AndyH Posted September 10, 2012 Share Posted September 10, 2012 Hello all, please can anyone recommend a good source of 57xx, or variant, cab photos in BR era? I have had a good search, trawled through my Bradford Bartons and what Pannier Papers I have to no real avail. I am building a JLTRT model. Many thanks in advance, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon A Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Andy H What information are you looking for in your pictures? Gordon A Bristo; Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyH Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Hello Gordon, Enough information to build an accurate model. Cab roof layout, pipework, and odd fittings to help translate the blackhead elevation drawing that comes with the kit. I have a GA drawing from GWR journal but the cab layout is still a bit of a mystery. Have chosen a 77xx variant to model. Many thanks, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Blandford1969 Posted September 11, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 11, 2012 There are a couple of variations to the cab layout depending on various fittings these being 1) Some boilers were fitted with backhead clacks and some were not 2) The exact type of steam brake varied (still does) there are two different types fitted. Some had a small reservior at the top of the valve (you can see an example of this on 5764) there is a second variety that in addition to this had an additional reservoir fitted within the cab (see attached photo) I dont think any were motor fitted which has a different type again. I have quickly to hand two pictures showing just the brake equipment from 'The vacuum brake book' i am currently working on. Now for the rest of the cab are you looking for a boiler fitted with backhead clacks or not which influence the images. Please note as I have an error in my photo showing the top of the reservoir which does not go to the brake and reservior from there. I have possibly got some more photos at home more broadly of the cabs. Hope this helps Sorry i should have said the first is of 5764 and the second with the additional reservior is 7714. regards Duncan Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Is this of any use? Note, this is a southern allocated example and there are a few detail differences, water treatment fittings and dual SR/WR lamp irons for example. 7782 Weymouth 8/7/63 Chris Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kev_Lewis Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Here's some cheeky photo's I took of 9681 during my visit to the Dean Forest Railway in July. I hope they are helpful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted September 11, 2012 Share Posted September 11, 2012 Try these all LT Panniers! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AndyH Posted September 11, 2012 Author Share Posted September 11, 2012 Many thanks all for the pictures and links. Really useful. the interpretative info is a great help. Finding my feet in all this. Kind regards, Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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