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Thanks all. I feel that the discussion has rather got away from the original subject, so I think it is best that I withdraw from the debate, but I am grateful for everybody’s input.

Many thanks to all. My apologies for the delay in replying. I am afraid that I have inadvertently caused confusion (because I don’t know the correct terminology). Although I am interested in, and modelling 009, my plea was for standard gauge locomotives, rather than narrow gauge. Dana. You’ve hit the nail on the head. We need more Victorian and Edwardian locomotives. This is specifically why I posted in this forum. I have nothing against the GWR, as such. It’s just that I’m not in the slightest bit interested in them, although they DID let some of their locos go to France with the ROD. What I don’t understand is why the major manufacturers keep churning out Manors, Cities, etc. There are plenty of modellers out there who are not slavishly attached to ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’!

That’s very interesting, Nick. Many thanks for that.

Thanks, Gordon. I’d forgotten the Dukedog, but the same complaint (whinge) applies!

I checked the Midland 700 class. Built in the 19c, they were still around until 1951. I need to find my LSWR books to see if I’m right about the others. Apparently, there were numerous GWR locos, but they are very well catered for, already.

I know that, years ago, Bachmann produced a GWR loco with, I believe, outside frames. (City of Truro?) i am slightly surprised that there has never (as far as I know) been any other R-T-R locos like this. i know of the Midland Railway Kirtley, which looks a beautiful engine and which spanned a long period in service. i think I also remember certain LSWR locomotives with this configuration. Does anyone agree that this/these would be worthy of the manufacturers’ interest, instead of endless repeats of Manors, Castles etc., etc? Maybe I am a lone voice, crying in the wilderness.

Can anyone please help? I have a Minitrix Ivatt 2-6-2 loco, which I bought to use as a Narrow Gauge chassis for a WDLR Hunslet. I took it to my local model shop for a service and they have managed to break the near-side running gear. Does anybody know of a UK firm who is (a) REPUTABLE and, (b) competent to repair, please? I think it may need a replacement connecting rod and a crank pin. Any information or suggestions very gratefully received

Thank you so much, Bill. Will keep trying.

Bill, No, I’ve sent a number of emails to Alan Gibson, but have not received a reply. Are yours wheels that you bought ages ago, or did you manage to get some recently? Would be very interested to know. B.

Many thanks decauville.

Has anyone on here built the GEM Baldwin locomotive? Specifically, I would like to know if the side tanks are separate from the boiler moulding, (they look in online photographs as though they are) or whether it is one piece? I have a particular project in mind and any help would be gratefully received. Many thanks.

Many thanks, Nile. I did look, but willlook again.

Ages ago, I’m sure I came across a manufacturer of wheels, including curved spoke wheels. I’ve looked everywhere I can think of and cannot find them again. Can anyone please help? I need them to complete a Dick Kerr petrol-electric loco in 009 Any help would be much appreciated. Thanks in advance B.

Cheers, rodshaw. It’s always there on the net, if one knows where to look. Appreciate your help.

Many thanks, everyone. I think the best thing to do is to follow Paul’s suggestion and simply paint the balloon onto the backscene.

Thanks, rodshaw. PV, I did wonder about that and you are probably right, but then I got side-tracked by the perspective question and whether there is any kind of mathematical formula that one can use. I am rather fascinated by maths, even if I don’t understand a lot of it and have forgotten even more!

I wonder if there is a mathematical genius out there who can help. We are familiar now with forced perspective so that the illusion of distance can be created in a very small space. My query is, in a way, covering much the same ground. I remember, as a child, being taught perspective in Art lessons and how lines are drawn to the ‘vanishing point ‘ to create a 3D effect in a two-dimensional drawing. Can anyone please tell me how to calculate a notional distance? Thanks to Shapeways and the designers who post on there, it is possible to buy many things in a number of different scales. I am attempting to build a standard gauge/ narrow gauge layout, based on the Western Front in World War 1. The layout has a depth of only two feet, and my backscene will simply show distant devastation behind some low-relief buildings. I would like to have an observation balloon in the far distance and would very much appreciate any input on choosing a scale. I am tempted to go for 1:600 or1:700, as these are much more affordable, but would it look ridiculously tiny? I suppose the balloon might be three or four miles away. Any suggestions gratefully received!

Simon, I found these, too, over the weekend. Was going to post them in case they were of help. Attached are a few photos which may be of interest/use. The first of these is copyright the National Library of Scotland. The others are simply out there on the net. The last one was British built, specifically for use in France.

Brilliant!

Simon, Personally, I was hoping for 1/76, as there appears to be plenty of 1/87 rolling stock around, if it’s not sold out or discontinued. The same applies to the OCEM (is that right?) wagons. The “Hommes 40 Chevaux 8” are what I mean. It looks as though the continental firms start with post-war vehicles. I can’t say that I understand anything really about 3D printing, but as you offer your locomotives in a number of different scales, I am guessing that you could do the same here. The example above looks absolutely splendid, by the way. Hoping that you decide to proceed with this.

Some while ago, there was a thread concerning wagons and vans used by the Railway Operating Division in France and Flanders, including British stock requisitioned by the government and used for the movement of men, animals and equipment at home and, via the Admiralty ferries between Richborough and the continent, in the back areas and behind the Front. Some may find the details below, taken from an article written by C. E. R. Sherrington in the March 1933 issue of the Railway Magazine, pp 189 - 194, of interest. The following types were used, though overall numbers are not known LSWR refrigerator vans. LSWR brake vans. LSWR bolster wagons. 10 tons GWR bogie Macaw wagons. NER bolster wagons. 8 and 10 tons. WD bogie bolster wagons. 45 tons. WD well wagons (Parrots) MR open 8 and 10 tons. LNWR open. 10 tons. L&YR open. GWR open. 10 tons. SE&CR open. 12 tons. PO open. 10 and 12 tons. WD open. 12 tons GWR box vans NER box vans. WD box vans. 20 tons. LNWR flat. 10 tons. LNWR ballast. 10 tons. NER ballast. 10 tons. SE&CR ballast. 10 tons. WD tanker wagons. 10 tons. WD ammunition wagons. Many of these prototypes are available as 00 scale kits, although they may need tweaking in the underframe department. The other articles in the Railway Magazine are: September 1932: Locomotives of the R.O.D (LSWR) October 1932: Locomotives of the R.O.D (LMS) November 1932: Locomotives of the R.O.D (LNER) December 1932: Locomotives of the Ministry of Munitions January 1933: Locomotives Overseas of the R.O.D. February 1933: British coaches sent overseas. March 1933: British wagon stock sent overseas. Part Vlll (April 1933?) Rolling Stock (Supplementary Information) The centenary celebrations of the Great War finished two years ago, but I believe that there is an abiding interest in the events, the men and the equipment of those four years. I hope that the above notes may be of interest and use to those modelling this particular subject.

Fingers crossed

@rue-d-etropal. Simon, I you could be tempted into doing these in 3D, I’m sure there would be a lot of people who would call down blessings on your head. Similarly, if you thought of producing the ubiquitous Hommes 40 Chevaux 8 vans/wagons, I think there are a lot of uk modellers who would love these in 1:76 scale. All the newer H0 wagons seem to be sold out/no longer available and the ones I have seen on eBay are usually damaged or in poor condition. My 20 and 40 hp Simplexes turned out very well, by the way. Need to get back to you on a couple more 40hp variants. Please consider making the shorter version. Also, perhaps a second one with the brakeman’s cab. Holding my breath here! Kind regards, John

Gents, Have come back to modelling after a break of over fifty years. I have no confidence in my being able to scratch build anything at all, let alone a wagon, but if I can find the money, I may give it a go. Thank you all for your advice.