CrankyChris

Nick,

I also found that I did indeed fit 2 tanks to my model. This was on a converted Lima O gauge model but I did also construct an EasyBuild diag 24 far more accurate than the compromises with the poor Lima models, and I plan on building other diags, I find the catering cars and their history fascinating. 

And from the corridor side of 1672

Regards

Chris

Hi Nick,

Firstly 5 shots in order on the kitchen side of 1675 showing from the vac cylinder, the various lockers, electrical distribution and the dynamo. 

No problems Nick, I have some more close up photos of 1675 if you are interested. Also some of 1672 of the other side. 

Nick,

Some pictures I took over 10 years ago of the RB at GWSR Toddington. I was modelling such a buffet car but in 7mm and I needed to get more detail so took some photos of the one waiting to be refurbished. I know caution needs to be exercised with stock in preservation as they do not always reflect when they were in BR days, but some significant items don’t change. 
I hope these photos are of use, I have provided some other wider shots so I hope you can get the context of where the tanks are positioned. I actually used one tank as the 2 tanks are close together. Good luck with your model. 
Regards

Chris
 

On 16/08/2022 at 16:42, Miss Prism said:

Seems like a fair range of large-bunkered cab-shuttered outside-piped parallel-buffered locos. I can't find any BR pics of 4545 or 4547 to confirm the angled rainstrips on the cab - most locos in BR times seem not to have those rainstrips. The selection of shiny/painted over safety valve bonnets is a nice touch.

 

The 'British Railways' lettering on 4571 should be in Egyptian font. I have no record of it appearing with Gill Sans.
 

4545 captured with angle rainstrip in Prairie Papers by Ian Sixsmith, also shows welded porthole and looks to be in recently painted unlined black in early 50’s

regards

Chirs

Yes, and we will wait to see what happens over the next 6 months to see if there are changes coming, and then decide on whether to remain in the GOG or spend my £30 that will provide better value.

Yes, great news to hear that Steve has recovered well and is feeling positive and in the right frame of mind to pick up the next activities.  As everyone else has said, we need to be patient to see what occurs without any additional pressures.  Looking forward to see what happens.