Gilwell Park

Try this for size. Modified old M7 body on Hornby jinty chassis.

I am getting very annoyed reading umpteen requests for Hornby to re-tool models already in the range. What is wrong with their existing LMS 8F & why o why should they be expected to produce multiple variants of the MN?. How many people really need half a dozen pacifics on their layout? A Brighton K sounds an excellent idea as does a GE E4. Let's have some variety in the new models, not slightly different re-runs of existing models. Roger.

The large tank engine for the GE section was intended for the Liverpool St-Southend run, not to Norwich. It would have avoided using the turntable at Liverpool St so many times a day. The B17 were built to a strict weight limit & suffered from broken frames & rough riding due to insufficient rigidity. The first batch built were quickly fitted with new frames.

How about this for model that has been built & actually works very well. Started life as a Hornby Railroad 9F with a mazak rotted tender.

Do you mean like this? A GER semi corridor lavatory composite with luggage compartment. It is slightly too long, the panelling is wrong & it needs better bogies but I like it.

This is a Y4. Rivarossi American switcher chassis.

Hi. This is my 4-4-0 version of the N class 2-6-0. Bachmann N boiler on Hornby tender drive Schools chassis. Powered by Hornby compound tender cut down to near correct height. It should probably have smoke deflectors but I like the look of it without.

The loco in question was Kleinbahn and had not suffered from Mazak rot but was very stiff. Now free running but noisy. Kleinbahn Re4/4 do suffer from Mazak rot. I know, I've got one. Roger

Hi TT-Pete Interestingly the model was sold as "used" Which according to Ebay means " fully operational, functions as intended". It was also described as " not tested" which rather contradicts the Ebay definition. The loco was in immaculate condition still wrapped in Kleinbahn tissue. When I first applied power, just a buzz, so I removed the motor which ran perfectly. As the wheels would not move I suspected Mazak rot but as it was bone dry i lubricated thoroughly, probably too much but it began jerky movement. I left it overnight and was better the following day and has improved since. I reckon it had never been used or oiled and just needs running in. So no Mazak rot. Roger

Hi. I have recently acquired a second hand Kleinbahn model of the Austrian class 93 tank. It is a very poor runner, there being little side play in the axles & I suspect Mazak rot has swollen the main casting. Has anybody else had this problem? Thanks Roger.

I know that what we in the UK call the USA tank was also used in France & Yugoslavia after WW2. My question is " What other European countries made use of them?" Possible industrial use also? My small, private, Austrian branch line has recently acquired one ( Hornby Acho) & I should like to know if it is remotely possible or do I just use rule !? Thanks Roger.

Try brake fluid, carefully. Start on an inconspicuous bit first & keep it off your fingers.

I can confirm that others were built. A very useful loco. Did you manage to find a drawing? I built mine from the description in the RCTS book. Cut down L1 boiler & Kitmaster tanks, bunker & cab.

Didn't the LBSC propose a 2-6-2T version of the K?

A colour picture in the January 1964 Railway magazine shows black cylinders & red nameplates.

R2687 appears to be the correct version, but unfortunately as rare as hens teeth & priced accordingly. Come on Hornby, sure to be popular. Thanks for the help. Roger

Hi. I have been looking through old catalogues in an effort to find out if Hornby have ever produced a loco drive model of Flying Scotsman as first preserved by Alan Pegler. ie A3 boiler, single chimney, banjo dome, corridor tender, 4472? The most recent I can find is R2261 but that is tender driven with a somewhat distorted tender top. Thanks. Roger.

Here is one I built earlier.

Hi. I was recently reading an old Railway Magazine article which compared the use of suburban tank engines by the LSWR, LBSC & SECR. The LSWR & SECR mostly used 0-4-4t of several classes while the LBSCR, although having the D3class of 0-4-4t primarily used 0-6-2t. I therefore decided to build a LSWR 0-6-2t to supplement my G6 0-6-0t which is not very healthy these days. It is basically an old Triang M7 body, with new smokebox & splashers fitted to a Hornby modern 0-6-0 chassis. I think it looks feasible & actually runs very well. I also think that I have found a number not used by the LSWR/SR. Roger

1. = A4 2. = V2 3. =B1

Must be the 8F 2-8-0. Built by LMS, LNER, SR, GWR. Used all over this country, North Africa, Middle East & Turkey. Also the best looking 2-8-0. Would have been the best looking heavy freight loco were it not for the 9F. Roger.

Must be the B16/1.

Very definitely Great Eastern. Runs well either way but as there is no front coupling it cannot pull a train in reverse.

Nevertheless they were/still are incredibly useful for the coach bodger. I have cut them up, lengthened them & replaced the rooves to produce LSWR 3 coach sets and GER semi corridor lavatory composites plus some short 6 wheelers using Bachmann Emily coach chassis. My remaining two unmodified coaches run behind Thomas.