RMweb Premium 4069 Posted December 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) Undoubtedly. As the older 4-wheelers bit the dust in the early-30s, loco buffer-packing increased. Which reminds me, I'm fairly certain a 48xx worked the Malmesbury branch with a new Bristol Division B-set from 1933. Malmesbury seems to have had 58xxs rather than 48s. Fenton's book has pictures of a freshly overhauled set of 4-wheelers dated 1933, and a reference to new B-sets a year latr. Certainly 58xx + B-set post-war. Edited December 13, 2016 by 4069 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 Yes, thankyou, a 58 for Malmesbury. I should have remembered that. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
B15nac Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 I see the steps have more depth now compared to the earlier examples we have been shown Regards Neil Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 So, that's the buffers & hooks done to death. Now, off to find that Chinese toolmaker who left the nibs on top of the handrails. Why, has he got the missing ash pans in his desk-tidy? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2016 Red Scarlet, green or black? Captain. Sorry. You called? Sorry, but I don't quite know what either of you are on about. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Welchester Posted December 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2016 Sorry, but I don't quite know what either of you are on about. It's a mystery, Ron. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 It's a mystery, Ron. Why is there no 'Groan' button? I'll have to rate that 'Funny' instead. Curses! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) You called? A real Captain. Sorry, but I don't quite know what either of you are on about. I suspect you are winding us up but just to avoid any ambiguity (and a spanking for wandering off topic). Stick with it to the end. Rather fetching waistcoats doncha think? Flashing epaulettes in the Twenty First Century. I can sense your disappointment they haven't caught on on. (yet) Edited December 13, 2016 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Neal Ball Posted December 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) Next week., fab... Err, when's pay day / last posting day ready to run on Christmas Day... pressie to me... from me :-) Edited December 13, 2016 by Neal Ball 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 13, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 13, 2016 A real Captain. Yes, are you a real boy, too? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJM Dave Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 A real Captain. I suspect you are winding us up but just to avoid any ambiguity (and a spanking for wandering off topic). https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bV8YbLvGrb0 Stick with it to the end. Rather fetching waistcoats doncha think? Flashing epaulettes in the Twenty First Century. I can sense your disappointment they haven't caught on on. (yet) Ah, Captain Scarlet, I remember it well. A lesser known fact that I was the youngest 'shade' ever in the Captain Scarlett fan club at 3 months old! (Don't laugh) Each 'shade' was named captain.....then a colour..... so I was Captain Magenta.........no no stop laughing at the back. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium southern42 Posted December 13, 2016 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) Peckett song - update! (Hornby) H and P, change of date. Coming soon, not long to wait. Better get down to the warehouse, boys. We’ve gotta pack a Peckett or two. We’ve gotta pack a Peckett or two, boys. We’ve gotta pack a Peckett or two. (Boys - and girls) Let us know when it is due We’re waiting for the Peckett in blue. EDIT Many apologies - posted on the wrong thread (clever, that isn't!) - what comes of following two many threads at the same time! But many thanks for the ratings, that is most kind. I will re-post in the proper place! Edited December 14, 2016 by southern42 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 13, 2016 Share Posted December 13, 2016 (edited) Yes, are you a real boy, too? I think so. At least I was the last time I checked. Oh and I had free fall lifeboat cox ticket. (now lapsed) Any good? Next week., fab... Don't you mean S.I.G.? Just in case the captain asks. https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070624082435AAVLPg9 Edited December 13, 2016 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
autocoach Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Have they all ordered the 420 instead of a 1420? (explanation as most of you probably won't get it: 420 is California slang for the salubrious weed now legally consumed by some, but not I in the Golden State) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 (edited) Will 1420 be seen on the 16:20 from Hemyock? Strangely posted at almost 04:20. Edited December 14, 2016 by Porcy Mane Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 ... Strangely posted at almost 04:20. Insomnia? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2016 I think so. At least I was the last time I checked. Oh and I had free fall lifeboat cox ticket. (now lapsed) Any good? Don't you mean S.I.G.? Just in case the captain asks. https://uk.answers.yahoo.com/question/index?qid=20070624082435AAVLPg9 Actually, I think I prefer FAB. Just being serious for a moment, I do think that the smokebox door of this 14XX is the best ever 4mm reproduction that I've seen. Certainly captures the prototype well. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted December 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2016 Actually, I think I prefer FAB. Just being serious for a moment, I do think that the smokebox door of this 14XX is the best ever 4mm reproduction that I've seen. Certainly captures the prototype well. The model does have "some" good part's, shame about those awful buffers they really spoil the front end. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
coachmann Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Replace the buffers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted December 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2016 The model does have "some" good part's, shame about those awful buffers they really spoil the front end. Not quite sure what's wrong with the buffers, Bob? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Insomnia? Wasn't she Ammonia's sister? No it was neither of them two. Actually, I think I prefer FAB. Around my doors we always thought FAB a bit poncy but F.A.B. acceptable. Spectrum is Green was something of a contradiction in terms almost bordering on the Oxymoron so after a meeting of the Durham Under Eights Gerry Anderson Appreciation & Debating Society it was decided to use the term "Arl-reet" to indicate everything was OK. Just being serious for a moment, I do think that the smokebox door of this 14XX is the best ever 4mm reproduction that I've seen. Certainly captures the prototype well. That Dart looks splendid but those buffers. I've got a thing about buffers and it seems to my eyes that working large diameter shank buffers are never very well done in 4 mm RTR. The shanks just look too anorexic. That goes for all RTR manufacturers. Good job we've got MJT 2375's & LMS buffers. F.A.B. Arl-reet? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 81C Posted December 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2016 Not quite sure what's wrong with the buffers, Bob? There's a gap at the stub of the buffer shank as Coachmann say change them, I can't see the point of buying one and cutting about and filling gaps up. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted December 14, 2016 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 14, 2016 Personally, I'd rather they binned the "working" buffers on all r-t-r models and put on accurately proportioned fixed ones. I can count on the fingers of one hand the number of r-t-r locos with sprung buffers I have encountered on which the spring rate wasn't a bad joke. The only reason for needing working buffers is the use of "scale" couplings and anyone capable of fitting them shouldn't have any more difficulty replacing the buffers, too. John Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Porcy Mane Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 Personally, I'd rather they binned the "working" buffers on all r-t-r models and put on accurately proportioned fixed ones. I suppose there is an analogy with cup holders in cars. In the RTR market they've become more common place and expected, a reviewer will mark something down if not so fitted, even though their use is of negligible benefit. (Sez the man who fits sprung buffers to virtually all his stock) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
lofty1966 Posted December 14, 2016 Share Posted December 14, 2016 I suppose there is an analogy with cup holders in cars. In the RTR market they've become more common place and expected, a reviewer will mark something down if not so fitted, even though their use is of negligible benefit. (Sez the man who fits sprung buffers to virtually all his stock) You obviously don't live in Canada, where no roadtrip can be completed without the obligatory Tim Hortons Coffee and donut stop. Car cupholders essential! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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