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

[KNP]

Fowler ploughing engine would look good but I went for a crocodile because it could take 45tons.

Side loaded using metal skids and a winch.

 

 

 

[Trains&armour]

On 25/03/2024 at 20:24, gwrrob said:

I don’t have Atkins to hand but I think they were an early ‘40s build. @Miss Prism might know.

Loriot P to diagram G42  built 1943-1945,  (page 152), lot 1448, numbers 42354 - 68, load 25 tons (page 19).

[Coach bogie]

I thought this Fowler, being delivered to Truro might be overweight. I have since confirmed at 11 tons, it is within limits for the Loriet L, rated at 15 tons. It will be chained up, eventually, as soon as I can source some chain locally. 

 

Mike Wiltshire

 

[MrWolf]

On 25/03/2024 at 20:55, KNP said:

Fowler ploughing engine would look good but I went for a crocodile because it could take 45tons.

Side loaded using metal skids and a winch.

 

 

 

 

That sits nicely on the crocodile and as the Fowler BB is rated at 17 Tons dry, it's a safe bet.

[M.I.B]

On 25/03/2024 at 20:55, KNP said:

Fowler ploughing engine would look good but I went for a crocodile because it could take 45tons.

Side loaded using metal skids and a winch.

 

 

 

Nice use of dunnage and a good chain-down

[Mallard60022]

Apologies but I seem to remember Rob showing his Bananas fitted with Hunts. I can't find that so may have imagined it?

Which Hunts did you use Rob if you did and could you link to your pics please?

As on several other Van/Wagon Rakes I've sorted, I shall probably use Hunts on my Bananas, but probably with the existing Couplings at the outer ends of the Rake. I can tolerate a bit of a gap behind the Tender but NOT between the Vans/Wagons.

Many thanks all and have a restful/celebration Holiday.

Phil

 

[gwrrob]

38 minutes ago, Mallard60022 said:

Apologies but I seem to remember Rob showing his Bananas fitted with Hunts. I can't find that so may have imagined it?

Which Hunts did you use Rob if you did and could you link to your pics please?

As on several other Van/Wagon Rakes I've sorted, I shall probably use Hunts on my Bananas, but probably with the existing Couplings at the outer ends of the Rake. I can tolerate a bit of a gap behind the Tender but NOT between the Vans/Wagons.

Many thanks all and have a restful/celebration Holiday.

Phil

 

[Sweet pea]

14 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

Hi Robin just ordered the same vans from Accurasale.

[gwrrob]

11 hours ago, Mallard60022 said:

Apologies but I seem to remember Rob showing his Bananas fitted with Hunts. I can't find that so may have imagined it?

Which Hunts did you use Rob if you did and could you link to your pics please?

 

 

Extra close type my old Janner.😉

 

[gwrrob]

I know it’s nearly April 1st but what about this abomination from Hornby.Words fail me.

 

[Dunsignalling]

16 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

I know it’s nearly April 1st but what about this abomination from Hornby.Words fail me.

 

 

Me too, but this sums it up:  🤡🤡🤡

 

Edited March 29 by Dunsignalling

[2ManySpams]

17 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

I know it’s nearly April 1st but what about this abomination from Hornby.Words fail me.

 

 

Truly awful. Saw a few photos earlier. Makes me glad I've moved to 7mm and no longer have to deal with the joke Hornby has become. 

[Oldddudders]

31 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

I know it’s nearly April 1st but what about this abomination from Hornby.Words fail me.

 

Some poxy musical where people rush around on roller-skates, I believe. 

[franciswilliamwebb]

I'm holding out for the gold-plated steampunk version with smoke.

[46444]

59 minutes ago, gwrrob said:

I know it’s nearly April 1st but what about this abomination from Hornby.Words fail me.

 

 

Run to the hills as Bruce Dickinson once sang...😉

 

However it could be a contender for the bargain bin sale...😅

 

If so a fairly straightforward repaint into early crest BR lined green BoB/WC. 

 

I wonder how long will it be before either Rapido or Accurascale produce an all singing and dancing Bullied WC/BoB Class?

 

Cheers,

 

Mark 

[46444]

Easter Greetings Robin.

 

Do we get the customary Easter egg Plymouth special by the way?

 

Cheers,

 

Mark 

[John Besley]

14 minutes ago, 46444 said:

 

Run to the hills as Bruce Dickinson once sang...😉

 

However it could be a contender for the bargain bin sale...😅

 

If so a fairly straightforward repaint into early crest BR lined green BoB/WC. 

 

I wonder how long will it be before either Rapido or Accurascale produce an all singing and dancing Bullied WC/BoB Class?

 

Cheers,

 

Mark 

 

If it means they don't sell and become barging bin buys I want one for a 10.1/4" miniture railway conversion, as I have an earlier Lord Beaverbrook with traction tyres that won't run well..

[TrevorP1]

1 hour ago, 46444 said:

 

I wonder how long will it be before either Rapido or Accurascale produce an all singing and dancing Bullied WC/BoB Class?

 

 

Pleeeeeeeese......... 

[franciswilliamwebb]

1 hour ago, 46444 said:

produce an all singing and dancing Bullied WC/BoB Class

 

I see what you did there 😎

[46444]

37 minutes ago, franciswilliamwebb said:

 

I see what you did there 😎

 

Totally unintentional...😉

 

No mention of roller skates either!..😅

[MrWolf]

3 hours ago, gwrrob said:

I know it’s nearly April 1st but what about this abomination from Hornby.Words fail me.

 

 

I'm going to have to start wearing my auto darkening welding mask when reading this thread I reckon...

[gwrrob]

3 hours ago, Oldddudders said:

Some poxy musical where people rush around on roller-skates, I believe. 

 

My son who's in the theatre business has ultimate respect for those, including friends, that are in this show. Not only do they have to have the triple threat at an audition but then successful candidates have to go on a 'crash' course for a month to learn how to roller skate. The sets for this show are quite amazing apparently.

[BMacdermott]

Hello Rob

 

My wife and I saw the show sometime in the 1990s and it was very well done. If I recall rightly, 'tracks' went above the audience at various angles as well as on stage.

 

Brian

[Mikkel]

7 hours ago, gwrrob said:

I know it’s nearly April 1st but what about this abomination from Hornby.Words fail me.

 

 

Thankfully not for sale, it seems.

 

 

Edited March 29 by Mikkel

[gwrrob]

26 minutes ago, Mikkel said:

 

Thankfully not for sale, it seems.

 

 

TFFT.