A Nod To Brent - a friendly thread, filled with frivolity, cream teas and pasties. Longing for the happy days in the South Hams 1947.

[gwrrob]

Thanks Ben . Its nice comments like those that make this thread worthwhile.

[2ManySpams]

Another technical question for the GWR boffins...

 

Does anyone know the dimensional differences between the chimneys on the following:

 

1. 14xx/ 58xx

2. 54xx/64xx/74xx

 

Is the 54xx chimney less 'fat' than the 14xx?

 

Thanks for any assistance. 

[gwrrob]

Another technical question for the GWR boffins...

 

Does anyone know the dimensional differences between the chimneys on the following:

 

1. 14xx/ 58xx

2. 54xx/64xx/74xx

 

Is the 54xx chimney less 'fat' than the 14xx?

 

Thanks for any assistance.

 

I can't help dimension wise Chris but as both classes have preserved examples ,there will be lots of photos online.Buffalo or Miss P are also well informed members as well as Mike of course.

[Kev_Lewis]

Another technical question for the GWR boffins...

 

Does anyone know the dimensional differences between the chimneys on the following:

 

1. 14xx/ 58xx

2. 54xx/64xx/74xx

 

Is the 54xx chimney less 'fat' than the 14xx?

 

Thanks for any assistance. 

 

I actually have 7mm models of both of these.

 

I'll put a photo up when I get back from walking the dog. Would over on your 1366 build thread be best?

[Captain Kernow]

Would a check of the various drawings in the Russell GWR locos Vol 2 help?

[2ManySpams]

Would a check of the various drawings in the Russell GWR locos Vol 2 help?

 

Yes please CK - sadly I don't have that volume.

[2ManySpams]

I actually have 7mm models of both of these.

 

I'll put a photo up when I get back from walking the dog. Would over on your 1366 build thread be best?

 

Probably best Kev, thought the question here would maximise exposure...

[paulprice]

I must admit I have thought about re-painting one of my N gauge halls into war time black, and maybe converting one to a oil fired example but at the time lack of decent research made it a non starter.

 

Oh my god I have just admitted to having GWR stock, is there no hope for me

[Highlandman]

I've compared drawings in Russell's Pictorial record of GW engines and by using a set of calipers to compare several points on the chimneys of each loco I can see no difference in size. The chimney height appears to be the same as does the width of the stack. Maybe it is the design of each varient that gives the appearance of one stack being squatter than the other.

 

There is, though, a short paragraph on the frontispiece.

 

" Many of the line drawings are taken directly from official

Swindon originals and due to the age of these the reproduction

is not as clear as they would wish. The drawings have been

reduced to 4mm scale as near as possible, but again, due

to the condition of some of the drawings, variation in scale

might exist."

Edited October 6, 2014 by Highlandman

[colin penfold]

Well he is a big Tart.

 

No, you are wrong. Dec's the big tart - Ant's a big girls blouse

[gwrrob]

Further research on panniers seen on the Kingsbridge branch has found 5798,9623,9633 and 9717.Can some kind soul with access to the pannier papers tell me if any of these are in photo in the relevant book please.I don't have the book in my collection yet.

[gwrrob]

WHATEVER they are both pillocks I know that much, any program with them on is banned in my house.

I have to say that they are both very good at their jobs and are popular with Mr Joe public.

[Kev_Lewis]

Further research on panniers seen on the Kingsbridge branch has found 5798,9623,9633 and 9717.Can some kind soul with access to the pannier papers tell me if any of these are in photo in the relevant book please.I don't have the book in my collection yet.

 

Just had a root through Rob.

 

Book 3: No sign of 5798.

Book 4: No photo's of 9623 or 9633. But there is a 1962 photo of 9717 at Hereford.

[cary hill]

Rob I will agree to disagree with you on that.

 

What? Both bits i.e. rubbish at what they do and hated by the public?

[2ManySpams]

What? Both bits i.e. rubbish at what they do and hated by the public?

Can I disagree with your questioning of the the agreement to disagree about Rob's semi-agreeable statement.

[Captain Kernow]

Did someone offer some tarts earlier on?

[2ManySpams]

What a load of old b011ocks, but it is funny.    

Try saying it quickly...

[2ManySpams]

Did someone offer some tarts earlier on?

Feel free to have them both CK (Ant and Dec). No need to thank us...

[gwrrob]

275 pages this thread but not much in the way of modelling sometimes.

[Coombe Barton]

What a load of old b011ocks, but it is funny.    

Talking of which - bookends. Wonder if the artist intended this?

 

Edited October 7, 2014 by Coombe Barton

[2ManySpams]

275 pages this thread but not much in the way of modelling sometimes.

Let me know when I can come out of the corner...

[brianusa]

275 pages this thread but not much in the way of modelling sometimes.

 

Just 'good ole' boys' having fun!

 

Brian.

[Donw]

I suggest binning the tele no chance of accidently seeing them when changing channels. Can't be too careful. :nono:

 

Don

[Kev_Lewis]

Found this photo of a meat tin, I hope it will brighten up the evening for all the Southern fans.

 

Argh! My eyes.......

 

Someone post a photo of a Castle quickly.

[Sidecar Racer]

Let me know when I can come out of the corner...

 

 Wednesday the  34'th of October .