Dale Posted July 16, 2017 Author Share Posted July 16, 2017 How about this for a development? This put's the TT in the same orientation as Nailsworth. That sits well with me, as the plan is to be a taste of the area, not a faithful copy of Dursley. This plan puts the TT area into local context at least. Thoughts? D 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jub45565 Posted July 16, 2017 Share Posted July 16, 2017 For the turntable, it's a bit hard to say what typical Midland practice was as the BLT really wasn't a Midland thing. However, nearby NailsworthBear in mind that the turntable will be 42 feet diameter - the standard Midland size Maybe a geographical, or timescale thing. But the Midland shed build at Ilkley in 1892 had a 50' Cowans Sheldon turntable fitted. The original shed may have been smaller. Just found this thread, very interesting. I agree thats it's difficult balancing prototypicality with operating potential - but think the later options look good! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted July 16, 2017 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 16, 2017 Maybe a geographical, or timescale thing. But the Midland shed build at Ilkley in 1892 had a 50' Cowans Sheldon turntable fitted. The original shed may have been smaller. Just found this thread, very interesting. I agree thats it's difficult balancing prototypicality with operating potential - but think the later options look good! Why would a 50' turntable have been installed? Presumably because there was a requirement to turn 4-4-0s. A 50' turntable could accommodate any Midland engine except those with bogie tenders (the first Compounds, the Belpaires and Princess of Wales singles). I can certainly see that 4-4-0s would run to Ilkley but it's harder to justify on a Gloucestershire branch. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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