KingJohn

I'd be up for several but my wallet isn't that big - EOI for 2 placed, just wish I could afford more.

Another EOI for 2 off. All I need from Dave now is a crowdfunding for some 47XX's.

By now I hope all who expressed an interest in the various chassis have received a reply from me.Most of the first batch were sold although the odd one is still available. I plan to put an announcement in the next newsletter to seek out those who don't do online, although timescales dictate these won't get produced before the autumn.

 

Chris

Chris, I did PM you about a 47xx chassis, but have not seen any reply.

PM Sent!

PM also sent.

Interesting stuff, I think a Rod will go back onto the shopping list should I see one at a price I can't resist...

All the more interesting for an example freight formation (all be it 2 years early). I will keep an eye out for the summer 14 issue as part 2 sounds very interesting

May be a little late for your needs, but someone sent me a copy of 3017 at Newton Abbot April 1953, but may be of some use

The Blue Pullman, not blue! This set headed up by power car W60093 was an exhibit at Laira Open Day 26/9/70. There were other sets that visited for maintenance? Can anyone confirm this? 

Extract from Railcar.co.uk ( Former LMR set 60090 / 60730 / 60740 / 60741 / 60731 / 60091 worked from London to Plymouth on Christmas Eve 1970. It returned empty to Bristol, being piloted over the banks between Plymouth and Exeter by Western D1054. It was back in Plymouth a few days later on the 28th to work the return to London (Kensington), this time piloted as far as Exeter.)

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Does anyone know if the Bulldog "Pershore Plum" 3353 ever ran with the shirtbutton livery?

 

Rich

It is more than possible. There is a picture of 3364 Frank Bibby in this condition (http://picclick.ie/GWR-postcard-size-photograph-3364-Frank-Bibby-371862375650.html#&gid=1&pid=1) currently on Ebay.

An extremely rare picture. Stock recessed into the turntable line must have been a hazardous manoeuvre. I don't recall this ever happening. The yard must have been full.

As far as I can remember, it was during the main holidays end of July beginning of August, so would have been full of empty stock waiting t take people back home later that day. In the goods yard between here and Paignton station, (Where they now park the HST's) was also full of empty stock. They used to put stock as far away as Kingswear on Summer weekends.

I found this in an old box of paperwork. I am fairly sure it is D800 Sir Brian Robertson, in the sidings at Goodrington c 1960/1. I think it came off a special. Note that the Turntable is still present, taken on an Instamatic 

Not so many of us would understand that! For all those who don't (1) the music is "Arrival of the Queen of Sheba" and (2) the first batch of 4Sub units, which had higher-than-normal capacity 7-a-side seating in compartments were nicknamed "Shebas".  The nickname - and the use of that piece in my video  - arises from the assertion that "The Queen of Sheba had a very great train."  Quite how great the snug fit of seven overcoated bodies on a bench seat might have been in a winter morning's rush hour has been questioned many times over the years.  A Western with 7 Mk1s and a Thompson on the other hand .........

 

And thank you for the comments also - very much appreciated.  I realise this isn't everyone's "thing" but also that it's a shame to not have it shared for those who so wish to enjoy.

Rick, Simply STUNNING. Regardless of era or types of stock, who could fail to be engrossed by your video. The sound on the 52 at the end made my hair stand on end. When is the next episode please.

Roger.

As far as I am aware, the only changes to both of these post ww2 was internal refurb and a new paint job back into Chocolate and cream. The 1936/8 changes mainly appear to the change in bogies, from 4 wheel to 6 wheel and some alterations to the windows. I would think that this configuration would be of a more agreeable version to offer.

I doubt whether any of the mainstream outlets, i.e. Dapol or Farish would be able to produce these, but perhaps Etched pixels could add to their range of 70' Toplights to cover this.

They were refurbished again, post war. This is where sales potentail issues arise as to which of three body conditions to produce, will result in the greatest sales.

 

Mike Wiltshire

Although this post would appear to be primarily for '00', the following omissions would suit 'N' gauge as well. There appears to be no mention of 'Restaurant Cars'. My era is from 1950 to 1962, and I believe that the 12 wheel ones from Diag H15's were still in use during this period. Also I think Diag H19's were also in use. Both appear to have been refurbished in the 1930's and would suit most western region trains to the south west up toat least 1958/1960.

Btw, Neal, you missed the obvious 'Full Brake' type in your questionnaire.