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  1. THE ONE THAT GOT AWAY Towards the end of her career, LB&SCR H2 Class No 32424 ‘Beachy Head’ was accumulating reasonable mileage on a variety of duties, even making a guest appearance at the Eastleigh Works open day on 07 August 1957 - the preparation for which included rigorous cleaning, reportedly revealing traces of umber! However, despite being a great favourite amongst Brighton devotees, ‘Beachy Head’ performed her swan song on 13 April 1958 over the route she had made her own; Victoria to Newhaven. Consisting of seven corridor carriages with a train load of 255 tons, the RCTS ‘Sussex Coast Limited’ covered 56.8 miles in 81 minutes and 11 seconds. After working the special she retired to Brighton shed for the very last time. Her final move followed on 24 April 1958 to Eastleigh, with dismantling commencing 18 May. According to official records, the scrapping process was completed just two weeks later on 31 May. It is noteworthy that she was not only the last of the Brighton Atlantics to survive; she was also the last express passenger locomotive of the 4-4-2 wheel arrangement to work for BR. Looking in immaculate condition, replica H2 Class No 32424 ‘Beachy Head’ drifts through Great Coles Wood on the Nuthatch Line with an Engine Head Signal denoting Oxted and Brighton via East Grinstead (LL) and Lewes
  2. Table 4 in the link references Staveley amongst numerous other private owners at Sheffield Park.
  3. @RapidoCorbs, out of interest, please can I check the running number of the Staveley Coal & Iron Co (967214) example? I presume it's No 4822, as per the artwork on the product page, but the description gives No 4922! With the company being recorded at Sheffield Park, a preserved example could potentially be found in the south east...
  4. For those more familiar, please can I check that Port of Bristol Authority No 58054 is Diagram O11 (943025) iso Diagram O15? I presume the former as unfitted, however, the description on the product page states "O15 10t unfitted open", as does the sticker on the box!
  5. Some of the most attractive Wealden scenery on the Nuthatch Line is found just north of Great Coles Wood and forms the backdrop to this view of LB&SCR A1X Class No 32655, seen shunting a ballast wagon on a still afternoon
  6. Post deleted - link to YouTube re today's (06th) release shared previously.
  7. https://rapidotrains.co.uk/product/secr-o1-no-65-bramble-bluebell-railway-blue-what-if/
  8. In response to a shortage of light engines on the Isle of Wight, authorities at Eastleigh transferred three 'Terriers' from the mainland in May 1930. No B650 was chosen and following a comprehensive overhaul at Brighton was fitted with an extended coal bunker which offered greater capacity than the Stroudley original. Renumbered W9 and named 'Fishbourne' (a village near Wootton), her appearance today echoes that once seen on the Bembridge branch
  9. The November 2023 issue of Steam Days has an extensive spread dedicated to the Hayling Island branch and on page 10 is a picture of the station itself showing the goods yard with two covered goods vans, a 16T mineral, and 'Pill Box' brake van. Would anyone be able to help identify the two covered goods shown, please? Because of the shadows, I can't determine if they're ventilated, or not. The furthest looks similar to the 12T produced by Bachmann? The article is available free on Readly, after creating an account, but declining the trial. The picture is from the Britton Collection and can be copied across, but reluctant to do so!
  10. https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/store/back-issues/british-railway-modelling/british-railway-modelling-november-2023
  11. Caught in a flurry of snow, the local postman heads towards Great Coles Wood Farm, no doubt delivering the last of the Christmas letters and parcels. Season's greetings from the Nuthatch Line!
  12. https://us7.campaign-archive.com/?u=e8e66d8d9b511f5927425d6ab&id=525e1a3364
  13. Locomotion Models announced yesterday (07th) that No M700728 - preserved at Locomotion, Shildon - is an exclusive to their National Collection in Miniature range.
  14. Locomotion Models announced yesterday (07th) that No 21408 - preserved at the National Railway Museum, York - is an exclusive to their National Collection in Miniature range.
  15. A handful of Black 5 No 44871 operating yesterday's (06th) The Christmas Sussex Belle (1Z87/London Victoria to Eastbourne) - first seen crossing the Ouse Valley Viaduct, and then at Haywards Heath.
  16. It appears to be squirreled away under Future Releases (found following the email link)... https://locomotionmodels.com/exclusives/future-releases/ger-s56-j69-class-no-87?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SKB%3AShop%2CLMAdventJ69%2C01.12.23&utm_content=version_A https://wfly.co/m6G3K?utm_source=wordfly&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=SKB%3AShop%2CLMAdvent%2C01.12.23-DRAFT&utm_content=version_A
  17. An email from Hattons today (30th) suggests these are "expected in Q2 2024".
  18. “We want the Titfield Thunderbolt!” Watching the film again, I noticed an inconsistency - when the train passes the overbridge, the retractable chimney on Dan's house is on the starboard side, whereas when the train arrives in Mallingford it's on the port side... Doubtless noticed before, but confused me for the photo!
  19. Although designed for light passenger work, members of the SE&CR P Class were latterly used as shed pilots or as light shunting engines for wharves and other such restricted places. They proved to be exceptionally free steaming and capable despite finding little favour with railway historians generally. 'Pioneer II' stands at Great Coles Wood shortly after arrival on the Nuthatch Line in October 1969
  20. I too can relate - shared a passion in aviation with my Dad (who started his working career with British Caledonian in 1971) and we would go 'spotting' around the country - I've now been in the industry for 15-16 years, which has all but extinguished any enthusiasm for it. Ultimately, this why I returned to the hobby...
  21. Have to say that Rails of Sheffield have been excellent - quick responses and an immediate issue of a returns label last week. Received an email Thursday (28th) confirming a replacement had been tested/checked for defects and she arrived this morning. As mentioned previously, it's a fantastic model - a few glue marks (as others have commented on), but nothing too sinister that weathering won't hide. Initial disappointment put into context with 'Thought of the Month' in yesterday's newsletter - over 360 parts with most retailers selling at £127.50, give or take - everyone will have their own thoughts on what's value, but I can't knock that.
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