Derek 19B

Looking at the signature it starts with A H and has two p’s in the middle. To quote from the book “ Students of hieroglyphics will observe that the document is signed by A.H.Peppercorn”. derek

In E M Johnson’s book Woodhead the electric railway there is a copy of the Rolling stock construction order for 27 mixed traffic locomotive’s , the 27 is crossed out and seven in its place . The order is signed by A.H.Peppercorn 14th July 1949. Numbers allocated 27000 to 27006. I believe the last 12 EM1 were named and classed as mixed traffic to cover for the short order of mixed traffic locos. derek

Sorry yes it’s Edgar Clayton no idea why the fingers typed Clayton. apologies again derek

You can see where the design for the EM1 can from ,probably with some help from Metropolitan Vickers. The redesign of the cab for the EM1 I can only find one reference from Edgar Clayton who in 1947 was in Holland with Tommy (6000) while on loan. The NS driver recommended that the cab could be made more comfortable and roomy for the driver with more leg room, and the controls more easily to hand. Report sent 8/10/47 by Mr Clayton to head office (Kings Cross) . Someone must have taken note and redesign the cab. derek His name is Edgar Clayton not Clayton ,thanks Pandora.

The EM2 were designed by Mr E S Cox and Mr C M Cock in May 1948 .Also to use the latest design of bogie as used on the LMR 10,000 locomotive. Taken from Woodhead the Electric Railway by E M Johnson. derek

In the distant pass I worked for a company that did the CCTV for , South East trains , Connec?, go via . On surveying one site I spoke with a guy from the lighting company who said don’t use the measurement for the middle lampposts ( around the entrance ) as they are closer together than the extremities . This may have changed as it’s a few years ago. Near the end of the platform the lamps are further apart which would mess my measurements up. Derek

DC had 13 wins, 62 podium finishes from 246 starts always the second driver . derek

How about a Merchant Navy in original condition with three green mk1’s. Perhaps say No 28 Clan Line . I’d by one bring back a lot of memory’s. I Have Clan Line in OO in original condition but it would be nice to have small one sat on the shelf. What else did I have back then? Britannia, 3ft shunting tank as my railway man uncle called them never a Jinty that was the 1f, a diesel shutter (08) and the DMU that Trang did. Also a spare 3ft body ,so could have two . derek

Hi Robert, I have 12 or so all work fine ,I drill a 8mm hole instead of the 6mm in the instruction sheet . They go in easy once you’ve installed the first. Derek

Just gone premium best £12 spent, well done Andy. No more cancelling some unknown actresses born this day 30 or 40 times .No more Greek adverts that I never understood. derek

It must be 10years plus since I was last in there , I remember a Rotherham Corporation bus , smallest production double decker sticks in my mind . Could be wrong why it was in there , possibly a Crossley (spelling?) derek

Enjoyable race today for the minor placings. Like the Australia GP 8am start here in Cyprus . Those Ferraris look fast.

still carries the branch up to the old Samuel Fox Steel works , not sure who owns the works now was Tata at one point. The road is Herries road , turn left after going under the bridge down hill took you to Herries road bus garage , straight down took you to sports stadium. Derek

Used to catch the Wigmores on Bawtry road after a visit to my uncles ,opposite Tinsley yard.Uncle was a driver at Tinsley.

Sheffield Midland to Sheffield Victoria change at York. Favourite transporting day out.

Main panel 70% complete , some tidying up to and number all the switches and LEDs.

Easy to navigate go anti-clockwise never any problems . The building top right I’d the fire brigade which adds to the fun. derek

Woodhead part 1 by E.M.Johnson has a photo page 10 of a express on platform 4 from Crewe with a Bo Bo 25kV electric at the front. So only platforms 1-3 DC energised . Derek 19b

LNER /GC platforms Numbered ABC before rebuilding to Piccadilly. After rebuild platforms numbered 1-3 . Woodhead part 1 by E.M.Johnson has a photo page 10 of a express on platform 4from Crewe with a Bo Bo 25kV electric at the front. So 3 DC energised platforms. Derek 19b

Hi Pom-pom Nothing to do with these guys except following in admiration. The paint I have to paint my AEC regal is from Phoenix Precision, C270 for the Sheffield blue and C269 for the Sheffield corporation cream. Any red for the red stripe. keep safe Derek 19b

Ordered , used to pass the works every time I went to school or town. loverly stuff on and in pies.. Derek 19b

Totally agree no bargains lately, just depends how much you want one. Mine is sat waiting to take out the nightly goods. derek

adb968008 10203 for sale on the next Vectis sale, item 4108 price guide 80>110 derek

@oldddudders. Thanks for the info will give them a look later.Grandkids on there way over.

Morning from the EU, anything above £15 /€15 can have import duty and 8%vat added before delivery. Just receiving this week from the UK £57 worth of Peco point motors added cost is €18:60. It would help the expats if Hornby and Peco etc had over seas suppliers, I have found a model shop based in Eire I will start to use. Dont mind paying taxes but 28% Vat is above and beyond a Yorkshireman . My blue Merchant navy when it comes ,if it comes,could be expensive Derek19b