Moxy

Ooh no, don't be googling 'etchings.' Higher authority has already told us to keep this thread to railways.

They already do https://www.lightrailwaystores.co.uk/products/npp-114?_pos=1&_sid=139a838fa&_ss=r

Apparently it was built like that, link here https://www.wbsframe.mste.co.uk/public/Manchester_Irwell_Bridge_Siding_GF.html If I were in the office instead of working from home, I would be able to look over the site of Irwell Bridge Sidings, because our office is built on what is the site of Manchester Exchange station.

Hi Martyn A neat idea, but would wire food ties not be easier (if you can find any long enough)? https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/263245366754?chn=ps&var=562241141429&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=562241141429_263245366754&targetid=4585169652812020&device=c&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354547&mkgroupid=1305120599331881&rlsatarget=pla-4585169652812020&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=251b05cb51ba15e1949a64977f2c0d3d With those you could thread the wire round the axles with the lorry upside down, poke the ends of the wire tie through the holes in the baseboard, then twist the ends of the wire tie together under the baseboard. Might be less fiddly than trying to persuade a plastic cable tie to go where it doesn't want to go. Just a thought, and please feel free to ignore me if you have already considered it. Paul

Try Model Trains 4U http://www.modeltrains4u.co.uk/Spares-by-Loco/Class-14XX-0-4-2T/page1.htm they appear to have one in stock. Lendons of Cardiff are another good source of spares, but they don't appear to have that particular one in stock at the moment. http://www.lendonsmodelshop.co.uk/index.asp?search=Railways-20OO/HO-20Gauge&button=Hornby

I use Newsstand, link here to Model Railroader. https://www.newsstand.co.uk/158-modelling-magazines/2601-subscribe-to-model-railroader-magazine-subscription.aspx You can buy as few or as many copies as you want from them. No connection, just a satisfied customer.

The Hull & Barnsley van is this one http://www.hornbyguide.com/review_details.asp?reviewid=89 (Other none prototypical liveries are also available.)

Yes, there was an announcement on RMWeb last Friday. https://www.world-of-railways.co.uk/news/Heljan-announces-new-runs-of-class-07-14-and-17-diesels-plus-the-waggo Doesn't seem to have generated much comment though.

It's an advertising banner (even if you can't see the advert). It's covered in this thread F UnitMad just beat me to it!

I think that's an LNWR box.

Yes, you can set up a company limited by guarantee where the member's liability is limited to a nominal amount (usually £1). the club's officers become directors of the limited company. There is paperwork to file (naturally!) but I don't think it is much more than you would produce for your current AGM. Both the 009 Society & the 7mm Narrow Gauge Association are so constituted, if you search them on Companies House https://www.gov.uk/get-information-about-a-company that will give you an idea of the paperwork involved. I think other railway societies may also have done this to protect their members. I have no personal experience of doing this, but it seems a small effort for the considerable degree of protection it offers members.

Dundas Models were founded in 1979, so yes it would.

Whilst I agree with Nearholmer in principle, I wouldn't add too much weight to the Kato108/109/110. The older 103 & 104 needed more weight, but with the new versions it has been known to cause the motor to come loose from its clips if you add too much weight. I would start off just with the print on its own and see how it runs, and then gradually add weight until it runs smoothly.

If that were me, I would buy the second Hornby van so you can carry on with your operating sequence. You can always sell the Hornby van later, and replace it with the Hattons one when that appears.

May I suggest, shunter's pole, coil of rope, maybe a barrel of grease, couple of sacks of coal, box of tools ? All things it might need in it's daily duties, those would be the excuse for always it trundling round with the conflat attached.

As Merfyn says, no RTR, but if you are prepared to consider kits, there are a number of cabs & trailers by both : Road Transport Images https://www.roadtransportimages.com/ and Knightwing Models http://www.knightwing.co.uk/cgi-bin/commerce.cgi?next=0&cart_id=1630556523.106&product=OO-HO_Road_Transport_Kits Edit: the Knightwing kits are 1:72 scale.

Still a work in progress, but it's at Chasewater, according to this link. http://www.cs.rhrp.org.uk/se/CarriageInfo.asp?Ref=880

It is based on Hornby Bill or Ben, it's a Smallbrook Studios conversion kit https://smallbrookstudio.uk/store/7mm-NG-Eros-Kit-to-alter-Hornby-Bill-Ben-body-to-Peckett-style-saddle-tank-p240064542

Hi Michael, 5th & 6th is Sunday & Monday, shouldn't the dates be 4th & 5th?

That is fabulous, I love it! That 73 really suits Olive green.

According to this link, 1977 & Tanfield Railway https://preservedbritishsteamlocomotives.com/black-hawthorn-co-works-no-266-wellington-0-4-0st/

Peters Spares sell Hornby Gresley bogies, although you will need to supply your own wheels. https://www.petersspares.com/Hornby-s9926-gresley-coach-bogie-frame.ir

Hi Kevo Not done this conversion myself, but I think that Giesl chimney needs cutting down a bit. Perhaps the following links might help: Picture of Giesl fitted Bagnall showing the chimney with a short saddle tank https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giesl_ejector#/media/File:W._G._Bagnall_0-6-0ST_No._2_"Florence"_(17592116039).jpg Pictures of Austerity 'Repulse' at Lakeside & Haverthwaite https://www.steamlocomotive.info/valbum.cfm?display=27879 A link to one George Dent made, he doesn't seem to have used the 'plug' http://georgedentmodelmaker.blogspot.com/2012/12/austerity-measures.html

Light Railway Stores offer them. Even if the exact style you want isn't shown there, they have been known to produce bespoke etchings in the past.

They will be the OO ones just rebranded as HO for the American market. Much like they have done with the Thomas The Tank engine range Bachmann sell in the US.