Tim Hale Posted February 23, 2011 Share Posted February 23, 2011 Always start with an 0-6-0 because its easy and what could be easier than starting with a Wills SEF kit of a Maunsell Q class? Lovely old plain Jane kit but badly compromised by the huge cut-out for the Tri-ang X04 however like the curate's egg, it does have some good bits such as the nice compensated chassis which is powered by a High-Level drive and a Mashima. The tender is a Bachmann N class which is rather better than the original, decoder is a ZTC. Out of sight is a pile of nice Markit upgrade bits, a Comet 4F backhead and some excellent plates from Garry at 247. Not really suitable for Beaminster Junction but the lure of the old S&DJR is rather strong and the pictures of 30458 in the Fordingbridge gallery are hard to resist, maybe a change of venue and trackplan? DesA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted February 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 27, 2011 Looking good Des, I particularly like the look of the chassis, are the coupling rods the ones supplied in the etch? The Highlevel gearbox looks like the RoadRunnerPlus, what ratio did you go for? Cheers, Dave.T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 80:1 but definitely a plodder. A choice of these from Gary at 247: 30351 30537 30543-47 Just need to find which locos had the Lemaître chimney - advice would be welcome. DesA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 27, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2011 According to Williams & Percival in BR Steam Locos Southern Region : 531-5/7/9-42/4/6/8 had multiple-jet blastpipe & large diameter chimney fitted by Bulleid 549 was given a single stovepipe chimney in 1956, but later received a BR Standard single chimney 530/6/8/43/5/7 were given the BR Standard single chimney from 1960. Hope this makes sense! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Ian, Many thanks To add to the confusion, the shed allocation website has lost part of its search* facility, can you tell me the allocation of the Q-class from 1955-60? DesA *Hackers have attacked this wonderful site. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Oldddudders Posted February 27, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 27, 2011 Sadly no, but there is the odd snippet of info here http://wessexlines.webs.com/theprototype.htm which you've probably already got. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Nice Model Des - Always liked the Q Class - Hoping to get one in O Gauge one day. Cheers. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted February 27, 2011 Author Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Bob, It really is just the old Wills kit but fitted with their new (and lovely) etched chassis. Considerings its shortcomings it is still a nice lump but I hope that Dave Ellis will consider it for upgrading in the not too distant future. Hopefully the thread will illustrate the necessary changes needed to transform the Q-class from 60's bodyline to 10's body beautiful. DesA BTW 60's to 10's just sounds wrong Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobster Posted February 27, 2011 Share Posted February 27, 2011 Hi Des. I know Dave well, and you could not hope for a more Helpful and Friendly guy - I am sure that he is willing to listen to any suggestions. Cheers. Bob. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted March 26, 2011 Author Share Posted March 26, 2011 The first problem has been encountered- there seems to be no one selling an etched smokebox plate for 30541, Gary does not feature this number in his range. Is there another source or a custom service? An update - 30541 is now in Gary's list DesA Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 26, 2011 Share Posted March 26, 2011 Hi Des If you've not yet sourced a smokebox numberplate to suit, try Gareth at Guilplates (01483 565980) - I'm pretty sure that they can etch ANY numberplate to order. Do you still need the shed allocations for the Q Class - if so I can either PM you or add them to this thread in case anyone else is interested. Regards Mike Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Hale Posted March 27, 2011 Author Share Posted March 27, 2011 An update - 30541 is now in Gary's list However, Mike, I would like to understand where the Q's were being used in the late 50's. I have Warmsley's book but the timeframe is too narrow. Please add them to the thread so that all can benefit. Thank you Tim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bulleidboy Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 The following list shows allocations of the Q Class from January 1957 to withdrawal, unfortunately I don't have the relevant class allocation book so have extracted it from the SR shed allocations. Hopefully I haven't gone cross-eyed in the process! Hope this info is useful, Regards Mike 30530 Eastleigh 1/57 – 1/63 Bournemouth 1/63 – 1/64 Nine Elms 1/64 – 12/64 (WD) NB also shown as Exmouth Junc 12/62 – 7/63 30531 Eastleigh 1/57 – 12/62 Exmouth Junc 12/62 – 7/63 Three Bridges 7/63 – 1/64 Brighton 1/64 – 5/64 Redhill 5/64 – 7/64 (WD) 30532 Eastleigh 1/57 – 12/62 Salisbury 12/62 – 1/64 (WD) 30533 Norwood Junc 1/57 – 3/61 Brighton 3/61 – 11/62 Stewarts Lane 11/62 – 12/62 Bournemouth 12/62 – 3/63 (WD) 30534 Norwood Junc 1/57 – 4/61 Brighton 5/61 – 11/62 Stewarts Lane 11/62 – 12/62 (WD) 30535 Eastleigh 1/57 – 6/61 Brighton 6/61 – 11/62 Stewarts Lane 11/62 – 12/62 Bournemouth 12/62 – 1/64 Salisbury 1/64 – 1/65 Guildford 1/65 – 4/65 (WD) 30536 Eastleigh 1/57 – 1/63 Three Bridges 1/63 – 1/64 (WD) 30537 Norwood Junc 1/57 – 12/61 Brighton 12/61 – 6/62 Stewarts Lane 6/62 – 12/62 (WD) 30538 Norwood Junc 1/57 – 6/62 Stewarts Lane 6/62 – 12/62 Bournemouth 12/62 – 7/63 (WD) 30539 Bournemouth 1/57 – 1/63 (WD) 30540 Norwood Junc 1/57 – 12/61 Three Bridges 12/61 – 11/62 (WD) 30541 Bournemouth 1/57 – 3/63 Guildford 3/63 – 11/64 (WD) 30542 Eastleigh 1/57 – 12/62 Guildford 12/62 – 12/64 (WD) 30543 Eastleigh 1/57 – 11/62 Stewarts Lane 11/62 – 12/62 Three Bridges 12/62 – 12/63 Brighton 12/63 – 4/64 Redhill 4/64 – 12/64 (WD) 30544 Horsham 1/57 – 7/59 Three Bridges 7/59 – 5/61 Brighton 5/61 – 6/62 Stewarts Lane 6/62 – 12/62 Three Bridges 12/62 – 1/64 (WD) 30545 Horsham 1/57 – 7/59 Three Bridges 7/59 – 1/64 Nine Elms 1/64 – 4/65 (WD) 30546 Horsham 1/57 – 7/59 Three Bridges 7/59 – 12/63 Bournemouth 12/63 – 5/64 (WD) 30547 Horsham 1/57 – 7/59 Three Bridges 7/59 – 1/64 (WD) 30548 Bournemouth 1/57 – 12/62 Three Bridges 12/62 – 1/63 Eastleigh 1/63 – 3/65 (WD) 30549 Norwood Junc 1/57 – 12/61 Unknown 12/61 – 6/62 Stewarts Lane 6/62 – 12/62 Three Bridges 12/62 – 7/63 (WD) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelly Posted March 27, 2011 Share Posted March 27, 2011 Nice looking model DesA. Always a pleasure to have a chat with the guys on the South East Finecast stand. Me and Natalie have a P class of theirs iirc in the cupboard to do one day (it was what they recommended as a first starter kit). But there are certainly a number of their kits on the 'want' list, but first to buy needed tools and start simpler (and save!). Kelly Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted March 27, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 27, 2011 The following list shows allocations of the Q Class from January 1957 to withdrawal, Hope this info is useful, Regards Mike Very useful Mike, thanks very much. Dave.T Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium DLT Posted June 20, 2011 RMweb Premium Share Posted June 20, 2011 This locomotive has now passed to me for completion, so I will continue its account on my own workbench thread, DLT's Southern Locos in the Kitbuilding & Scratchbuilding section. Cheers, Dave. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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