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  1. Rockalaucher101
    No that is really something. Looking at how water is put into the tender though I may have to copy that. Not exactly safe to be clambering around on top so close to the wires
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    Now there's an idea... Headcode panel, like the split ones on the peaks. Might have to see if I can incorperate one somewhere on the smokebox, seeing as there'd be no need for it to open otherwise. Although mine already has electric lamps from the tornado detail pack so there might not be much point.
  3. Rockalaucher101
    That looks cool. Quick question though, what happened to your attempt at full IC livery? Just couldn't get the lines or...
  4. Rockalaucher101
    Found the image. It's kinda small but you get the idea. Or were you thinking like the original HST intercity livery?
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    Think I've seen a photoshopped image of 60009 or 60007 in intercity that has a yellow buffer beam. Might see if I can find it
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    See this is what I mean, really torn on livery, but I don't think I can bring myself to put yellow ends on an A4... But wasp stripes on the rear of the tender could look cool. The reason BR green is standing out to me is because imagine the rivet counters going mad if and A4 was painted in anything other than authentic livery irl.
  7. Rockalaucher101
    True but in a realistic sense would that not make turning the loco a lot harder?
  8. Rockalaucher101
    That is peculiar... Is yours set out as if it was modified when they were still ins service or as a fictional newbuild? Mine's the latter and I'm stumped on livery... Thinking BR Green late crest. Should look good seeing as I've utilised the tornado tender and truck frames to give it the appearance of roller bearings, which will be painted yellow with the red stripe.
  9. Rockalaucher101
    I'm modifying an A4 to look like it's powered by overhead wire... I'll post some pictures when I get home. Coal section is taken up by the pantograph with grilles on either side of the tender to give the idea that there's a backup generator powered by diesel. It's going to be running a 2nd tender due to the diesel and electrical gubbins taking up more space.
  10. Rockalaucher101
    Order placed, very excited. Don't suppose you know how long before this batch of etches goes out?
  11. Rockalaucher101
    An interesting way of doing things to be sure. Not sure how well that'd work though if running with multiple units. I suppose you could combine our collective ideas to get something that may work. I was more thinking along the lines of the bogie used on the GWR railmotor, just more of them
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    An interesting idea would be having a compartment for the fireman to supply a boiler, with the steam powering multiple bogies via articulated joins... Somewhat like a UP big boy with articulating wheelsets
  13. Rockalaucher101
    You'd eventually wind up with a DMU...
  14. Rockalaucher101
    Same version I just ordered. Gotta say I like the payment plan option.
  15. Rockalaucher101
    Not madness, just something of interest. Get a load of this thing. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Hornby-Triang-Train-Shunter-00-Gauge-spares-or-repairs/224358182042?_trksid=p2485497.m4902.l9144
  16. Rockalaucher101
    I could not be more excited. Don't suppose anyone has any word on 7802 and whether Rails have let slip a secret?
  17. Rockalaucher101
    I'd imagine that it's the same way the crew of the 264 would've got to it. There is probably a small hatch either side of the backhead for the fireman to shovel coal out of.
  18. Rockalaucher101
    Looks like the seller of the over priced American loco is accepting offers
  19. Rockalaucher101
    Are Rails feeling ok?
  20. Rockalaucher101
    There ya go then. Try making a closed cab for it? The possibilities are endless with these
  21. Rockalaucher101
    Might be able to just pop it off depending on the filler. Alternatively you could try building a bunker on the back? Make it your own.
  22. Rockalaucher101
    I think it was a new build. I've bee darting around other forums and looking at pictures and everything points to it being new. I feel like replicating this tender is going to get difficult
  23. Rockalaucher101
    Prince of Wales pre-ordered... Don't need it but got it anyay like 90% of my current collection.
  24. Rockalaucher101
    Very true. At least this way I can wait for the reviews to come out and if it's not good, I can just get a Bachmann one.
  25. Rockalaucher101
    Doesn't seem to be an example that'd be easily converted to 92203 though. Could do a full repaint of the Evening Star model when it comes out, but why would I ruin that to paint one black...
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