40044 Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm absolutely certain that no ODAs were ever painted in blue for Project Mercury. There was one, 113044 I think from memory, which was painted all over yellow for some strange reason. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted March 3, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 3, 2012 I'm absolutely certain that no ODAs were ever painted in blue for Project Mercury. There was one, 113044 I think from memory, which was painted all over yellow for some strange reason. That would be this one: http://www.garethbayer.co.uk/wotw/displayimage.php?album=371&pos=4 It has some writing on the side which says 'something' TRAIN - NOT TO BE REMOVED but try as I might I cannot make out what the 'something' says!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 That would be this one: http://www.garethbay...album=371&pos=4 It has some writing on the side which says 'something' TRAIN - NOT TO BE REMOVED but try as I might I cannot make out what the 'something' says!! Looks like 300FT but no idea why, what it means. Paul Bartlett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
meld Posted March 3, 2012 Share Posted March 3, 2012 Looks like 300FT but no idea why, what it means. Paul Bartlett Hi Paul, CWR sections seems to come in either 300' or 600' lengths according to http://www.railway-technical.com/lex15.shtml "Continuously Welded Rail A number of lengths of rail welded together to stretches of 300m or longer in a factory or permanent way yard and then welded together in a seamless manner. Expansion joints are fitted to prevent buckling." I wonder if it was something to do with a CWR train ?? as a materials carrier? Just a thought Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
b*ggeredupclass03 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I know this is off topic somewhat, but where did you get those transfers for the wagon on post #15. They're brilliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted March 26, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted March 26, 2012 The EWS lettering comes from Fox Transfers pack F4979/1 but is not available anymore as Fox have decided it is not economical renewing the licence to make EWS transfers anymore. I got my pack from Howes of Oxford who still have some in stock as of a couple of weeks ago. The data panels are the very old Replica Railways rub on type with a bit of a mix and match for the numbers and ODA letters. These have not been made for many years and I am down to my last few (the packets must be all of twenty years old now!) but at Ally Pally at the weekend on the Replica stand there was a new printing of Vxx coded wagon panels so maybe they may do others again. I do need to re-do the numbers on my EWS ODA as they are a bit big and I have acquired some Replica ‘N’ gauge white coach numbers which are the right size now. Fox also do wagon panels and lettering but each individual letter and number has to be added one at a time which is more than a complete pain in the landing gear. The overhead flashes are as per available from most of the transfer manufacturers. I have just completed a pair in Railfreight red/grey also with the modified suspension: For these like the EWS one I used the extra fret of suspension parts that came with my VEA Vanwide kits (a mistake in packing? Whatever I am grateful!) only slight problem is that I forgot to install the brakes.... Sure no one will notice will they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trog Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 My first thought on reading 300' was that it was something to do with one of the old single bolster 300' CWR trains. Perhaps for the transportation of the unloading cables, shakles and handbags. These also came in 600' and 720' lengths, the 300' trains being a later developement to allow more flexability for delivering rail to smaller sites. In that if you divide a 600' train into two 300' trains you get a train that can be in two places at once. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted April 24, 2015 Share Posted April 24, 2015 I like them The EWS lettering comes from Fox Transfers pack F4979/1 but is not available anymore as Fox have decided it is not economical renewing the licence to make EWS transfers anymore. I got my pack from Howes of Oxford who still have some in stock as of a couple of weeks ago. The data panels are the very old Replica Railways rub on type with a bit of a mix and match for the numbers and ODA letters. These have not been made for many years and I am down to my last few (the packets must be all of twenty years old now!) but at Ally Pally at the weekend on the Replica stand there was a new printing of Vxx coded wagon panels so maybe they may do others again. I do need to re-do the numbers on my EWS ODA as they are a bit big and I have acquired some Replica ‘N’ gauge white coach numbers which are the right size now. Fox also do wagon panels and lettering but each individual letter and number has to be added one at a time which is more than a complete pain in the landing gear. The overhead flashes are as per available from most of the transfer manufacturers. I have just completed a pair in Railfreight red/grey also with the modified suspension: ODA Wagons Railfreight.jpg For these like the EWS one I used the extra fret of suspension parts that came with my VEA Vanwide kits (a mistake in packing? Whatever I am grateful!) only slight problem is that I forgot to install the brakes.... Sure no one will notice will they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong but this looks like a Pipe wagon in Project Mercury livery at Stafford Project Mercury by Simon Barnes, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted April 9, 2016 Share Posted April 9, 2016 Correct me if I'm wrong but this looks like a Pipe wagon in Project Mercury livery at Stafford Project Mercury by Simon Barnes, on Flickr Not sure why this is in an ODA topic. Lots of pipes were airpiped as ZDW http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brpipe/e2476bef8 Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Found this picture of a de-badged Satlink version in my collection taken during an official visit to Bescot Yard , some time around 1992 / 93 I think. There were also some Project Mercury ZDWs there too, similar to that in Paul's link above Oh and yes, wagons kits are addictive and I've just got hooked on something new having read this topic. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted April 10, 2016 Share Posted April 10, 2016 Not sure why this is in an ODA topic. Lots of pipes were airpiped as ZDW http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/brpipe/e2476bef8 Paul "Sarcasm off" .Because I thought they were ex ODA wagons so I thought i'd share the picture, everyone can make a mistake, maybe even you occasionally. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
eagle50043 Posted December 28, 2017 Share Posted December 28, 2017 Has anyone done any 'Project Mercury' wagons ? if so what shade/colour blue did you use ? as I would like to do some.....cheers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted December 30, 2017 Share Posted December 30, 2017 I've done a couple. I used Railmatch Barclays Blue IIRC. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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