Nearholmer Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Here is the Darstaed one in its twin-dome form. And, something for the enthusiastic scratch-builder with an old kitchen-roll middle and a few hours to spare. 9 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 (edited) Tank Wagon Bible... From which, on page 138 35 ton bogie tanker, 1929 vintage, built by Charles Roberts. Deemed uneconomic due to limits on useable curves, as Kevin notes, only one built. Happy New Year Simon Edited December 27, 2020 by Simond 1 1 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 The more I look at the Darstaed one, the more I think it’s closest relative is the Hornby Dublo caustic soda tank, which is discussed in this thread 6 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 27, 2020 Author Share Posted December 27, 2020 Note to self: the only Darstaed one that seems really accurate is the post-war ICI. The pre-war livery is correct, but the wagons only ever had one, central, dome. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted December 27, 2020 Share Posted December 27, 2020 20 hours ago, GRASinBothell said: The Darstaed bogie tankers included the Pratt's one, and Dave Upton's February 2019 Just The Ticket newsletter included a picture of the prototype in (as you stated) what looks like a buff-with-red-stripe livery, as was the Darstaed model. But I concur that it looks splendid in green. I seem to recall from a book on oil tank wagons, that Pratt's in fact had only one bogie tank wagon, and that wagon became the one and only pre-war Esso bogie tank wagon, so technically (subject, of course, to Rule 1) those two wagons can't appear in the same train... Gordon But Gordon, does Rule One apply to toy trains? Happy New Year. Brian. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted December 27, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 27, 2020 17 minutes ago, brianusa said: But Gordon, does Rule One apply to toy trains? Happy New Year. Brian. I thought it was the default, Brian! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
GRASinBothell Posted December 28, 2020 Share Posted December 28, 2020 It certainly applies to MY toy trains,Brian! And a Happy New Year to you, too. Gordon 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted December 28, 2020 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 28, 2020 I found this which to me does seem old fashioned https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ABL8zBlLIVk Don 5 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted December 28, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 28, 2020 Don, I agree it is in the "Deliberately Old Fashioned" style, but there are a few tell-tales that suggest that the filming is not much more than 20 years old. I am very impressed by by that layout and I sort of aspire to have something similar - but without moving house I don't have sufficient available space!! Regards Chris H 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 29, 2020 Author Share Posted December 29, 2020 (edited) I stumbled upon this, a good game for a winter evening, which might appeal to some https://trlottte.com/endcoversgame.htm In fact, for nostalgics of a certain age, the entire site is worth a browse, even if there isn't anything 0 gauge. Edited December 29, 2020 by Nearholmer 5 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 30, 2020 Author Share Posted December 30, 2020 (edited) The big green petrol wagon that I got for Christmas, and a chat on the classic 0 forum have made me get out some more wagons made by Bernard Ridgeley, and add some from Detek Strickland, who trades as Progress Products, to stage a scene from Southampton Docks (it really needs a boat picture in rear). The huge ballast hopper is from BR, as are the loco coal wagon, covered hopper, and bogie brake in front. The cable-drum wagon and replica Hornby refrigerator van are from DS. Very lucky we are to have ‘minor revivalists’ alongside the comparatively big boys at Ace, who provided the petrol tanker lurking at the back. Is this actually Tidmouth Docks? Edited December 30, 2020 by Nearholmer 16 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 31, 2020 Author Share Posted December 31, 2020 (edited) Well, let’s all hope that, when we emerge from the other end of what feels like rather a long tunnel, 2021 proves to be sunlit and full of cheer for all. Edited December 31, 2020 by Nearholmer 9 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted December 31, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 31, 2020 45 minutes ago, Nearholmer said: Well, let’s all hope that, when we emerge from the other end of what feels like rather a long tunnel, 2021 proves to be sunlit and full of cheer for all. Well, if it brings us 57ft elliptical-roofed LNWR corridor carriages like those it won't be all bad! 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brianusa Posted December 31, 2020 Share Posted December 31, 2020 Wish you all anything O gauge! Brian. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 10 minutes ago, Compound2632 said: Well, if it brings us 57ft elliptical-roofed LNWR corridor carriages like those it won't be all bad! Someone at BL liked them, because they commissioned them from Bing as part of the 1921 series, to go with the re-released King George the Fifth. Nowadays, the locos are common, but the coaches much less so, and priced accordingly - see ebay, where there is a pair for sale right now. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted January 1, 2021 Share Posted January 1, 2021 (edited) On 02/12/2020 at 20:30, St Enodoc said: I have no beard but I do have a moustache, which I grew when I started University (just because I could) and have worn ever since. I've decided that on the first day of my retirement it will be shaved off. my beard was, as is my habit, removed over Christmas. I now have at least the makings of a new one. HNY! Simon Edited January 1, 2021 by Simond 2 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted January 1, 2021 Author Share Posted January 1, 2021 I celebrated Boxing Day morning by going out into the garden, armed with the rechargeable hair clippers, and removing mine as swiftly as possible. The relief! 2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2021 7 hours ago, Nearholmer said: going out into the garden, armed with the rechargeable hair clippers I read that as hedge clippers... 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 Much the same. What the neighbours thought of a chap in his dressing gown standing outside on a freezing morning mowing his face I’m not sure - probably having a lie-in, so didn’t see. 2 1 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Donw Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 2, 2021 4 hours ago, Nearholmer said: Much the same. What the neighbours thought of a chap in his dressing gown standing outside on a freezing morning mowing his face I’m not sure - probably having a lie-in, so didn’t see. One is given to wonder about the domestic arrangements that required you to do this outside on a freezing morning. Bathroom occupied by Mrs or a teenage daughter having an extended session pampering herself comes to mind while the desire to remove the beard had overruled any considerations of your comfort. Don 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2021 Were you driven to this desperate action to avoid the "Doglette" taking fright or just because of the grey bits that were beginning to come through? You will be pleased to hear that the "Gutter Lane" terminal roads are now working. i'll provide some words and pictures soon. Happy New Year Chris H 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted January 2, 2021 Author Share Posted January 2, 2021 (edited) 2 hours ago, Metropolitan H said: just because of the grey bits that were beginning to come through? He's being polite (I think); the entire thing was grey. I've never yet grown a beard that wasn't annoyingly itchy. That is always the problem. I'd like to come and inspect Gutter Lane, but I can't imagine that will be possible anytime soon. Edited January 2, 2021 by Nearholmer 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted January 2, 2021 Share Posted January 2, 2021 Beard pruning, and indeed removal, is best carried out in the great outdoors, as despite the occasional inconvenient temperatures, it’s very much easier than unbunging plug’oles. 1 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted January 2, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 2, 2021 We’ll organise a whip -round, https://www.funidelia.co.uk/gandalf-beard-and-wig-kit-23175.html 2 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bruce palmer Posted January 5, 2021 Share Posted January 5, 2021 A late reply to the bogie tanker thread ...we do a repro of the Mills version ...the lot ....and very impressive it looks too .Ive only built the ..rarer ..short version as the other is too big for my layout .One still in the stock box I think ! Bruce 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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