RMweb Gold jollysmart Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 14 minutes ago, great northern said: Vote came in after I had started the count I'm afraid, otherwise we would have a tie again. If you snooze, you lose ! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 22 hours ago, LNER4479 said: Ooh, goody - the LMS ('ell of a mess). Not too many gaping gaps; the Patriot will fill the most notable. I think I too will go with the Fowler 2-6-4T. The first in a line that transmogrified through Stanier, Fairburn and ultimately BR Standard 80xxx. By all accounts, one of the better pre-Stanier LMS types. (There is indeed an intention to build a new one but, until metal is cut, it's just an intention. They've got to finish the Patriot first!) (Oh, and whilst I'm on, an honourable mention for the Irish version, No.4, in the care of RPSI. They talk about building another one so maybe some commonality with the LMS new-build there in the future?) I believe the RPSI have plumped for the tender version and a start has been made 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 12 hours ago, manna said: Ugly as sin, and basically useless I wonder who that is... 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 36 minutes ago, Sandhole said: Z 0-8-0, H16, G16, W2-6-4., J class 4-6-2 tank. U1 2-6-0., Remembrance 4-6-0. I'll stop now. I'm rambling. Chris. You're only supposed to pick one... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
manna Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 (edited) 4 minutes ago, St Enodoc said: I wonder who that is... G'day Folks With a World population of 7.5 Billion, there has to be a couple of candidates.................. manna Edited February 24, 2021 by manna 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Metropolitan H Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 The G16 and H16 - of 1921-22 build - were dealt with under the LSWR vote a week or so back and weren't noticeably modified during their lives. Also, the two (2) LBSCR J class 4-6-2Ts didn't get significant SR change. The "River" tanks were really a SECR design - albeit delayed by the effects of WW1. So I find myself limited in the range of qualifying (big tank) locos to the Z 0-8-0T - a very specialised beast - and the W 2-6-4T. My vote goes to the "W" 2-6-4T as I did see then occasionally and they were up to the job they were designed for. Regards Chris H 2 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium great northern Posted February 24, 2021 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 36 minutes ago, Sandhole said: Z 0-8-0, H16, G16, W2-6-4., J class 4-6-2 tank. U1 2-6-0., Remembrance 4-6-0. I'll stop now. I'm rambling. Chris. G16 and H16 introduced 1921, so don't qualify, I'm afraid. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium St Enodoc Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 I suppose that, strictly speaking, the Leader was a Southern Region rather than Southern Railway type, so I won't nominate that. The Tri-ang L1 would be a good choice but, for sheer grunt, I'm going for the Z class 0-8-0Ts. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 After a very short thought I came to the conclusion that a L1 should have been preserved. Any loco that looks like a MR 483 class 4-4-0 has to be a great contender for Glibert's locos that should have been preserved. Plus they were good performers. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bell Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 Another vote for the Z class 0-8-0T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium TrevorP1 Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 The Z I think Gilbert. As to it's possible use in preservation, in my dream world it would be kept for banking steam specials up the 1 in 37 from Exeter St Davids... 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crun Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 On 18/02/2021 at 10:31, great northern said: Yes, I tend to that opinion Ian, but it seems a shame to lose all the detail on the left. This is what we get if I crop it to get the loco more in the correct place. To be honest, I'm not very keen on this either. I usually only contribute to the Werrington Junction dive under thread, but having seen this layout in the March edition of the magazine that hosts this forum I had to have a look. I can only admire the work that has gone into it. When allowed, I work in one of the the old buildings south of the current Peterborough station. Pets at Home is in one and we are in one that used to store tarpaulins. I often cycle over the Crescent Bridge and keep a watchful eye on the ECML from my office window. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sandra Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I would go for the W class 2-6-4 tank. Very handsome engines and they seem to have been good at what they were designed for. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 Hello Gilbert Z 0-8-0T for me, please. Thanks. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 Z. P Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 3rd Rail Exile Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 24, 2021 Much as I've liked some of the other suggestions (L1, Z), I'll vote for the W Class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 I'll go with the L1. Seemed a decent enough 4-4-0. My Dad once had a LMS 2P conversion of the Triang loco - don't think it was that accurate! 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
mullie Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 The L1 for me, first model loco I was bought, one day I will restore it and get it running and correct the errors , well the feasible ones anyway. Martyn 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandhole Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 6 hours ago, Metropolitan H said: The G16 and H16 - of 1921-22 build - were dealt with under the LSWR vote a week or so back and weren't noticeably modified during their lives. Also, the two (2) LBSCR J class 4-6-2Ts didn't get significant SR change. The "River" tanks were really a SECR design - albeit delayed by the effects of WW1. So I find myself limited in the range of qualifying (big tank) locos to the Z 0-8-0T - a very specialised beast - and the W 2-6-4T. My vote goes to the "W" 2-6-4T as I did see then occasionally and they were up to the job they were designed for. Regards Chris H OUCH, you are all quite right. I'll go with the W, then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Denbridge Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 L1 for me. One was nearly saved for the national collection and was stored at Fratton depot until it was passed over. 3 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jazzer Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 59 minutes ago, 3rd Rail Exile said: Much as I've liked some of the other suggestions (L1, Z), I'll vote for the W Class. W for me as well. Being pendantic , I question whether the Z would be stable enough for passenger work, even at 25mph on a preserved line. I think the W class had some stability problems on passenger trains but should be ok at preservation line speeds Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flying Fox 34F Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 W class 2-6-4t. Would probably ride better than the Z. I wonder if there is anyone on here with direct experience of both types Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jollysmart Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 L1 for me, a very nice looking and balanced loco. My second loco from Tri-ang, first as a teenager and one that got a lot of running and must still be in storage somewhere. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodcock29 Posted February 24, 2021 Share Posted February 24, 2021 L1 Andrew 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold DaveF Posted February 24, 2021 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 24, 2021 L1 for me to. Once again sparked by the old Tri-ang model. David 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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