The trouble with the old N gauge Peco chassis is that its width differs from the Farish one and the bodies are consequently wider, so probably not to scale. We also could do with a fitted open (wooden body on 10 ft chassis) as per the Highfit in David Larkin’s Working Wagons 1968-1973.
I’m familiar from observation of the prototype that shunting signals are situated by the points leading off the main line into a siding. However, these wouldn’t be seen by a driver reversing his train into the siding until he reached the points. Would there be a duplicate shunting signal at the ‘limit of shunt’ where the loco stops before reversing?
I am enjoying the March 2024 issue and found the Traction content interesting and relevant to my modelling. The article on steel terminals has prompted me to ask if an article could be prepared on steel loads, with appropriate measurements of such items as slab and billet, as this subject is a complete void in my railway knowledge.
I used to see that train on Saturday mornings at Barking, going through what is now Platform 1. Once, I recognised the passengers as the England cricket team on their way to Australia . I particularly remember Peter May, who I think was the captain.
I assume the maroon Thompsons would have been used on secondary services on the ECML and the GEML, as I haven’t located any photos suggesting otherwise.
I think I’ve been lucky in getting a good one. It sits level and runs well. The wheels are an improvement over the previous solid type. I have had to revise my plans for a Waterloo e.c.s. service in favour of a branch journey with just 2 coaches, as the haulage power is limited.