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So more of a patina rebuild rather than full strip down restoration? I'm guessing there are parts that will need full restoration, but sounds like some will need a strip, clean regrease and bolt back on? Even after all this time.

Any other supplier got any in stock? I just had my Hattons order cancelled as they are out of stock for the ncb example ( after preordering and paying)

Looks th the 14th (ish) wagon the 3rd photo in this shot is also a LMS 27t Ore Wagon - looks like a top door in there ? http://www.tracksthroughgrantham.uk/railway-life-at-grantham/loco-department-staff/roy-vinter/the-ironstone-trains/ And, is this a rare photo of the rubber tyre trucks being loaded with ironstone and shows the colour of the RB 150 well http://www.tracksthroughgrantham.uk/grantham-railway-history/trains-and-traffic/private-industrial-sidings-in-the-grantham-area/aveling-barford-ltd/ destined for the tipper dock in one of Dave F's photos? Looks to be a similar truck - same rib pattern on the tray and insignia on the cab? And colour. Was Mears one of the companies that tied to use trucks to haul ore to the tipper docks? https://www.flickr.com/photos/davidwf2009/7170760048/in/photolist-bVE28W-9rnmPs-bVE1Y3

That makes that pretty rare photo - I think there are only a handlful of known photos of these wagons about

Those are some interestingly proportioned cabs - not sure you would actually be able to look out of those windows. Any reasons for this?

That's Dave for those links. I forgot to add in my original post that I think they compliment each other really well. Cheers! J

Good day everyone, A rewarding day today reading and researching. For those interested in ironstone quarries, there is a fantastic 3 part look at what is left of the Woolsthorpe and Belvoir system. Not sure if this should go under "disused railways" but i figured it's right up the street of everyone here - lots of inspiration, maps and some colour photos I've not seen before. We have quite a modelable system - main line locos running relatively short trains deep into ironstone country. Part 1 http://www.tracksthroughgrantham.uk/recording-the-railway/railways-rediscovered/the-woolsthorpe-branch/ Part 2 http://www.tracksthroughgrantham.uk/recording-the-railway/railways-rediscovered/the-woolsthorpe-branch-rediscovered-part-2/ Part 3 http://www.tracksthroughgrantham.uk/recording-the-railway/railways-rediscovered/the-woolsthorpe-branch-rediscovered-part-3/ And although this covers the mainline operation, some good pictures (in colour) of the ore http://www.tracksthroughgrantham.uk/railway-life-at-grantham/loco-department-staff/roy-vinter/the-ironstone-trains/

I'm not sure how many years it has sat there (did it ever steam in preservation?) that the motion as moving parts still moved. Fantastic.

Good News Everyone https://www.southwoldrailway.co.uk/scaldwell-arrives/

Hello All, While searching the net I accidentally stumbled across these side tippers for 009 gauge They can be found at http://www.wdmodels.com/page8.htm Were there any narrow gauge examples running in the UK? I imagine you might be able to space out the wheels to 12mm to use on a 3ft gauge line? Hi Robert - How are you going with these? I was thinking maybe include a small jig to hold parts together while soldering up the chassis? What chassis jig are you using in that pic Paul?

Assuming the 3' 3 1/2" are the warship wheels?

Thanks for the replies everyone Unfortunately that is the only part I have - it seems a shame to use it as a stationary boiler, but it's all I can think of- it's quite well built, pretty sure it's 4mm. I'll measure it tonight instead of guessing dimensions

Good Morning Everyone, I recently acquired this part built locomotive. Now my plan for it was for a stationary boiler as part of a industrial complex. I was curious as to what was it? Thanks in advance, James

Seems like there is enough spare bits between us all to build a Frankenstein Barclay - M/W springs, Peckett Chimney, RSH backhead, oh wait that's the kit I got. In all seriousness and not to distract too much from the build, looks like we're all in the same boat here. Looking on with interest on how to overcome this and share thoughts.

Thankyou - adds the 3rd dimension to the dimensions in the Wissington Book. Fascinating stuff - really does pay to research your prototype, quite a few variations even though 80% were "standard". Worth obtaining a copy?

Your right! Do you have any pictures? From a little googling looks like to angled sight glasses, round firehe door and central regulator

Watching with interest as to how you tackle this Dave, as like others I've got a couple of these stashed away and have me scratching my head a little. Has anyone had a crack at joining a Mercian chassis with a ARC resin body?

This was the post-1921 kit. Its missing the footplate, cylinder assembly and saddle wrapper among a few other things. Here are the castings that I got with mine: Trevor has said he sent some replacement parts to my fathers place in London, will find out in 2 days if he did or not. I also have a pre-1921 kit - I will dig this out in about a week and take some pictures of what I got with that - it was also missing some parts - motion bracket among other things. This one came with 3 or 4 chassis', one that was fold up, one from looking at this pictures that was pre-1921 and one or two that must be post-1921 - these are more angular/square cut frames and the fancier ones pre-1921? So perhaps my post 1921 frames a mixed up with these. Looks like you got a couple of Peckett chimney in your mixed bag! Edited - hadn't finished typing before I hit Enter.

Nope, but it is fantastic! Thanks for sharing.

That is great, I will try and acquire a copy. J

Not sure if this helps - I have just received a copy of the book "The Wissington Railway". It has the following dimensions for the "L-Type (altered)" Manning Wardle "1927 NFF". These are listed as: Inside Cylinders - 12" x 18" Wheels - 3ft 1/2" Wheelbase - 10ft 9 1/2" (5ft 5" + 5ft 4") Grate Area - 7 and a 1/4 sq ft Weight - 17t 7cwt and full 21t 6cwt Height - 10ft 9 1/4" Width - 7ft 6 and 1/8" Length (over buffers) - 22ft 4 1/2" It also has a excellent sketch of the M type (altered) "Newcastle" which is quite a bit different from the one posted earlier in this post. From looking at those dimensions and those of the M-type, the later is quite a bit longer in wheelbase and length. James

Well it's reasuring to know - I can confirm the same - mix of etch brass and NS plus white metal. I think between the 14" and 16" I have 5 chassis's and about 7 chimneys. I was also missing a footplate from one and the entire cylinder assembly from another. This is what I got with my 16"

Sure will! I also have a couple of kits I'd like to order Manning Wardles mostly) - will send a email to check for availability. Cheers, James

CSP Website down? Any info on this?

Thanks for the reply Martin, Yes, there was plenty of bullhead rail used. A lot (although not all) seems to be laid along the main running lines and the temporary track down to the quarry face spiked, and in 30ft sections. I wanted to create the feel of temporariness with the track. (from http://www.brc-stockbook.co.uk/1334.HTM) here is a bit of both Regarding question/answer 1) - that makes perfect sense. I can enter in the dimensions of the actual rail being used, and it will calculate the correct spacing between the rail head. Perfect. I was thinking that I had to enter in the 1:1 scale dimensions of the rail and it would scale it down accordingly and create a code of rail that does not exist, if that makes sense. Regarding question/answer 2) - thank you - found this link also http://85a.co.uk/forum/view_topic.php?id=2042& which explains it in even more detail. So much to learn! I can align up the rail foot and the chairs should take care of them selves. Thanks for the help - never knew there was so much to learn about track! James