James Fitzjames

7 minutes ago, Tony Wright said:

Good afternoon James,

 

You're right - 62011 did have its smokebox door straps wider than the norm, resulting in the numberplate being below the top one (Yeadon, page 76). The '6' is also of the incorrect pattern. If not unique (62008 also had a lowered front number) it was certainly unusual. 

 

Wasn't 62011 used on the Alnwick branch towards the end?

 

Regards,

 

Tony. 

Good afternoon Tony,

Relieved that my memory isn't completely shot! Believe 60211 did head to that area after Fort William shed closed to steam.

1 hour ago, thegreenhowards said:

Can I pose a question to the experts on here? I’m trying to renumber my O gauge K1.

 

 

I want to renumber it as a West Highland example, 62011 as in the second photo on this page.

 

https://www.keymodelworld.com/article/lner-peppercorn-k1-2-6-0-class-history

 

My question is, what size should the cabside numbers be? I’ve been given a choice of 8,9,or 10” by Railtec. My understanding is that ER locos tended to be 10” while some SCR locos were smaller. The loco seems to have 10” (6mm in scale) numbers at the moment (it’s numbered 62005, a NE or preserved example) and by scaling it off the photo I get about 9.5”, so I’m tempted to go with 10”. But I’d welcome any expert opinion.

 

Andy

 

 

 

 

Tony's already covered the numbers,  but, if I mind correctly, 62011 had smokebox straps that were wider than the norm, during the late crest period. Might want to have a nosey into that, if it'd be of concern.

On 01/11/2023 at 11:20, cctransuk said:

 

For wagon / NPCCS chalked inscriptions, I can supply a transfer sheet - BL99 - with extremely varied writing styles, as per the prototype! 150 markings!

 

John Isherwood,

Cambridge Custom Transfers.

Does the sheet include Scottish destinations, please?

2 hours ago, andytrains said:

Only if fully working rolls of Izal!

 

I've still got half a roll for spacing gears!

Is that the civilian version of the paper that used to have 'Government Issue' stamped on it?

10 hours ago, Dragonboy said:

I was once told to behave to which I replied I am behaving but badly

Told my wee son to behave once, he responded by telling me he was 'being have'

4 hours ago, zr2498 said:

This has brought back some memories!

Here are a couple of photos of GAM A4's and coaching stock

 

 

 

There was a few pictures added to the GA thread explaining how to reduce the rolling resistance / drag on the coaches. Alas, those pictures are no more unless I get to reload them?

They were converted from plain to pin point bearings at the wheelsets. This did the job, and stopped the poor old A4's struggling with wheel slip.

From:

To:

 

The bogies also had the very strong spring which was replaced with a spacer to free them up on curves

From:

To:

 

Many thanks for this - will put it to use on my rebuilt Coronation observation car...

15 hours ago, Tony Wright said:

Returning to the O4/8 theme....

 

Does anyone out there have a spare Bachmann B1 body they're prepared to sell me? It can be in any livery, as long as it's complete and not damaged (though just the boiler would do).

 

I've examined the K's parts and already cut out the pieces for the O4/8 cab, but it'll be quicker to use a spare Bachmann B1 for the boiler (I'll not use the Bachmann cab nor footplate, of course). I should be an easy job!

 

Thanks in anticipation. Please PM me if you have, or know of a source. I've seen spare bodies on some stands, but can't remember where or when. 

Got one of those, Tony - will message

1 hour ago, t-b-g said:

 

The collectors will be happy. If you remove some from circulation, it should put the value of the remaining ones up a bit.

Been wrestling with a similar conundrum re., wartime Black 5 and coaches, complete with limited edition certificate etc., and hadn't considered that aspect. Mind now at rest!

A Merry Xmas to all on WW - thanks for providing another thought-provoking year of inspiration.

James

4 hours ago, FarrMan said:

What would an English policeman be doing 250 miles North of the Border? Scottish police do wear sensible headgear, not those silly helmets! Otherwise looking very good and lifelike.

 

Lloyd

Polis did wear helmets in Glasgow up to the Fifties...

James

1 hour ago, micklner said:

I believe there is a "shaker" device where the tin is strapped down and the paint then shaken with the lid on ?

Nail varnish shaker https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/274101900129?chn=ps&norover=1&mkevt=1&mkrid=7101533165274578&mkcid=2&itemid=274101900129&targetid=4585169652812017&device=m&mktype=&googleloc=&poi=&campaignid=412354547&mkgroupid=1305120599331881&rlsatarget=pla-4585169652812017&abcId=9300541&merchantid=87779&msclkid=9a463ee018c119db3a855cfabf1950a9

Believe some modelling companies have rebranded them.

1 hour ago, Tony Wright said:

Good evening Doug,

 

I'm glad that you, and everyone else, doesn't see me as a 'god' of any kind. What an awful responsibility.

Not quite so, Tony. Few years back at the Glasgow show, I expressed an intention to ask you a question. The modeller accompanying me, in his late 20s, grabbed my arm and said 'But that's God, is it not?'

23 hours ago, Tony Wright said:

I'll happily sign any of them when you next come over, though that'll instantly devalue them!

Quite the opposite, Tony!

James (friendly neighbourhood book dealer)

7 hours ago, micklner said:

From what I have read, the following Gresley designs were also rough riders ,  B17 , K3 any others ?.

K4s were supposed to be quite lively over the flatter stretches into Glasgow and along Loch Eil-side. 

1 hour ago, Tom F said:

Thank you for your kind words Robert!

I've attached a couple of photos for Tony and others, but more can be found in my thread. It has done my mental health the world of good over the past few months. On the back of the recent photos, Railway Modeller have asked to do an article.

 

 

 

If anyone would like more information, please do not hesitate to ask!
 

Honestly thought I was looking at a huge-gauge outside job there. Wow!

1 hour ago, Manxcat said:

Are you an experienced railway modeller? If you think you are then, just for a bit of fun, how many of the following can you say you have done or relate to you? 

 

1. Burnt yourself with a soldering iron.

2. Cut yourself with a bladed scalpel you were using as a modelling knife.

3. Stuck your fingers together with superglue.

4. Left a fingerprint in a plastic model because liquid solvent got onto your fingers.

5. Knocked over an open bottle of solvent which then covered more than 10% of your working surface.

6, Taken a loco to Tony Wright's loco clinic at a show for him to service or repair,

7. Been to three or more "How To" talks at a model railway show. 

8. Been to a model railway show at the Central Halls Westminster.

9. Have at least 20 railway related books which you have not read nor browsed through for over a decade.

10. Hand built a point in any gauge.

11. Modelled a building from scratch.

12. Constructed a complete loco from a kit.

13 Been given a piece of rolling stock as a birthday or Christmas present  in exactly the period, gauge and livery you wanted.

14. Built a working semaphore signal from a kit.

15. Used an electric static grass applicator.

16. Painted a model loco crew.

17. Spray painted your hand instead of your model.

18. Built a complete layout yourself.

19. Exhibited it at a model railway show.

20. Written an article published in a model railway magazine.

 

If you have done all 20 then you are clearly an experienced, and probably gifted, railway modeller. (Well IMHO anyway.)

 

Archie

Dismal dozen - Och well, I'll just hand my Modeller's Card in on the way out... 

I've always added a donation to CRUK to anything I've bought from Tony - surely that can be left to individual discretion?

28 minutes ago, uax6 said:

 

Thanks for that, a nice slow job to do in-between trains in the box then! 

 

When you say clear coat, what do you use to protect the transfers please?

 

Andy G

I use Klear (Pledge revive it floor gloss) brushed on, or Crystal Lock by True Earth (Italy) airbrushed. Believe Crystal Lock has become difficult to obtain post-Brexit, though.

James

2 minutes ago, MJI said:

 

That looks like it has been painted after a holiday in South Wales, very effective.

Not much difference between South Wales and the West Highlands of Scotland!

2 hours ago, uax6 said:

Sorry to lower the tone from such a high fidelity build, to something that was described as super detail in its day (later 60's?) but I've recently taken delivery of a bit of old school modelling, in the form of a Wills Crab:

 

Its of its time as it uses a Triang 2-6-2T chassis, but has been fitted with Romfords. The valve gear is triang, although the cross heads don't appear to be. I think there may be a way of fitting Lima cylinders and valve gear to update that bit though.

Shes fitted with a 5 pole XO4 motor, although I've not powered her up yet. Having said all that she's a delight to see, and has a presence that the Lima ones just don't seem to have. 

Sadly she has been lettered up with the post 1928 gold shaded red transfers that were used on black locos, whereas she should have gold shaded black ones, and also a number in the 13xxx range!

 

I've never tried removing transfers from a loco that I want to keep the paint on. Could someone explain the process for me please?

 

Andy G

 

Assuming paintwork is enamel, T-Cut would probably be your best bet here: small amount worked gently over the transfer area with the side of a blunt cocktail stick/wooden cuticle thingmy. Once transfers are gone, remove any remaining T-Cut with cotton buds; hey presto, nice high gloss area ready to receive new transfers. Just be careful not to work the T-Cut over any transfers etc., you wish to keep. Pic shows a renumber done exactly as above, after subsequent clear coat (deliberately uneven) and before weathering

2 hours ago, Tony Wright said:

Good news for all those who are interested in a K2.

 

Yesterday, Dave Ellis (now of Nu-Cast Partners) phoned me with news of the imminent release of the (much) revised ex-Nu-Cast K2. 

 

He's made completely new moulds, added detail and prepared an etched brass chassis (the first Nu-Cast K2s had a white metal lump). He's sending me all the bits to conduct a test-build, which I'll do as a matter of urgency, and I'll write the instructions, taking step-by-step pictures.

 

 

This is an original Nu-Cast K2 which I built for Ian Wilson (running on a brass chassis - not me; the loco!). Geoff Haynes painted it.

 

 

It sees service from time to time on Little Bytham. It's representative of an ex-GE allocated example, where the Westinghouse equipment has been removed. 

 

I've suggested this before, but now that this project is definite, may I suggest that anyone really interested in a K2 get in touch with Dave at daveellis05@gmail.com

 

Or phone him on 01342 822270

 

 

 

 

My joy is deep! Emailing...

On 02/03/2021 at 21:21, Tony Wright said:

Thanks James,

 

Please get in touch with Dave Ellis and say you'd like one (I'm not a salesman for Nu-Cast, by the way!). 

 

Regards,

 

Tony. 

Response from Dave Ellis on the possibility of Nu-Cast K2s: they are certainly 'thinking about it'. There are some difficulties, so it 'won't happen quickly', but will definitely be 'researched'. Dave's (updated) email is daveellis05@gmail.com

1 hour ago, Tony Wright said:

Thanks James,

 

Please get in touch with Dave Ellis and say you'd like one (I'm not a salesman for Nu-Cast, by the way!). 

 

Regards,

 

Tony. 

Done - thanks Tony!

2 hours ago, thegreenhowards said:

Wow! Was that built or unbuilt and did it have wheels?

Unbuilt with wheels and motor. My mistake, it actually sold for £295. I'd bowed out well before then!