Ian Mantel

I am looking for assistance with point control for hidden storage yards. I have seen the MegaPoints Controllers offering which includes the electronics modules, wiring, switches, LED's etc and I have ask them to offer me a quote for my requirements. I am looking to find a similar firm that offer a similar service however I cannot find others. You'll understand that I wish to get a couple of competing quotes prior to making any commitment. Can anyone offer suggestions for other firms that offer a similar no solder option all inclusive package? Thanks in advance for any constructive suggestions.

Hi @Mallard60022Thanks for all your help on this, greatly appreciated. I know that BR went to using red in the early 60's, were they using red back in the 50's as well for the support vehicles with just the crane in black?

Thanks for the help folks. SR Ironclads get mentioned consistently. And @Mallard60022has kindly shared many photos. What colour would they have been painted? SR Green, BR Black? Or something else.

Does anyone have any pictures or detail of the coaches and/or vans used by the Engineers Department BR SR? I am looking particularly at the late 1950's era when the crane was painted black with small crest. If anyone has specific information about the Exmouth depot 75 ton crane and its formation that would be ideal, otherwise the general practise of BR Southern Region, please.

I have been trying to find Railmatch 238 Ice Blue for BR Insulated Vans. It seems to be out of stock with all online retailers and I read from other topics that Railmatch may be reducing some of their range. Can anyone confirm if this is true? Does anyone know where to get Railmatch 238? Or can anyone offer a suitable alternative, Humbrol, Revell, LifeColors, Vallejo, Tamiya? I'm not fussy about acrylic or enamel Thanks