'runs well', and it does, going forwards, but going backwards it will stop intermittently, before carrying on again. It's DCC fitted, but unfortunately I need to run it on DC only. I came across this thread from 10 years ago: which sounds *exactly* like the 'problem' I'm having. Swapping the decoder for a blanking plate seemed to solve the issue there, so I'm hoping that it will do the same for me, so I'm after a blanking plate I can pop in if anyone has one please, as well as a brief 'guide' on how to do it (treat me as I am, a complete novice when it comes to anything 'inside' of a loco!) If this doesn't solve the problem, naturally I'll have a look at things again from that point, but I want to at least see if it's the same thing as that mentioned above first. Thanks!

Thanks Bernard, I hadn't seen the 1960s shot before. Yes, the fact that most of the NSE-upholstered examples had been refurbished with the grey formica rather than the wood is what prompted the question as it left me wondering whether other coaches were similarly treated. @adb968008 sounds like you have many 'fond' memories 😅. It is these memories that can allow faithful reproductions in miniature should anyone wish to attempt it!

Thanks Bernard, that's useful information. Thanks also for the link to the upholstery patterns. The 'Provincial Blue' was the pattern I was thinking of, I didn't realise it was 'released' by that sector. Nor did I know about 'Bournemouth Blue' being used for Mk2s - I've only ever encountered that pattern in a Mk1. The majority of preserved Mk2s seem to be the latter Provinicial pattern, or a variant of NSE.

That's great, many thanks, gives me something to work with. Think I'll leave out the blood though!

Can anyone help with the interior spec for Regional Railways livery (or ScotRail, TransPennine etc) Mk2s please? I can tell that they all seemed to carry the BR 'squares' pattern on the seats, but I can't work out the interior walls. Were they all the original BR varnished wood, or were any refurbished with the grey formica panelling as seen on coaches refurbished by Network SouthEast? I know that some received this interior before passing on to Regional Railways, but I'm interested in those that didn't. Similarly, what colour were the table tops? Were they black with a wooden trim, or grey with a metal trim? Let me guess, it varied greatly from coach to coach! Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.

Thanks Matt. I had noticed those, but probably a bit more than I'd like to pay for a second-hand one right now.

Hi all, due to a freak accident, I need to replace my Hornby Seacow. Ideally, I'd want to replace it 'like for like', but will consider any Seacow, Bachmann or Hornby. That is, as long as I haven't got it already, it's of the 'modern generation' from either manufacturer, and as long as the price is reasonable of course! My damaged one is R6286A 980238 in EWS, unweathered. Others I have are as follows: - R6286C 980240 in EWS, weathered - R6287A 980052 in Mainline - R6287C 980054 in Mainline, weathered - 38-131A 982554 in Dutch - 38-132 982696 in EWS - 38-133 982582 in LoadHaul If it helps keep costs down, for a Hornby one, a box, wheels and couplings aren't important as I can salvage these from my current model, as long as the rest of the model is complete and undamaged. Thanks in advance.

I can't believe it's been 11 years since I started watching, and 10 years since I visited: http://webcam.deg.net/?a=showcam&w=showarchivimage&o=pla&id=201107191435 Look on the middle platform, blooming hot day that was! That followed a night of rummaging through the plant pots at the adjacent hotel door at 1am in the morning... don't ask! It's a real shame that the cam isn't visible at night any more, when it was black and white at night things were viewable, now most of the cam is dark and the trains are just a blur! It's slightly better when there's a full covering of snow though mind...

I'd love these please.

I hope this is OK to post, as it's not models I'm after...! Does anyone happen to have any of this collection for sale, or happen to know anywhere that's selling them, cheaply, please? They were part of a collection made by DeAgostini in 2004/5 and released every couple of weeks. At the time, I started getting them on VHS, but for the past few years I've been trying to get the DVD versions to replace them, and then start gradually accumulating the rest of the collection when limited money allows. They can often be found at heritage lines, usually between 50p and £3. At the moment, with the current situation, and other personal life events over the past 12 months really having a detrimental effect on my mental health, I'm finding that watching dvds (even if just as background noise) is something that's giving me something to focus on, and helps me to get through the days. However, there's only so many times in a short space of time that I can watch my existing dvd collection, so if anyone knows of any of these that are for sale fairly cheaply, please let me know (I won't be able to afford many, but maybe a few if they're cheap enough), so I can purchase them, or 'reserve' them if needed! I should add that I'm not interested in the small magazines that originally came with them. I'm currently after volumes 4, 10, 17 and 19 onwards. *I might also be interested in any other railway dvds from the steam era to the early 2000s, or Video 125's cab views, if they're reasonably priced. If anyone is interested in swapping perhaps, I have duplicate copies of issue 13 (Midland Compound 1000), and Video 125's 'One Day in Severn' and 'Diesel and Electric on 35mm volume 3&4', as well as surplus dvds about the Nene Valley Railway, Flying Scotsman and 'Great British Steam' (basically looking at preserved steam), as well as 'Farewell to the Routemaster' - if these take anyone's fancy for swapping or selling outright for a small price. Please feel free to pm me if you might have anything to part with, or are interested in any of the above. Thanks very much! P.S, this has been posted elsewhere, but as this is on RMWeb, I would consider swapping the above dvds I have for a model railway coach wagon or something, let me know if this may appeal to you, anything made over the last 20 years would be probably be considered!

Hi Paul, if I still have them, they're yours. However, they're currently at an address that I'm not at at the moment, so can't access them. As soon as I can, I'll contact you once I've checked I still have them!

I have a 'The Story of Eddie Stobart Ltd' VHS tape available if anyone would like it. It dates from the mid-late 90s. Can post if the cost of postage is covered, or pickup/drop off can be available depending on where you are located. PM me if interested or you want any more details. Thanks. P.S I also have a book and several old Stobart die-cast models that I am selling, feel free to contact me if you may be interested in any of these, or just want to know what I have.

Brilliant, thanks for the suggestion Mike. I ordered one of those, and although it's time consuming, it definitely makes a difference!

For some reason, despite having them for years, I've only just realised that the wheels fitted to Heljan's OO Dogfish wagons are of the incorrect type for the wagon. As a result, I'm after 8 3-hole disc wheels that would fit. Bachmann and Hornby wheels are not suitable as the spindles are just a shade too long/thick, so when fitted, the wheels don't rotate very well. The diameter for the fitted as standard looks to be around 13mm, including flange. I would prefer metal wheels but would consider plastic (or part plastic) if they fit. I would also prefer a swap deal if possible, as I have plenty of spare wheels of various types and sizes (and obviously 8 from Dogfish), including 20 Dapol JNA wagon wheels, all unused. I would however consider buying them outright if they're suitable. I think the Heljan four-wheel tank wagons have the correct style, although I don't know the size of the wheels or the spindles fitted to these. Please contact me if you have anything suitable (even if just one or one pair) Thanks!

I have the following, unopened Bachmann enamel badges available if anyone wants them, just cover postage please - Bachmann Europe plc 25 years 1989-2014 Bachmann Collectors Club 2009/2010 " 2012/2013 " 2015/2016 Please let me know if you need to see photos of any of the above. In theory, I should, somewhere have the 'missing' years in the above (2011, 2014 etc), but I have literally no idea where they might be, if indeed I do still have them! Please pm me if interested in any or all of the above.

Does anyone happen to have a Hornby R6286A EWS Seacow 980238 they'd be willing to part with please? Ideally in as close to as new condition as possible. I would also consider a wagon without couplings or bogies as I have these (my model of 980238 has just unfortunately suffered a bit of an accident!). I might consider alternative numbers, but I know several of these have incorrect numbers for the livery, so please do tell me what the number carried is if you have an alternative one! Thanks in advance!

Flat! Done a bit more rubbing down this afternoon, this is the end, and desired result. It's now completely flat, and you can barely tell there was a raised surface there now. I've been able to make a really good start on the opposite end too. This means I have 4 to start rubbing down, and 3 to 'improve' a bit!

Sadly not - have to make do with what I have around the house!

First of all I apologise for the lack of updates on this - the hot summer months and things going on in and around the home has prevented me from doing anything with the coaches. Hopefully things are beginning to settle down a bit. The past couple of days I've been sanding down an underside bogie pivot hole to make it as flat as possible. Bit of a tedious process as I need to use a tiny scrap of sandpaper so I don't inadvertently sand down the edge of the frame, and can only do it in short bursts as I start to get a blister on my thumb/finger from the rubbing! This hole still needs a bit more work to make it as flat as possible, but this was the progress this morning: As always, I'm always on the lookout for reference material of any sort if anyone knows of any! Thanks.

Gone.

OK, so a thought struck me this morning whilst looking at pictures of seating within Mk2s - why do I even need to try and work with the plastic moulded interior as a complete unit? Once I've covered over the various holes as much as practically possible, I'm going to attach the 'interior' directly to the chassis. Hopefully I can provide a photo update soon, once I've disassembled each interior unit!

I've been busy with the file this week, trimming more excess plastic from each of the interiors. Hopefully I can also get a bit more done next week - perhaps looking to create the toilet cubicles. I've got several ideas for things bubbling away, hopefully they will work as I envisage when I put them into practice! However, I do have a question, does anyone know if the floor material and colour was the same in the vestibules of the coaches as it was in the main interior? As expected, I'm struggling for resource material that shows the vestibule and toilet areas - if anyone knows of any or can take a few quick snaps next time they are near a Mk2 it would be greatly appreciated!

I do have a small update, but no further pics as nothing has 'changed' as such. When time allows, i've been removing the excess plastic from 2 more interiors so they match the state of the one featured in recent pictures - so I am doing a little bit here and there. However, unfortunately both of them snapped or came apart at their weakest point so will have to be repaired. It might be time to consider acquiring a couple more Mk2 interiors (of any type) to use as spares. I'm also thinking about, and having a look for things I could possibly make the toilet cubicle shape out of, but I'm still not 100% sure if the cubicle shape is exactly the same as those depicted on the NSE diagrams mentioned upthread.