LNWR lives on

The lettering you require is on the LNWR PC sheet which is available from HMRS now I believe. Also has the diamonds on it I have started having a go at mine and have to say the instructions leave a fair amount to be desired, you do have to figure out a fair bit for yourself, but it is a lovely wagon when its built, just need to try and paint it when the weather is in a kinder mood

The generic instructions look like it is a spring per bearing, not none across the wagon, but as the wire gets hidden behind the solebar it doesn't really matter either way Just want to say thank you for the thread, will be invaluable when I come to attack my kit of this wagon

The LNWR tended to upgrade wagons if they felt it necessary as and when they came in for major overhaul/maintenance/repair unless there was a major upgrade programme for a type of wagon put in place. In some instances instead of upgrading, they simply reduced the nominated capacity the wagon could carry As such there is such a wide variety of brake arrangements/liveries that you can get away with most things within the bounds of reason. Hence as Spitfire said you can find wagons that have been repainted to LMS livery still with single brake shoes. The best thing as ever is to find some photos of the diagram required and look at the variances in them (Ebay can be good for this) LNWR Wagons 1 will give you information on D4 and D9 as well as numerous other types

Mark Have a look at www.lnwrs.org.uk/Wagons/open/Diag004.php for information on the D4, and on the same wagons tab there's also information on Diagram 9 If you have a few coal wagons spare I might well be interested in taking them off your hands Dave

The only thing I can think of as to the use of the UJ is that they wanted the small amount of movement it offers, or they decided they wanted to mount the motor and to drive off of that wheel required a long shaft, so they did it with a UJ than a rigid shaft The rebuild is looking superb

Dave Loving the mock up, this is looking good, looking forward to further updates as you add more details etc David

Another couple of beautifully made wagons I particularly like how you have split the liveries. Were your kits recently produced or older ones? Regards the brake levers I have had this problem with quite a few so have resorted to mixing up the wagons to one brake lever each side one some and just the one on others as much the prototypes had changes Why Old Man Webster put them on the outside we will now not find out but I am told that the machine he had early on was just big enough to inject the 50ft coach sides with no room to spare. Would not explain though the levers being outside as that sprue is smaller

They are looking superb Are you still wanting to produce some vans? I have LNWR Wagons 2 which has several van diagrams in it and also an LMS publication which has some van diagrams, so can scan the relevant and send to you if you wish Dave

Dave, No worries, I will try and remember to bring it in tomorrow and scan in to send you a copy Do you have plans to do other locos after these two? Dave

Well I knew I had something on paper hidden somewhere and I finally found it Ref Railway Modeller September 1988 Page 422. LNWR 'Crane Shunter' 0-4-2ST. Article by Ian Beatie There is an drawing which shows at the back that are two vertical plates either side of the crane column and also the position of what could be a screw brake but other than that no detail of what the actual crane column base looks like If it could be helpful PM me your email address and I will send a scan over Dave

With LNWR Wagons 1 on the way soon as that lands you will have plenty of ideas of wagons to model Otherwise I guess do you want to model standard wagons or find some more specialist wagons to give variance?

It was a cold day and they kept the firebox open for a minute for some warmth?

It is indeed your railway and I am not criticising your work, far from it, was just trying to find the answer to Trevor's question, I have learnt a lot from your thread regarding detailing etc.

Shoveling for me as well

What does it say in the notes that come with the kit? If you have LNWR wagons 2 I think it is, look at the D48 Timber wagon which was similar to the rail wagon, as the style of build will be similar **Edit: LNWR Wagons 1, D13 Timber Wagon

From a quick glance both do look to be similar in under frame so its just the bodies that would need to be different. Another thing on the wish list that's for sure Yes they are, I saw the example he had at the LNWR Society modelling day and it looked very good, I am very much looking forward to seeing the kit on the market and making a purchase

I do have to agree that it would suit a casting very well. Do you have CAD skills? If so a bit of research and your halfway there already. The best thing to then do is look at kits like the cauliflower you are currently making and look at how they have built up the parts They do indeed, if we have that drawing on the page then surely we must have more drawings in the archive Mind I also want to see if there are drawings for the traction engine and tram car trolleys so its going to be a busy day on Sunday I feel

Diagram 17A, one of the flush sided brake vans, very interesting choice. I know Mousa is going to do the D17B, so a 17A would be a scratch build inc chassis as its a 10FT wheelbase I will have a nosey in Kenilworth this weekend and see if there is a set of drawings on the archive

At some point I will be obtaining more ballast wagons and a couple will be converted to D3 as I would quite like to have one of each diagram as far as reason goes At the moment I am looking at 5-6 ballast wagons required all told, probably a mix of NWD an PWD liveries

If you have a look on my workbench you can see my attempt at the D62 Ballast wagon in North Wales Division livery. The coal set for the coal and merchandise wagon also appear on the thread. The Ballast wagon can be converted to an LNWR D3 by chopping off the top of the end stanchions, which if you to model a static wagon gives you the chance to model one with the full side down Are you planning any improvements to the ratio kits?

Some progress at last Ratio D1 One Plank, D2 2 Plank, D62 Ballast and D19 Butter Van painted, finished and ready to rock and roll.

She is really beginning to look the part, awesome work