RMweb Gold Bucoops Posted May 30, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 30, 2022 I presume these weren't seen "darn sarf" on the GE lines at all? We get some snow but nothing like further North! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 3 hours ago, Pillar said: Excellent news! Are the steel ones the same basic dimensions as the later builds, as seen here?: https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/snowplough/h36c3d1ca That's labelled as having a guard's compartment. But is that really correct? I thought they didn't normally carry anybody on the plough and that the van tended to carry just stores/tools? The photos of big drifts usually have large gangs of men with shovels too, so presumably the train included a staff riding van, maybe shunted off at the last conventient siding. I have a vague recollection of an early accident report involving men being crushed when a plough collapsed on being rammed into a very big drift, probably an earlier NER wooden bodied version, so I wondered whether the guard rode on the footplate? In any case, I can't see it being very practical for a guard to carry out the normal rules and go back with flags & detonators to protect the obstruction while the plough is enountering difficulties, still less for the fireman to go forwards and do the same. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted May 30, 2022 Share Posted May 30, 2022 (edited) Clearance Crews were carried in the Snowplough , it was fitted with a Stove, Benches etc. I have seen photos of them doubled up with two locos in the centre and with a single Loco in charge , nowhere obvious for a Guard to be located. I cannot see any Guard markings in the above photo?. One fatal accident in1888 when a Plough collided with a stranded train , the NER CME Wilson Wordsell was onboard, he had serious injuries, another person on board died. Edited May 30, 2022 by micklner 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted May 31, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 31, 2022 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bishdurham Posted May 31, 2022 Share Posted May 31, 2022 August Bank Holiday up North? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweenyTod1 Posted June 3, 2022 Share Posted June 3, 2022 On 30/05/2022 at 08:34, Bucoops said: I presume these weren't seen "darn sarf" on the GE lines at all? We get some snow but nothing like further North! As an East Anglian ( I presume you are), I remember back in the dark ages, when I were a lad, in the Isle of Ely we did have some very heavy snowfalls, Even so, Rule one applies in any case. They look jolly nice models, so it looks like I should get a pair of U19s, (well it is my 76th on Sunday), justification methinks!! Tod 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted June 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 3, 2022 East Anglia used to get very heavy snow. Norfolk in particular was very exposed especially in a northerly wind. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweenyTod1 Posted June 25, 2022 Share Posted June 25, 2022 Ok folks, I wish to buy two U19s, but can't find contact details to do that. I don't do facebook which is all I can find, so please would someone please enlighten me with their details, so I can place an order? Thanks. I have one detail question as to shed locations. I wish my two to be shedded in East Anglia eg, Cambridge, Kings Lynn, Peterborough etc, so do I have a choice of which transfers are included, whether on not they really did live there! Tod 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul2001 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 15 hours ago, SweenyTod1 said: Ok folks, I wish to buy two U19s, but can't find contact details to do that. I don't do facebook which is all I can find, so please would someone please enlighten me with their details, so I can place an order? Thanks. I have one detail question as to shed locations. I wish my two to be shedded in East Anglia eg, Cambridge, Kings Lynn, Peterborough etc, so do I have a choice of which transfers are included, whether on not they really did live there! Tod Hi Tod The email I received is from info@niumodels.co.uk hope this helps. Paul 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SweenyTod1 Posted June 26, 2022 Share Posted June 26, 2022 3 hours ago, paul2001 said: Hi Tod The email I received is from info@niumodels.co.uk hope this helps. Paul Hi Paul, Thanks for that, I'll give it a go. Tod 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted July 8, 2022 Author Share Posted July 8, 2022 Following on from E3173 Zebedee’s nose cone, we had a request for a few more parts for the stock used on the WVML high speed trials in the early 70’s, in particularly parts for coach E5625. E5625 was a Mk2D TSO. The was allocated to the British Rail Research Division in 1971 to trial the new revolutionary ‘DOC2’ bogies that would become the BT10 bogie used on the Mk3 stock. The coach was also fitted with a end viewing panel and basic driving controls, which would eventually become the DBSO’s introduced onto the Glasgow-Edinburgh line in 1979. E5625 ‘DOC2’ bogie kit now available and includes 1 pair of bogies, wheels, couplings, brake discs and coach end plate. The bogies are a direct replacement for the Mk2D bogies on the Airfix/Bachmann model. Kits are £19.50 and will be available shortly on eBay. Alternatively you can email us directly info@niumodels.co.uk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted July 10, 2022 Author Share Posted July 10, 2022 Something else new. Replacement centre steps for the Heljan Class14 loco. Set of 2 steps £3.50. Email us at info@niumodels.co.uk 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 10, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2022 Would NIU models consider producing the LT&SR 1912 vacuum cleaner wagon? The prototype still exists at the Mangapps Farm railway and drawings are available in the Oakwood booklet on LT&SR wagons. There was also a variation of this vehicle in a wheel carrier built for the Plaistow works of the LT&SR. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 10, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2022 1 hour ago, PhilJ W said: Would NIU models consider producing the LT&SR 1912 vacuum cleaner wagon? The prototype still exists at the Mangapps Farm railway and drawings are available in the Oakwood booklet on LT&SR wagons. There was also a variation of this vehicle in a wheel carrier built for the Plaistow works of the LT&SR. Here is a pic. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 10, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 10, 2022 Here's a better image but also before restoration. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted July 10, 2022 Share Posted July 10, 2022 It's an ugly contraption isn't it! No doubt it would lend itself to 3D printing, but I don't think I'll be in the queue for it. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 11, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 11, 2022 Someone has suggested a model would make a great track cleaning wagon. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted July 14, 2022 Author Share Posted July 14, 2022 On 11/07/2022 at 20:40, PhilJ W said: Someone has suggested a model would make a great track cleaning wagon. It does lend itself nicely to that. What would be the best track cleaning system to use? 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Hodgson Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Surely it should be a vacuum cleaner? 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted July 14, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 14, 2022 6 hours ago, NiuModels said: It does lend itself nicely to that. What would be the best track cleaning system to use? I use a pad and IPA (not the beer). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcredfer Posted July 14, 2022 Share Posted July 14, 2022 Is the Dapol one the only vacuum cleaner? It has other, variable, motorised cleaning uses, too. Julian 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted July 16, 2022 Author Share Posted July 16, 2022 On 14/07/2022 at 18:24, PhilJ W said: I use a pad and IPA (not the beer). I'm a fan of the TenCommandmentsModels wagon. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted July 28, 2022 Author Share Posted July 28, 2022 Test print of the asymmetric buffer beam plough. Show here fitted to the Hornby J36, along side the symmetrical plough that comes with the model. The asymmetric ploughs were used on double track sections to sweep the snow away from the 6ft into the cess. They were widely distributed though the NE area and fitted to J21, J27, J36 and Q6 classes. 15 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted July 31, 2022 Author Share Posted July 31, 2022 J36 asymmetric buffer beam plough now available - £5.50 each. To order, email to info@niumodels.co.uk Designed for the Hornby J36, but will also fit the Hornby Q6 and Oxford J27 with a small amount of modification to the fixing brackets. 7 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NiuModels Posted August 1, 2022 Author Share Posted August 1, 2022 In 1931 O2 No. 3499 was selected for feed water heater trials and fitted with a Gresham feed water heater. Although returning good improvement in coal consumption the equipment was not extended to other members of the class and was removed in 1937. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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