westernglory

Tubular Bells - Mike Oldfield (whilst ballasting !)

Neil

So very eloquently put.

Those were the days my friend, we thought they'd never end.

Steve (D1072)

According to Dapol at the NEC today, not expected in shops until May......

Is anyone aware of any news on release dates for these babies ?

Can't manage Lot numbers Craig but this source does at least quote Works Numbers http://www.railblue.com/pages/In%20Depth/class_22_header.htm

 

A bit of googling suggests that the Mitchell Library in Glasgow might be a useful port of call for NBL information.

The Brian Reed book ' Diesel Hydraulic Locomotives of the Western Region' quotes the following....

D6300 to D6305 Date of order 16/11/1955 Makers Order No L77 Swindon Lot No 426

D6306 to D6357 Date of order 05/11/1957 Makers Order No L97 Swindon Lot No 440

Steve

Presumably engine plates then as they are not the same as the cabside works plates which in every photo I can find (see previous for sample loco numbers in the D63XX series) include the NBL works number.

I seem to recall (from somewhere) that there were plates on the engine (as stated), similarly inside the cab, with the larger plates with the NBL works number on the outside of the cabs ?

Am looking at a colour image of a worksplate on the cabside of D6302. The raised diamond shaped rim is brass, as is the text, whilst the background is painted black.

I've just run the ruler over mine, and it is 13.5" x 5.5"

Hope this helps.

Steve

One of my favourites on RMWeb.

Ooozes Cornish charisma, hydraulics, milk, clay, moors, beaches etc etc....

Very envious.....

Steve

Thanks John. Looking forward to seeing how your 1973 WR Railrover pans out. Oh to be able to turn the clock back.....

Agree with all the sentiments re the undeniable Cornish nature of the layout, and love that piece of moorland wasteland alongside the branch that the 17 is coming off.

Do you have any other pics, or care to share how you got it (the moorland) to look so realistic?

Steve

26 Feb 77.

D1013 D1023

The Westerns - RIP

Great shots Nick.

Do you know which D10xx is featured at Paddington and again at Westbury please ?

Thanks

Steve