Ian G

Oyster and Winkle in build. Ian G

A few years ago I got roped into building wagons for Aylesbury our MRC P4 layout, I have built a few given to me by the club, my 1st complete wagon is a Jidenco Engineers Wagon, updated to a winkle as I could not find the correct DC3 brake gear, scratch underframe from Bill Bedford, Ultrascale, Albion Alloys, body side bracing from Kenline. Transfers Railtec & HMRS I have a Shark to Oyster nearing completion. Last years entry to our clubs competition, Bachman anchor tank Rumney chassis https://www.rdmrc.org.uk/lib/exe/detail.php?id=competitions%3Awheeltapper_2023&media=competitions:wheeltapper2023:ian_1_.jpg Ian G

Good show lots of very good layouts, but didnt think much of the trade stands Ian G

I have been a member of Risborough MRC for a little bit longer than Railex, yes the main hall is better than the bowls hall but only just for it height, both suffer from heat, big tin roof on main hall, lower roof on bowls hall. Unlike some shows that are on different levels ours being on an accessible for all level is better for all. I am normally on car park duties some years it has been extremely hot others totally wet, the weather is for ever changing. Catering has been an issue for many years depending on catering staff availability, it is a sports hall for others as well. Please support the exhibition team lots of hard work goes into trying to keep every one happy, but you cant please every one. Ian G

Could always ask J&M Hughes https://www.jandmhughesogauge.com/_files/ugd/722b8a_27c8efa021df431a9d7d7e457b5127c6.pdf Ian G

I am looking for pictures and possible drawings for the Taylor & Hubbard 5t steam crane. there is a picture and basic drawing in Railway cranes vol 3. Ian G

All it says at top of the page Cowans Sheldon 15ton steam breakdown cranes by Peter Tatlow Part 2, Mk2 cranes. there must be a Mk1 cranes as well Ian G

Model Railways April 1990 has a few pages on the cranes and a few basic diagrams of the match trucks. Ian G

I am drawing up a Taylor & Hubbard 10 ton steam crane for P4, I am using the railway cranes vol 3, there is on picture of DW137 in the book, the crane is using 2 4 wheeled wagons as runner/match. What I am looking for are any other photos of the GW cranes, and are the wheel bases of the wagons 9 or 10 foot. Ian G

These are what you need https://www.willsworkbench.com/shop/p/suspension-unit-4mm-br-w-iron-for-Bachmann-and-cambrian-wagons-cc02s-10 Ian G

I have a few Jidenco kits to build, my 1st foray into soldering brass was with a 12t van. at the moment I am building the engineers wagon, the body is fine folds up well, the underframe is made up of Bill bedford wagon irons, brake gear from exactoscale & Mainly Trains, axle box & springs from dart castings, wagon side bracing from Kenline nice crisp casted T's to be filed to shape. I also have 2 GWR ballast ploughs from Jidenco. Drawings from GWR wagon plan book and photos in various books. Ian G

That is good to know, I have been picking up Hornby RTR & Jidenco kits for a rake. Ian G

I have used these in my lowmac https://www.roxeymouldings.co.uk/product/514/7a600-4-wheel-coach-compensation-unit/ and used some spring wire Ian G

Have used a few times without any problems. Ian G

Is there a list of S&T depots on the Western Region? Ian G