Michael Delamar Posted June 26, 2013 Share Posted June 26, 2013 they're not limited edition are they? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted June 26, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted June 26, 2013 Nope but am sure will be popular - we only want 3 grey ones , getting my order in quick!!!! Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted June 30, 2013 Share Posted June 30, 2013 PF Junction 2 by Auchlander, on Flickr Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bescotbeast Posted July 1, 2013 Share Posted July 1, 2013 I ordered a pack of the 8 Soda Ash versions from Hattons on Saturday Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michael Delamar Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Ive learned that Aintree was an assembly point for these and some had "Return to Aintree Sidings LMR", on them which is on Cambridge Custom Transfers BL35a, Ive never seen any shots of them in the Aintree or indeed Liverpool area, but its made me want some more now. do we know of any photos of the real thing with this writing? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Mornin' all, There are a number of compromises on these models due to the use of moulded plastic in areas demanding the use of etched detail. If you are prepared to invest the necessary time, effort and money then the Bill Bedford resin/etched brass covhop kit (unfortunately shown as withdrawn on his site) is the route to a better version. Maybe Bill will consider making available his etches as a detailing/upgrading pack? Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted July 14, 2013 Share Posted July 14, 2013 Ive learned that Aintree was an assembly point for these and some had "Return to Aintree Sidings LMR", on them which is on Cambridge Custom Transfers BL35a, Ive never seen any shots of them in the Aintree or indeed Liverpool area, but its made me want some more now. do we know of any photos of the real thing with this writing? In 1971 or 2 I walked across the playing fields and there were covhops in Edge Hill C&w. To this day I regret not going back for a camera. [There was also a BR GWR fruit van with the vents covered and ex single bolsters as coils]. Paul Edited to correct the date!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FelixM Posted July 22, 2013 Share Posted July 22, 2013 Covhop in this shot in 1958: http://www.flickr.com/photos/64518788@N05/8505688589/in/faves-91875255@N05/ Kind regards Felix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Phil Bullock Posted July 22, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted July 22, 2013 Nice! Wonder what traffic that was? Phil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Clive Mortimore Posted July 22, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 22, 2013 When are Bachmann going to do an ice blue one.....the drivers at Hanging Hill want some sugar in their tea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted July 23, 2013 Share Posted July 23, 2013 Nice! Wonder what traffic that was? Phil I wonder if they were used for Delabole slate traffic before Presflos appeared? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Downer Posted August 5, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 5, 2013 Have finally stumbled across a picture of a train containing covhops in the London area - at least I'm pretty sure that's what they are. The photo, in Modern Locomotives Illustrated 186, features D8403 pulling a mixed freight from the docks through Canning Town. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Have finally stumbled across a picture of a train containing covhops in the London area - at least I'm pretty sure that's what they are. The photo, in Modern Locomotives Illustrated 186, features D8403 pulling a mixed freight from the docks through Canning Town. Sugar to Tate & Lyle @ Silvertown ?? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Torr Giffard LSWR 1951-71 Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 I wonder if they were used for Delabole slate traffic before Presflos appeared? ....you may be interested in the wagons adj. to the goods shed in this 1964ish pic http://www.flickr.com/photos/irishswissernie/5732822011/in/set-72157626748755256 Dave Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted August 5, 2013 Share Posted August 5, 2013 Sugar to Tate & Lyle @ Silvertown ?? Or sodium tripolyphosphate to Proctor and Gamble at West Thurrock; perhaps even soda-ash to Thameshaven. It might even have been all three, in which case, I hope they checked the labels carefully. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Southernman46 Posted August 29, 2013 Share Posted August 29, 2013 Don't think this has been posted in this topic yet - nicked from the 16t mineral topic for those that can afford Bachmann Covhops and Heljan locos http://www.flickr.com/photos/21611052@N02/9402421804/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted October 12, 2013 Share Posted October 12, 2013 Carnforth, 30/07/66. In colour. http://www.flickr.com/photos/96859208@N07/9693545726/in/set-72157635110382559 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted October 25, 2013 Share Posted October 25, 2013 Big trainload, in colour near Carnforth 04/02/67: http://www.flickr.com/photos/96859208@N07/10243030926/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Barry O Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 21, 2013 Everyone wants one - will they ever turn up.... seems ages since they were announced... mine have been ordered for more than a year - and everyone beefs about Hornby(!) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2013 I'd check out the Bachmann cabinets at Warley if I were you Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Y Posted November 21, 2013 Share Posted November 21, 2013 will they ever turn up.... I believe they're not too far away; they're certainly inbound at the moment. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold BMacdermott Posted November 21, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 21, 2013 Nice! Wonder what traffic that was? Phil Hello Phil I agree with others that it was slate dust from Delabole. A pic on page 94 of the Irwell Press book, The North Cornwall Railway, shows some Presflos going through Tower Hill station (the one in Cornwall that is, not London) and there is more detail about the traffic on pp.131-135. Brian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
26power Posted November 22, 2013 Share Posted November 22, 2013 19/07/67, Hest Bank. http://www.flickr.com/photos/96859208@N07/10589226944/ If you want to justify buying a few dozen! Is the second one just a different grey from the first one? Almost looks blue! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PaulCheffus Posted November 23, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 23, 2013 19/07/67, Hest Bank. http://www.flickr.com/photos/96859208@N07/10589226944/ If you want to justify buying a few dozen! Is the second one just a different grey from the first one? Almost looks blue! Hi I believe the ones used for sugar traffic were painted a shade of blue. Cheers Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Metr0Land Posted November 24, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 24, 2013 Can anyone pls confirm when the ones lettered 'BIS Sand for Rockware Glass Ltd' came into use? I suspect they're just a bit late for my era but can't seem to nail down a date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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