RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2021 Special Traffic Notice There will be a change to the normal Mini-Poll working timetable for next week only. GWR 00 Rolling Stock Mini-Poll No.5: Minks will start on Sunday 11 July and run until midnight on Wednesday 14 July, with Results early Thursday 15 July. I will be having a cataract operation around noon that Thursday and may not be able to answer any queries on the Results until possibly Friday or even Saturday – but, of course, I will do my best to get back to you as soon as the eyes permit. Brian 17 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2021 Best wishes for the operation Brian/. I'm sure we can easily sustain retiming and any potential delays in such a good cause. 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2021 We can keep an eye on things for you B. All the best, Phil 1 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2021 Hi gang. Is this Totnes? Copyright respected please. Thanks Phil 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2021 (edited) 13 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said: Hi gang. Is this Totnes? Copyright respected please. Thanks Phil Yes, Up side at the west end of the station looking east. The small prairie is in what one source calls the 'Up Sidings' and the brakevan is in the dock siding. Edited July 9, 2021 by The Stationmaster 4 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2021 13 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: Yes, Up side at the west end of the station looking east. The small prairie is in what one source calls the 'Up Sidings' and the brakevan is in the dock siding. Thanks Mike I just wanted to confirm and, of course, 4555 was a local engine even then. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 9, 2021 On 08/07/2021 at 10:00, BMacdermott said: Hello Captain Wednesday's post part repeated below... Brian Here’s what to do… 1 You may vote for any or all of the items listed plus suggestions at 13 (if you so wish). 2 They must be items you would realistically wish to buy if made RTR at ‘affordable prices’. 3 Submit your entries on this thread simply as (for example): 2, 4, 7 – with comments and explanations following. My posting which follows should serve as an example. 4 If you vote by PM, please only list your selection of numbers without explanations. Banana & Fruit 1 Banana Van (Diag.Y4 of 1922) 2 Fruit Van (Diag.Y3 of 1911) 3 Fruit Van – Fruit C, 22ft long (Diag.Y9 of 1937) Fish 4 Fish Van (eg Diag.V13, later S2) 5 Fish Van – Bloater (eg Diags.S8 & S9 of 1916) 6 Fish Van – Insixfish 6-wheel (Diag.S13 of 1948) 7 Fish Wagon – Tadpole 8-wheel (eg Diag.S2) Milk 8 Milk Tank Wagon – 6-wheel, twin tank (Diag.O41 of 1935 & Diag.O50 of 1940) 9 Milk Tank Wagon – 6-wheel, ladders/filler at one end (eg Diags.O57 of 1946 & O60 of 1950) 10 Milk Tank Truck – 6-wheel with Dyson Milk Road Trailer Load (eg Diags.O37, O48, O49, 1932-47) Meat & Cattle 11 Meat Van – Mica White/Grey (eg Diags.X1/X2 of 1889/1897 & Diag.X4 of 1906) 12 Special Cattle Van – Beetle C (Diags.W7, W13, W14, W17 of 1910-1953) 13 Your suggestions of vehicles not listed in the above groups You may suggest one vehicle only in any or all of the four headings. Catching this game late! For me its 8-10 and 12 please :-) I am sure there were fish at Henley in the 30's, but I doubt they were in dedicated wagons by the time they got to the end of the line.... I think the previous poll was TPO - thats a Yes! Not sure what the previous ones were.... Sorry Robin, I have a note for my absence somewhere :-) 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 9, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 9, 2021 Neal I'm fairly sure that any fish traffic coming onro the branch would have been in passenger brakevans as there wouldn't have been a vast amount of it even in the 1930s. There were a couple of wholesale fishmongers in Reading for many years and I expect retailers in Henley would have got their supplies from them or possibly from a wholesaler in London. I would think that any local commercial fishing in the Thames - if there had ever been any - would have finished long before then and the town never had a fish market among its various specialist markets so I doubt there'd be any forwarded fish traffic either. Never any TPOs either but at one time plenty of dining cars stashed away in the carriage sidings during the quieter times of the year. And at one time, noting your comment elsewhere, there was regular steam railmotor service between Reading and Henley. Better get back to South Devon before Rob throws us off the thread 1 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mdvle Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 Vote: 3 5 6 8 12 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2021 Final Call for Votes - 00 GWR Rolling Stock Mini-Poll No.4: Fruit, Fish, Milk & Meat Your 'Polling Station' closes at 17.00 today. If you haven't already voted, here’s what to do… 1. You may vote for any or all of the items listed plus suggestions at 13 (if you so wish). 2. They must be items you would realistically wish to buy if made RTR at ‘affordable prices’. 3. Submit your entries on this thread simply as (for example): 2, 4, 7 – with comments and explanations following. 4. If you vote by PM, please only list your selection of numbers without explanations. Banana & Fruit 1 Banana Van (Diag.Y4 of 1922) 2 Fruit Van (Diag.Y3 of 1911 3 Fruit Van – Fruit C, 22ft long (Diag.Y9 of 1937) Fish 4 Fish Van (eg Diag.V13, later S2) 5 Fish Van – Bloater (eg Diags.S8 & S9 of 1916) 6 Fish Van – Insixfish 6-wheel (Diag.S13 of 1948) 7 Fish Wagon – Tadpole 8-wheel (eg Diag.S2) Milk 8 Milk Tank Wagon – 6-wheel, twin tank (Diag.O41 of 1935 & Diag.O50 of 1940) 9 Milk Tank Wagon – 6-wheel, ladders/filler at one end (eg Diags.O57 of 1946 & O60 of 1950) 10 Milk Tank Truck – 6-wheel with Dyson Milk Road Trailer Load (eg Diags.O37, O48, O49, 1932-47) Meat & Cattle 11 Meat Van – Mica White/Grey (eg Diags.X1/X2 of 1889/1897 & Diag.X4 of 1906) 12 Special Cattle Van – Beetle C (Diags.W7, W13, W14, W17 of 1910-1953) 13 Your suggestions of vehicles not listed in the above groups. You may suggest one vehicle only in any or all of the four headings. Brian (Note: These are ‘informal Polls for fun’ on Rob’s thread only and neither RMweb nor The 00 Wishlist Poll Team are specifically involved, apart from me, John, Chris and Ian in our ‘personal capacities’.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mulgabill Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 1,2,3,6,8,9,10 TONY 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Gough Posted July 10, 2021 Share Posted July 10, 2021 I would vote for: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12. Again all relevant for my (1930s) period. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 10, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 10, 2021 Results – GWR 00 Rolling Stock Mini-Poll No.4: Fruit, Fish, Milk & Meat Hello everyone Control advised that a 'Q' path had become available, so the Results are now running about 15 hours early. Many thanks to the 23 voters who took part. The number of votes to each item is shown in the left hand column and Comments Received are appended on a PDF as usual. Please note that the results reflect the views of those who voted here and may not necessarily reflect those of the wider modelling community. As per the TPO results, these are pretty clear, too! High Polling 17 Milk Tank Wagon – 6-wheel, twin tank (Diag.O41 of 1935 & Diag.O50 of 1940) 14 Milk Tank Wagon – 6-wheel, ladders/filler at one end (eg Diags.O57 of 1946 & O60 of 1950) 13 Milk Tank Truck – 6-wheel with Dyson Milk Road Trailer Load (eg Diags.O37, O48, O49, 1932-47) 13 Fruit Van – Fruit C, 22ft long (Diag.Y9 of 1937) Middle Polling 10 Meat Van – Mica White/Grey (eg Diags.X1/X2 of 1889/1897 & Diag.X4 of 1906) 8 Special Cattle Van – Beetle C (Diags.W7, W13, W14, W17 of 1910-1953) 7 Fish Van – Insixfish 6-wheel (Diag.S13 of 1948) 7 Fish Van – Bloater (eg Diags.S8 & S9 of 1916) 6 Banana Van (Diag.Y4 of 1922) 6 Fruit Van (Diag.Y3 of 1911 Low Polling 2 Fish Van (eg Diag.V13, later S2) 2 Fish Wagon – Tadpole 8-wheel (eg Diag.S2) Your suggestions of vehicles not listed in the above groups 2 Tevan 1 More accurate version of the Fruit Van Bachmann do. 1 More accurate version of the Fruit Mex done by Dapol. Matters Arising There was a slight overlap between this and a future Mini-Poll. Three respondents noted a Cattle Wagon – that has been noted in the appropriate poll, as has the mention of a Cordon which will be in the Departmental Stock Mini-Poll. Revised Schedule – Forthcoming GWR 00 Rolling Stock Mini-Poll No.5: Minks As previewed, this will run to the revised schedule of opening tomorrow, Sunday 11 July, closing at midnight on Wednesday 14 July and Results on Thursday 15 July. Brian (Note: These are ‘informal Polls for fun’ on Rob’s thread only and neither RMweb nor The 00 Wishlist Poll Team are specifically involved, apart from me, John, Chris and Ian in our ‘personal capacities’.) GWR Mini-Poll No.4 Fruit etc Comments Received.pdf 7 3 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 Another successful poll - many thanks to Brian and team, and Rob for hosting it. Now time to get back to the real thread and what could be better start than a proper job straight from the oven - 15 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 GWR 00 Rolling Stock Mini-Poll No.5: Minks Hello everyone Welcome to the fifth in our series of GWR 00 Rolling Stock Mini-Polls. I am running them here with my friends, John Lewis, Chris Knowles-Thomas and Ian Taylor on Rob’s behalf. In order to generate some debate – and some ‘learning opportunities’ – please feel free to explain why you have chosen your selections. I copy all ‘Comments Received’ in order of receipt – but with names removed – and post them as a PDF with the Results. Please note that we do not welcome comments that act as an excuse to start up the old chestnut of ‘kits vs RTR’! Here’s what to do… 1 You may vote for any or all of the eight items listed plus a response to 9 (if you so wish). 2 They must be items you would realistically wish to buy if made RTR at ‘affordable prices’. 3 Submit your entries on this thread simply as (for example): 2, 4, 7 – with comments and explanations following. My posting which follows should serve as an example. 4 If you vote by PM, please only list your selection of numbers without explanations. GWR Mink Vans 1. ‘Iron Mink’ 16ft 2. Mink A. 16ft 3. Mink A. 17ft 6in 4. Mink B. 21ft. Non-ventilated 5. Mink C. 21ft. Ventilated 6. Mink D. 28ft 6in 7. Mink F. 36ft. Bogie 8. Mink G. 30ft 9. If there was only enough plastic available to make just one of the above, which should it be? (Answer simply as 1 or 3 or 5 etc as usual). Get your thinking caps on and get voting! I will acknowledge receipt of your vote via the ‘Thx’ tick box. You have until midnight on Wednesday 14 July. However, I will stop earlier and advise if votes reach 50. I will present the results during the morning of Thursday 15 July. I look forward to your selections and comments! Brian (Note: These are ‘informal Polls for fun’ on Rob’s thread only and neither RMweb nor The 00 Wishlist Poll Team are specifically involved, apart from me, John, Chris and Ian in our ‘personal capacities’.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hello everyone Most of the Minks are a bit too early for me, but – I have to say – I cannot for the life of me understand why the Mink As at the very least haven’t been made RTR! Those are all I’m actually voting for on this one, but that’s not to say that I wouldn’t buy any or all of the others if they were made. Many ended their working lives in Departmental Stock, so I’m sure I’d find a use for them! Brian 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted July 11, 2021 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 I’m currently stood in a queue trying to bag some seats in a club to watch tonight’s game. Thanks again Brian. I’ll vote for 2 -8 inclusive with 3 as my preferred choice. 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2021 34 minutes ago, gwrrob said: I’m currently stood in a queue trying to bag some seats in a club to watch tonight’s game. Thanks again Brian. I’ll vote for 2 -8 inclusive with 3 as my preferred choice. Are Coventry playing or something Rob, not seen much on the news about any other games? 1 3 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hello everyone Can anyone tell me the destination of loaded Hopper Wagons from Helston in the late 50s/early 60s? I posed the question without success on the Helston thread and I don't have any suitable books with that information. Perhaps it's in an Oakwood Publishing Helston Branch history? Many thanks Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 52 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said: Are Coventry playing or something Rob, not seen much on the news about any other games? Spammerz with his head in the sand as per normal then ! 2 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Lewis Posted July 11, 2021 Share Posted July 11, 2021 1-8. If only one then the Mink F (it is not very easy to model conbvincingly from scratch). Best wishes for Thursday, Brian. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 2 hours ago, BMacdermott said: Hello everyone Can anyone tell me the destination of loaded Hopper Wagons from Helston in the late 50s/early 60s? I posed the question without success on the Helston thread and I don't have any suitable books with that information. Perhaps it's in an Oakwood Publishing Helston Branch history? Many thanks Brian Interesting challenge there Brian. The siding was reportedly reinstated c.1958 and lasted only until 1963. according to Tony Cooke (who is usually punctilious in his research). the stone that was loaded there would appear to have been serpentine. (presumably Lizardite of some description from that area?) but then the trail goes cold. Some types of serpentine are a source of asbestos and it can contain elements with good insulation properties but equally the harder types are suitable for use as roadstone and even railway ballast (wrong sort of hoppers in the only photos I can find and in any case ballast came from a quarry at Menheniot). I doubt there were sufficient quantities sent from there for processing into something else such as asbestos which suggests that it it was most likely used as something like road stone or fill - I think the nearest roadstone coaring plant was at Par but I don't know if it was operational at that time. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 Thanks Mike By chance, I just re-googled my search with slightly different words in a slightly different order and the RMweb thread below popped up! Answers it all! Brian 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 Hello again For those interested in the Helston branch, some good photos on the site below. Brian http://www.cornwallrailwaysociety.org.uk/helston-branch.html 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted July 11, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 11, 2021 1 hour ago, BMacdermott said: Hello again For those interested in the Helston branch, some good photos on the site below. Brian http://www.cornwallrailwaysociety.org.uk/helston-branch.html And here (it might take a while to open but it's worth it) - http://www.rosewarnejunction.me.uk/helston-station-history/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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