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Totally agree Mike and nice to see the chimney back in the range again. Likewise I think Andrew must have run for cover every time I asked about these chimneys being re-released.

Brilliant news! A really useful accessory and nicely printed. I'll certainly be ordering one when they are released.

Placed an order with Wizard Models on Saturday for a number of items which arrived today nicely packaged from North Lincolnshire. Included in the order were four LS48 BR Ivatt Class 2 narrow chimneys (Darlington build 46465-46490). I believe these have been recently reintroduced. https://www.wizardmodels.ltd/shop/locomotive/ls48/ As I've three Bachmann models to finish of 46466 (31A), 46467 (31A) and 46468 (63D) these are a welcome reintroduction. Watch my blog for the completion of these three. These are excellent castings. With some good bargains to be had with regards to Bachmann's model of LMS Ivatt 2MT 6419 it may worth a quick project to produce an unlined BR version with Darlington chimney. Well recommended and excellent service as ever from Andrew. Cheers, Mark

Nicely restored prototype The number on my model was chosen because it fitted into the size of the end panel nicely..

Thanks Ian for the prototype information Like Robin mentioned previously the Ratio instructions do/did list the GWR versions. Here's a GWR version in BR times courtesy of Paul Bartlett: https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/gwrvans/ha2eabb6 Cheers, Mark

Hi CoY, These Dapol/Mainline/Airfix generated conversions using kit built chassis do give a bit of variety and essentially use in some cases an accurate body. It is worth researching your prototype. I'm not sure on the Dapol models you've listed. Some may have been stretched to fit an off the shelf chassis. The Dapol/Airfix LMS van body, Mainline LMS 3 Plank Medfit and Airfix LMS 5 Plank Merchandise wagon offer many conversion opportunities using Ratio or Parkside chassis. More in moment wagon number wise for the SR van design GWR van. Cheers, Mark

Very nice work there Robin Looks like you've done a cracking job there. Like you say a nice pocket money weekend project and bit of old school modelling. Thankyou Robin for the acknowledgement. It has been good to be of assistance. Looking forwards to seeing it finished. Cheers, Mark

How about Northampton Castle Street or Althorpe Station?

Very nice too! I'm going to be doing a version of 8745 with riveted tank sides as well. A Weymouth loco before moving to Gloucester. Out of interest what rivets did you use? Are they Archer's? If so what set did you use? Thanks in advance. Mark

Some very nice work all round Richard. The Stanier Black 4 does look superb and nice work on the GBL Black 5's. A visit to your thread never disappoints Cheers, Mark

Not forgetting a PD&SWJR 0-6-2T of course...

Fantastic news all round. Congratulations to Graham and Chris. Looking forwards to seeing a productive working partnership. Let's hope the KMRC LSWR/SR/BR 0-4-4 O2 Class is in line for a chassis revamp as per recent EFE Rail releases as well Cheers, Mark

Very nice work Ric. Lovely neat soldering which will pay dividends.. Cheers, Mark

Like others have said a newly tooled Caley 264 Class Pug would be lovely to see. I guess options of a Drummond Y9 NBR/LNER would also be viable.

A good read Graham. These are smashing models and your personalisation lifts them nicely. Cheers, Mark