Nick G Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Rumour has it there's a br blue version of the Sidings planned. That True? Yes, watch this space! Reliving my childhood on the N Wales coast, 24's, 25's, 40's and 47's. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) That will be worth waiting for, just need to hold Phil suttons toes to the fire to persuade him to give class 25 and class 40 the slw Treatment! Edited April 12, 2017 by The Ghost of IKB Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 Yes, watch this space! Reliving my childhood on the N Wales coast, 24's, 25's, 40's and 47's. Don't forget the 45's Nick! :-) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 12, 2017 Author Share Posted April 12, 2017 Don't forget the 45's Nick! :-) Mmm, don't recall seeing any in the time period I want to depict 1978 - 1980? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Ghost of IKB Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 No, I thought 45s were pretty rare until mid 80s I think Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted April 12, 2017 Share Posted April 12, 2017 (edited) Mmm, don't recall seeing any in the time period I want to depict 1978 - 1980?Certainly by 1980, recall 46's and a 44 once too, observed from the Junior school playground. Edit: I left junior school in 81. The 44 was on a freight (vac braked of course). Edited April 12, 2017 by Signaller69 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Digital Posted April 13, 2017 Share Posted April 13, 2017 How about a 46. This one at Prestatyn 1979 http://www.derbysulzers.com/46045prestatyn79.jpg 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 13, 2017 Author Share Posted April 13, 2017 How about a 46. This one at Prestatyn 1979 http://www.derbysulzers.com/46045prestatyn79.jpg My memory doesn't recall seeing any Peaks but that proves they were about. Better add a 46 to my list of traction! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Happy Easter! 8 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 Happy Easter! Chocsound fitted? Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wayne 37901 Posted April 16, 2017 Share Posted April 16, 2017 American loading gauge? Cheers 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 16, 2017 Author Share Posted April 16, 2017 Chocsound fitted? Yes, it goes munch munch munch rather than chuff chuff chuff. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melangoose Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Enjoy your Chocolate fix Regards Nigel 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Signaller69 Posted April 17, 2017 Share Posted April 17, 2017 Happy Easter! Have you choc chipped it yet? Or has it gone to the great breakers yard in the mouth? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MartinWales Posted April 28, 2017 Share Posted April 28, 2017 Thomas the Chunk Engine then........................ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 29, 2017 Author Share Posted April 29, 2017 Back from exhibiting at the Southport Spring show, very busy. Thanks to my trusty team John & Geoff. Back home, van unloaded and time for curry & beer! Next outing DEMU Showcase 3rd & 4th June 2017 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted April 29, 2017 Share Posted April 29, 2017 Hi Nick, I must admit I'm looking forward to seeing this again at showcase. It's superb modelling and attention to detail and I do like your selection of traction too. Is that 37422 in plain blue in the picture? Saw that at Barrow last Tuesday. All the best Mark Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Is that 37422 in plain blue in the picture? Saw that at Barrow last Tuesday. Thanks Mark, be good to see you at DEMU. Yes its 37422, excellent photo by John Humphries. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MRDBLUE17 Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 Hi Nick, Another very nice loco for your fleet. It had to take over from 401 after it failed last Monday. Thought you might like this at Barrow. Cheers Mark 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 Thought you might like this at Barrow. Nice picture, I need to take the ploughs off my model to keep it up to date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crisis Rail Posted April 30, 2017 Share Posted April 30, 2017 DEMU - always the years highlight - usual trip down the WCML via Birmingham NS - looking forward to seeing the layout Nick. Ian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted April 30, 2017 Author Share Posted April 30, 2017 DEMU - always the years highlight - usual trip down the WCML via Birmingham NS - looking forward to seeing the layout Nick. Ian Make sure you say hello! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick G Posted May 2, 2017 Author Share Posted May 2, 2017 37424 & 37409 depart the sidings, thanks to John (Digital on here) for taking the excellent photos. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37425 Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 37424 & 37409 depart the sidings, thanks to John (Digital on here) for taking the excellent photos. Fantastic photo , looks so realistic Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dungrange Posted May 2, 2017 Share Posted May 2, 2017 37424 & 37409 depart the sidings, thanks to John (Digital on here) for taking the excellent photos. Why does the lead loco have 424 on the nose and 37558 on the body side? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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