Eccles90

Hello, does anybody in this group know the BS/RAL code for the paint used on the purple merchant navy? 
TIA,

mick 

I passed my firing exam on that loco and used to be a regular driver, the boiler pressure is quite low at 120-140psi, so the chuffs were always quite subtle, I think the chimney was designed in a way to reduce the blast on the fire so this also reduced the chuff factor. Not sure if this helps, also if you are patient it may be in the overhaul queue in about 5 years time...

On 16/11/2021 at 16:55, iands said:

Today's selection.

 

Pollington. A HB & GC Joint Rly 'box which I think dates from about 1913. It may have started life as "Snaith & Pollington". @micknich2003 will correct me if I've got this last bit wrong.

 

Harrogate South. An NER 'box of 1897. Didn't seem to get photographed much, perhaps due to its location, but more likely because of its less than photogenic design and appearance.

 

Winning. Another NER 'box of 1895. At the time of the photo, permissive block working was the order of the day between Winning and Freemans Crossing (haven't checked if "permissive block" is still in use today). The first engine + van (65855) is taking the route towards Bedlington North with Class C head lamp. I presume the second loco will take the other route towards Marcheys House/Ashington (with what looks like Class D head lamp). There are at least four on the footplate of 65855 with what appears to be some instructions being passed to the signaller.

 

 

Winning-Freemans is standard Absolute Block now, has been for some time, BR penguin instruments are the order of the day, 1 train every other day. I believe it’s not being removed as part of the B&T passenger upgrade so may survive a while yet. 

21 hours ago, Les1952 said:

 

You can see the remnants of red lining on this one so why not just start with a Backworth No.4 of DJM/Hattons?   The box (radio housing?) on the footplate can be fabricated out of plasticard- even by a muffin like me...

 

Just a thought.

Les

(who wouldn't mind a South Hetton 72 to add to his collection)

Hi Les,  I had thought about this, the No4 from Backworth is a bit rare, I was more thinking of a commission build, as you suggested you would like a model of 72 so there would be scope to make a few different versions from the South Hetton system.  
 

michael

Evening,

if it’s any use to you I work on Bagnall 401 and pretty much rebuilt it from the ground up over the last couple of years, some original paint left on it from the SCOW days and some drawings from Bagnalls when it was built.  Feel free to message privately.  

Evening all...

Long story short, I’ve had a bit of a thought about approaching EFE (or whoever) to make a model of a local austerity to me that is currently being overhauled, I believe this was on the list of DJM ones to be made and obviously never came to fruition.  Probably quite a unique loco in that it was fitted with the Gas Producer system that was removed very quickly after however it retained its fibreglass chimney and that was it.  It also featured slightly different wheels and a steam generator, not the usual Stones one.  Any thoughts on the usual process for this?  I feel it would fill a gap in the market and possibly something interesting as it’s a prototypical loco as well as a preserved one.  The loco is South Hetton No69.

cheers in advance

Mick 

Nothing to add but I have access to a 1:1 scale BR Class 03, Class 08 and Consett/Hunslet diesel mechanical featuring a 4cyl Mirlees engine should anyone want to record such things.  I also have a mile and 3/4 of hill and 250t of metal to sling behind, for audio capture obviously.  Happy to help out if anyone needs audio from the prototype.

Something of note, the class 03 has its air compressor and vacuum exhauster driven by belts from the output shafts on the engine, if one was being used in industry it may have had its exhauster removed which makes a big difference to the sound.  Probably being a bit of a nerd here but something to think about for someone maybe?

For those interested the Springwell Bank Foot engine shed still exists, tucked in a housing estate, similar age to Tanfields Marley Hill shed but the actual footprint is older.   A few other relics survive, rope haulage doesn't however.  Worth an explore if any of you are in the area, some canny hills to stomp over with plenty to see if you know what you are looking at.  NRM's working replica Rocket was built at Bowes, Locomotion No1 was built at ICI Billingham I think?  Only cost £25.

21 hours ago, Norton961 said:

Apologies, it’s the various resin fuel tanks from Brassmasters that have been re introduced not the headcode boxes.

 

David

No worries, I'm sorted now,

Thanks all for help!

46 minutes ago, PMP said:

Here’s  one I did earlier, Shawplan grill and laser glazing makes a big difference too.

Spot on that, its pretty much what I'm aiming for. 

2 hours ago, royaloak said:

I did think that after I posted, it is after all called, gulp, modelling, enjoy your conversion.

that's what we're here for!  cheers

5 hours ago, rka said:

I might have a set of the brass masters headcode box roofs for the class 24 should I find them would anyone we ant them?

rka that would be appreciated!

17 hours ago, royaloak said:

There will be a headcode fitted 24 brought to the market soon, wouldnt it be easier to buy one of them rather than fit the headcode box, remove the discs etc?

Of course it would but who wants to do anything the easy way?  I already have a loco, chances are I would have to  renumber it anyway to suit what I want to do. 

Cheers all!

Hi All, has anybody had any experience modifying a Bachmann class 24 by fitting a  headcode box to the roof, essentially similar to the class 25?  The late members of the class had the headcode boxes and typically the one I wish to model would be one of these examples.  Cheers in advance, Mick