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69843's mention of the old H class trams brings back some great memories. I've traveled on donor car No.375 (and the rest of the class) to school in the city and remember those old flip over Peters seats well. They were a lot more comfortable on your rear end than the seating in the modern 100 & 200 class trams now in use on the Bay line. Even though the 1920's era trams had no air conditioning for Adelaide's 40 deg+ summer temperatures I tended to stay cooler in them than their modern replacements. I still remember trying to get home with a 12 foot rowing oar (don't ask!) and the conductor helped me to get it on board stashed along under the seats. Try doing that with the new trams! Back in the 80's I regularly got free rides home from work - all I had to do was make sure my SA Police tie was visible to the conductor. Dave

On the subject of ye olde locos my choice would be a model of L&MR No.57 'Lion'. The original still exists for possible scanning (even though not as originally built) and would be a popular choice for those wanting to recreate scenes from the movie 'The Titfield Thunderbolt'. I built (& rebuilt) the old K's kit years ago and it has always been a favorite when I can get it to keep running. Creating a whole new genre seems like a good idea. How about a full range of ready to run broad gauge? Dave

Hi All, After seeing Gary's post and counting only 2 previous Crow Eaters on this thread I decided I better put my hand up. I live down in the Christies area and have recently started getting stuck in to some modelling projects that have been stalled for more years than I care to think about. Only recently joined the forum after spending the last couple of years just reading hence my new members post being labeled 'Ceased Lurking' Dave

Hi Mike and thanks for the links. When I increased the magnification of the first photo it appears as if the wording is on a separate raised panel instead of being painted directly on the body side. Is this correct? If so it will make things easier to produce the wording on my decal prints. Dave

Thanks Mark for the links to the photos. I can see that I'll have to modify the ends of the seating units I'm making as the ones I have already made have more rounded corners than depicted. Unfortunately I lent my copies of Russell's Appendix 1 & 2 to a friend a number of years ago who later passed away. When I eventually remembered the books his widow told me she had sold all his "railway stuff". Dave

G'day Robin, Thanks for the info. That's just what I'm after for the model. I'm actually planning on finishing it as 9676 as originally turned out in June 1938. Does the picture in the book say 'Buffet Car' or just 'Buffet' above the roundel? Once I get the buffet car out of the way I can start making progress on my articulated suburban set. Always another project or idea to go on with! Dave

I am currently working on a model of one of the above batch of buffets (running nos. 9676-9680) and have a few questions for the knowledgeable members out there. 1. How were they labeled when first turned out? The only picture I have is in vol. 2 of Russell which shows 9678 in BR days with cream or yellow BUFFET centrally on the side.The text with the photo refers to an official photo in 'Great Western Coaches' by M. Harris but I don't have access to that publication. Were these labelled 'Buffet' in GWR days or 'Restaurant Car'? I'm assuming that they where painted and lined in the standard late Collett style. 2. As I'm planning to fit a full interior can any one offer suggestions as to the colours of the seats & tables, buffet counter and curtains? Also was there any extra seats or stools at the counter? Any help will be greatly appreciated. I had this project (and numerous others) stalled for a couple of years now and finally decided it was about time to make some proper progress. Dave