trevor7598

The LNER probably did build fewer TO's than TK's, But in preservation there are quite a few TO's in existence, so they still in the public's eye and are available for scanning / measuring up. Your query regarding articulated twins, 1958/ 60 is fine, but not much after 1962/3.

Further to my posting about Gresley end vestibule coaches, where I mentioned the third open. Why have TO's not been part of Hornby's range ?. We had a Maunsell TO, but so far no LMS example. These coaches were ubiquitous , everyday ' bread and butter ' vehicles, which unlike the corridor first, would probably be purchased in multiples. I have noticed that the FK is always the one that sits on the shop's shelves. Hornby even introduced a Hawkesworth FK retrospectively. True, the GWR only used side corridor stock for general use, but then there is always the excursion sets, if it was felt that GW modellers should not be left out. Hornby: Produce a range of these common coach types, and make some much needed cash !.

Many thanks for that. I am not into the detail variations of the USA tanks, so the extended bunker on 30073 escaped my notice. I have fond(ish) memories of 30064 and 30072 ( which was the regular loco ) at Guildford. I say ' fond (ish) ' because 30072 replaced Guildford's lovely little B4 30089, never to be seen again. I am sure any tooling mods.to produce further variants of the class, would be welcomed, and would sell well. My 30071, purchased at Warley, is one of Bachmann's finest efforts.

It's water under the bridge now, but there was no excuse for the errors on Hornby's mainline Gresley's. There is however plenty of room for some Gresley end vestibule stock, with the exception of the Hornby buffet car, these coaches have never been modelled RTR. With the excellent range of LNER pacifics available I am sure there is room for Hornby to have another go with a new range of Gresley stock, and get them right this time. And get an open third in the range too. More recently, Hornby have shown the way in RTR coaching stock, Collett's, LSW rebuilds etc.

I noticed sometime ago that 30064 in lined malachite sold out very quickly, 30073 was also in this livery, and might make an excellent choice if a re-run of these exquisite models is ever considered. Consider one sold already !.

Yes, it was Fleischmann. Still have the Bulleid coaches. They copied examples on the Bluebell Railway.

Here is an extreme example of Mazak rot. The floor of this Corgi Q bus is about to pop out !. We will all have to cross fingers that the Mazak, which is being increasingly used, in model loco's to add weight does not break up in future years. I have an extensive collection of model buses, and to be fair this is the only one affected. ( at the moment. )

Pig iron, foundry waste, and other ferrous scrap. No brass artifacts unfortunately. At least that was the contents of a BR van I saw many years ago.

Let's not let this frothy thread die. Last replied to on Sept 12th, I am sure those of us with cheque books poised for the forthcoming Air smoothed Merchant Navies will want something authentic for it to haul. Yes please, Hornby, some Bulleid coaches. If you want cash in the bank, don't ignore this plea !. Your Maunsell coaches are lovely, and suitable fodder for the MN to haul, as are your MK1's. But there is, I am sure, a strong market out there for some Bulleids too. What Hornby need is some pester power from us Southern fans. So please keep posting on this thread.

Therein lies the problem. The initial run sells out before hitting the shops, utopia !. Now it is a brave manufacturer who has to predict how many to produce for subsequent runs. Did the first run almost satisfy the market or did it only scratch the surface. if it's the former this could result in lots of unsold models because the perceived demand for more wasn't there. I am sure the Peckett has a lot of mileage in it, as there have been hardly any industrial loco's made by anyone. A brave move which deserves to succeed.

My point was that there is much more detail on the window vents of the prototype, than there is on the model. These vehicles had such large sidelights, that the lack of detail on the model is quite glaring.

Could the sliding side light vents do with some more work?. Compare the the model and the enlosed image. I appreciate that the model represents them in the closed position, whereas they are largely open in the photo.

Many thanks for that. An unfortunate error by Bachmann. But they still look good to my eye. The fact that the prototype wagons are longer than most Box vans helps to disguise the mistake, when running together. How do these things happen in this day and age ?.

Could you be more specific, ie by how many thou., mm etc is it too long ?. To my eye the Bachmann GW / BR standard cattle wagon certainly looks the part The detail is also pretty accurate. What is more I will use the word excellent again !.

It was not Bachmann's attempt, but a model inherited from Mainline many years ago. Now that Bachmann have the excellent GW/ BR standard model in their range, perhaps it is now time for that one to go in the bin. Although I still have one to give a cattle train a little more variety.

Sorry not sure, for the type being modelled by Bachmann, probably 1930's.

It is true that the SR eliminated ordinary LBSC steam hauled stock, most had gone prior to WW2. The only LBSC steam stock left after WW2 were IOW transfers and push=pull sets. LBSC coaches converted into DC electric units lasted until the 1950's. The Birdcage sets of the type Bachmann are producing were built for mainline use, indeed for the very best trains. As time went on, new build corridor stock and electrification schemes, displaced them and they were to be found on stopping services in Kent, and on secondary main lines in Sussex. One classic duty for these sets, right up until the end, was the Redhill to Reading service. Indeed a set from this service was used each weekday evening to form a Guildford to Cranleigh train. ( M7, 700, Q1,E4 etc ). Many RTR loco classes can authentically haul a Birdcage set, the most surprising of which is the Brighton built Fairburn 2-6-4 tank. As for the Brighton Atlantics, almost certainly .

Has a humble wagon ever been considered for model of the year?. Here are my two Hornby cattle wagons in the company of the excellent Bachmann effort.

If you portray them in 1964 they should have both.

I don't remember seeing either of the Ivatt Pacifics ' in the flesh ', but was once hauled by ' City of London '. and saw several others. One magazine photo feature that still haunts me, was of colour views of 46256 complete with yellow stripe, in almost museum condition, hauling it's last ever train, a rail tour. After this tour it joined the other condemned class mates at Upperby, where the fire was dropped. It would be nice if Hornby could, as a livery option, pay tribute to Sir William, by including the yellow stripe, depicting the loco in those final weeks. PS. I think the photo feature was in Backtrack.

I was not expecting to find the USA tanks on sale at Warley. I was intending to send off for 30071, but when I saw them at £110, my bank card leaped out of my pocket on it's own !. What a superb model. Congratulations to all concerned, and for a commission not expensive.

They were on display at Warley...................................... .......................................... But only on view in the members area !! ? I would have thought that Warley was the place to get MAXIMUM publicity for a forthcoming release.

It is not very often that Hornby and Bachmann compliment one another, but this could happen next year. There are bound to be cases of people buying an H and wanting a Birdcage set to go with it, and those that buy a Birdcage set wanting something typical to haul it. Hopefully both companies will benefit from this, I am sure, accidental coincidence .

I'm not the slightest bit interested in an IEP. But I have to say it looks as though Hornby have done a thorough job with this model. Unlike the Class 91 and MK 4's which although a long time ago now, were rushed out, and today are ' railroad ' at best. And that has been the East Coast's premier train for almost 28 years. Their first attempt at an HST was a toy too. How times have changed !.

I only saw one trader ar Warley with the Hornby SR cattle wagon on sale. But when I got home, the postman had delivered my two BR(S) ones. What a wagon !. In my opinion it's the best RTR wagon ever produced by anyone. Even the incorrect builders plate is totally forgiven. I will be in for a pair of Bulleid ones when they reverse the liveries. Thank goodness this wagon was produced post ' design clever '.