Brass Chassis for LMS 12T Wood Van

[Guest WM183]

Hi all.

I have a Cambrian LMS 12T Wood Van (C80)  kit on the way, and I'd like to set it up for springing and also prefer the finer looks of a brass etched chassis and brakes and all. However, I cannot find an etch for this type underframe; is this just a standard RCH 9' WB / 17'6" frame? And do you know where I might get one, or am I better served by using Bill Bedford W irons and brake bits, and a Palatine models underframe? I have chosen EM as my gauge, but springing is beneficial even in EM, ive heard? And of course should I ever decide to go to P4, it would just be a matter of a wheelswap...

Thanks much,

Amanda

Edited May 6, 2019 by Guest

[Tim Lewis]

I think Rumney Models may do a suitable underframe.

[polybear]

Would B.01 be suitable by any chance?

http://website.rumneymodels.co.uk/br-clasp-brake-underframes

 

HTH

Brian

[Steamport Southport]

That's a bit too modern. You need a 9 foot Midland / early LMS style frame.

 

 

 

Jason

[Jub45565]

Yes, Rumney B32 is the one:

 

http://website.rumneymodels.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/B.32_RCH_9_Foot_WB_Chassis_Instructions.pdf

 

Last page of the above instructions has a list of applicable diagrams, including the LMS D1664 (Cambrian C80).

[Guest WM183]

Oh thank you! I wasnt sure whether it was an RCH chassis or not, and it seems it is! I will go ahead and order one from Rumney. I'm unsure about these things yet.

 

Amanda

[Jub45565]

In true Blue Peter style, Here is one I made earlier (under a Cambrian D1832A). It has progressed since these, but for some reason I have no photos!  Axlebox and spring castings are also from the Rumney range, buffer castings from Lanarkshire.

 

 

 

[Guest WM183]

Thanks so much all! I've ordered this underframe, and I also have a copy of "The LMS Wagon" on the way. Now to seek out books on Southern and LNER wagons!