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

[Siberian Snooper]

2 hours ago, Tim Dubya said:

Mr @2ManySpams & Rob, we have an answer

 

 

WOO WOOOOOOOOO!

 

 

 

Are all the right notes, in the right order?

 

 

[Tim Dubya]

29 minutes ago, Siberian Snooper said:

Are all the right notes, in the right order?

 

This might explain 😳

[MrWolf]

5 hours ago, Siberian Snooper said:

 

 

Are all the right notes, in the right order?

 

 

 

Not necessarily....

[Miss Prism]

I know we've discussed this several times before (Moguls, Manors etc), but I'm lacking pics of Churchward 3500g tenders in G W R lettering style. Was the W normally placed to the rear of the line of rivets above the centre axle?

 

[BenL]

1 hour ago, Miss Prism said:

I know we've discussed this several times before (Moguls, Manors etc), but I'm lacking pics of Churchward 3500g tenders in G W R lettering style. Was the W normally placed to the rear of the line of rivets above the centre axle?

 

Yes, to the rear - will see if I can find some pics when back with my books!

Edited July 15, 2023 by BenL

[Coach bogie]

If it helps oil fired Garth Hall had the W to the rear of the rivets.

 

Mike Wiltshire

 

[Miss Prism]

That one is on gwr.org's tender page, and exactly why I want to see more!

[Harlequin]

1 hour ago, Miss Prism said:

That one is on gwr.org's tender page, and exactly why I want to see more!

Have you got access to David Maidment's book, "Great Western Eight-coupled Heavy Freight Locos"? (I thought that would be a good place to look...)

 

There are a number of images of 28XX and 38XX locos, mostly oil-burning conversions (so in fact 48XXs) in the "GWR" livery. Some 3000 gal tenders, some 3500gal I think (I'm not an expert tender-spotter).

 

All appear to have the W placed behind the central rivet line.

 

[toboldlygo]

5 hours ago, BenL said:

Yes, to the rear - will see if I can find some pics when back with my books!

You've got them, check your builders notes you sent to me  for the books 😉

[Coach bogie]

2 hours ago, Miss Prism said:

That one is on gwr.org's tender page, and exactly why I want to see more!

Only Swindon original print I have down here of that period. Printed images I have of 6320 (also oil fired) is the same. It might be the same tender as 5955 only ran with the small tender for a short time as the 4000 gallon was not ready for the PR photos.

 

7303 and 3451 Pelican both had the W to the rear of the rivet centre line. However there is a well known colour shot of 7816 Frilsham Manor, in the 1960's where the W was forward of the centre rivets. As the shot was taken at Swindon possible at the time of withdrawal, it is unclear if it ran with this tender or it was attached for moving purposes.

 

Mike Wiltshire

[Coach bogie]

1 hour ago, Harlequin said:

Have you got access to David Maidment's book, "Great Western Eight-coupled Heavy Freight Locos"? (I thought that would be a good place to look...)

 

There are a number of images of 28XX and 38XX locos, mostly oil-burning conversions (so in fact 48XXs) in the "GWR" livery. Some 3000 gal tenders, some 3500gal I think (I'm not an expert tender-spotter).

 

All appear to have the W placed behind the central rivet line.

 

Several clear shots in Great Western Pictorial no 2 Hubback collection particularly pages 13 (2864), 25(3865) and 47(3818) confirming W to rear.

 

By way of contrast, a Dick Riley image of 3201 has the W in inline with the centre axlebox on a flush sided tender.

 

Mike Wiltshire

[gwrrob]

More prairie action , this time at Totnes, with 5526.

 

 

 

[Mallard60022]

B4 they go on Sales I have two pukka Baccy Halls in GWR Livery that need a good long term free loan home. 

4955 with Small Tender and 4936 with Large Tender. No costs, just need to loan them out as I don't need them ...Rob? Anyone?

PM and I'll send pics (oh er misses). Both DCC fitted and 55 has Sound. If anyone fancies one and not DCC that's no problem, I'll return them to DC.

Phil

[gwrrob]

Back from a few days away, spent mainly deep in SR territory , 21C106, without much in the way of internet but catching up now.

 

Accurascale Manor looks superb and due to be airfreighted soon.

 

[Rugd1022]

On 07/07/2023 at 20:01, gwrrob said:

I hadn't realised that my toad 17295 was a preserved example , as is the NA version and both at the SDR no less.

 

 

 

The mortal remains of a bauxite liveried Toad body still clings to life next to the down line at Bishops Itchington, right opposite the spot where Greaves Sidings ‘box used to stand. When it still had a roof, the Toad was used as the shutter’s cabin.

 

I’m in the process of catching up with this lovely thread Robin, lots to admire and absorb, the only down side being the recent posts showing all the latest GW rolling stock coming out, which is distracting me somewhat from my plans to get stuck into 7mm… has there ever been a better time to model the Western in 4mm…? The new Manor, 15xx and Siphon Gs are absolutely superb, not to mention the more up to date Hornby Colletts and the new top lights to come etc, in a word - fantastic 😊
 

 

Edited July 22, 2023 by Rugd1022

[gwrrob]

15 hours ago, gwrrob said:

 

Accurascale Manor looks superb and due to be airfreighted soon.

 

 

For those wanting a quick Manor fix...

 

[Brinkly]

Greetings all,

Robin has kindly suggested I mention this on his thread. I'm currently undergoing quite a large clear-out of my BR Western and Southern Region stock. My modelling interests have moved more towards the pre-nationalised period, and frankly, I have a real mix of stuff, very little that matches up! I'm also hoping to move fairly soon, so I need to clear the decks.

 

A number of things will be listed in the classified section over the coming days, but essentially more SR Hornby locomotives will be in the next wave, plus some more Western steam and diesel stock. I've also got about 25-30 Bachmann chocolate and cream MK1 coaches, which I have yet to list. Essentially, all are brand new, stock boxed and ready to go. Plus freight stock, RTR wagons mostly. There are some Bachmann presentation items, too - WW1 Ambulance Train and a Railway Children set, all of which will need new homes. 

 

Stay tuned, and thanks again, Robin.

 

All the best,

 

Nick.

[gwrrob]

Some goodies will be gracing the layout very soon and here's a sneak preview of one of them.

 

[MrWolf]

I think that It's been said before, but a pannier never offends...

[46444]

10 hours ago, gwrrob said:

 

For those wanting a quick Manor fix...

 

 

Hi Robin, Good to see 7814.

 

Any chance of a few more snaps?

 

Asking for a fiend...😉

 

Cheers,

 

Mark 

Edited July 22, 2023 by 46444

[gwrrob]

A Grange fest on several GWR themed threads is required. Here's two of mine in the shape of Grange class 6813 Eastbury Grange on an up stopping service and Grange class 6822 Manton Grange heading west with some elderly stock.

 

 

[Kevin Johnson]

Lovely locos Robin.👍

[checkrail]

1 hour ago, gwrrob said:

A Grange fest on several GWR themed threads is required.

Yep. You, Kevin and I can't be the only Grange fans.  Would be nice to see more before they're temporarily eclipsed by the imminent (?) arrival of the Accurascale Manor.    

 

John.

[Neal Ball]

10 minutes ago, checkrail said:

Yep. You, Kevin and I can't be the only Grange fans.  Would be nice to see more before they're temporarily eclipsed by the imminent (?) arrival of the Accurascale Manor.    

 

John.

 

Definitely - but when I left the railway room this afternoon (far too hot down there), I wasn't aware we were going to have a Grange fest. I shall join the "Grange Party" tomorrow 😎

[Harlequin]

32 minutes ago, checkrail said:

Yep. You, Kevin and I can't be the only Grange fans.  Would be nice to see more before they're temporarily eclipsed by the imminent (?) arrival of the Accurascale Manor.    

 

John.

 

Harold Gasson (Fireman/Driver/Signalman/Author) reckoned that the Granges were the best of all the classes of GWR loco, from his experience on the footplate.

 

He didn't rate the Manors very highly, apart from Cookham, which he liked. But I think he worked on them before the draughting was improved.