Jammy2305

Hi Marc What wheels are appropriate for these in the GE period? Standard 8 spoke wagon wheels, or something else? Many thanks James

What I really (really) want is a Pegler 4472, with the second tender, but as it ran in the UK pre-America. For some reason Hornby only ever include the second tender as part of US related releases.

Apologies if I'm duplicating with this post but I notice Hornby have made a small mistake on their website by stating that "the locomotive in question, number 1472, was originally outshopped from the GNR’s Doncaster Works as a class A1 with GNR colouring, lettering and numbering before being renumbered and named in 1924 to promote the LNER’s Flying Scotsman service." As nice as it would be to see Hornby finally produce a GNR A1 (hint hint), No.1472 was outshopped in LNER livery, hence the model they are producing of it as 1472 with L&NER on the tender. - James

And yes, the G15's were primarily used for passenger services on the line, with the C53's taking on the heavier freight work after their introduction.

In answer to your two questions: 1) I cheekily want to give the answer of "pre-1919", but essentially the pack will represent the period between 1914 and 1919 (as No.127 was built in 1914). The coaches themselves can represent the W&U for a longer span of time, however, as there was little if no change to the carriage livery during these vehicles existence pre-1919. 2) In ready-to-run? Nothing, bar the Oxford 10T van, of course! Kit wise, the Dapol Mac-K kit is based on a BR prototype for which the design originated with the GER (the major visual difference being the direction of the floor planking). Bill Bedford also does some very nice GER Dia.15 van kits that are well worth a go (although I have had mixed experiences when trying to purchase anything from him...).

No.126 too: https://www.gersociety.org.uk/index.php/locomotives/j-holden/c53 Which is how I have modelled it: (The number plates are a work in progress). As for coaching stock, I am not certain of their 1921 date for coaches, as the crimson livery came hand in hand with the introduction of steel bodysides in 1919 (which was due to a shortage of wood post WW1).

Its an option but unfortunately me being the stickler that I am, I don't think I'd be able to get past knowing it was different (I.e the interior etc). Something to consider though, thanks.

Not sure where they got the discontinuation of GER lettering (circa 1914-1918) from but the 'Train Control' numbering came in from 1921 onwards. A few things that do need to change are the buffer shanks need to be blue on the pre-1919 examples and the loco number plates need vermilion backgrounds. There is a photo of GER No.125 on the GERS site showing it in crimson and grey without the side skirts: https://www.gersociety.org.uk/index.php/locomotives/information-leaflets/ger-loco-grey I had, incidentally, repainted two Rapido J70s as GER No.139 in blue and GER No.126 in Crimson and Grey and was really looking forward to being able to purchase seperate tram coaches to go with these (one in brown and one in crimson). As it stands I have had to settle with a brown set, which is frustrating given the extra expenditure of another loco, but I understand why it has been done from a business perspective (It's my own fault for modelling my own locos I guess!). It just means I will not see No.126 haul a matching liveried coach now.

Any gen on what the destination blinds on the green Class 105 are? I always keep half an eye out for anything appropriate to Norfolk - James

With the announcement of an all new Class 37 tooling from Bachmann on Saturday, we are pleased to announce that the first of these (37430 in Large Logo livery) is already in stock with us! These are expected to sell fast so be sure to get yours whilst you can! You can pre-order via sales@c37lg.co.uk or check our eBay listing for when these appear at: https://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/i.html?isRefine=true&sid=c37lg

GER Dia.62 was built to an RCH design between 1909 and 1914. The GERS has a good article on these in Journal 82 and Tatlow's LNER wagons V.1 shows a drawing for this wagon (included). My question is this: How much did the 1909 RCH design differ from the later RCH design modelled by Rapido? From what I can see, the two look very similar and it makes me question whether a repaint is possible... Many thanks James

Just gone to detail my D9010 and I noticed that train air pipes are included, as is the appropriate hole in the bufferbeam. However, the Napier Chronicles website suggests that D9010 did not receive dual braking until it was painted blue in February 1968. Is anyone able to confirm if I can/should/should not fit said pipe to my model if I wanted to be accurate? Cheers James

Executive livery order gone in. Really looking forward to this one... - James

Only got to have the briefest of looks at D9010 last night but oh my... That's a nice model! So many little details exuding from it and yet the model feels robust (probably because it weighs a tonne). To my knowledge, it is all in one piece but I shall have a proper look later and also get it on the rolling road for a spin...

You weren't wrong. That box is huge!

Notification received to say mine has been delivered today. Can't wait to get home from work later...

Got mine today from my local shop. The mail coach is nicely done!

Hi all Do we have any updates on these at all? Many thanks James

As a follow up to my previous post (but without wanting to hijack the thread) the engine rebuild on 003 has been completed and the rebuilt power unit will be returned to UKRL on 6th June, with the plan being to lift it back into the loco in late June/early July. Be sure to check out our website in the coming weeks for more updates regarding this! www.c37lg.co.uk - James (C37LG)

The power unit served us (C37LG) well until 2013 when it presented it's own challenges; firstly with leaking cylinder liners and latterly (2019) with the discovery that the main crank was cracked. As it stands the top end of the ex-073 power unit is being fitted to the replacement block/crank that we have been able to source. Work on this is progressing well and we hope that we will be able to announce the completion of this in the near future. - James (C37LG)

A very thorough analysis! Thank you!

Even during the pre-1900 period? I was simply following this: https://highlandmiscellany.com/2016/12/18/improving-the-oxford-rail-north-british-jubilee-wagon/ (The NBR is far from my area of expertise I must confess).

Hello! I'm currently working on a pair of NB Jubilee wagons by Oxford Rail, namely repainting to the correct shade of grey, re-spacing the end stanchions and shortening the buffer shanks. I've also decided to remove one set of brakes to model these as having single sided braking. However, I have hit a snag... Somewhat erroneously, and without thinking, on the second wagon I've removed the set of brakes on the opposite side to the first. This leads to ask the following questions: 1) Would the brake gear have always been on the same side. 2) Is there a correct side for the brakes on these wagons? (I.e which end should the end door be when looking at the braked side). Many thanks James

Hoping for both GE liveries as I've got some re-liveried J70s that would benefit nicely from them...

Due in tomorrow! Go back to the very beginning of the diesel age with this original BR Green Class 20 from Bachmann! It will make a fine companion to both steam and diesel fleets of the discerning modeller, much like the prototype did back in the day! Email us at sales@c37lg.co.uk or check out our website and eBay feeds in the coming days for more info. Best wishes! James