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Ten years ago or so, one guy wrote about (over two or three artciles) about various models in 0 he had built of proposed GWR designs. It included a 2-10-0, a 4-8-0 and the pacific outlined here. (He may have done a 2-10-0T too, but one also appeared in MRC some years ago too!)
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Exactly! Maybe it was a little too subtle... The idea behind it is that 09 027 could be allocated anywhere and thus avoids, on fictional layouts, the smart arse coming up and saying "I think you'll find that 09 027 wasn't allocated in this area at this time" Hadn't thought about that but I like it!
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I think I may have been too subtle... It's an abuse of TOPS.
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Ignore the bent coupling rod but this is another way to view imaginary locos -
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It should classed P10 - in the book The Gresley Influence, it is referred to as such. Maybe this was to leave room for further classes of 2-8-2 tender locos?! There was an earlier 2-8-2T of Gresley's depicted in the book too and referred simply as a 'P' - I think the P10 was much closer to becoming reality as there was a specific traffic for which they were intended. In the end furthe 2-8-0's were built, a shame really...
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I built a model of Gresley's proposed P10 type a few years ago - very similar in size to the V1/3.
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Class 37 Weathering - A Second Attempt
James commented on The Fatadder's blog entry in The Fatadder's Modern Workbench
Rich, before adding the powders hd you applied any weathering using paint at all? -
Trying to create the ultimate class 92.
James commented on Simon Moore's blog entry in simonmooremk2's Blog
Sorry the curse of dyslexia meant I missed the reference to the Hollywood Foundry chassis - will it be to P4 standards? It sounds like an interesting option but I'm interested to know the cost for possible use on some of my own projects. -
Trying to create the ultimate class 92.
James commented on Simon Moore's blog entry in simonmooremk2's Blog
Simon, Have you thought about remotoring the loco? For the ultimate 92 it might be worth considering. -
You could always model one road after a ballast drop - sleeper spacing wouldn't be an issue at all then!
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In 00 don't get too hung up on the number of sleepers per length; go for what looks right as I think it'll get what the effect you want anyway. I'd say concentrate on the P-Way and S&T details - things like loc. boxes, troughing, (cosmetic) point motors and their associated cabling and maybe even markings left by techs from a previous tamping shift?! Looking at the timescale you've given I think they'll help the look more than sleeper spacing on its own. Just my opinion though!
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That looks excellent - perfect for modern p-way
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If you could get suitable gauges you could always use the 2FS components used for copperclad based track but build to a gauge of 9mm. I csn't see any reason why it would work - you'd get a choice of wood and concrete sleepers and a choice of BH or FB rail. It's not too expensive either, just requires time.
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Congratulations! We have a four month old, who's a fair bit of work! I was expecting a thread about pointwork actually; think you need some photos up now!
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The thrid rail isn't the limiting factor, it's because it's a DC supply. I don't like thrid rail, on the few occasions I've been on track with a third rail, I always feel a little bit vulnrable - especially if I've had to cross it.
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The class 24 roof could be rather useful. A little late for my current Class 24 project though - (Clicky!) I think the 25/3 cabs would be very popular - it would be easier than sorting cabs from a Hornby body. Maybe Brassmasters have missed a trick by not producing these?
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That's a very dangerous thing to say to enthusiasts! Sadly many enthusiasts don't care or even comprehend issue like this; many of us love seeing tatty class 37s hauling trains but if that turned up at you brand new multi million pound rail served distribution centre you'd be annoyed but pleased if you saw a new (or seemingly new) loco painted in your companies colours.
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Weathering Workshop
James commented on Owen's blog entry in Owen's Layout & Workbench - ECML in the 1960s
Those are very nice results! May I make one suggestion? The underframe could do with a few more textures - due to the nature of the machinary, the motin will often be slighty glossy in appearance due to grease and oil. Either a mix using Humbrol Gloss Tan (no. 9) or even Johnson's Kleer would really help here and build on what you already have. -
I think the appearance of the Farish Black 5 explains Bachmann measuring up an example.
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Any news on the etches?
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If the steelworks can use bright yellow CLass 20s...
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I need two sets of etches Are you doing etched wipers within the parts?
