pwr Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Yes they did but it was the van version in Trotters livery. regards Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Yes they did but it was the van version in Trotters livery. regards Paul R The reliant Regal is the van version of the Reliant robin. Seems the names were back to front Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
pwr Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 Try here - I dnt know where you get the kits from http://www.3wheelers.com/model22.html Paul R Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted September 28, 2018 Share Posted September 28, 2018 (edited) The reliant Regal is the van version of the Reliant robin. Seems the names were back to frontNot so. The Reliant Regal was produced in both saloon and van versions and, moreover, was the predecessor of the Robin. Saloon: http://www.3wheelers.com/reliantregal21e.jpg Van: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/aa-heritage-vehicles/reliant-regal-supervan.html Edited September 28, 2018 by leopardml2341 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
47606odin Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 Not so. The Reliant Regal was produced in both saloon and van versions and, moreover, was the predecessor of the Robin. Saloon: http://www.3wheelers.com/reliantregal21e.jpg Van: http://www.theaa.com/motoring_advice/aa-heritage-vehicles/reliant-regal-supervan.html something new learnt every day Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
HSB Posted September 29, 2018 Share Posted September 29, 2018 (edited) I'm sure the Trotters van was a Supervan III. I used to own one many years ago as I could drive it with a motorcycle licence. Edited September 29, 2018 by HSB 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I think the ability to drive a three-wheeler as the equivalent of a motorcycle & sidecar, on a motorcycle licence, was the main raison d’etre for the whole Reliant family (except the Scimitar/Sabre, of course). I don’t know whether cars, the car test, or insurance, cost a lot more, but three-wheelers, some with quite enormous & luxurious sidecars, were not at all uncommon back in the sixties. It seemed to be a progression when the children came along. Interestingly, in India, (and I suspect many other countries) where the small motorbike is by far the most numerous form of personal transportation, the sidecar does not seem popular. Possibly because one can easily accommodate a family of five, provided you squash up a bit. Construction & Use prevents carriage of more than one pillion in the UK. Ah, the motorcycle combination, a single vehicle effortlessly encompassing all the least desirable features of a car, and a motorcycle! Best Simon 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 Hi all. I was going to entitle this post "Don't fence me in"!!! The fence posts along the back of the layout are progressing nicely, but no pics until I've used up all the ones I've got. I've enough to go round the signal box and then a few (scale) feet beyond. However, I've got the fencing bug now and so I sent off for these: poppy's fencing.png I'm planning to get the station area finished asap and that will then leave me the "country" end to think about and, eventually, work on. I've decided on LNWR fencing as I've photos showing both vertical and Midland-style fencing around the concourse area. Here's one of them: Concourse scan.jpg The vertical section isn't quite the same as the LNWR but I thought the angled Midland style was too obviously Midland - which West Kirby definitely wasn't!! The ramp section in the first pic is to go in front of the portacabin: there is a walkway but it will be sloped to get up to the height of the door. I don't want anyone falling down onto the track!! More soon. Rod I've always liked the photo with the parked Reliant! I'm betting that it belonged to one of the station staff. Its not easy to tell which Regal saloon it is from the back, it could be the 600cc/25hp 3/25, which has a moulded "radiator grille" front, or the facelifted 3/30 which had a smooth front with two cooling slots just above the front bumper! The 3/30 also had a bigger 700cc 30hp engine... POWERRRR!!!!! http://www.3wheelers.com/regal2.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopardml2341 Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 I think the ability to drive a three-wheeler as the equivalent of a motorcycle & sidecar, on a motorcycle licence........ My uncle had a Regal 3/30 saloon. DWB...H iirc. I'm sure he said that it was because they had no reverse gear that they could be driven on an m/c licence. I could have imagined that though, I was only 7 at the time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted September 30, 2018 Share Posted September 30, 2018 My uncle had a Regal 3/30 saloon. DWB...H iirc. I'm sure he said that it was because they had no reverse gear that they could be driven on an m/c licence. I could have imagined that though, I was only 7 at the time. No you didn't imagine that, I had a Bond Bug on a motorcycle licence until I passed my car test. As far as reverse gear was concerned, there was one in the gearbox, but there had to be a physical obstruction stopping you selecting it for it to be legal. Although, we nearly all had false or easily removable ones. Now a Bug certainly was a handful at anything over 40mph!!! A very wayward front wheel, which followed just about any alteration in the road surface, and at any speed!!! Jinty 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 My mum threatened to get me a Bug because she thought it would be safer than my motorbike... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jcarta Posted October 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 My mum threatened to get me a Bug because she thought it would be safer than my motorbike... Just think, that threat would be worth 9k + nowadays.... what railway items you could buy with that money...... Jim 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Just think, that threat would be worth 9k + nowadays.... what railway items you could buy with that money...... Jim Oh how I wish I had a few of the cars now that I've cast off in the past!!! Jinty Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Oh how I wish I had a few of the cars now that I've cast off in the past!!! Jinty I use to have a MK 1 Ford Escort Mexico, and a Ford Escort Cosworth..... : ( Martyn. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold jcarta Posted October 1, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 1, 2018 I use to have a MK 1 Ford Escort Mexico, and a Ford Escort Cosworth..... : ( Martyn. 75k + for both cars....Minimum...... If we knew then what we know now .... If only we kept them..... Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Well, I don’t still have the Orange Honda CB250G5 on which I cut my teeth, more’s the pity, but I did get a Moto Guzzi a few years later, and I’ve still got that A little bit of me wishes I still had my 1952 Series 1A Landrover, which now might be worth a bob or two - though it might be described as “heavily modified” as it was equipped with a P6B 3500 V8, which probably would render it uninsurable in today’s climate. It was a hoot, though. Quicker to 40 than almost anything on the road Best Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 I had a 3/25 and it definitely had reverse, in fact the one in the photograph would be seriously inconvenienced if it didn't as to get out of the bay it would have to reverse out to the left (avoiding any passengers doing so!), before going forward to exit to the right between the station building and the toilet block. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
3 link Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Talking of bikes , I had a Suzuki GT750, which was a 3 cylinder water cooled 2 stroke piece of rubbish which went through 3 alternators.... My Z900 was a much more reliable beast. Martyn. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 1, 2018 Share Posted October 1, 2018 Ah, the Suzuki kettle... 3 into 4 exhausts. I think that made it unique if nothing else! Never rode one, I suspect a 750 2-stroke would be “quite entertaining”, particularly on 1970’s tyres, and with the chromed disc brakes... Always fancied a go on a Kawasaki H3... Best Simon 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jintyman Posted October 2, 2018 Share Posted October 2, 2018 We are seriously here!!! But I've got to say, I too had the Honda 250G5 but in green, I then went up to a Suzuki GS550, which was a nice reliable bike. I've also recently had a Yamaha YZF Thunderace in my early 40's for fun, but decided to get rid before my wife became a widow!!! As for cars, the amount of Mk1 and Mk2 Escorts I've had is obscene, especially with what they are worth now The best though, was a genuine Mk1 Twin Cam (K reg if I remember correctly). I also sprayed a Robin for a friend once in Yellow, and I remember it was the brightest wedge of cheese I'd ever seen!!! I've also recently acquired a Mk2 MX5 to play around with, certainly an engaging drive, and looking forward to exploring our North Welsh hills with it over the winter! Jinty 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhilMortimer Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 Well, I don’t still have the Orange Honda CB250G5 on which I cut my teeth, more’s the pity, but I did get a Moto Guzzi a few years later, and I’ve still got that A little bit of me wishes I still had my 1952 Series 1A Landrover, which now might be worth a bob or two - though it might be described as “heavily modified” as it was equipped with a P6B 3500 V8, which probably would render it uninsurable in today’s climate. It was a hoot, though. Quicker to 40 than almost anything on the road Best Simon V8 in an S1 !! Ye gods, thats frightening! I have enough trouble stopping my LWB S3, and that is fitted with dual circuit vacuum assisted brakes and a diesel engine that tops out at 55 downhill! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Simond Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 (edited) Yes, it was. Utterly terrifying on one occasion that luckily had a very happy ending. I had fitted a 50 sq inch vacuum booster, which for a vehicle weighing only a ton and a bit should have been adequate, but the drums became the weakest link. The handling & roadholding were actually quite reasonable, considering it was cart sprung, and had huge heavy military wheels & tyres, though it did have decent shocks. Perhaps a bit like a 1920s Fraser Nash or Bentley, but without any of the refinement! I never found out how fast it would go, but certainly well over the ton. It also had curious fuel consumption. Towing a relatively light boat on a good run, it would get above 25 MPG, which, whilst not marvellous by today’s standards, really wasn’t bad in the day. On the beach, however, launching and recovering boats over somewhat soft sand, I actually achieved less than eight miles on a tank full. Yes, 0.8 MPG! I bought it part built, completed the electrics so they worked, and fitted the brake improvements, had it for a number of years, drove all over the UK from Durness south, towed, launched & recovered boats, rescued cars & people off beaches, and generally had a great time with the old girl. When I moved down south, I finally gave it to a pal who had ambitions of returning it to something like original condition. I believe he’s sourced a new chassis, but I haven’t seen him for a few years, so I’m not sure where he’s at with it. If he succeeds, it’ll be lovely, and very sweet, but it’ll never be as much fun as it was when “Harriet the Chariot” roared! Well off topic here, we’re beyond the rough, and out of the golf course completely, apologies Rod! Best Simon Edited October 3, 2018 by Simond 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
railwayrod Posted October 3, 2018 Share Posted October 3, 2018 I cant match any of the above as my eyesight was never good enough to pass a driving test! However I did have a huge collection of mint boxed Dinky Toys vehicles which during my teems I sold for a song. Hind sight is a wonderful thing...! Rod Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dmudriver Posted October 24, 2018 Author Share Posted October 24, 2018 Hi all. I'm back - and thanks for keeping the thread alive while I've been away!! Even if off-topic!! And all because of a picture of a Reliant!! Anyway, just to wind up the off-topic business, this was my first car: The reg number was RKD 798. What a car that was - apart from being very basic, the most memorable thing (for me, at least) was that the wiper (only 1!!) was vacuum operated, so virtually stopped wiping when the car was climbing a hill!! Had a lot of fun in it, though - even without a heater!! Anyway, back on topic. I've been away on holiday to Switzerland, enjoying the mountains, lakes, rivers, clean and fresh air, glorious sunshine, beer, wine and food - and of course the company of my other half!! Notice no mention of railways!! I keep an eye open as to what's going on but to be honest we just marvel at their efficiency and that of the transport system as a whole. Well, generally - there were a couple of blips but nothing too drastic. Prior to going away I was a bit busy so didn't get much done but now I'm back I'm taking advantage of the absence of stock on the layout to get on with the rear fencing. [i take virtually everything out of the shed into storage in the house when I go away - I just left the rakes of Heljan Mark 1s and parcels stock in the shed.] The fencing is progressing and here is where I'm up to: it's been set up round the signal box and finished just beyond - I've no posts left now!! Next is a track level view around the box: and finally, a look from platform 2: It's beginning to look OK, I think. Not all the posts are exactly the same height, or dead vertical, but I can live with that!! Next job is to put gravel and vegetation behind the fence and then I'll fit the fence permanently and all of it will be behind the posts - it's only in front in places to hold it loosely in place. So, progress is being made, even if slowly!! More soon. Rod 14 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold MarshLane Posted October 25, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 25, 2018 (edited) Hi all. The fencing is progressing and here is where I'm up to: it's been set up round the signal box and finished just beyond - I've no posts left now!! Next is a track level view around the box: It's beginning to look OK, I think. Not all the posts are exactly the same height, or dead vertical, but I can live with that!! Next job is to put gravel and vegetation behind the fence and then I'll fit the fence permanently and all of it will be behind the posts - it's only in front in places to hold it loosely in place. Rod Looking good Rod. I think the fence posts being different heights and slight off vertical adds to it. When things like this are done by eye in real life everything isn't identical, so personally I'd go with that as being realistic! Sounds like you had a good time in Switzerland, welcome back! Rich Edited October 25, 2018 by MarshLane 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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