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I am going to attempt a 40s/50s diorama of Atlantic Coast Express. looking for suitable non runner LN/MN/WC locos.. I am in Canada but items can be mailed to Uk address. I am 76 and NOT a dealer. This is for my own use. Thx

The Year 1954 and my father and I stayed with our Engine Driver cousin in Rogiet(Severn Tunnel Junction) Hump shunting('early diesel shunters passed by the front window). and the incredible noise on a visit to the Severn Tunnel Pumping Station which then used the mighty bucket pumps Also spectacular was the sight and sound of a Britannia roaring through with the up Red Dragon..I am trying to recreate this as a diorama but cannot recall the colour of the coaching stock; The engine I.m pretty sure was "Shooting Star" This would have been August 1954. I have read a very interesting discussion on the roofboards section and someone kindly put up the coaching stock type and order for a 1959 Red Dragon.I have also read that after 1956 all WR named expresses started to use Chocolate and Cream livery. The question is in 1954 would the"Red Dragon" have been using WR maroon coaches. Any help appreciated