Track laying crane drawings and details

[HGT1972]

A lovely atmospheric photo of what looks like Track Relaying Unit No.6 (the LMR had three of that design - 6, 7 and 8). These were built by Thomas Smith, who built two for the ER, three for the LMR and four for the SR, in TRU terms almost a standard design. Built from 1964-6 they later carried the identities of DRS78202-10 with this one becoming DRS78204. When new the LMR units at least carried a rather nice rich red (bodywork) and off-white (hoist arms) livery rather like the old crimson and cream coaching stock colours. Later they were all yellow.

 

Hywel

[unravelled]

Thanks for the ID on the crane type, it's always useful to have a bit more information.

 

Dave

[L49]

A Couple of photos have just resurfaced of the Leyton machine. The top one was on the mantlepiece in my grandparents house when I was growing up. Grandad is standing in the cab, and his colleague Ben (Don't know his surname) is sitting on the baulk.

 

 

The other one was found by one of my Dad's cousins, who couldn't remember why he had been given it 50 odd years ago. It's pretty knackered, but I think iit has Grandad leaning out of the window of the far cab.

 

 

There are a few nice modelling details here, and I have to confess that I bought an Oxford Warwell at The Great Electric Train Show last weekend specifically to goad me into getting on with my conversion.

[MJI]

The loco is available as a 4mm scale kit from Judith Edge.

 

Nice model too