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]

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1338/entry-17743-caution-toads-crossing/

 

Long time follower and contributor to this thread Mark (46444) has sent me a present for use in my 1957 timeframe.I'm sure he'll describe what he did but it's another kind gesture from someone on this thread.The list is getting long that's for sure.I just need your help with selecting a few appropriate wagons too.

 

 

 

[gwrrob]

What's the wagon in the bottom photo ?

[46444]

What's the wagon in the bottom photo ?

 

Is it an LNER Fruit Van?

 

Probably carrying the finest South Hams organic produce for delivery to Buckfastleigh and forwarding on to the fledgling Riverford Farm and their recently instigated local organic vegetable box scheme. Chard and copious amounts of kale compulsory!

Edited April 25, 2016 by 46444

[colin penfold]

I think it might be a fish van

 

www.ehattons.com/52716/Bachmann_Branchline_38_577_10_Ton_Fish_Van_BR_Bauxite_Late_/StockDetail.aspx

[Trains&armour]

Is it an LNER Fruit Van?

Very likely:

 

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/lnercoveredmerchandise/h392d73c1#h3c43b78a

[46444]

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1338/entry-17743-caution-toads-crossing/

 

Long time follower and contributor to this thread Mark (46444) has sent me a present for use in my 1957 timeframe.I'm sure he'll describe what he did but it's another kind gesture from someone on this thread.The list is getting long that's for sure.I just need your help with selecting a few appropriate wagons too.

 

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Thanks Robin.

 

It's a small gesture as I call into ANTB most days to get a GWR fix along with enjoying the banter as well as the useful information the thread produces too!

 

The Toad is a spares box special mating an old Bachmann Toad body to an old Airfix Toad chassis.  With a bit of detailing hopefully it gives a resemblance of an Diagram AA15 Toad.  In reality this should be a smaller AA3 Diagram and isn't technically correct.

 

Paint wise it was pre-shaded with Tamiya black before receiving a coat of Tamiya Japanese Army grey for the bodysides and the roof was German grey from the same manufacturer. The decals are from the excellent Cambridge Custom Transfers range and were surplus to requirements.

 

A bit of detail painting before sealing with Valejo satin varnish.

 

There's a bit more information on my blog about the conversion as listed below .

 

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1338/entry-17482-two-toads/

 

Cheers,

 

Mark

[westerner]

Standby motive power for the Down 'Limited':

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Not Quite the same as Lizzie Ward, the elephant on Salmon Pastures.

[gwrrob]

Very likely:

 

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/lnercoveredmerchandise/h392d73c1#h3c43b78a

Crabs from Beesands, the Finchings will be happy.

[westerner]

Perhaps I should get one of those Goods Vans and for those who wondered what I was on about a few posts back may I introduce Lizzie of Salmon Pastures fame.

 

 

Apparently during WW1 with a lot of the horses having gone to France Circus animals capable of hauling carts etc were put tuse and Lizzie was used by Wards of Sheffield, where Salmon pastures is set.

Edited April 25, 2016 by westerner

[2ManySpams]

Is it an LNER Fruit Van?

 

Probably carrying the finest South Hams organic produce for delivery to Buckfastleigh and forwarding on to the fledgling Riverford Farm and their recently instigated local organic vegetable box scheme. Chard and copious amounts of kale compulsory!

Another vote for a LNER fruit van: http://www.parksidedundas.co.uk/acatalog/LONDON___NORTH_EASTERN_RAILWAY.html

 

 

One is on the list for Pencarrow - they seem to have wandered far and wide out of fruit season.

[colin penfold]

Looking again I agree the little plate on the wagon door probably says "fruit" not "fish" as i first thought.

[Mallard60022]

Finchings....Crabs? What have they been doing now then? No wonder they have been keeping out of site.

Stickers for vans. Nice ones from Parkside's (I think....or Modelmaster's) range, including the famous 'SLAG'

Ar$e

Edited April 26, 2016 by Mallard60022

[Waraqah]

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1338/entry-17743-caution-toads-crossing/

 

Long time follower and contributor to this thread Mark (46444) has sent me a present for use in my 1957 timeframe.I'm sure he'll describe what he did but it's another kind gesture from someone on this thread.The list is getting long that's for sure.I just need your help with selecting a few appropriate wagons too.

 

DSCN8114.jpg

 

DSCN8115.jpg

 

DSCN8116.jpg

I know those egg-chasers are sturdy fellows, but surely Kingsbridge Rugby Union could find something else to travel in?

 

Seriously though Rob, that's a very nice addition to ANTB.

[mattingleycustom]

Finchings....Crabs? What have they been doing now then? No wonder they have been keeping out of site.

Stickers for vans. Nice ones from Parkside's (I think....or Modelmaster's) range, including the famous 'SLAG'

Ar$e

 

Is that the revised Gresley family crest?

 

Where's my tin hat?, flack approaching

[gwrrob]

Is that the revised Gresley family crest?

 

Where's my tin hat?, flack approaching

I don't mind a bit of flack especially Caroline....

[NHY 581]

What's the wagon in the bottom photo ?

Bachmann 38-386....

Edited April 26, 2016 by nhy581

[Mallard60022]

Bachmann 38-386....

OK I'm going to be an ar$e. One needs to check if the roof vents are correct for your era or if the van you wish to represent had vents or not.

Apologies for being a vent nurd but that's how it is when you get to my age and don't understand wiring.

http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/lnercoveredmerchandise

For example, have a look at thumbnails No 28 and 77 on the PB site linked. They might not be the same Diagram of course.....

Van Derveldt

Edited April 26, 2016 by Mallard60022

[gwrrob]

The van has vents in the prototype photo on the last page . Here's a couple more from the BR period that has more wagon options chaps.

 

 

[2ManySpams]

Top photo has a slope sided 16t mineral and a 21t mineral.

 

Bottom has a BR open shock wagon, GWR 12t van and a SR 12t van.

[gwrrob]

Top photo has a slope sided 16t mineral and a 21t mineral.

Bottom has a BR open shock wagon, GWR 12t van and a SR 12t van.

Interesting Chris.Is the SR 12 ton van the same as the one I recently bought but in a BR livery.

 

[2ManySpams]

Interesting Chris.Is the SR 12 ton van the same as the one I recently bought but in a BR livery.

SR-54321-1-s20.jpeg

Same shape and size but the one you have is plywood sided whereas the one in the photo looks to be (even) planked.

[Mulgabill]

Same shape and size but the one you have is plywood sided whereas the one in the photo looks to be (even) planked.

I think the SR van was a derivative of the uneven planked van which was widely built in the war, and subsequently owned by most of the big four.

 

RTR Graham Farish did an OO version, even in GW livery, which I always thought much nicer than any of the Hornby counterparts at the time (1970s)

 

All the best keep up the good work.

 

TONY

[gwrrob]

http://www.ehattons.com/194429/Hornby_R3165_LN01_Star_Class_4_6_0_Lode_Star_4018_in_GWR_Green_only_available_through_Steam_Muse/StockDetail.aspx

 

Brought to my attention this evening at a price over twice as much as I was offered for mine.Has it run on ANTB though....

 

Hattons win when they buy and win when they sell don't they.

[colin penfold]

To be fair mate, anyone dealing in second hand stuff is going to want a 100% mark up to cover for problems. I don't think that's out of order. Can't you sell it yourself on EBay? You will realise 95% of what it sells for instead of half.

 

 

 

Edit to say, you will be up against this bit of quality if you advertise on EBay  http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/ADAPTED-Hornby-OO-LOCOMOTIVE-to-GWR-BLUE-CLASS-4000-LODE-STAR-No-4003-/371604658136?_trksid=p2141725.m3641.l6368

Edited April 27, 2016 by colin penfold

[gwrrob]

Absolutely.