Oldfield_Park Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Evening all, I'm continuing some research into a small layout based on a fictional 'coast line' between Aberdeen-Cruden Bay-Peterhead around 1954-55. I'm pretty au fait with the locomotives that operated the tangle of lines in that area at the time, but the coaching stock is proving more of a mystery. Photographs from the late 40s seem to suggest a prominence of Gresley/Thompson non-corridor/corridor stock, whilst anything from the late 50s onwards starts to lean towards Stanier corridor stock. Does anyone know when this transition took place? With Bachmann's 'porthole' stock on the way, I'm keen to know whether I need to invest. Thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Alder Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Hope I'm not granny teaching, but have you tried/joined the GNSRA- it should be able to provide assistance one way or another. http://www.gnsra.org.uk/gnsra_sitemap.htm Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Andrew Biro Posted December 3, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2013 The transition did take place in 1954/55 I don't know whether it was sudden or gradual - suspect gradual and porthole stock was used but I don't know the dates! Strongly suggest <g> you join the GNSRA: they will be able to tell you! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldfield_Park Posted December 6, 2013 Author Share Posted December 6, 2013 Thank you both, will pursue this approach! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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