RMweb Premium finelines Posted October 9, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 9, 2012 Some months ago I floated the idea of a plywood version of my 4w Utility CCT. Before I start cutting the die I would love to hear that I am not wasting my time. Southern 4w utility vans have a variety of plank and end configuration. There are fixed ends (PMV) and opening door ends (CCT). The vans have either even planks, uneven planks (from memory there are even two types of these) and plywood. At the moment there are two options. The Dapol model represents the even planked fixed end PMV. My kit produces either the PMV (the same) or the end door CCT, although strictly the strapping is not quite right being based on the PMV not a CCT. It struck me that if I produced a plywood side for a CCT we could reuse my CCT ends and all the other parts which are the same and produce a distinctively different van with its uneven planked doors. These were introduced in the early 50s. Do you want some? Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pixie Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I'll have half a dozen please! Pix Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold roundhouse Posted October 9, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 9, 2012 I will have a few for a proposed layout Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
2mm Andy Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Yes please Roger! I'd buy a few. Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium steam-driven boy Posted October 10, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2012 Hi, And a few more here, Roger 8) My 'to do drawer' is getting rather full now... Regards, Gerry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Kris Posted October 10, 2012 RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2012 I might well be interested in a a couple. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium finelines Posted October 10, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2012 It has been pointed out elsewhere that my existing 4w Utility differs from the Dapol by having even planks whilst the their CCT has uneven planks. So the current choice is 3, not 2. I knew I'd get it wrong, but the gist is right, they are different! Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium finelines Posted October 10, 2012 Author RMweb Premium Share Posted October 10, 2012 A brief history of southern utilities: Family 1: SECR even plank PMV no side vents 4w. Some push pull fitted later. SR even plank CCTs and PMVs 4w SR uneven plank 4w. CCTs had even plank doors. SR uneven plank with just one small pair of planks, but these may have been repairs. 4w. BR plywood sided 4w. Has uneven planked doors. Corridor bogie utility on redundant LSWR underframes. Bogie scenery van (maximum loading gauge roof) on redundant LSWR bogies. Some built by BR on SR bogies. None of the above have guards compartments and the windows are in the sides. None of these should be muddled up with family 2: The first were 4w birdcage BYs for continental boat train traffic. 4w BYs. Both longer (6ft?) than standard 4w. Uneven planks. Bogie Van B, essentially a stretched version of the BY on Southern Bogies. Uneven Planks. These all had windows in the doors and guards compartments. Family 3 contained 2 batches of prize or special cattle cans. SR built with gas lighting, BR built with electric light. Some people described them as utility horse boxes! If you can find a fault please correct me. I didn't fail my history O level without reason! Roger Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BernardTPM Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 I'd definitely have a few ply sided ones, Roger. I've got one each of the even plank, PMV & CCT, so far, so I'll be looking at least three to out-number them! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
54Strat Posted October 10, 2012 Share Posted October 10, 2012 Put me down for a few too, though I've still got some of your CCT's that are waiting for some time. Paul Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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