JohnH

Another favourite of mine was Grangemouth. Really atmospheric place in the 80's with lots of 37's and 20's at the weekend. I once had a midweek permit for there and reported to the friendly depot foreman. He apologised saying there were only two "350's" in the shed that day... "You should come at the weekends - always more on shed then" :) Happy days.

Could they use the RMB with stewards on each door?

Yes I did mean the hose, the flexible bit. Thanks for the reply. I've got dozens of photos of my own showing the hoses and there seems to be quite a variation in length (although it's difficult to judge from some of the angles I've photographed). I just wondered if there was a 'standard' measurement. Thanks again. :)

I'm looking to fit cosmetic buffer beam air brake pipes (red cock) to my 4mm air braked freight stock. I'm planning to make up some jigs to help with bulk production and was wondering if there is a standard length of the air pipe or do they vary depending on the wagon type? I model BR in the 1980's and my stock includes OAA/OBA/OCA/SPA/CDA/HEA/HAA/BBA/BAA/BDA/VAA/VBA/VDA/VGA/OTA/etc. Many thanks as always for any help.

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Hi Jack I've used thick-ish foil 'tins' (that ready meals and various other foodstuffs come in). Give them a good wash out and then cut and flatten them down to remove any branding marks, etc. Then simply cut to size and fold around the wagon/load. Flattening the foil seems to give it some rigidity which helps hold everything in place. Paint with grey primer and a finish coat of your choice.

Thanks for the replies gents :)

I was watching a video on Youtube and spotted this on a short Class 26 hauled freight. Is it one of the early, small Freightliner containers and is that a lowmac that it's travelling on? Does anyone know what traffic this would be carrying? Thanks as always for any help.

Please have you got a link to this Ray? The ones I can find at the moment are much more expensive. Cheers John

Apologies if this has been on before, but... https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/196258958949?itmmeta=01HQTWG7X4JTM28X0KTE8827J6&hash=item2db1f20e65:g:rrkAAOSw7-hl14yc&itmprp=enc%3AAQAIAAAAwJbpKRkskcU7H8Tdz2p0t42TSg6h5A%2FY9QVGKtEPdyQh2HGy7YeGw2B7gaxfU3E768FYoO8SbNubh%2BOw5JLv11yi4h0kf2r1w1Ul%2BWgccRwmKdfzmwgC6%2Bq4EUL99m7oefhXO8oEluoq3MGksNjVeRl7sxSZP7X%2B9vHSGXQevWcNgEdbC2kLnsVP%2BVRNj%2BW9RTaFqsrjoRXbSZ3ga6o661BcTXUritM4GTtv2GiYVYc2tNwcZKydTH6HTNLBrqMWNg%3D%3D|tkp%3ABk9SR9r-wNy-Yw

Thanks for the link TomCrewe :)

What is the make and model number of this headband magnifier?

Welcome back Dave :) Great to have you able to post your excellent photos again, but please take things easy and give yourself time for recovery. Best wishes, John

Dave, good luck tomorrow and please take your time to recover - we'll all still be here to look at your excellent photos when you're ready. Best wishes, John.

00 gauge EFE PBA Clay Tigers £29 + £4.50 post (several different numbers available) Clay Tiger