RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted March 7, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 7, 2012 Hmmm. I appreciate the number may not be properly legible Stewart, but I do wonder if that combination of colour and prefix signifies an early incarnation of olive green... It also has ED on it so yes, probably defines the start of the olive green era for engineers stock. The one at the other end of the line is described as being red oxide livery which was the official colour name for freight stock IIRC. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted March 7, 2012 Share Posted March 7, 2012 It also has ED on it so yes, probably defines the start of the olive green era for engineers stock. The one at the other end of the line is described as being red oxide livery which was the official colour name for freight stock IIRC. No, whatever the colour the official description was freight stock red - clever because it changed with alterations in the ingredients that were available. I have never seen a BR official document use "red oxide". FSR included bauxites, but also other ingredients in the mix. Paul Bartlett Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold TheSignalEngineer Posted March 8, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted March 8, 2012 Thanks for the correction Paul. A fifty year old publication and similar vintage of memories doesn't always make a good basis for posts after midnight. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEngineShed Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Not long now, these should prove interesting starting points... http://www.ehattons.com/42787/Bachmann_UK_37_235_Triple_pack_16_Ton_steel_mineral_wagon_BR_grey_weathered_Due_into_stock_betwee/StockDetail.aspx Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave777 Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Curious straight line on the left hand one, almost like they were attempting some sort of replate effect. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEngineShed Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 (edited) Curious straight line on the left hand one, almost like they were attempting some sort of replate effect. I thought so, if you were to scribe some lines... The last 16T that Bachmann rusted out had different rust patterns on each side, lets hope these follow suit. Edited March 17, 2012 by TheEngineShed Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted March 17, 2012 Share Posted March 17, 2012 Curious straight line on the left hand one, almost like they were attempting some sort of replate effect. Very probably, IIRC it also has its tare weight (on one side or t'other) high on the body, which is another known effect of replating. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted March 26, 2012 Author Share Posted March 26, 2012 Crab on freight at Ayr by trafalgar45682, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jamie Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Wow, bang in the gritty heart of the Sou'West there Mike - I love it. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave777 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 (edited) The damage along the bottom of the body presents some challenging modelling - should be achievable though. Edited March 31, 2012 by Dave777 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted March 30, 2012 Author Share Posted March 30, 2012 I like this shot of a fairburn tank at Westcliffe, cant embed so heres the link.. http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertcwp/6877276827/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 another one I cant embed, wish I could, English electric type 3 at Mirfield in 1967 on a long train of 16tonners. http://www.flickr.com/photos/tcs-pics/7008122483/ 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 1, 2012 Author Share Posted April 1, 2012 and again http://www.flickr.com/photos/tcs-pics/6774777001/in/photostream 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 2, 2012 Author Share Posted April 2, 2012 Bolton MPD 7.7.68 by kal.917, on Flickr 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 not sure if this is already in this thread somewhere, anyway.. syks - d1537 conisborough tunnel 67 JL by johnmightycat1, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 4, 2012 Author Share Posted April 4, 2012 Towards Pighue Lane by edgehillsignalman, on Flickr 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 44897 Bidston Stn. 19.7.67 by George of Dufton, on Flickr 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Rice Lane by Kerry Parker (KP), on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 X1034 by nicospilt, on Flickr 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 Class 8F no.48363. north-bound Bromsgrove station. 2 March 1963 by ricsrailpics, on Flickr 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 5, 2012 Author Share Posted April 5, 2012 (edited) those wagon loads look a bit unrealistic c.1982 - Tyne Yard, Gateshead. by 53A Models, on Flickr Edited December 16, 2012 by Andy Y Image removed due to copyright dispute. 5 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEngineShed Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 those wagon loads look a bit unrealistic I do like the brake van with the open door! A useful etch I think, or does someone already produce one in 4mm? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pennine MC Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 But why not carefully cut the door out of the appropriate part of an Airfix brake van kit, and either use what is removed, or if you feel it is too thick, make one out of three layers of plastic card, i.e. with a middle "sandwich filling" of glazing material? No need to cut, the door is a separate part (though as you say, it could do with thinning or replacing if it's to be seen edge-on). Must admit ES's comment brought a wry smile - at one time I thought it was the law that you had to build it with one door ajar Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheEngineShed Posted April 6, 2012 Share Posted April 6, 2012 No need to cut, the door is a separate part (though as you say, it could do with thinning or replacing if it's to be seen edge-on). Must admit ES's comment brought a wry smile - at one time I thought it was the law that you had to build it with one door ajar Never got around to an Airfix brake van, was into N scale early on... That said, I have a number of the later Bachy and Hornby vans and I don't fancy trying to cut a door out and reuse it. The glazing is integral forming the wall and door, suitably painted. An etch would make an open door easy, especially if it is open against wall as pictured above on John's Flickr site. You'd only have to paint the door's inside, no color matching of the exterior... I should stay on topic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted April 10, 2012 Author Share Posted April 10, 2012 2 16tonners wait at the bottom of the Clee hill incline on Chris Hewitt's Angelbank layout. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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