jonhall Posted November 5, 2011 Share Posted November 5, 2011 RfD Leyland Roadtraion with Freightliner container http://www.flickr.com/photos/carrickman/5603635622/in/photostream Jon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted November 11, 2011 Share Posted November 11, 2011 Yesterday the postman brought the latest from Oxford Diecast, The Transit in Network Rail livery. A very nice job they have made of it too. The casting is superb and the livery spot on. The late 2006 revamped model is only suitable for the past 5 years. The only additions needed to the N R model would be the spot lamp on the rear roof and the spinning ventilators along with a step on the rear bumper. Discussed earlier was removing the rear side windows to provide a plain van, and as the logos were all in the same position ! I went out today and bought another one, removed the windows with nail varnish remover and it looks good. This being the one I based it on. And one I made earlier, from 2 Cararama vans, cut and shut with the roof raised. This is a 2002 model of Jarvis, in the condition after the take over of maintenance by N R in 2004 which we ran until 2007 when replaced by the white ones. A 1/72 model, so the new Oxford is a welcome replacment in 1/76. Somthing that the postman brought recently was the new Ford Thames 400E minibus in 1/43 scale from Oxford. Based on a photo of one at an incident on the Southern Region so given an apropriate registration and number from 1963. Merf. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave777 Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Neat job on the cut & shut - maybe tone down the gloss finish a bit...? (constructive feedback) Love that green minibus! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 Neat job on the cut & shut - maybe tone down the gloss finish a bit...? (constructive feedback) Love that green minibus! Agreed Dave, photos always show the faults. Out with the matt varnish and perhaps a bit of weathering. Merf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 A few more recent finds on flickr. http://www.flickr.com/photos/kindredspirituk/6103640086/in/photostream/ Jentug http://www.flickr.com/photos/kindredspirituk/6103094299/in/photostream/ <a name="_Hlt308944274">http://www.flickr.com/photos/happyraildays/6238444425/in/contacts/ Bantam http://www.flickr.com/photos/kerryp28/6329950472/in/contacts/ Dodge, Winwick http://www.flickr.com/photos/35274650@N05/6338554980/in/photostream/ Has Glasgow http://www.flickr.com/photos/59421422@N03/6385236565/in/photostream/ HGO484 http://www.flickr.com/photos/59421422@N03/6385229499/in/photostream/ KYF488 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium PhilJ W Posted November 24, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 24, 2011 Here's one for those who want to 'detail' the new Oxford Transit. >> http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Dear all I have posted a photograph of an EWS fuel trailer at http://PaulBartlett.zenfolio.com/road/e2bb3da71 It looks quite new? I've not seen this before, but I live slightly nearer into town than the works and it is likely that this comes direct to the works from the ring road. Paul Bartlett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Dear all I have posted a photograph of an EWS fuel trailer at http://PaulBartlett..../road/e2bb3da71 It looks quite new? I've not seen this before, but I live slightly nearer into town than the works and it is likely that this comes direct to the works from the ring road. Paul Bartlett Hi Paul. I have seen the trailer or one similar at Toton. The handrails up top seem to look fixed, is it a fixture on site ? Cheaper than a perminent fuel tank. Merf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Here's one for those who want to 'detail' the new Oxford Transit. >> http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ One I have just finished. Ventilators on the roof, rear spot lamp (looks too big to me) rear step and the ladder rack, with a couple of new signal ladders going to site. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hmrspaul Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hi Paul. I have seen the trailer or one similar at Toton. The handrails up top seem to look fixed, is it a fixture on site ? Cheaper than a perminent fuel tank. Merf. I see what you mean. Sorry no idea but I didn't notice it there last week when I took http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/kirowswitchcross but I probably didn't look very hard. I am slowly convincing Julie that checking out these sidings is part of any walk to my Dads place when the weather is nice. So I'll keep an eye out for it. Paul Bartlett Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Hi Paul. I have seen the trailer or one similar at Toton. The handrails up top seem to look fixed, is it a fixture on site ? Cheaper than a perminent fuel tank. Merf. I don't think they'd get away with using it as a semi-permanent fixture without providing bunds for pollution containment- even site tanks for derv have to be so fitted these days. I reckon the rails are either foldable or removable, though I'm struggling to work out how they're stowed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Stationmaster Posted November 25, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 25, 2011 I don't think they'd get away with using it as a semi-permanent fixture without providing bunds for pollution containment- even site tanks for derv have to be so fitted these days. I reckon the rails are either foldable or removable, though I'm struggling to work out how they're stowed. Fuelling is carried out - to my knowledge - at a number of locations where there is no environmental control whatsoever and no method of containment in the event of a spillage. My oppo has advised one company we deal with that what is going on is illegal but as far as we know that hasn't stopped it as they take the view it is the responsibility of the train operator and not them. Seems to be a symptom of the privytised railway. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fat Controller Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Fuelling is carried out - to my knowledge - at a number of locations where there is no environmental control whatsoever and no method of containment in the event of a spillage. My oppo has advised one company we deal with that what is going on is illegal but as far as we know that hasn't stopped it as they take the view it is the responsibility of the train operator and not them. Seems to be a symptom of the privytised railway. The difference between ad-hoc fuelling arrangements, and the installation of a semi-permanent or permanent structure, would be that the latter would probably be subject to Planning Regulations. The 'Temporary' arrangements might not come to light until a spillage has occurred; the parties responsible for causing the spillage, and not providing arrangements for containment, would probably receive a hefty fine. This was certainly the case with contamination of the Stour at Ashford during CTRL1 works. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted November 28, 2011 Share Posted November 28, 2011 (edited) Hi Paul. I have seen the trailer or one similar at Toton. The handrails up top seem to look fixed, is it a fixture on site ? Cheaper than a perminent fuel tank. Merf. http://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/road/h2BB3DA71#h2bb3da71 The handrails are part of HSE regulations (something to do with fall restraints) and are fitted to a lot of tank trailers. They do fold down nearly flush with the top of the tank, they are designed in such a way that they can be erected from ground level before the driver climbs up the access ladder on the trailer. On the example in Paul's photo, the handles, to raise and lower the hand-rails on the top, are on the rear of the tank body, each side of the EWS lettering, the one on the right passing behind the orange Hazardous Materials (Haz-Mat) plate. It is also worth noting the white 'pollutant' warning diamond on the back and side of the trailer, the large-ish feet to the landing legs, the fact that it is parked on concrete, and that there is no rear numberplate - to go with the missing tractor unit. Although quite why the operator would be on top of the tank is puzzling - if you ever watch a fuel delivery at a petrol station the fuel is pumped out of the BOTTOM of the tanker. And there is no requirement to provide bunding (a compound) for fuel deliveries - again take a look at a petrol station. edited to add more info - courtesy of Paul's "dim the lights" feature. Edited November 28, 2011 by Catkins Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 A few more flickr finds this week. http://www.flickr.com/photos/67384646@N08/6430675479/in/photostream http://www.flickr.com/photos/59421422@N03/6432221289/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/59421422@N03/6432225371/in/photostream/ http://www.flickr.com/photos/aceanorak/6353399543/in/photostream And somthing different from the workbench. About 1956 a number of vehicles were treansfered from BRS to BR in the South. I think that BRS were the cartage agents for parcels in parts of Sussex, Surrey and Hampshire. I have seen 2 pictures of BRS vehicles still in green with BR numbers applied so here is one from guess work. A 6 ton Scarab based at Horsham was BRS 27F372, NRU462 renumbered by BR as 3095 S. A standard Oxford 6 ton , renumbered. Any further details of these would be apreciated Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RANGERS Posted December 1, 2011 Share Posted December 1, 2011 (edited) Does anyone recall the rail link coaches which plied out of Peterborough in the 1980s? The first service ran to Kettering via Oundle and Corby and started in the summer of 1980. Two Plaxton bodied Leylands operated by United Counties in BR Blue and grey coach livery were used (MRP 242 and 243V). This pic shows one of the pair laying over outside Kettering garage. http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ The other service ran to Kings Lynn via Wisbech and started in 1981 using an ECW B51 bodied Leopard operated by Eastern Counties in the same BR type scheme. From memory the Kettering service lasted until around 1983 and the 'Lynn service until about 1986, possibly longer. This also have served Hunstanton at some point, operation passed to Birds of Hunstanton in 1983 who used this Duple bodied Ford R1115 on it. http://www.flickr.co...cat/5556263481/ The final vehicle on the Lynn/ Hunstanton was a Plaxton Ford R1115 which Birds used from 1985 onwards, the Blue/ Grey having been superseded by a representation of the Inter-City scheme. http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/5556263785/in/photostream/ Edited December 1, 2011 by RANGERS 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andye Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Whilst looking at flickr, came across these, not sure if they are new here! http://www.flickr.com/photos/johnmightycat/5950205979/ A bristol VR BR training bus and leyland terrier http://www.flickr.com/photos/beerdave1745/6253987381 This one has a nice Mk2 transit and a LWB Dodge crew bus. Andy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted December 4, 2011 Share Posted December 4, 2011 Whilst looking at flickr, came across these, not sure if they are new here! A bristol VR BR training bus and leyland terrierThis one has a nice Mk2 transit and a LWB Dodge crew bus. Andy The Bristol VRs, there were 2 of them, this one based at Doncaster. A good candidate to make from the forthcoming EFE model. The Dodge P C at Hereford, one of the 22 seater relaying gang buses. Merf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catkins Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Does anyone recall the rail link coaches which plied out of Peterborough in the 1980s? The first service ran to Kettering via Oundle and Corby and started in the summer of 1980. Two Plaxton bodied Leylands operated by United Counties in BR Blue and grey coach livery were used (MRP 242 and 243V). This pic shows one of the pair laying over outside Kettering garage. http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ The other service ran to Kings Lynn via Wisbech and started in 1981 using an ECW B51 bodied Leopard operated by Eastern Counties in the same BR type scheme. From memory the Kettering service lasted until around 1983 and the 'Lynn service until about 1986, possibly longer. This also have served Hunstanton at some point, operation passed to Birds of Hunstanton in 1983 who used this Duple bodied Ford R1115 on it. http://www.flickr.co...cat/5556263481/ The final vehicle on the Lynn/ Hunstanton was a Plaxton Ford R1115 which Birds used from 1985 onwards, the Blue/ Grey having been superseded by a representation of the Inter-City scheme. http://www.flickr.co...in/photostream/ I do remember those services, and the Blue and grey liveried coach. IIRC the Corby service was withdrawn when Corby Town Council supported a trial rail service from Kettering, which then got replaced by a minibus from Kettering. The Peterborough - Kings Lynn service still exists in a slightly different and competing form as First Eastern Counties X1, Peterborough - Lowestoft service using coach seated double deckers - http://fecx1news.blogspot.com/2010_05_01_archive.html Before that it was marketed as the X94 Peterborough - Norwich - http://www.showbus.com/gallery/anglia/ecocfirst3.htm photos 3 & 4, then the X1 using single deck coaches - http://www.flickriver.com/photos/21611052@N02/5208317033/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitchinLoco Posted December 7, 2011 Share Posted December 7, 2011 Hi Seeing this thread, would these be of interest to it. Gordon W Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted December 15, 2011 Share Posted December 15, 2011 On the flickr front, a lot of railway motors have appeared recently on the - British railways road transport group. I can't do a link for it, but worth a look. Some stuff from a book and other official B R pics. Merf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam Posted January 4, 2012 Author Share Posted January 4, 2012 New from the CCMV yahoo group's gallery pages: http://ccmv.aecsouthall.co.uk/p887139405/h399324da#h399324da Bedford TJ Parcels van. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 New from the CCMV yahoo group's gallery pages: http://ccmv.aecsouth...324da#h399324da Bedford TJ Parcels van. Adam New from the CCMV yahoo group's gallery pages: http://ccmv.aecsouth...324da#h399324da Bedford TJ Parcels van. Adam hi Adam very nice photo for modelling purposes. thanks for your post . I thought that these beasts ceased being used by the Railways long before 1977 ? Although it is looking less than pristine,to my eyes it looks like it is still seeing some use and is parked outside a typical railway building. rgds Martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Merfyn Jones Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 hi Adam very nice photo for modelling purposes. thanks for your post . I thought that these beasts ceased being used by the Railways long before 1977 ? Although it is looking less than pristine,to my eyes it looks like it is still seeing some use and is parked outside a typical railway building. rgds Martin K reg. 1972-3. So about 4-5 years old and getting towards the end of it's useful life. Probably would have got replaced by one of the many Commer Walkthru vans shortly after. Merf. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shinter Posted January 6, 2012 Share Posted January 6, 2012 K reg. 1972-3. So about 4-5 years old and getting towards the end of it's useful life. Probably would have got replaced by one of the many Commer Walkthru vans shortly after. Merf. K reg. 1972-3. So about 4-5 years old and getting towards the end of it's useful life. Probably would have got replaced by one of the many Commer Walkthru vans shortly after. Merf. thanks Merf, I hadn't spotted the reg no. I am working on a project set in 1973 and I thought I had the road vehicle's clear in my mind . Now I am not so sure ... a week before its first exhibition, never mind!! martin Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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