BR(W) Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 To be fair, the brass plates have different numbers, otherwise I agree. At least Bulleid had the imagination to think 'outside the box'. (Ducks for cover) In much the same way that Clive Sinclair thought 'outside the box' to amaze and beguile us with the C5. (Runs for cover). Incidentally, the 28xx, 29xx, 40xx, 49xx and 68xx all have the same boiler, of course: the Standard No. 1. Now that's design engineering at its most innovative, simplest and best - and all those years ago! Cheers, BR(W). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorkie_pudd Posted August 20, 2013 Share Posted August 20, 2013 The simple answer to the questions above about steam or diesel is easy - There all made of metal Ha ha 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 Ah, a man who know his GWR locos! Standard No 1 boiler was the answer I was looking for. For DitD lovers, my problem has not been identifying diesel loco classes, but DMU classes are a different matter; 2 or 3 windows with flat fronts...... I'll take that as an invitation to expand my increasingly popular diesel loco recognition system to cover self-powered coaches. Watch this space.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 Well OT I know....almost correct, but classes 10xx, 47xx, 4073, 60xx & 78xx also fit your description, but not the 'common element' in my post....... So to redeem myself, here is another DitD: Looking at the photo again of the two-window-flat-fronter, don't they look stern / grumpy with the wrap around yellow front.... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 Aha, the potential for a new recognition system - what facial expresion does the loco have ? 37 - Nosey 50 - Yellow wrap-around - Grumpy 47 - Bland indifference any more ? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 Aha, the potential for a new recognition system - what facial expresion does the loco have ? 37 - Nosey 50 - Yellow wrap-around - Grumpy 47 - Bland indifference any more ? 22 - sulky Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 Old Wild West caravans can be ordered too, if required ! With optional 3 wheels? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 With optional 3 wheels? As long as it's still rolling along.... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DonB Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Old wild west caravans ... with optional Red-Indian* arrows embedded? (* Traditional wording used, but should PC-wise be "Native American") That Class 50 (i know because it says so on the side, the number is a bit of a give-away !) also screams "Get out of my way" with that Large Logo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 That Class 50 (i know because it says so on the side, the number is a bit of a give-away !) also screams "Get out of my way" with that Large Logo. I'm minded of a bulldog expression. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm minded of a bulldog expression. It'll be selling car insurance next. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 How can the large logo scream 'Get out of the way' ??? If you were (foolish enough to be ) stood on the track, you wouldn't be able to see it... Similary, if the loco was stuck in the wasp shed, the operators wouldn't be able to tell which was it was... See, if it was a proper railway era, all the nice Standard 1 Boilered locos (see, I've been watching) would have the numbers on the front ! It'll be selling car insurance next. Caravan insurance ? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 It'll be selling car insurance next. Oh, yesss Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Siberian Snooper Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 How can the large logo scream 'Get out of the way' ??? If you were (foolish enough to be ) stood on the track, you wouldn't be able to see it... Similary, if the loco was stuck in the wasp shed, the operators wouldn't be able to tell which was it was... See, if it was a proper railway era, all the nice Standard 1 Boilered locos (see, I've been watching) would have the numbers on the front ! Caravan insurance ? The no claims discount went up in smoke. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 OK, this may wind Damian up as it is out of era, but this shows how you well guys have captured the spirit of the location. Noting that Chris is working on the Signal Box, I have a '60s print of the signal box diagram for St Blazey if it is of any use to you guys? Could have sworn that I'd answered this but if not.... Yes, would love to see the print. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Stubby47 Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 Whatever class of loco that is, under the new recognition grouping I would consider that 'Sad'. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Whatever class of loco that is, under the new recognition grouping I would consider that 'Sad'. Never seen one out on its own Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
avonside1563 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm going to take a look at Par harbour to see what's left of the Bagnall twins old home so, seeing as St Blazey is next door a trip there will be in order too. Requests for photos of features considered if any are needed? (And by that I don't mean my features!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indomitable026 Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 I'm going to take a look at Par harbour to see what's left of the Bagnall twins old home so, seeing as St Blazey is next door a trip there will be in order too. Requests for photos of features considered if any are needed? (And by that I don't mean my features!) Photo request; The inside of the Par Inn. A pasty with a lizard on top A beer with a head on it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted August 21, 2013 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted August 21, 2013 Nige, Photo request: either a Cornish pasty in Devon or a Devon pasty in Cornwall. (Ginsters don't count) 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 Photo request; The inside of the Par Inn. A pasty with a lizard on top A beer with a head on it I can do the beer bit!! 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 I can do the beer bit!! And does it do what it says on the glass? 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 (edited) And does it do what it says on the glass?Oh yeah! Especially after a few of them. Ian Edited August 21, 2013 by roundhouse Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 I can do the beer bit!! You call that a head? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted August 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 21, 2013 You call that a head? Yes - in a part of the country that doesn't use sparklers on the pumps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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