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Even the GWR's reputation for 'no two like coaches together,' freight can be so much more variety. Grouping makes it even better, as you had so many different liveries and types.

A shame those two kits sound like the only options.

I was wondering if there is an RTR or kit in OO of the linked brake van? https://paulbartlett.zenfolio.com/lnerbrake/h253EE913#h22d5eb41 Failing that, I was curious if there were any unusual brake vans that made appearances on the W&U during LNER ownership? I just ordered a Model Rail J70 in wartime livery. I'd like a suitable brake, and really enjoy unusual brake vans.

I had made a slightly different proposal. Assuming that the Blue Pullmans had stuck around a lot longer to become run down, remotoring them with EMD prime movers for modern service.

Small work on the layout tonight. I cut the exit for the fiddle stick. Used Yew as a guide, as she'll be my largest loco I expect to use. Not the prettiest cut, but the only thing to hand was a box knife. I also have the recommended switches available - Single pole, double throw. Once I figure out where I want the wires, I can hook that up and go.

Very important introduction, too. Especially after the DJ intention fell through. Most of what I ever have space to run is firmly in Mogul territory. My Peco Collett Goods can't manage.

Hatton's may be gunshy on that. They still had stock of the very late patterns until recently.

First you had my attention. Now you have my interest. N scale? These little 100hp Sentinels were neat. Your print, or from Newman? I think I saw he had done one of these.

...I can't even have a Sten, and I'm American.

Have a pint (or a dram,) sigh, and try again.

I'll say about the crane. I don't think I've seen mention of light English cranes using cable. I'm probably wrong, and welcome to being corrected. Chain is much more probable, methinks. You're good with the chain.

I don't know that that's entirely a problem. Possible the light came after the crane.

I'm guessing there is some agreement with MR as to prevent sale of a LNER pack?

All the 'odd' timings were most definitely the result of interlocking scheduling beyond the passenger service. One train probably started the schedule on an hour early Monday. Everything else would be scheduled around that. I have no support for this suggestion. Only whatever my head claims is logic.

Still could be put to some shunting. Is there any known examples of a road loco being used to shunt? I know I've seen photos of tractors being used as such. Would a road loco have been considered too ungainly or expensive for such use?

Probably earlier, more consistent dieselization. Everyone was trying to make diesels to match or better the performance of the largest locomotives.

No, 66 is no longer a US Highway. I think the equivalent in the UK would be an A road. Many places still call it 66. Anything 'official' is a state highway at most, equivalent to a B road.

Your steeds for the Grand Canyon trip are of mixed lineage. They're both F40FH's, similar to what was on Metra in Chicago. 237 is ex-Amtrak, while the second loco, 4128, is ex-NJ Transit. Your mystery loco marked BM&LP is a GE E60CF from the Black Mesa & Lake Powell Railroad. BM&LP was an isolated line strung at 50kAC. Ran coal between a dedicated mine and a power station. The line was closed in 2019 with the power station. The E60CF is interesting. Big, beastly thing showing when the American loading gauge is used for a freight electric. Comparably recent, as well. They were built between 1973 & 1976.

Haven't tried yet. Came with NEM pockets, though. I don't see where there'd be an issue?

I'd definitely be in on shirtbutton. I even spelled that right this time. These were largely suburban and intercity, correct?

I, too, think this excellent news. Happy to see the 5600 did well enough to encourage more GWR tanks. Maybe we'll get the eight-coupled ones next...

Wouldn't the appropriate companion to a clerestory be a toplight?

@paul59There was an issue a couple of months ago with RMWeb. Their servers failed catastrophically. All images before a certain point were lost. Replacement is up to the individuals who posted the pictures. Those dead links are images that were lost.

I'm surprised you didn't seal the transfers before weathering. Do Fox Transfers hold up to paint?

I don't know about a Nelson-based railcar. Maunsell wasn't really afraid of ICE, though. I could see him approaching EE for a four-cylinder version of the six they loaded into his shunters. I wonder is a useable genset could have been built small enough to fit under a carriage floor in the 30's.