Bazza

Hi castle, Yes please. Bazza

Hi, Are there still spaces for the weekend, please? If so I would be grateful for two tickets, please. Many thanks, Bazza

I am currently trying to repair a friend's KGV. The loco wheels lock up going forwards and are very stiff going backwards. I suspect the centre driving wheel attachments for coupling and con rods. Does anyone still have a service sheet for these locos or remember dealing with a similar problem, please? Bazza

Hi there, The diesel hydraulics were designed with major component changes in mind. Engines, transmissions and bogies were changed as necessary because of failures at the WR depots at Old Oak Common, Bristol Bath Road, Plymouth Laira, Cardiff Canton. They would also be changed when they got to their overhaul hours target. In the case of the Warships, the engines and transmissions had to be the types they were built with, but the bogies were completely interchangeable between the two manufacturer's classes. The locos only needed to go to Swindon for scheduled body overhauls and major work beyond the capabilities or time availability at depots. So when a loco arrived at Swindon for overhaul, the engines, transmissions and bogies could be sent out as depot spares if there was still significant time to their next overhaul. With the amount of component changing that went on it was quite rare for a loco to arrive at Swindon with all major elements due overhaul. It was "an interesting time!". Bazza

I remember seeing a long line of horse-boxes at Old Oak Common in 1969 after Prince Charles' Investiture at Caernarfon Castle. They had been used for conveying the military horse contingent. It wasa probably one of the last times these vans were used. Bazza

Hi there, I think you will find that NPCCS is correct - Non Passenger Carrying Coaching Stock Bazza

Hi All, I noticed the GWR ROD in the Bachmann showcase at Ally Pally wasd 3031 - it would appear they have taken notice! Bazza

And my order no.125 has also been despatched. Lots of busy people at York today! Bazza