trisonic Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 Ooh, ooh, ooh! A new East End layout!!!!!!!!! Book me in to follow, Dano! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 As a lot of people know I have a soft spot for Stratford / Ripple Lane engines circa 1990 The next layout will have a very Eastenders feel about it, With this in mind I have been searching for another blue 37 that would fit the bill. I decided on this one. 5384394901_6742fd13f6_o.jpg 37216 Transferred to stratford 1987 here pictured at Ipswich 1990 complete with cockney sparrow. It was repainted green and named Great eastern in 1992 My almost finished version of 37216 37216a.jpg I started with the Bachmann 32-781 model as a base 32-781.jpg I removed the ends and all the windows, and filled in the extra steps with filler. fitted shawplan etched cab windows. Then resprayed the whole thing In a home brew version of faded BR Blue and painted on the cantrail strips After the decals were applied, it was heavily weathered to represent the prototype The ends are modified from another Bachmann 37. The chassis has been rewheeled with Alan gibson EM Gauge wheels (for the new layout) and has a base reflex speaker in the fuel tanks....sound is from ESU v4 courtesy of Legomannbiffo The Engine pictured on Oldshaw 37216b.jpg 37216c.jpg 37216d.jpg There is every chance i will do another 00 gauge chassis for 37216 so it will be seen on Warren Lane when we finally take it back to the late eighties (one day) Nice Alan really looks good br blue all the way Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 There is every chance i will do another 00 gauge chassis for 37216 so it will be seen on Warren Lane when we finally take it back to the late eighties (one day) The prototype key ingredient for that is in the post on it's way to me for evaluation, watch this space bud Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swifty11 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 In the late 80s would the cranes be that good? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 In the late 80s would the cranes be that good? So many possible replies...... Older style freightliner red triangle logo. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 In the late 80s would the cranes be that good? Well they would have used the kalmar reach stackers and earlier cranes than what is on warren lane now Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 2, 2013 Share Posted December 2, 2013 I thought the recently replaced Southampton cranes that were very similar to the wl cranes were 80s vintage weren't they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 I thought the recently replaced Southampton cranes that were very similar to the wl cranes were 80s vintage weren't they? They were of the same design just looked different a design that was worked on and made better each time Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The cranes freightliner used in the 80's Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 The Harwich Parkeston Quay terminal cranes with their cones on top and complete lack of any cabling are another that spring to mind. Not sure of the vintage of the Tilbury cranes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOMBATTY Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Next Stratford project is 37057 She was allocated to Stratford freightliner pool 1989 Seen here at Felixstowe North Terminal The Bachmann model depicts 37057 after transfer to Tinsley where it was named Viking. I weathered this engine before I researched her history ... so I have to remove the name and if i'm brave the high intensity lights. This picture show the difference between the original Bachmann windows and the shawplan Etched windows on 37216 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 At this rate we'll need to find you a class 37 calendar for Christmas Has 37057 been 'EM'd' as well? I'm liking the BR blue + RfD pair double heading, but guessing this is too early for what you're aiming for? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted December 3, 2013 Share Posted December 3, 2013 Next Stratford project is 37057 She was allocated to Stratford freightliner pool 1989 Seen here at Felixstowe North Terminal 37057 at Felixstowe.jpg The Bachmann model depicts 37057 after transfer to Tinsley where it was named Viking. 37057b.jpg I weathered this engine before I researched her history ... so I have to remove the name and if i'm brave the high intensity lights. 37057a.jpg This picture show the difference between the original Bachmann windows and the shawplan Etched windows on 37216 37057d.jpg My god Alan you will be catching me up soon for class 37s Next Stratford project is 37057 She was allocated to Stratford freightliner pool 1989 Seen here at Felixstowe North Terminal 37057 at Felixstowe.jpg The Bachmann model depicts 37057 after transfer to Tinsley where it was named Viking. 37057b.jpg I weathered this engine before I researched her history ... so I have to remove the name and if i'm brave the high intensity lights. 37057a.jpg This picture show the difference between the original Bachmann windows and the shawplan Etched windows on 37216 37057d.jpg Looking awesome thou Alan do love a class 37 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Bit of Stratford action for you Alan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 There's a whole thread on Stratford - somewhere on RMWeb......with some very good photos. Best, Pete/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Can you point us in a rough direction Pete?Ta Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Very nice, I remember seeing 216 a lot at Ipswich many years ago! I am looking forward to seeing both Warren Lane back in the 80s and also your new venture. I hope there will be lots of grey roof 47s..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi Allan, you might quite like the start of this video clip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/justindperkins/8726240791/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
WOMBATTY Posted December 4, 2013 Share Posted December 4, 2013 Hi Allan, you might quite like the start of this video clip: http://www.flickr.com/photos/justindperkins/8726240791/ Superb many thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Can you point us in a rough direction Pete? Ta Try this as a starter: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/20844-stratford-depot/ The problem with Stratford MPD (despite being the largest in Europe) is that (like the old GER lines in general) it was/is deeply unfashionable. No Gentlemen driving Bentleys taking photos there! YouTube is a brilliant source for dodgy videos of Stratford (taken from the Station), however.... Trust this helps... Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Try this as a starter: http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/20844-stratford-depot/ The problem with Stratford MPD (despite being the largest in Europe) is that (like the old GER lines in general) it was/is deeply unfashionable. No Gentlemen driving Bentleys taking photos there! YouTube is a brilliant source for dodgy videos of Stratford (taken from the Station), however.... Trust this helps... Best, Pete. And that for me is it's biggest appeal! Cheers Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 Some videos of Stratford were taken by a guy and his dog (don't laugh but I thought the other name was a girl, I should have guessed) if I remember his name I'll post it. In the meantime here's one from 1991 (22years ago!!!) in the snow: Worth it just for the two 37's with plows (with teeth)! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Satan's Goldfish Posted December 5, 2013 Share Posted December 5, 2013 I've not even watched the video yet but i know i want a plough with teeth! Edit: Now i've watched it, point 1: good fashion sense early 90s commuters And point 2: interesting push-pull set seen passing through each way with no buffet but does have an IC BG...... I may have to get one that's more acceptable than my old wrong length Lima example for a slightly different take on one of my carriage rakes. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrighty Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi, Could you please tell me whether you made or purchased your Freightliner and Maritime tractor cabs? Kind regards Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Danielson's shay no 3 Posted December 7, 2013 Share Posted December 7, 2013 Hi, Could you please tell me whether you made or purchased your Freightliner and Maritime tractor cabs? Kind regards Chris Hi Chris The maritime cabs were Oxford tractor units and then they were painted and transfered in maritime and the trailers were scratch built Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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