Johndc120 Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I’m currently modelling a cattle dock based in the 1950s, while still in sporadic use I am really struggling to find decent photo to show how to weather. I know that lime wash was prohibited a long time earlier. My question is about weathering and how much staining you would find still left of the lime. has anyone got any decent photos or advice from what they have modelled many thanks John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2023 Limewash was banned before WW1, and given that the dock and setted area was hosed down after each use (apropos of which you need a length of hose and possibly a standpipe in the vicinity), so there would probably not be much trace of it in the immediate area, but possibly residual lime in other parts of the yard and the bottom of the approach ramp, but it would be well blended in with the general weathering. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 I think it was 1924 it was banned. There are photographs of LMS wagons with it. The last type of MR design that were built around the Grouping. However it was "lime wash" not white wash. https://www.steve-banks.org/modelling/258-cattle-traffic Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 3, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 3, 2023 Who said it was white wash? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted June 3, 2023 Share Posted June 3, 2023 5 minutes ago, The Johnster said: Who said it was white wash? No one, but it's a common misconception. It would be gone after a good go with the hose pipe. Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Johnster Posted June 4, 2023 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 4, 2023 Ah, ok, fair enough. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johndc120 Posted June 6, 2023 Author Share Posted June 6, 2023 So this is with the brickwork painted and the first bit of weathering on the surface 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Il Grifone Posted June 6, 2023 Share Posted June 6, 2023 Distant memories suggest unpainted woodwork and a concrete plinth and drain under the track. (Concrete posts could be an alternative. The GWR was fond of using old bridge rail for fencing. Some was still in use at Newton Abbot at least until recently. I recall lines of redundant cattle trucks stored at Tavistock Junction marshalling yard. (My maternal grandparents had a house overlooking the yard. Pleasant memories of falling asleep to the sounds of pannier tanks shunting while visiting on holiday.) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
CKPR Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 I don't have photo to hand but look for photographs of Cockermouth station in the 1950s - early 1960s as the cattle docks were beside the platforms and intact until closure in 1966 and can seen in most pictures taken at that time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brossard Posted July 5, 2023 Share Posted July 5, 2023 Here's a good pic of a cattle dock: https://www.warwickshirerailways.com/gwr/gwrkd2801c.htm Used it to build mine. The concrete cess is noticeable. John 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Create an account or sign in to comment
You need to be a member in order to leave a comment
Create an account
Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!
Register a new accountSign in
Already have an account? Sign in here.
Sign In Now