MarcD

The challenge is the attraction of modelling pre-1923 that and the fact that you get more colour running around on your layout. We are taking our main layout in its Furness form to Bristol,in May, and the NEC, in November. Ironically later Furness locos have less information in them than the really early ones as they bought in their locos from Sharp Stewart's where alot of the drawings still exist. Other rolling stock is a little challenging as most of the info was burnt when British railways pulled out of the works in Barrow. Marc

There is one O gauge loco that hits the mark and that's only because Dapol have brought out a number of versions of the same loco. Their Terrier comes in both A and AX versions and also there are other exchangeable parts so you can pull bits off and add things on. The A's were all rebuilt either by the LBSCR or SR well before they got to BR. Marc

I made the switch to R6 a number of years ago now the only thing on R2 I listen to was Mayo on drive time. Not a fan of Ms Whiley so I will not be listening for one. Marc

I wonder when it was regauged? Were any regauged by the WD before they were sold? Marc

That's the one. I bought it for a layout that never got past the planning stage. Marc

It looks a lot different to the one I have. The one I have is the standard WD tin-tab with curved ends with a wooden plank for a buffer beam. Marc

We are going to be launching a 3D Printed/RTR 2-4-2T very shortly. We are in the final stages of design. Also under development is the 2-4-0, 0-6-0 and the Cambrian 2-4-0T. All in 7mm Marc

I have a part built ABS standard gauge tin tab it fits on a beetle chassis. I should get round to finish it. I have never actually seen a photo of a prototype. Marc

We did the Dia 7 van in 7mm as a kit a few years ago it sells in drips and drabs. I have built a few for myself to run with my tram locos. Marc

We have built Dia 7 Large vans as they sit on a steel underframe. Are these any good? Marc

Are these the 16ft vans? if yes then have a look in the Southern Railway wagons Vol 3 (LBSCR and IOW). There are GER vans drawn and photographed in that vol. Marc

I can only speak from my limited experience on either side of the operator/viewer role. As a viewer I'm the one who always wants to know how they have built it. And from the operator side I'm also quite happy to boar the viewer with all the historical info that goes in to each of the models on the layout. We try to get the kids involved changing the points and opening gates on Scratchy Bottom/Lowick and I even have my 5 year old niece operating our narrow gauge shunting layout. Something I have noticed occasionally I have been very thankful of the interruptions while shunting as It does give me a chance to think about the next move. Marc

I couldn't find a reason they faced towards Ravenglass when the logic would have been to face Boot. They couldn't even use the excuse of that was how they were delivered as at various times they were sent to Lowca and Moor Row for repairs. Marc

All the station buildings, apart from ravenglass and Miterdale had the same building. Boot did have a toilet. Marc

Have you has a look at high level kit. They have a range of small motor that fit to 1/8th axles. Marc

Nice. How are you going to power it? MArc

2018 Shows Bristol Gauge O Guild Show 28 Jan 2018 (trade only) GOG Kettering 3 March 2018 (trade only) 50th Bristol, Thornbury Leisure Centre, Thornbury Bristol 4-6 May 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) ALSRM Reading Show 12 May 2018 (trade only) GOG Doncaster 2 June 2018 (trade only) GOG GuildEx17 Telford 1-2 Sept 2018 (trade only) Furness Model Railway Show, Barrow 6th Form 13-14 Oct 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) Solrail Workington Show 17-18 Nov 2018 (Eskdale Green 1900) Warley Model Railway Show at the NEC 24-25th Nov 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) Guilford Gauge O group Reading Show 1 Dec 2018 (trade only) 2019 Shows Bristol Gauge O Guild Show Jan 2019 (trade only) GOG Kettering March 2019 (trade only) ALSRM Reading Show 9 May 2019 (trade only) GOG Doncaster June 2018 (trade only) GOG GuildEx17 Telford Sept 2018 (trade only) Folkstone 48th Annual Exhibition Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone 5th - 6th October 2019 (Scratchy Bottom LSWR/LBSCR) Guilford Gauge O group Reading Show Dec 2018 (trade only) Also we are hoping to be to be at LNWR Society Kiddiminster July 21st 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) Birmingham Model Railway Club show 27th Oct 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) Marc

Its been a while since I last posted anything here. We have been planning and starting to build our next project "Eskdale Green 1900" and working on building up stock. We can now confirm that we will be taking the layout out and about in 2018-19 We have been booked for the following shows 50th Bristol, Thornbury Leisure Centre, Thornbury Bristol 4-6 May 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) Furness Model Railway Show, Barrow 6th Form 13-14 Oct 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) Warley Model Railway Show at the NEC 24-25th Nov 2018 (Lowick Furness Rly) Folkstone 48th Annual Exhibition Leas Cliff Hall, Folkstone 5th - 6th October 2019 (Scratchy Bottom LSWR/LBSCR) Also we are hoping to be to be at LNWR Society Kiddiminster July 21st 2017 (Lowick Furness Rly) Birmingham Model Railway Club show 27th Oct 2017 (Lowick Furness Rly) Marc

I'm having problems holding back on the references to blood sucking parasites and population of Parliament. Marc

Very interesting web page the white primer is of interest as well van roofs. as is the degreacers Marc

Interesting where do you get that brand from? Marc

I use this brand all the time. never had a problem So I would also recommend it. Marc

From St John's Wood home of Lord's I propose to go to the Oval. Marc

We have been commissioned to produce some G&SWR hoppers very localised use. Our Furness iron ore wagons were the same or at least that's what we thought until we're were informed by the L&Y lot told me about the 2 ore trains a day that left lindal ore sidings for Wigan. Marc

That makes senceMarc