Crepello

There’s slight bowing on mine but it’s hardly noticeable.

I hadn’t noticed that! I think they must be.

I’m assuming that Rapido launched the OAA with the plan to produce common-chassis air-braked vans in future. I’ll be looking for an announcement in their next newsletter!

Class A was for lighter oils, hence you’ll see in the photos that the tank could make use of the full length of the chassis, whereas the Class B tank is shorter on the same chassis.

The OAAs are lovely.Maybe a bit glossy but highly detailed and they run well. Unfortunately one of mine has lost a buffer somewhere. It would be nice to hear from Rapido on the availability of spares.

I’ve ordered a triple pack of the freight brown with yellow spot. If you’re interested in one or two, let me know.

This picture illustrates how good canted track looks, even in N gauge.

The Siphon is one for a start.

I wouldn’t think this would stop me buying them; after all, the real things got pretty filthy pounding up the ECML in all weathers.

Can we close this conversation now gents?

There’s a great photo in Hugh Dady’s book ‘British Rail in Colour No 2’, taken by Peter J Robinson of 97403 Ixion being piloted by Class 24 97201 Experiment with the tribometer test train. They’re hauling 2 lab coaches (brake ends outwards) with a VAA van in-between. All in Research livery.

I was referring to Woodenhead’s original post in which he thought the D600 would be a companion for 10001. I think his razor blade suggestion is the most probable, though Old Oak Common shed wasn’t far from Willesden.

Crikey, our wallets are certainly in for a hammering! For those who are too young or with short memories, the J72 was originally planned by Graham Farish, but was shelved due to the size of suitable motors.

But did they ever meet in real life?

It may be for coaches, but it’s been done on wagons before; I think the BAA is an example.