SteamingWales Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 (edited) 1 hour ago, The Stationmaster said: Now, at last, back to minding our - or rather Accurascale's - Manors. Or so I hoped 😇 What's up with the headboard in the first photo? Looks to be very off centre or stuck out miles from the smokebox door On the subject of headboards, what will be the status in which the etched headboard will be supplied? Will each model have both a Cambrian and Pembroke Coast Express supplied regardless of allocations and period or will it be a bit more selective than that? e.g. no point supplying 7800 "Torquay Manor" with a PCE headboard when she was never allocated anywhere near South Wales Another thought. What was the case with the "ornate" headboard i.e. cream one with the crest and the "plain" version? Are they period specific/one used upto a certain date or was the available headboard at the shed, ornate or plain, just put on the front of a loco? All questions asked to steer the topic back towards Manors Edited September 7, 2022 by SteamingWales More headboard questions 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium melmerby Posted September 7, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 7, 2022 55 minutes ago, The Stationmaster said: Now, at last, back to minding our - or rather Accurascale's - Manors. Or so I hoped 😇 What's 7816 up to? (apart from a BR plate & GWR on the tender) Is it shunting, with red & white lamps? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quarryscapes Posted September 7, 2022 Share Posted September 7, 2022 7 hours ago, SteamingWales said: Another thought. What was the case with the "ornate" headboard i.e. cream one with the crest and the "plain" version? Are they period specific/one used upto a certain date or was the available headboard at the shed, ornate or plain, just put on the front of a loco? Good question, from the photos I've found the two versions of CCE headboard appear to be in use in the same timeframe and on all 3 'portions' of the journey (London-Shrewsbury, Shrewsbury-Aber and Mach-Pwlllheli). The crest on the ornate one is of course the Cambrian Railways Company Crest resurrected. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted September 7, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted September 7, 2022 8 hours ago, melmerby said: What's 7816 up to? (apart from a BR plate & GWR on the tender) Is it shunting, with red & white lamps? It was the Reading Up Pilot that day - so it does indeed have pilot lamps although both lamp cases were actually white - one being very dirty. The tender is a story in itself - presumably it had been gradually patch cleaned to work through to the GWR lettering, maybe even with a little 'chemical encouragement' to remove some paint as well although Swindon paint didn't last all that well in later days. Anyway the tender was originally with one of Reading's 43XX but when it was called to Swindon, and unlikely to ever return, the tender was swapped with one from another 43XX to make sure that it didn't leave Reading. I don't know how many swaps took place but it was probably only a couple and judging by . fairly well known published photo of 7816 at Swodon it definitely got as far as Swndon shed with the 'Manot' but whether that was for a works visit or on a train I don't know. As a model 7816 would be quite a good choice for a very grubby well weathered example with the tender in that condition to nicely round it off. 7808 was also a Reading engine at around that time hence its appearance on an ECS train at Henley in the middle photo - taken not long after after steam working on anything other than freight had officially ended on the branch. That particular ECS train managed to be worked by a 'Hall' then a 'Grange' then a 'Manor' over three successive weekends. 5 1 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted September 8, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2022 17 hours ago, The Stationmaster said: It was the Reading Up Pilot that day - so it does indeed have pilot lamps although both lamp cases were actually white - one being very dirty. The tender is a story in itself - presumably it had been gradually patch cleaned to work through to the GWR lettering, maybe even with a little 'chemical encouragement' to remove some paint as well although Swindon paint didn't last all that well in later days. Anyway the tender was originally with one of Reading's 43XX but when it was called to Swindon, and unlikely to ever return, the tender was swapped with one from another 43XX to make sure that it didn't leave Reading. I don't know how many swaps took place but it was probably only a couple and judging by . fairly well known published photo of 7816 at Swodon it definitely got as far as Swndon shed with the 'Manot' but whether that was for a works visit or on a train I don't know. As a model 7816 would be quite a good choice for a very grubby well weathered example with the tender in that condition to nicely round it off. 7808 was also a Reading engine at around that time hence its appearance on an ECS train at Henley in the middle photo - taken not long after after steam working on anything other than freight had officially ended on the branch. That particular ECS train managed to be worked by a 'Hall' then a 'Grange' then a 'Manor' over three successive weekends. Reading Manor Pilot being purloined to take over a down Express that is then diverted trough Yeovil to Exeter Central, is how I am excusing myself for having one! Thanks Mike. P 4 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 It is now Q4! Woohoo! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black 5 Bear Posted October 1, 2022 Share Posted October 1, 2022 47 minutes ago, JST said: It is now Q4! Woohoo! I must admit I'm rather looking forward to receiving Erlestoke Manor. Hopefully, another Steam Locomotive is in the pipeline and will be announced soon. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted October 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2022 41 minutes ago, Black 5 Bear said: I must admit I'm rather looking forward to receiving Erlestoke Manor. Hopefully, another Steam Locomotive is in the pipeline and will be announced soon. oh yes. 9 1 1 4 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted October 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2022 2 minutes ago, McC said: oh yes. Next weekend ? 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted October 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2022 Hopefully the emphasis is on the second word ! You heard it here first. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jonnyuk Posted October 1, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2022 maybe a retooled battle of Britain? crying out for an update, that really would stick it to the red box as well. 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium ERIC ALLTORQUE Posted October 1, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 1, 2022 Perhaps they will work up and down the GWR first,we need something fit for a KING. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted October 2, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 2, 2022 22 hours ago, McC said: oh yes. As the reply is on the GWR Manor thread….. do we presume it’s a Great Western announcement? 😎 22 hours ago, gwrrob said: Next weekend ? Not long to wait then….. Oh hang on, we are also now in Q4…. Maybe we will also see a photo of the Manors being loaded onto a ship for the UK… 😎😎 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Accurascale Fran Posted October 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2022 Manors will be at the end of the quarter, but we should have more info on all things manor related in about 2-3 weeks time. Once we have it we will let you all know on here and the usual channels. Cheers! Fran 6 7 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteamingWales Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 26 minutes ago, Accurascale Fran said: Manors will be at the end of the quarter, but we should have more info on all things manor related in about 2-3 weeks time. Once we have it we will let you all know on here and the usual channels. Cheers! Fran End of Q4 equals December? Will they be shipped by the usual method from China or have the team managed to organise a special delivery from a man in a red suit with a sleight🎅??? 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
1466 Posted October 3, 2022 Share Posted October 3, 2022 4 minutes ago, SteamingWales said: End of Q4 equals December? Will they be shipped by the usual method from China or have the team managed to organise a special delivery from a man in a red suit with a sleight🎅??? I am more than content to wait patiently for what I expect to be 2 high quality models . Furthermore it gives me a bit more time to save more pennies from a diminishing pension . Is the shipment routed through Felixstowe with the risk of delays ? If so, I’ll continue to be patient. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Accurascale Fran Posted October 3, 2022 Author RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 3, 2022 Hi everyone, We might hire in the sleigh to help out with delivery, I wonder are Santa's rates better than Fedex?? Something I forgot to share from last month was one of the improvements outlined in our last update. The test fit of the new regulator, which looks a lot more as it should now! Should please @The Stationmaster much more than the previous iteration! Cheers! Fran 29 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted October 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2022 It looks great, what an amazing back head. Different that the brake valve is in mid application from the position of the handle, but lets face it most would never ever notice. Amazing to watch how you have pushed the boundaries of what is possible. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted October 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2022 If I remember my GW brakes correcty, surely the brake handle is in ‘running position’? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PMP99 Posted October 3, 2022 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 3, 2022 1 hour ago, TrevorP1 said: If I remember my GW brakes correcty, surely the brake handle is in ‘running position’? I’m sure someone will correct me if I’m wrong however I think you will find the standard GWR brake valves on the larger locos were two position with a separate control for the ejector. You may be thinking of the three position valve fitted to the smaller locos that had the ejector built in. On those vertical is the running position. Graham 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted October 3, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 3, 2022 On 02/08/2022 at 12:00, Mallard60022 said: GWR (Cheltenham) typical crappy stuff . P We had a word for those things, or two words actually. Neither is permissible on the site for fear of falling foul of the Purity Police or Political Correctness. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Popular Post Chris Chewter Posted October 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Popular Post Share Posted October 9, 2022 I tried to photograph the manors through the display cabinets at the Great Electric Train Show on display on the Accurascale stand. They’re not the best images as there was a bit of glare on the glass, but they might be useful to someone… 13 1 7 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cofga Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Are those domes gold paint or electroplate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JST Posted October 9, 2022 Share Posted October 9, 2022 Why is Erlestoke Manor in a glass case and not in a box on it's way to me? 😁😁 2 6 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold McC Posted October 9, 2022 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2022 31 minutes ago, Cofga said: Are those domes gold paint or electroplate? Metal electroplate 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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