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Thanks Chris, I was thinking that this could have been one of the ways by which the additional coaches made it to Kingsbridge in time to form the Saturday service. So we are still left with the mystery then of how the other "loose" three got there! Bob C

Hi Rob I must have too much time on my hands, as all these photos were found by trawling through the internet, just using slightly different search criteria each time.....honest guv! Bob C

Hi Chris I m just wondering that if the to furthest coaches were a set, then the Collett at the head of the train could be one of the additional coaches that with be marshalled together for Saturdays return working? As you say there are a few suburban coaches already stabled, but nothing visible along the carriage shed road.. The attached photo shows a similar seen, at first l thought it was the same view taken from another location until l spotted the wagons consist in the Bay was different. This photo is dated as 1954, with a single bow ended Collett and what appears to be a B set sitting in the main platform. Bob C

Here's a photo of Kingsbridge, taken around the mid 50s. What’s interesting is the three Collett coaches sitting in the platform. The 4575 is at their head so is it about to shunt them into the yard or have they just been deposited into the platform? Are they the illusive three coaches we speak of? Bob C

Hi Chris The photo in question was taken in Aug 1961 by Mike Roach

Many thanks, l missed that post !!

Has anyone heard any news about forth coming addition Peco Bullhead items?. I am sure l d heard something about an announcement in the early part of this year. I had a quick scan through this thread and did nt pick up on any additional info

Thanks Kris Just wish we could see through the foliage, then the doubt would be removed.

Good morning Chris It’s taken time but perhaps l ve found evidence of the illusive 3 coach stock movement on to the Kingsbridge branch? The loco is working Bunker 1st so its heading to Kingsbridge. The 1st coach is a "B" set type coach. Now the second coach is hidden behind foliage, but IF it was just a single coach formation which some of the services were, then a third mainline coach COULD be hiding behind that tree!

Hi Chris Yes l ve got a pair in crimson already, l m looking for another to make up a single coach with a southern 4 wheel cct. But l m having trouble finding a maroon version to run with the Collett 3rd brake l got, I was hoping there was an easy fix to remove the lining !

Sounds an interesting idea, thank you for that, l ll be raiding my wife's supply tonight! Bob C

Has anyone else got any ideas please?

Right thanks for that Rob mmmmmmmm possibly "T" cut and a cotton bud then?

Gents I Like to ask if anyone has attempted to remove the lining on the latest Hornby version of the old Mainline B set coach? I am attempting to replicate the coaches which ran on the Kingsbridge branch toward the end of the branch's life. Whilst the model in question is not the most accurate or even the right type for the branch, it’s the best available in the RTR sector today (Hint Hint Mr Hornby!!) I am wondering if its possible to remove the lining without having to repaint the coach. Thanks in advance Bob C

I ve got to own up here, as l was in track laying Team A. Had a fun two weeks will a great bunch of people, an experience l will never forget

No sorry, you ve got to hear them played inside a hall, amazing sound!

Hi Fatadder Thanks for this snippet of info, would you happen know just what kind of Cattle Van it was? Cheers Bob C

Hi Rob you are most probably right but its always good to have photographic evidence! Well as l mentioned, there's always rule No.1 # Cattle traffic l am happy with as l have found at least one photo of mixed cattle stock at Kingsbridge in the late 1940s

All this talk of rolling stock has got me thinking about other items of stock that was seen. Has any one seen photos of horse boxes on the branch? I have a couple of the Bachmann BR Mk1 versions which are sitting in their boxes, it would be great to use them as well. Of coarse l could invoke rule 1#, but its nice to stick to fact.

Hi Pannier Tank Thanks for taking the time to post this info, it is a little earlier than my period, being 1959-61, but interesting all the same, especially to anyone thinking about buying a set of Lionheart/Dapol 0 gauge coaches!

Yes indeed Chris, the Hornby number l mentioned is a Maroon lined "B" set coach lol

Hi Chris Once again you ve come to my rescue. Very useful information, especially re the lined Maroon stock. So far l don't think l ve found a photo of a lined non corridor coach on the branch, but based on what you ve said, l could get away with not having to remove lining on the Hornby R4088 phew! Many thanks Chris

Hi Miss Prism Thanks for the info on diagrams, it all goes to help The set shown at Brent seems to have the same roof layout, therefore l assume they are the same vehicles/diagram, but l ve no idea as to the actual diagram. Whilst undertaking this investigation into the stock used on the line l ve been amazed at variation that can be found over such a short period. At the moment l am trying to look into mention of excursion traffic on the branch but have found no photos as yet

Hi Miss Prism I ve attached a still taken from the 1959 Railway roundabout programme. Whilst a little blurry l believe its shows non corridor brakes (Diagram not known) running together forming a "B" set? 2nd photo is one of my favourites showing a "B" set with one in Carmine and one in unlined Maroon 3rd is a naughty screen grab of a set at Brent Stn in the late 50s

Time for a quick update...........work on the layout is progressing but oh so very slowly, at the moment l m trying to design the control panel for the rear fiddle yard, biggest issue at the moment here to site it, where it want cause problems with the cupboard doors below the layout. So as a distraction l have turned my attention to the rolling stock situation. As my layout covers the time frame 1959 to 1961 l need both "B" set coaches in both Carmine and Maroon. One thing l have noted is that the later Maroon coaches were finished without lining. In fact after trawling though all the photos l have l ve not found one showing a Maroon liveried non corridor with lining. in any formation. I am planning to obtain a Hornby R4099 "B" set coach in Maroon, (anyone got one looking for a new home?) but l will need to remove the lining. Can anyone advise me as to the best method to do so, or is it better just to respray the coach and renumber? My intention is to recreate the formation shown below, I ve already sourced a Collett brake in Maroon, just need the non corridor to complete!