lee74clarke

That is a a lovely looking motorcycle, and I think I've just got a whiff of two stroke fumes. Perfect.

I find these vehicle's interesting as well, 31A's version looks spot on to me. Now, i'm not going to show mine, as my 'standards' can be quite embarrassing ! But, i have two sets i've shodified, one of old Lima GUV's, which are of course completely wrong, length, style, etc, but easy to repaint and make transfers that fit between the windows. The second set, is just as ramshackle, old Hornby Dublo Gresley coaches, with new bogies, roof and ends repainted and side overlays I printed to resemble the prototype. I made a rake of 10, and if I lower the light level and squint a bit, they're just about OK. To be honest, I enjoyed throwing them together, more than seeing them on the track., but they run pretty well with an RTR A4.

Tender top posted today Henry

As Mick mentions, there was an LNER tender on e-bay last week, I've got it. However, I only wanted the chassis, PM me your address, and the tender top is yours. Can't help with the BR version though I'm afraid.

The full 14 car rake, does look impressive. Am I right in thinking, that as standard, one power car is motorised, and one is unmotorised? Do Hornby make extra motorised power cars, or when I see footage of 2 motorised power cars, has the second been motorised by the owner? 14 cars a bit heavy for a single motorised power car, presumably? Edited - I've probably found the answer myself (should look first, shouldn't I ?!) Looks like R30105 or R3948 may be spare motorized power cars? Best Regards, Lee

Good Morning Tony A quick search, and I found I asked you the same question on May 25th 2014! It was a BSO, FK, RU, and an FO. Best Regards, Lee

Good Morning Tony, I hope you are well? Think we've mentioned the Blue Pullman through Bytham on here before, the photo I have is dated October 1965, but seem to recall you saying the trees would suggest otherwise. I would have thought 6 cars would make it more comparable to The Master Cutler, than a 100mph Deltic hauled service? Did a Brush type 2 hauling six Pullman cars on the Master Cutler get anywhere near 100mph? I doubt it, think they were rated at 90mph, weren't they? Similar for an EE type 4? All irrelevant of course, but I always like a 'What if' scenario.

Good Afternoon Tony, I trust you are well? I didn't reply to your B1 body request, although I have a spare, we're all packed up, waiting to move house. The plus side of that, is a very large garage, that I have already laid claim to. It will lend itself nicely, to a decent sized layout, which will just be standard OO gauge Peco track. Whilst I follow these posts, for advice, tips & hints and such like, I don't kid myself that whatever I create, will be up to these standards. That's not to say I don't try to get things to the best standard I can, but everything has levels and I don't beat myself up if I can't match what I see on here. In terms of accuracy, I'm quite happy to run my old 1980's Hornby APT, with an A4 and the Tees Tyne Pullman. I might not even bother with a tail lamp ! Broad brush approach? More like a yard brush. I enjoy it though, and to me, that's the main thing. Speaking of A4's, I just went out to see 60007 on my lunch, running east out of Melton Mowbray, heading for Nene Valley I understand

Good Morning Tony I trust all is well? LB village hall cost is pretty reasonable to be fair, although I'm not sure what the weekend rate is. Parking is always the headache unfortunately, but there are ways around that. I would certainly be interested, if it happens, please give me a shout and I'll help you set up. Best Regards, Lee

Surely, it's a scone when it's served to you, and it's scon when you've eaten it? Oh come on, it wasn't that bad..........................

Good Morning Tony, If Trevor was installing the lights, it will be years before you see a return on your electricity bill. The amount of times Mo must have had the kettle on for him, it's probably drained Sizewell B. Kind Regards, Lee

No problem Tony, pleased to help. Apologies for the lightning visit, hope to catch up properly soon. Just looking at the chassis, obviously yours will be naturally heavier, due to the materials and motor, but how will you increase overall weight to give the required haulage power? I can’t recall much of a void in the body to add weight into? Best Wishes Lee

Good Morning Tony, I hope you are well? I don't think the Marsh bridge curves are too much of an issue, but wonder if you could 'disguise' them a little bit, by making the board behind it black? Also, by stopping the light getting in from above, with black card or such like? If the curves were in the 'shadows', I think it would be much less obvious. Easy to mock up with some sheets of black card, or paper. I might even have some if of interest. Just a thought. Best Regards, Lee

Thank you Tony, all very helpful and much appreciated Best Regards, Lee

We're all very well thank you. I have several books with A2/3 details, so had assumed I was right (never assume) but thanks for clarifying. I think the possibility of streamlined domes covering the round dome, as per some A1's, was confusing me, but that's all much clearer now. That wasn't a practise seen on A2/3's then, just the A1's? Thanks again, and hope to see you soon Lee

Good Morning Tony, I hope you and Mo are well? Can I ask a question regarding Thompson A2/3's please, or more specifically their boilers? Did diagram 117 boilers always have a round dome, and diagram 118 always have streamlined domes? Would the dome always be in exactly the same position, or would any engineering changes mean slight repositioning? I'm sure this is an easy answer, but as with anything, you only know if you know. With the information sources I have, 117 round / 118 streamlined seems to be the case, but I am piddling about renaming/renumbering a Hornby A2/3 and want to ensure it's somewhere near. My thanks in advance.

That's really helpful, thankyou. I am sure what your describing, is what I have read before somewhere, but couldn't for the life of me find it again. I'll give it a try. Thanks again Lee

I appreciate the reply. The number of pick ups did concern me slightly, I must admit. I will investigate whether to give it a go, if not, i'll wait and hope to find a spare tender and take the easy option. Many Thanks, Lee

I'm sure this question has been asked before, but typically I can find no refence to it now. Please could someone tell me the best way to 'bypass' the loco to tender connection on this Hornby D16 chassis, basically so the loco will run without the tender? This is for DC operation only. I feel certain I read the method recently, but then wonder if that was a DCC related project? My thanks in advance.

Good Morning Tony No problem on the J6's, more than happy with yesterday's acquisitions. I will arrange payment presently, including for the A1. If ever a J6 or a K2 appear, please bear me in mind My Regards, Lee

Well, I missed the J6’s Tony. If any still are available, I am certainly interested. Why do I feel as if I should have a second hand Cortina to show for my visits!? Best Regards Lee

Good Afternoon Tony, If your LNER mates don't go for the loco, please give me a shout. I would be looking to change into BR guise, which possibly seems a shame. Best Regards, Lee

Good Morning Tony, I trust all is well? Hopefully, you didn’t hear too much blue language across the boundary yesterday, when I was fitting a new light in my folks living room? I meant to let you know about the V2 chassis, donation made to CRUK last week, with Gift Aid, it added up to double the price you mentioned. Hope to catch up soon. Kind Regards, Lee

We're all very well thanks Tony, although if March 8th hadn't been announced for school return, I suspect Claire may have gone mad! A walk to Careby eh? I am assuming you had my great grandparents house pointed out to you, and the tale about the German bomber jettisoning its bombs nearby and the ceiling falling in? I will be most disappointed if not, it's a 'standard' Careby story, no matter how many times I've heard it!" Thanks for the V2, most appreciated. Kind Regards, Lee

Good Morning Tony, I hope you and Mo are well? Should the chassis from the V2 become surplus to requirements, (if you replace with a Comet version) I would gladly make an offer to take off your hands. I have a half decent looking NuCast body that would go over that nicely. I hope it will be a safe to see you soon. Kind Regards, Lee