Guest Tom F Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 I've just arrived home from an enjoyable day in the East Riding with James. It was another planned modelling day, as James is off from a week of keeping the Selby-Hull line working (could James's absence have resulted in the problems seen on the ECML south of Peterborough today? ) The aim was to see how much more could be done on the J72. I've now added the brake rigging and James was very kind in doing the pickups as it's not the easiest kit to fit them to. I ended up cutting my finger which was purely my own fault....I mean who puts pressure on the top end of a stanley knife blade when removing parts from an etch..... The J72 is now at a more prototypical height on its chassis thanks to plasticard (the loco sits far too low without it). Also the Chassis now works after being run on some text track. James will be posting photos of my J72 and his own P4 J72 destined for the Hull MRC's Botanic layout. My J72 is about 85% finished and the small bits required on the chassis and the body work I can now do, so I hope to have her finished in the coming weeks. Meanwhile I was too busy taking photos of this beauty. James built this Q6 when he was in his late teens from an Alexander Models kit and represents 63440 of Selby Shed.....it's very nice and James had to stop me trying to take it home with me.....maybe next time.... Thanks again to James, Suzie and Small Person for their kind hospitality once more. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted February 20, 2013 Share Posted February 20, 2013 With locos back on the layout, I decided to take some photos of 45590 on Leaman Road. I have guests coming over tomorrow and have been tidying the layout up a bit. I'm not sure anything will be running as I'm still in the process of ballasting and the track isn't as bad as it was but still isn't clean enough for smooth DCC operation. Here 45590 poses alongside her sister 45561'Saskatchewan'. DSCF4403.jpg The lovely feature of Bachmann's Jubilee is the opening smokebox door. It giives us a glimmer of that job fireman had to do (I have also done it when I worked up at the NYMR). DSCF4408.jpg Finally she moves of Shed to head back to Sheffield Millhouses. DSCF4412.jpg Ooh now you're talking Tom. Lovely locos Jubilees and a cracking range of names (great for geography and British Empire history in general!). There's something about the degree of taper of the boiler in conjunction with the shape of the Belpaire firebox that makes them surprisingly elegant locos (IMHO). And their 'stack music' is second to none when really opened out. My guess for the North West depot would be Blackpool; York sounds like a plausible destination, via the Copy Pit route (a magnificent setting for that glorious sound). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Ooh now you're talking Tom. Lovely locos Jubilees and a cracking range of names (great for geography and British Empire history in general!). There's something about the degree of taper of the boiler in conjunction with the shape of the Belpaire firebox that makes them surprisingly elegant locos (IMHO). And their 'stack music' is second to none when really opened out. My guess for the North West depot would be Blackpool; York sounds like a plausible destination, via the Copy Pit route (a magnificent setting for that glorious sound). I'll come clean....... the loco is a Bank Hall locomotive. In 1950 Bank Hall had two Jubilees, Mars and Dauntless. I'll be depicting Dauntless in 1950 condition which in her case will be in LMS 1946 livery with BR numbers. I have all the bits I shall require so shall work on her over the summer. Right, I'm off to the hospital today, it's my check up to see if this benign tumour on my pituitary gland has reduced in size at all. Since December I have gradually been feeling better with very little headaches and migraines compared to how I felt last November...which was pretty awful. I will feel better once I know exactly how things are looking though. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anthony Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 I'll come clean....... the loco is a Bank Hall locomotive. In 1950 Bank Hall had two Jubilees, Mars and Dauntless. I'll be depicting Dauntless in 1950 condition which in her case will be in LMS 1946 livery with BR numbers. I have all the bits I shall require so shall work on her over the summer. Right, I'm off to the hospital today, it's my check up to see if this benign tumour on my pituitary gland has reduced in size at all. Since December I have gradually been feeling better with very little headaches and migraines compared to how I felt last November...which was pretty awful. I will feel better once I know exactly how things are looking though. Tom - as a long-time lurker and liker on your thread that I appreciate so much, I do wish you all the best with your check-up - chin up, as my mother used to say!! Anthony Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markeg Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hi Tom, All the best for your check up. I went to the doctors for a check up today all okay except I have a lump that on my nose which is sun damage and have been refered to a specialist. In the doctors words " It doesn't look good." So will phone tomorrow. We get a bit of it here in OZ. Like the Q6 too. Now that you have seen that, we might be lucky enough for Bachmann to announce one in a couple of weeks. Here's hoping. I picked up a DJH Q7 off ebay here in OZ for $73 (GBP45apx) it just needed some decent pickups on loco and needs some brake gear. Mark in OZ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hope all goes well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 The Q6 isn't bad for a teen effort, but it's far from perfect! Still runs nicely though This Tom's loco and although I did do most of the pick ups (as I'll explain shortly), at most I have only guided him when he's needed it. The Mainly Train's J72 chassis is not a very good kit, which has surprised me. I assumed some short comings were a result of me building in P4 and not exactly as intended, but it seems just as awkward in 00. It's perhaps better to have it to work from than not at all, but I do wonder if it was test built before release. Things like the brake pull rods which are about 10 mm too short under the cab really shouldn't have a place in a 'modern' kit. However, Tom has got a loco which will run nicely and of which he should be very pleased! I only assisted with the pick ups as they were exceedingly awkward as a result of the brake pull rod positions. However, seeing it done may help him or he may decide I just made life difficult! And the pair of them together. Tom's is fairly near to completion but mine has a long way to go! I'm also converting it to be an older loco with a shorter bunker and other specific details. The Mainly Trains kit (and this is its one advantage) is the only chassis kit which suits the earlier frame profile - Comet and Bill Bedford's kits only suit later post 1920-ish (very much 'ish' in my dating here). of course for most modellers this will be fine but for me modelling 1913, it means that the MT kit was my only choice. Hopefully Tom's found the two days we've had productive and educational (though he could probably have done with a better tutor!). Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted February 21, 2013 Share Posted February 21, 2013 Hopefully Tom's found the two days we've had productive and educational (though he could probably have done with a better tutor!). Yes quite....you were too busy fiddling with that Class 25 rather than helping me. Seriously.... James was excellent. Gave me enough independence when working but was there when I need a helping hand or advice. Another modification James made which can be seen on James's J72 and now mine, is the gap between the boiler and tanks which is on the prototype but was moulded on the Bachmann body. Thanks again for all the help. Now to todays events. I would also like to say thank you everyone for your kind comments. The results from the CT scan couldn't say if the tumour was smaller as this scan was being used as the bass line for which all others will be compared. But the fact I've had a reduction in headaches was a good sign. Next CT scan is in 4 months time but I'm feeling generally better about the whole thing now. I'm looking forward to Saturday, as there is an exhibition in York hosted by the Ebor Group of Railway Modellers. There looks to be some interesting layouts there. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 Hello! A couple of photos this evening taken for a particular reason. Last weekend I was at the Ebor Exhibition at York where I was kindly offered the loco coal wagons seen above by our very own Paul (Worsdell Forever). Apparently they have been sat on his shelf for a couple of decades and he felt Leaman Road would be an ideal home for them....you couldn't be more right! Thank you Paul for your kind donation......what was your reasoning again? I think you said because my thread brings a lot of entertainment! I take that as a compliment...Cheers mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidw Posted February 26, 2013 Share Posted February 26, 2013 This layout gets better and better! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 26, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 26, 2013 Yeah, they fit in great! It's only the NE lettered one (on the right without bufferbeams, Kirk kit) I had a long time, the other 2 only a few years the other one shown is a Chivers kit, the unlettered one (not shown) is a Parkside kit. Anyway you've got another to build yourself, thought it was a bit expensive at a pound though... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Yeah, they fit in great! It's only the NE lettered one (on the right without bufferbeams, Kirk kit) I had a long time, the other 2 only a few years the other one shown is a Chivers kit, the unlettered one (not shown) is a Parkside kit. Anyway you've got another to build yourself, thought it was a bit expensive at a pound though... Well they are much appreciated Paul! I'm just looking forward to getting some scale couplings on them, all ready for a J25 or J27 to shunt them to the coaling cenotaph. This layout gets better and better! Thanks David! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
LNER4479 Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 More classic '50A' pics Tom My research indicates I need some of these wagons as well, so I'm envious of the NE lettered one! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jwealleans Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You should offer to do a swap, 4479, since that large NE lettering would be unlikely to have lasted until 1950 and on a loco coal wagon would be in a hell of a state if it had. I was going to suggest a thin coat of grey to allow it to show through as if under a coat of cheap and nasty paint. The kit is of the same wagon as the current Roger Chivers one; there's a side by side build of the two versions on my workbench from three or four years ago. Now Tom's discovered the joy of kits, he needs a few of these. Then again you don't need to browse very far through Tatlow to realise that they used whatever was handy and you can really get away with almost anything carrying loco coal. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Worsdell forever Posted February 27, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2013 You should offer to do a swap, 4479, since that large NE lettering would be unlikely to have lasted until 1950 and on a loco coal wagon would be in a hell of a state if it had. I was going to suggest a thin coat of grey to allow it to show through as if under a coat of cheap and nasty paint. The kit is of the same wagon as the current Roger Chivers one; there's a side by side build of the two versions on my workbench from three or four years ago. Now Tom's discovered the joy of kits, he needs a few of these. Then again you don't need to browse very far through Tatlow to realise that they used whatever was handy and you can really get away with almost anything carrying loco coal. The NE lettered one is how I got it many years ago, so needs a repaint really, the wagon to its left is a chivers kit. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
James Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You mentioned V2's the other day - I think I've solved the problem for you! Even comes ready for P4! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You mentioned V2's the other day - I think I've solved the problem for you! DSCF6269.JPG Even comes ready for P4! DSCF6270.JPG And who said there was no RTR P4 models! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 You should offer to do a swap, 4479, since that large NE lettering would be unlikely to have lasted until 1950 and on a loco coal wagon would be in a hell of a state if it had. I was going to suggest a thin coat of grey to allow it to show through as if under a coat of cheap and nasty paint. The kit is of the same wagon as the current Roger Chivers one; there's a side by side build of the two versions on my workbench from three or four years ago. Now Tom's discovered the joy of kits, he needs a few of these. Then again you don't need to browse very far through Tatlow to realise that they used whatever was handy and you can really get away with almost anything carrying loco coal. Hmmm, I had presumed that the rate of coach livery changes, and loco liveries were not particular quick, and NE coal wagon would not be out of place. I would like to have her fairly weathered and looking rather unkept! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
micklner Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Livery is pre 1936 at latest , as already mentioned it would be getting rather tired by 1950 ish. Much more likely is the small NE version in left hand corner. Number seems rather short too !! Tatlow has a couple listed as 231030 but built in 1939 = small lettering from build date. Others are 274426 and 178725 all 20 ton capacity. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottiedog Posted February 27, 2013 Share Posted February 27, 2013 Re post 1264 -The NER Loco Coal Wagon Dia Q1 was the first kit I produced - I only did it becasue it was blue! Tom it would not be suitable for your layout as there were only a 3 left by 1947 - see Tatlow LNER Wagons Vol 2. The second kit I did was the NER Salt Wagon Dia C11 and I did that one because it was red! No logic, there, then! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
millerhillboy Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 You mentioned V2's the other day - I think I've solved the problem for you! DSCF6269.JPG Even comes ready for P4! [img=http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/public/style_images/master/attachicon.gif] DSCF6270.JPG Definitely would benefit from some of toms weathering but other than that looks great!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Tom F Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 That hideous coupling would certainly have to go! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted February 28, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 28, 2013 That hideous coupling would certainly have to go! Yes - it really lowers the tone. Will Tim be weathering it incidentally? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Max Stafford Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 Nope! But I know a man who can! ;-) Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
islandbridgejct Posted March 1, 2013 Share Posted March 1, 2013 You mentioned V2's the other day - I think I've solved the problem for you! DSCF6269.JPG Even comes ready for P4! DSCF6270.JPG "Silence!" roared the Fat Controller. "If you don't behave, I'll take away your bogie and give you a pony truck, so you'll be a mixed traffic engine," - which he did. Poor Gordon. Imagine how the P2s must have felt. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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