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Yes, I believe that is one of the M&SWJR tanks. Been talk about it in the pugbash thread. That line had some attractive power. Their Fairlie was gone before 1900, though, so no Swindon Fairlie.

Would blind drivers or more complicated lateral motion devices been worthwhile on the 5205s?

What is Blue Peter?

In regards to the shaping of both ends of a train; There is a concept in automotive styling termed a 'Kamm tail.' So named as originating from Karmann. To my understanding, at least in automotive applications, fancy streamlining makes little difference unless you pursue a full aircraft-style tail. Success was found in 'clipped' tails. I would be curious what the max length of body is for a kamm tail to beneficial? Depending on that value, sloped observation cars would be of dubious value. I believe at least one of the UK streamliners bore a simple shroud to enclose the gangway and end fittings.

To be fair, a water rinse will take decals off of a gloss finish, too. Need to seal them before such actions.

Mine finally got to me outside Chicago on Tuesday. LNER Black. Haven't had a chance to run it yet. Quick initial inspection found no issues on part fitment or paint.

Anyone saying the science says graphite shouldn't work is nuts. Graphite is known to conduct electricity. It's why we didn't use pencils in space. Powdered graphite floating around would short electrics. The d10 is an awesome and low-tech idea as well. Has it led to any particularly odd types seeing daylight again?

And forward, too. Almost as though they all backed into coalers running.

Merry Christmas. Still so from where I am at posting.

I think the GWR had a handful of Sentinel chain-driven tanks, with vertical boilers. I don't think anyone built any VBTs after 1900 with conventional drive. There might have been some room for development, but not enough to compete with Stephensonian types. I think the next development that happened with vertical boilers was Abner Doble's work. Diesel traction was already maturing for yard work by then, though.

I think No.1 Son has good taste. Is it the ancient model, or the newer Heljan?

Shouldn't be all too hard to get just graphite. I know here in the US it's sold for locks.

Nah, sounds about right. Run what you brung.

That looks quite close to what pictures I've seen of Rev. Awdry's original Percy.

Articulating a thought not bound to the UK traffic. Possibility for a double K-27 for the D&RGW. Mallett-style articulateds on NG weren't unheard-of in the US. I am also fairly certain I have seen K-27's double-headed, though that may be a preservation thing. I also want to see some bulky outside-framed 2-8-8-2 in full Baldwin splendor.

Yes, also by Rapido, and also just released. They're called Conflat P. If you're looking for prototypical rakes, I've seen mention of half-Condors with one 28 and a dozen or so Conflat Ps.

I know the concept is vilified a bit here, but there is an aspect of ego present in some short lifespans on locos. Loosely unrelated to the direct conversation here. I was reading yesterday, though, of changes in loco policy on the NER from Worsdell to Worsdell. Some of the changes amounted to the later Worsdell disliking habits of the former.

UP was needy and Alco insane. Fun fact, the 4-12-2s, UP class 9000, were the only American locomotive to have Gresley gear, and the largest type in any country to have such gear.

To avoid stringing up the club layout, I was going to run mine behind a dead J of some nature as a 'works visit' special. Not seen photos of an ES1 so. A similar arrangement was published on the last page of Model Rail some years ago with a Class 71 being hauled to station. Probably muster up a tool van for the spares.

That's probably the infamous 'Welsh Coal.' I believe it's benefit is low ash. I like the idea mentioned in passing of a streamlined Raven A2. Maybe not necessarily the same streamlining as the A4s. Possibly matching the P2 or the W1?

They are splendid locos. Paul Windle is still going?

I was curious about fitting these between the frames. I have a Y7 that needs remotoring. Space seemed a premium. Happy to see its doable.

Payment hasn't been taken from me yet. I did receive an email that they were due next week.

I think the biggest problem with a Clyde Puffer is that it is too distinct. To my untrained eye, many of the alternatives posted look broadly the same. If one made a kit of any of these, you'd satisfy many anti-Puffers. Puffers look like Puffers, no matter how you cut it. It's a shame many ocean-going ships are absolutely massive, even before Grouping. Makes modelling harbors accurately difficult.

Citing British Railways Operating History: Volume 1: the Peak District, an unsplit train was tested downhill behind a Garratt on the Ambergate to Pye Bridge. The Garratt's brakes were found to be gone by Heaton Mersey