RateTheFreight

Evening all, With a mind to Bachmanns Baldwin hopefully soon being upon us, I wondered if anyone could recommend a particularly good book relating to the locos/narrow gauge railways of WW1, particularly any that also contain info about the lives of the locos/stock post war. Cheers Greg

All, Following my recent posts looking at DMUs & freight/08's & mainline freight, I have another question. With regard to Merchant Navy Pacifics, were they ever recorded on or known to haul short (as in length) services, either passenger or freight? As with my previous posts I'm after interesting formations to run on my smallish n gauge layout but always like to have some prototypical basis (although I'm a firm believer in 'Rule 1' too). I'm a big fan of the MNs both original and rebuilt so would ideally like to be able to run one. Thanks in advance. Greg

Thanks for all the info and pics one and all; as usual the forum has come up with some absolute gold. This combined with the info gained from my previous post about dmus and freight wagons has provided some interesting modelling scenarios for my small n gauge layout

Evening all, Having recently purchased a Farish 08 for my small n gauge layout, I was wondering whether they were ever found hauling short consist freights on branch or main lines. Appreciating their low speed, gearing and function as shunters/pilots I wondered if there were any examples of them doing anything a bit different. If it helps my 08 is in BR green without wasp stripes. G

Thanks for all the info everyone! Sounds like there's much interesting modelling potential to be had with early DMU's. I've always found this side of railway history some of the most interesting; perhaps because it's unusual but also perhaps as a result of at the time, new technology mirroring historic steam operations. I also love the idea of modelling something quirky but prototypically accurate too with the requesit background info (thanks to you all) to back it up. Greg

Evening all, I remember reading that the GWR railcars could occasion be found hauling the odd freight wagon from milk tankers to horse boxes (on a certain branch line). My question is, could the the first generation of BR DMUs and single units (aware some single units weren't powerful enough) be found doing the same? If so does anyone have any interesting examples of workings with the type of unit and freight involved? Cheers G

Keep an eye out for it tomorrow morning

Hi all, I'd been in the process of building a small scenic N gauge layout when I happened to notice Bachmanns new narrow gauge Skarloey coupled with Pecos attractive stock. This in turn made me think a 009 layout could be an interesting, fun and different project.It would also potentially enable me to set it in the late Victorian era and create somewhat of a fictional line with a back history; something I've always been keen to model. On a slightly different tangent, one question I did have though was whether if I paired one of my Dapol N gauge locos (such as an A3) with Peco stock it would make a rough representation of the Romney Hythe et al? In my head it does but appreciate it may bit, especially if trying to insert a scale driver! Greg

Love the pictures, very realistic. I also love the backscene too; adds something extra to the layout. Greg

I'm genuinley loving all the posts. As a 'younger' member of the coarse scale fraternity it always gives me heart to see active discussion on the subject. As of Warley Show (big annual model rail show) last weekend I now own my first 'ACE' loco. Up to now i've owened ACE stock in the form of rolling stock (both coaches and wagons) but had relied on my trusty BL Peckett to haul them. Fortunately I was able to pick up a near mint ACE Schools Class 'Harrow' in Olive Green for a decent price which i'm extremely pleased with. It's a stunning looking loco and has features such as working firebox glow. There's something about the 4-4-0 tender formation which coarse scale seems suited for. I'll hopefully manage to get it out this weekend to take pictures/upload videos should anyone be interested. Greg

Hi, You've probably already spotted it however Interlaken was always a firm favourite base when I was younger which provided a good location to see different Swiss rail operations. It has a euro camp too! Look forward to seeing updates on progress. Greg

Hi Brian, Indeed! It was one of the things that helped me switch from OO to O in that I could set up a larger non-permanent layout whilst space was tight and the 'other half' didn't mind too. Once I've got enough track it will also mean i can change the layout too. That being said, I'll look to build a small permanent layout too once I've got space. By the way, I've really enjoyed seeing the pics of your layout, please keep posting! Greg

Hi all, Glad to see the topics still going. I filmed the below short over the weekend when I had the layout down. It was a fast and loose attempt to model a farmers train with sausage wagons, a tractor (on original Hornby flat) and a fuel tanker. I've got a LSWR 6 wheel milk wagon albeit it doesn't like tight curves. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ypv0kEKuFfE I'm currently debating which loco to add to the fleet (so much choice!) Greg

Evening all, I've just fond this thread. I'm a relatively recent convert to coarse scale tin plate O gauge having previously modelled in OO. I didn't witness its golden years as I'm not yet 30, but I've found the history of it fascinating. I've been slowly building my collection of modern O tin plate and have a number of coaches, wagons and a recently purchased Corgi Bassett Lowke 0-4-0 Peckett tank called Wenman. If anyone's interested, the below links are for two short videos showing me running it in; https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5zrZpifui-c https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=ZTXtSZQ2yvk Enjoy Greg

Hi all, Thanks for all the really helpful info and links, especially the pictures which are fascinating. It's safe to say there's plenty of scope then to model them on freights (and rescuing failed diesel services!). G

Hi all, Whilst appreciating that Britannia's were built as mixed traffic loco's, how often were they actually found on freight turns? I'm keen to understand if there were any regular freight turns you'd have found them on and whether this varied by region (I.e. Did William Shakespeare and Iron Duke haul freights on the Southern)? We're they used on freight's from their introduction or more so at the end of their short careers? As a complete side, if anyone has or knows a source of any pics or info about 70033 'Charles Dickens' I'd be grateful. Thanks Greg

Excuse the ignorance, however have Hornby actually officially announced anything of is everyone making assumptions about what they will/won't/might do with a King (if indeed they do anything)?!? I applaud the DJM Hattons commission and hope it sells well. Ultimately modellers will pay market rate for a top quality model, and anyway, it's their money to decide what to do with. Personally however, I'm on a tight modelling budget and hope Hornby knock the existing Loco driven King model into the RailRoad range so a) I can afford it (compared to the prices ebay and co currently charge) and b) have the opportunity to have a bash at detailing myself. I might be slated for the above view but quite frankly my dear, I don't give a damn. Greg

Hi Paul, Thanks for the info. I too subscribe to the rule of running what I like but it's good to see that a Claud could legitimately be placed on the layout alongside the J15. The book you reference is indeed a mine of info; I definitely need to re-purchase having lost my original in a house move. I think the book even made refence to the odd B12 appearing on the branch but not being ideal owing to it being too big for the Wells turntable. Now all I need is to find a kit of an E4! Thanks Greg