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    The two high arc roof LBSCR vehicles seen here on this E. J. Bedford photo of the up Newhaven Boat train at Lewes post 1889 remain unidentified. I have found a photo of what is described as a Midland horsebox kit (photos below), but there seems to be some doubt about who the kit's maker is, or was. There seems to be a similarity (compare photos), given that the Bedford photo is taken at an acute angle and the arc of the Midland vehicle is not a smooth continuous arc and its planking is vertical, not horizontal as on the Brighton vans. I've never found a drawing or Diag. number or a more detailed photo of the Brighton van, but it looks about the same length as the vehicle in front which is either a Stroudley PLV or a Bullion van. Its function also remains mysterious, but they always seem to have gone around in pairs. Anyone know the Midland horsebox kit's maker, availability or ceased trading?

     

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    LMS Horsebox High arc roof cf. LBSR vehicle at Newhaven in E.J.Bedford book.png

    Midland Horsebox.png

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    2. Stoat's Nest

      Stoat's Nest

      After much searching, have found that the Midland high arc roof carriage truck kit was originally made by Microrail and eventually became available through Alan Gibson. I've looked at the latest Gibson catalogue I could find and there is no mention of it.

    3. Compound2632

      Compound2632

      I think we can regard the locomotive and rolling stock kits of the Alan Gibson range as pretty much dead. The present proprietor has his work cut out keeping up with demand for wheels and other components.

    4. BlueLightning

      BlueLightning

      Although even if you could get the kit, it wouldn't get you any closer to an LBSC Grande Vitesse van

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