Simon Bendall

Its mentioned above that the running numbers are based on info provided by GWR as of May 2019. At this time, unfortunately both GW03 and GW04 were not in their correct formations and that's were the issue has arisen. GW03 was assigned 48112 in place of 48109 between mid May and mid June 2019 as 48109 was allocated to static training duties, although it appears GW03 actually remained out of service at St Philip's Marsh throughout this time as 48112 was stopped for faults and an exam. GW03 didn't go back in traffic until 48109 was released. GW04 had 48131 in place of 48112 between early May and early August 2019 as 48112 was as above and then sat spare until 48131 needed an exam. So not a mistake, just unfortunate choice of sets and timing. In basic terms, any green power car can work with any Castle set now they all have the necessary modifications (traction interlock, door controls, etc). Blue power cars, when they were still around, could not work Castle sets, nor could 43002 and 43185.

The power cars swap over regularly enough, they aren't dedicated to any sets. Those IDs for GW03 and GW04 are also not the final formations as running today, which are GW03 48109 48108 48107 49103 GW04 48112 48111 48110 49104 So if you want a current day GW04, you want to buy 48112 not 48131. 48131 has been used as a spare vehicle for some months, recently renumbered as 48130 and now in the temporary three-coach GW93. The second 48131 resides in GW10. Current formations of the whole lot, excluding GW11 which isn't yet released, are GW01 48103 48102 48101 49101 GW02 48106 48105 48104 49102 GW03 48109 48108 48107 49103 GW04 48112 48111 48110 49104 GW05 48115 48114 48113 49105 GW06 48118 48117 48116 49106 GW07 48121 48120 48119 49107 GW08 48124 48129 48122 49108 GW09 48127 48135 48125 49109 GW10 48131 48132 48128 49110 GW93 48130 48126 49112

Arrived in the post today, er.... yay

Looking at my detail photos of the 07 series from the late 90s, the two still in BR yellow and that still have the red/white panel on the engine cover both have the 'under no circumstances etc...' lettering. The fuel figure is 1350.

Has anyone got a pair of the Appleby Model Engineering whitemetal LNER diamond frame bogies for the Dolphin (ref no. 4B29) they would be willing to sell please?

No, all went by rail, needed a lot of prep though and several aborted attempts. Videos from YT Dec move http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ve4q04rg5dk Feb move http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U4CimHU6it4

Two moved to Carnforth just before Christmas, the other four on 27th Feb. Just the cable drum carrier 975920 remains now.

They're Appleby with scratchbuilt enhancements.

If you mean the below model, you want No.196 September 2012.

153310/13/21/26 were transferred from EMR to TfW in January as the 156s arrived, said to be on a year long lease to cover for the delayed Class 769s and over-running PRM mods on the DMU fleet.

Yes, last workings were on Dec 12th, no longer needed with the 802s in service.

Also see http://www.flickr.com/photos/75784477@N08/48521480761

The latest BCC mag says this 'In preparing the 2020 combined volume we have identified a small number of items for which we have no production slot yet available. Inline with our move to the announcement of new products only once they reach the advanced stages of the production process, we have taken the decision to omit these items from the combined volume. The models affected are' Then lists all three Class 170s, the Class 168 and two Class 20/0s 'Whilst work may continue on these projects in readiness for their future release, no further updates will be provided until such a time that the models are ready for release.'

The new collectors club mag has them at the livery artwork stage.

Hopefully this will be of interest to some - a new 132-page bookazine which I've compiled that takes a largely photographic look back at Direct Rail Services to mark its 25th anniversary year. This covers everything from the Class 20/3s through to the Class 88s with all the other loco types and key developments in between. It also includes full details of the loco fleet, including the likes of acquisition and repaint dates. Should now be on sale in Smiths or can be ordered via https://shop.keypublishing.com/product/View/productCode/SPECDRS/Direct Rail Services Some sample pages below. Simon

These might help a bit.

In the simplest of terms, if its two tone green or blue it's a 29, if its just BR green it's a 21. Only 21 to lose the plain green was D6109 for blue.

ADB977695 ex Mk1 Newspaper GUV 94001, so needs the gangways and toilet window in addition to the scrubber mods. Some pics at http://www.departmentals.com/search.php?searchValue=977695&fs=1

Given Accurascale has said they will be paint matching the actual TPE colours for the Mk.5s, will Dapol be altering the various incorrect shades used on the first 68 so everything actually matches?

A little bit of history made this evening - 91131 worked through to Stirling under its own power with 1W22 1925 ex Edinburgh.

08570, 08644 (twice), 08673, 08795, 08800, 08822, 08836, 08873, 08950, 09012.

You could always do the more recent Mk.2e escort coaches, these seem to have replaced the Mk.2a pair now. http://www.flickr.com/photos/94418464@N08/48330770776

I think its the only accurate one in terms of the triple grey shades but the logo is wrong, more upside down Metals than Petroleum, easy enough to fix though. Its certainly my go to for triple grey 60s but they aren't easy to find these days.

When DRS took over the flask workings, the use of brake vans had ceased but barriers were still required. DRS used the ex Drigg PFA skip carriers BNFL91000-29 for this, these being OBA chassis with all bodywork removed. The requirement for barriers on regular power station flask workings ceased in 2000 IIRC. There's some pics of such formations spread amongst this collection for example https://daviddockray.smugmug.com/Trains/Latest-scans/

They were used for the Lindsey-Colnbrook aviation fuel, went off hire last autumn when the working switched to Grain with new build TEAs.