Druid

I am trying to identify the wording on the four workplates attached to the doors of the above loco to enhance a 7mm build .

I can the  identity wording as follows :

First Line  BRUSH

Second  Hawker Siddeley.

Third  Dont know.

Fourth  No711   1967

I attach the only photos I have found of the plates but still indistinct.The originals can be found either on Flicker or Facebook (Derby Works Open Day 1968.

Any help greatly appreciated. 

Note : Heljan have fudged the issue on their 00 model as incorrect font and no third line .

Not sure whether this has been mentioned  before.

The Mens Room 1990s BBC drama starring Bill Nighy opening shots episode 2 showed shots of Halye station , Cornwall. Arriving to share a weekend away with his lover Harriet Walter at a friends cottage in Cornwall 

Funnily enough however Bill Nighy was supposedly arriving on a down train from London but when the train leaves he is on the up platform as that is a more photogenic shot with St Ives bay in the background. 

Nothing like poetic licence for a good shot . He looks very young.

Transfers now on .

Heading for the weathering shop.

Added some gloss yesterday prior to the decals. I think it makes a big difference.

Getting there.

The light makes it look a bit patchy but it isn't. I used a tin of matt Rail Blue precision paint purchased in the early 80s along with the rail yellow so had kept very well. In retrospect I think I would use a satin or gloss in future. However this loco is going to get an end of service look so no to bothered.

Andrew

Blue is the colour . Some tidying up to do but quite pleased . 

Due to the lockdown have reserected this build. Completed the front and fitted all the pipes etc . Now given an undercoat today.

Some more .

Some more from yesterday .

The Preston Dock - Lindsey Oil empty  tankers today passing through Bamber Bridge .

Hi did you notice if the CDAs was for sale or still in progress.

Steve

Just to update ,I asked the same question was informed not quite ready yet some more additions to be made to the hopper etc , should be available by Warley .

Andrew

Some random pictures from the show .

The man himself being a bit camera shy .

Having been nudged by Phil I really need to resurrect this build . I originally started this in 2008 how time flies . The original start can be found on page 8 of the archive under the Workbench forum.

Updates as follows :

Having obtained some parts from JLTRT last year current state of play  :

The indicator boxes are etches I had made and before any one asks these are the only ones and required a lot of fettling to get them to this stage as they originally came out to large .

Hopefully I  can push on and get it finished as 6354 as BFY.

Regards Andrew

Hi Phil

I have sent a  PM  re the head code boxes . I intend to model 6354 Blue , yellow ends as there are some good photos . Re the valances having read  the article in Traction  by Richard Dockerill (incidental 6343) I just couldn't shape and solder the brass panels that came with the kit so opted for evergreen strips paired down with a brass former. I have modelled some as slightly open but none missing . I had intend to buy a JLTRT class 22 but missed the boat . I will more than likely purchase the LLC one once funds are available.

I do have a whitemetal and resin one by Mendip Models ? based on El Crappo kits that proved to much of  a challenge and remains in the box . A bit crude now by todays standards but can be made into reasonable rep with some time and effort as demonstrated by Mr Daniels on his photo site .

Cheers.

just a side note, dont post your email into threads only PM, spammers could find and use it

Noted but not my E mail this is Fred Phipps who is a trader and is readily available on the internet not sure if that makes any difference but will PM any E mail addresses in future .

Cheers

Hi Phil

I attach some photos of my build which I really need to finish .I obtained some parts from JLTRT when they strted to produce their model .Notably new buffers ,fuel tank and bogie side frames and pipe work .

In addition I had some new indicator panels etched which I had to do quite a bit of fettling as there was a mix up with the size .

Regards

Andrew

Hi Phil

Having had another look at the photos (also see Rail on line Class 22 pictures 6352) definitely appears to be a rectangle box rather than square as on the other side  .

As an outside Fred Phipps 1/32 models my also know fphippz@yahoo.com

All the best

Andrew

Hi Phil

Try this site https://www.flickr.com/photos/59835095@N02/albums/72157627930289750 some more pictures  .Also I remember seeing a picture on the net of a class 22 in Swindon works with all its panels up but as usual cant trace it now . Will keep looking .

Regards

Andrew

Hi Phil

I'm no expert but looking at a picture of 6352 on the scrap line at Swindon page 93 of Looking back at Western Region Hydraulics which shows the other side would indicate  that its a straight reverse of the other side .

You always drop  Steve Harrod  a line I am sure he would be able to clarify .

All the best

Andrew

Hi Phil

If you have it take a look at British Rail Fleet Survey  No 2 Western Region Diesel Hydraulics page 50 picture of 6338 with missing middle valance  should do the job . If you haven't got a copy PM me.

Gareth

You may already have seen these if not may be of some benefit.

For detail shots of the last remaining Class 15 try https://www.flickr.com/photos/brianews/albums/72157626897645349 or go on the Class 15 Preservation site and look through the work folio.

Andrew

The winner of the (Sunday only)modern image display competition at this years Telford O gauge Guildex was won by a model of an American GP7 , prototypes which entered service in 1949, no photos in guild news though, but the same report featured a 1/3 page picture overview shot of the show hall, not many youngsters in view either ;-)

Just a correction I think you will find that the GP9 won the Diesel and Modern Comp on Saturday (reintroduced after a long break), and  you will find a picture of the said model on page 51 of the November Gazette. .The  display on Sunday  was just that a display of Modern image stock as previously set out in the Gazette in the run upto the show.

Andrew

Please find photos as indicated :