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Some pics of 1759 and 1752.

One thing I noticed was the dome to the naked eye was the same colour, but the camera shows a slight variation.  Anyway a beautiful model and  I'm looking forward to getting power connected to the track.

15 hours ago, adb968008 said:

well the results with a 67 werent exactly encouraging, and that was only with fossil fuel…

 

(flickr url/not mine)

They knew how to build a wagon in Shildon!

On 02/07/2023 at 09:57, Flying Pig said:

 

Interesting.  The website just mentions requests for NER stock - any ideas which diagrams they have in mind?

Sorry,  last time I spoke with Andy he mentioned he was working on a number of diagrams.  Probably best to send him a message, which might move them up the to do list!

14 hours ago, ovbulleid said:

While the discussion on colours is considered of high importance by many, does anyone have any ideas on rolling stock while we wait for Hattons or Hornby to release generic stock? I’ve see these online- http://www.poppyswoodtech.co.uk/4mm.html

Butt none Finished. Are there any producers of NER rolling stock that don’t involve brass? 

Isinglass have been working on bringing out some NER stock for some time.  Having built a twin and a comp, I can say even with limited model skills they come out quite nicely.

2 hours ago, RichardT said:

Hmmm.  From today’s Rapido Newsletter (Y7 on the Tanfield Railway):

 

As others have said, it all depends on your personal reference starting point for what’s “right”.  To my eyes the Class A in Edwardian’s photos is way off - not even an outlier - and the Class O is pretty spot on.  But possibly the Tanfield have got it wrong.  I think Dr Tony East put the model railway colour debate to bed years ago in an early issue of “Railway Archive” - no-one can retain colour memory beyond a few minutes, 19thC railway paints were mixed by hand on the job from solid ingredients - yes, supplied by specialist firms but not in pre-mixed form - using vehicles (in the paint sense) whose quality varied from batch to batch, and the age and quantity of varnishing also makes a huge difference. It’s a debate that can never be resolved (although it makes for a good pub conversation!)

 

RichardT

There used to be a Gentleman who was myopic and would come into W&H every Saturday and stand over the Precision Paints stands and tell whoever was about that the Pre-Grouping was colour was wrong.  I always assumed that he would had to have been over 80 to have seen the original in use and what with the variations mentioned above and the memory issue he was talking out of his hat.  However, I was never able to discuss the matter over a pint and this, I would think, have made it much more enjoyable.  

5 hours ago, ERIC ALLTORQUE said:

Quiet and 37 dont go together,as a kid when the ore trains ran past the chippy back door in Leadgate main street you felt the earth move and the fish jumped out the fryer.

From what I remember the fish at the Silver Grid in Sunderland didn't need any help on that score.

1 hour ago, BR Blue said:

I have no problem paying Irish VAT but unfortunately the charges the courier companies make for the privilege of processing your VAT payment, more than outweighs the value of the free postage. An Post is better in that regard but became so unreliable, with correctly labeled items being returned, that I stopped using them. Hattons are registered for Irish VAT and can send you stuff from the UK, with VAT paid, and it just arrives at the door. They service other EU countries in the same way.

I have a similar problem in Canada where the courier company charges $20 for the privilege and then tries to charge duty as well.

35 minutes ago, Roy Langridge said:

 

But also noted by Accurascale that they work with multiple factories to lessen those impacts.

Roy

True but it is only one group of guys who have to receive it and then get it out to us!

1 hour ago, Albie the plumber said:

No need to ask where the banger blue 37's are .

At the bottom of a very long list .

Another update , another disappointment. 

Saving the best until last!

1 hour ago, Roy Langridge said:

My first two have arrived and I can only reiterate what has been said by others regarding how good these are. The sheer amount of fine detail there, none of which feels flimsy or at risk of falling off, is incredible.

 

I have another three on order and may have to add another two.

 

Another top job, well done.

Roy

They are getting further west, won't be long until they reach Nova Scotia!  Fingers crossed.

1 hour ago, Star-rider said:

 

Never mind, it’s much the same as being a Wolves supporter.

 

We start every season at the bottom of the table.

 

19 places behind the leaders before the ref has walked onto the pitch with the ball – grossly unfair.

 

Try supporting Sunderland, they start off near the bottom and it only gets worse!  😂

Second email arrived today,  great that something is being given to charity, but I don't want one GT3 let alone two!  Still taking it for amusement value.  Don't really want to unsubscribe just because the man wants to sell models.

2 hours ago, dasatcopthorne said:

Hello Accurascale.

 

A few weeks back I had an email asking me to pay for an order for 37001 I have with you with a deposit already paid.

 

Is this a scam or do you really expect payment with no loco available please?

 

Dave

This has spurred me into action as I didn't get an email.  But have now paid  for 37001.  Hope it can be sent by Royal Mail.

1 hour ago, thetalkinlens said:

 

I was thinking more what real locomotive the sound file is from, given there are no G5's (yet).

My plan is to wait until there is a real locomotive to record.

I haven't seen an image of the inner end to show how coupling is made.  If it is with a NEM socket, then perhaps it is possible to do in 4mm what the NNR have done in 1:1 and enable a set to be run as a solo 4 carriage unit?

Very good price, I'm looking forward to it arriving.

Looks like you would need to smooth off the bump where the coupling hook should fit and then drill a hole for the Instanter hook.  Whether there is enough space to prevent buffer lock when the coupling is linked I wouldn't know.

4 hours ago, McC said:

This is bordering on pornography!  Well done!

13 hours ago, D3489gibson said:

Club night tonight saw a few of my collection of Genesis's (genesi??) Go for a spin on our test track. LNER 4coach pack paired up with Sonic' A5, and two LBSCR 4wheelers paired with Rapido's Small Hunslet. 

 

 

(Unsure why the photo is upside down) 

 

Defo looked the part paired with it though.

 

Nathan...

Didn't Hornby magnetize the driving wheels so they would stick to the track?  Must be for the Australian market?

I emailed TMC last week.  The models are about to be shipped but they haven't sent out invoices yet.

So, you seem to be quite popular then!  Well done!  The quality of the models and the service make the awards well deserved.

15 hours ago, Mike Buckner said:

 

 

Indeed - the biggest shipping containers are only 45 feet long.

 

 

Actually 53' is the norm in North America, perhaps Accurascale are going to make a Big Boy?

More choices and I may still build my Slater's kits!

14 hours ago, Flying Pig said:

 

Same problem as in 00 - where do you put the magnet?

The RSPCA won't like it but the mare will have a smile on her face!

Well I think we need a fully jointed pit pony to pull the chaldron waggons.