RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2016 Robin, this is just superb! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2016 I've got one of these on order, a black BR liveried one, I think. I had some fancy notion about it being sold out of service to run on the South Polden Light Railway, into Bleakhouse Road, but I've no idea if that will ever get enacted. I'm just a sucker for all that gesticulating valve gear, especially on a small loco like that. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 9, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2016 An interesting comparison between the USA tank and the 7200. 8 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) I've got one of these on order, a black BR liveried one, I think. I had some fancy notion about it being sold out of service to run on the South Polden Light Railway, into Bleakhouse Road, but I've no idea if that will ever get enacted. I'm just a sucker for all that gesticulating valve gear, especially on a small loco like that. The one from Meldon Quarry is the one you are talking about yer Lordshipness. 1964 mate and it gesticulated all the way to Templecombinations whence it ran out of puff and was put on Shed, right at the back in a cobwebby corner, to be forgotten for some time due to it being very ugly indeed. However, the friendly Lord of Bleakhouse Manor got to hear about it and made the Foreman an offer he could not refuse and thus 'the black yanky one', as it had become known, was towed off to Bleakhouse Road sidings by Evening Star, just before the S & DJR main line was closed for ever. I heard that in the Snug at the pub by the level crossing at Chard Junction one dark and calm night in July 1966, just before the Gerries got well and truly #### on by my boys and I had to go back to work on the building site in Plymuff. Hugh E. Fibber Edited August 9, 2016 by Mallard60022 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted August 9, 2016 Share Posted August 9, 2016 An interesting comparison between the USA tank and the 7200. DSCN9199.jpg How does the USA tank compare size wise to a 15xx? David Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 9, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2016 (edited) We all know gesticulating valve gear never offends. Edited August 9, 2016 by gwrrob 10 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2016 Whilst searching for an LMS coach today, I found a bunch of ex GWR coaches (Comet) that I 'inherited' after Geoff Brewin's sad death and had sort of forgotten about. Very smart they are too but, of course, in maroon or blood and custard and I shall need a very strong BRWR loco to haul them. Mixed feelings seeing these as they came out of their wrappings. I found some very nice BRMR ones as well and I shall also need another very strong BRWR loco to haul those. I'll shut up now. Philth. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 9, 2016 We all know gesticulating valve gear never offends. DSCN9179.jpg DSCN9168.jpg DSCN9170.jpg DSCN9172.jpg If the Finchings see that they will swoon and the RAF chap will have to administer first aid. Unsure if the swoon will be because of amazement or pure horror. B. Obama. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2016 If the Finchings see that they will swoon and the RAF chap will have to administer first aid. Unsure if the swoon will be because of amazement or pure horror. B. Obama. Or the Yanks who haven't gone home..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 9, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 9, 2016 How does the USA tank compare size wise to a 15xx? David I discussed this some time back with a gentleman from 'Model Rail' and he confirmed what I thought was the case - not much use at all as the axle spacings are quite different (the 15XX is 6ft4"+ 6ft6", the USA is 5ft + 5ft) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bgman Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Humph ! Before ya know it there'll be chewing gum all over those shiny platforms and silk stockings hanging out to dry off that lovely bridge !!! W.Rigley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NHY 581 Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2016 Rumour has it the Finchings have been seen practising their 'Jitterbugging'in the back garden and listening to Glenn Miller and his orchestra. They also recently greeted the vicar in the High street with a loud 'Howdy partner!'before trying to lassoo him. Their request for chewing tobacco at the newsagents was not well received and they were required to leave Miss Twicenightly's tea rooms after repeatedly shouting Godamn and discharging their service revolvers into the ceiling. Rob. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcm@gwr Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Hush -hush rare footage of 1968 on the Kingsbridge branch. Surely you haven't got one of those funny shaped LNER things coming as well?!!!!!!!!! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2016 Rumour has it the Finchings have been seen practising their 'Jitterbugging'in the back garden and listening to Glenn Miller and his orchestra. They also recently greeted the vicar in the High street with a loud 'Howdy partner!'before trying to lassoo him. Their request for chewing tobacco at the newsagents was not well received and they were required to leave Miss Twicenightly's tea rooms after repeatedly shouting Godamn and discharging their service revolvers into the ceiling. Rob. I haven't discharged my service revolver into a ceiling for over 50 years. Ar$e Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2016 Surely you haven't got one of those funny shaped LNER things coming as well?!!!!!!!!! Do you mean this? .....or this? Or this perhaps, but maybe not on the Branch? N. Greaselee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2016 ......................or you could borrow one of these for the Sunday School with Women's Institute/WRVS outing to Kingsbridge? F Craddock 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingleycustom Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Like I said previously,this is the one I'd order but this actual model is Sierd's.A great service from Model Rail/Kernow and what a superb model.I've done a full shoot as an exclusive to here as you're such loyal chaps. DSCN9151.jpg DSCN9154.jpg DSCN9157.jpg Great model, all the details are there: 3 domes, lots of squared corners and an outsize cab. I think the BR version in lined malachite is the best looking. Perhaps I should have a rethink on the USA Tanks ... Hmmm, powerful, functional, utilitarian ... but still ugly. A Q1 looks positively pretty in comparison. It's Southern-ish, but I'll happily cope without one. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Limpley Stoker Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2016 Great model, all the details are there: 3 domes, lots of squared corners and an outsize cab. I think the BR version in lined malachite is the best looking. Perhaps I should have a rethink on the USA Tanks ... Hmmm, powerful, functional, utilitarian ... but still ugly. A Q1 looks positively pretty in comparison. It's Southern-ish, but I'll happily cope without one. I don't know whether you'd weather one........ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2016 Quiz time. What is each dome for on the USA thingy? St. Paul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 10, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Still got lots of unseen photos coming out my ears. Edited August 10, 2016 by gwrrob 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted August 10, 2016 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2016 (edited) Edited August 10, 2016 by gwrrob 9 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2016 Quiz time. What is each dome for on the USA thingy? St. Paul. They were going to have one for each day of the week, but ran out of space. The other two were later used to store bananas. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted August 10, 2016 Quiz time. What is each dome for on the USA thingy? St. Paul. Probably one for steam, one for sand, and one for luck (actually sand - steam - sand if my thinking is correct) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted August 10, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 10, 2016 Yup. I can see the sand pipes running down from each of the small domes. P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted August 10, 2016 Share Posted August 10, 2016 Like I said previously,this is the one I'd order but this actual model is Sierd's.A great service from Model Rail/Kernow and what a superb model.I've done a full shoot as an exclusive to here as you're such loyal chaps. DSCN9151.jpg DSCN9154.jpg DSCN9157.jpg One of those engines that's so ugly it's attractive! Like very much. Could never justify one, but like it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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