Ayrshire early 1960s - steam locos and associated models

[Crewlisle]

One thing not normally seen on Scottish layouts are the correct size cabside numbers on ex-LMS & some standard locos.  Many locos repaired & repainted at St Rollox works in Glasgow had 10" high thick cabside numerals instead of the normal 8" high numerals.  The Duchesses, Scots, Britannias, Clans, 9Fs & the ex-WD freight locos were all repaired at Crewe.   Suggest you check your chosen locos against actual photographs.

 

I spent my trainspotting days in the 1950s on the Midland & WCML.  When we saw a loco with the 10" high cabside numerals we all cheered & shouted that it must be a 'cop' before we found out what it was!  Oh happy days.

 

Peter