Simon Bendall

4 hours ago, Marcoblanco said:

Heljan have done the bogie for the oxygen tanker.. il see if I can pinch those!

Hattons do both types as spares https://www.hattons.co.uk/stocklist/1000399/1000588/1000655/0/heljan_oo_gauge_1_76_scale_wheel_sets_bogies_trucks/prodlist

Has made the BBC website citing record attendance https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-beds-bucks-herts-67115361

Volume 10 in the Modelling BR series will shortly be available, this one covering Diesel Depots and other related subjects, such as stabling points. This looks at the development of maintenance facilities since the 1960s, setting out the different approaches taken by the regions and how this influenced their layouts and operation through to today. Also covered are fuelling points and the many ancillary structures found on depots that contribute towards creating a convincing layout. The 116 pages are copiously illustrated to give inspiration as well as featuring modelling projects and layout ideas.  As ever, thanks are due to those who contributed, including Terry Bendall, Nick Gurney, Ian Manderson, James Makin, Clive Mortimore and David Ratcliffe.

On sale date is 5th October and it can be pre-ordered now from the Key Publishing website

Sample pages below

1 hour ago, WCML100 said:

I don't suppose anyone has a spare set of track carrying panels that came with the FEA-S in yellow do they ? 

These 3D prints are an option https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/284859610018 Need a bit of work on the corners to fit over the Hattons spigots.

1 hour ago, Craig1989 said:

Apart from the flasks, boxes and charter trains have the 88s been used on any other freight trains? 

They appear every now and then on the Carlisle-Crewe infrastructure circuit https://www.flickr.com/search/?text=88 6k05

19 hours ago, Graham108 said:

Do these wagons ever run in tandem with the KUA's?

37401 is currently taking one KUA and two FNA from Kingmoor to Kilmarnock, wagon repair trip rather than in traffic though. Just need Mary to complete... 😉

Anyone for a 92 and shorty Mk.5 sleeper set to Perth? 😲

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LjFEwj1MfeM

4 hours ago, Hippel said:

Hi, bought this and very pleased with it.

Are there going to be further volumes post 1996?

Thanks! A post 1996 one is a possibility and one that I would like to do but would require a few gaps in the livery selection to be filled first, maybe one for next year if the publisher is game.

My second book looking at the BR shunter fleet is on the way, due out next Tuesday. This picks up from the first volume and covers the 1990-96 period as BR gave way to privatisation, bringing an array of new liveries. Class 08s and 09s are the focus but a smattering of other types are included including the last Class 03s and Class 97/6s. The format is the same as the first one, 96 pages divided up on a regional basis and mostly in colour. Can be pre-ordered  now from the Key Publishing shop . Some sample pages below once again.

18 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Looks very interesting and I take it that the section on 08s is rather more comprehensive that that in the existing Colin Marsden volume?

Its divided up on a geographical basis rather than by class, the intention being to picture the various types at work and rest rather than give a history of each class, which has been done before.

13 hours ago, Trains4U said:

If/when we get around to doing the Warrior, we will also draw up the cradles to go with them, but we don’t have any immediate plans.

If you do Gareth, I've got pics and some measurements of the cradles.

Another option for DW80975 in its Intercity days  is a transit move as part of a parcels train.  Not the greatest shot but with four GUVs at Exeter in 1989.

First ones appeared at the end of 1994.

Its back to wagons for number nine in the Modelling BR series, this time covering engineers wagons of the privatisation era, beginning in 1994 and running through to today. Like the previous BR era volumes, it looks at the various ballast, rail and sleeper wagons in use during these three decades beginning with those that transferred from BR to Mainline, Loadhaul and Transrail before passing to EWS. Subsequent chapters then explore all the new builds and conversions that later appeared for Railtrack, Network Rail and the freight operators to varying degrees. There's the usual mix of prototype info and photos allied to modelling projects. Also included is a detailed history of Railhead Treatment Trains and their operation over the past 20 years. As ever, thanks are due to those who contributed, including Gareth Bayer, Terry Bendall, Mick Bryan, Mike Cubberley, Timara Easter, James Makin and David Ratcliffe.

On sale date is 25th May but it can be pre-ordered now from the Key Publishing website

Sample pages below

6701, 9802, 10580 and 10693 received teal for the franchise launch in April 2015, these were the only two MK.3 sleepers

6700, 6703, 9497, 9800 were painted in 2018 when hired from Eastern Rail Services.

8 hours ago, Geep7 said:

The other missing livery not mentioned is the short-lived white with blue stripe, which i'm pretty sure no Cl121 ever carried, but a few Cl117 did.

One Class 121 had white/blue, 55034, there was a trailer as well IIRC https://www.railcar.co.uk/images/3347

Anyone for a 37/4 on a two coach Mk.5 sleeper in passenger service 😲

http://www.flickr.com/photos/tayrail/52860316037

A little plug for my very first book, which is a pictorial look at BR shunters during the late 1970s and throughout the 1980s. The images are divided up across six chapters by region, mostly in colour and almost entirely previously unpublished. Largely features Class 03s, 08s and 09s but other types still surviving such as in industrial use also appear.  Out this week from the Key Publishing shop here 96 pages, £16.99. Some page samples below.

Class 18s clearly hunt in packs, 18002-010 doing very little at Wolverton. https://youtu.be/b3d67oYJvz8?t=186

Another new bookazine for those interested - a continuation of the locomotive theme, this time considering freight locos from 2000 through to today. The usual mix of modelling and prototype features that take in the fleets of EWS, Freightliner, DRS, GBRf, Fastline, Advenza, Colas, DB and DC Rail with a mix of ex BR types and modern replacements ranging from Class 08s to Class 68s and 70s. There's a mix of projects in 2mm and 4mm and thanks are due to Anthony Ainsley-Sutton, Alex Carpenter, Timara Easter, Chris Ibbotson, James Makin and Andi Walshaw for their contributions.  Should be in Smiths etc from today while it can also be ordered from the Key website here Some sample pages below.
 

7 hours ago, Johnson Street IEMD said:

I don't believe they are permitted to run on the third rail yet as well ..

Most operational DB 92s no longer have shoegear.

7 hours ago, Ncarter2 said:

Those who have the RoS DB 92 may soon be able to model it running on the mainline. DB have performed the same mod that GBRF has on its 92’s, to 92011, it completed a run to Crewe recently. I understand that DB are looking to complete the other operational ones.  Fingers crossed this may see some more returned to revenue service as well (not holding my breath). 

92015 did its WCML test run on Wednesday.

18 minutes ago, Torbay Express said:

Do you know Simon whether it ever ran any passenger trainsvin its Railfreight guise? 

It certainly did one and possibly only one http://www.flickr.com/photos/46402143@N06/5187446554 

2 minutes ago, Torbay Express said:

50149, did it ever have a black '9' on the front with a correct size number? 

It did, black 9s were carried up to December 1987 then changed, unknown as to why. If you want it as running in Cornwall, blue 9s it is 😎

Yes, they foul the plough brackets otherwise.