Guest Jack Benson Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hi, Is this pretty wagon simply a piece of plausible fiction or if based on a real vehicle, how long did they last in service? Thank you Cheers and Stay Safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Based on a real vehicle. Unfortunately it's a look alike rather than an exact replica. There is a thread in the Hornby section detailing it's shortcomings. Jason 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barclay Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 The LSWR did have some 3 plank dropside wagons - I suppose the devil's in the detail. If it's about 15' long by 8' wide and has a 9' wheelbase then it's a fair approximation though it maybe wouldn't satisfy everyone. The brakes appear to be of the double type with a cross shaft as well which is odd. Accepting these caveats, some of these wagons lasted into the 50's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 It will suffer the of being attacked with a fibreglass brush and a coat black, thus a generic ballast spoil wagon will emerge. Stay Safe Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 I was just thinking to myself about the WB. I don't know the specific wagon but, in the pregrouping era, wagons like this would be 9' WB. I stopped trusting Hornby to produce an accurate wagon years ago after being bitten by inaccurate products. I've said before that if you want accurate wagons, your best bet is kits. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 It's essentially a Midland Railway 3 plank but with Morton cam brake gear and RCH axle boxes. They are 15' O/H 9' W/B wagons. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 19 minutes ago, Jack Benson said: It will suffer the of being attacked with a fibreglass brush and a coat black, thus a generic ballast spoil wagon will emerge. Stay Safe Flog it and buy a cheaper version. These are very sought after and sold out ages ago. Pity ruining a model that others actually want. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Jack Benson Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Barclay said: The LSWR did have some 3 plank dropside wagons - I suppose the devil's in the detail. If it's about 15' long by 8' wide and has a 9' wheelbase then it's a fair approximation though it maybe wouldn't satisfy everyone. The brakes appear to be of the double type with a cross shaft as well which is odd. Accepting these caveats, some of these wagons lasted into the 50's. Thanks, it was only an impulse purchase, a decrepit pre-grouping wagon was needed for the end of a siding and it seemed to fit the bill and examples of diag 1731 could still be found lurking in corners of the former LSWR in the 50s. However, having read Jason’s comments, if anyone wants it, send a pm. Cheers and Stay Safe Edited October 6, 2020 by Jack Benson added image Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted October 6, 2020 Share Posted October 6, 2020 Some Midland wagons did get to the LSWR via the SDJR. I'm not sure if any 3 plank opens did, but Kenline thought so, back in the mists of time. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted October 6, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 6, 2020 Hi, According to 'An Illustrated History of Southern Wagons Vol. 1', the S&DJR did possess some 8ton 3-plank dropsides, at least one of which survived into BR service. They became SR diagram 1732. The photo of S62948 does not look unlike the Hornby model, include the brakes. Hope that's of use. Regards, Alex. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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