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Second CADS received... http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/pg/144/GWR-Steam-Railmotor?fbclid=IwAR0epkmxQU2xYRJDJRiEzFZzwgdEsV1VCnW4eysUtKPkmGmoC5yB_exFhzk

Not at all. Not everything appeals to everyone

Having looked at the last several polls (2014,2015, 2016 and 2018 is all I could find after doing a quick search), GWR 813 has done pretty well for herself at the polls. Having been in overhaul between 2010 and 2016, I find it no surprise that 813 would rank low as not many had heard of this unique 0-6-0 at this time. When she was Didcot last year, there were people there who didn't even realise that she was unique to her type. She also didn't have a massive multi media following which does help unique locos like 813 gain more attention further afield. Since returning to traffic however in late 2016, she has managed to beat every other pre-grouping GWR loco. This even surprised me considering several of the other contenders outlasted 813 (withdrawn in 1933) and went on to serve in BR era and I'd of expected to be in higher demand. Her moving up in the polls is course down to her travelling far and wide once again, charming many railway enthusiasts and also visiting several new railways which she didn't visit in her previous boiler ticket. Should GWR 813 be announced someday in RTR, I will very much welcome the GWR, NCB and various other industrial liveries 813 and her other sisters inherited. Well done 813.

Happy to see that Dapol have already announced GWR Express Parcels Railcar No.17 which scored 126 votes...

Can be ticked off the RMWeb Wishlist now as well... 126 votes

Hornby SR Cattle Wagon Chassis has now been merged with the SR Meat Van body

Was very surprised to once again see GWR 813 (ex-PTR 26) beat several other pre-grouping GWR entries. No surprise to see LBSCR, LSWR and SECR wagons along with several other SR entries in top positions. Dare I hope that Caledonian Wagons will rise in the polls over the next years when Bachmann/Rails release the CR 812?

Excited to see the LNER liveried versions have arrived with Hornby now I look forward to seeing these in the flesh now

Excited to see the LNER liveried versions have arrived with Hornby now I look forward to seeing these in the flesh now

5 years of waiting have very much been worth it... Cannot wait to acquire one of these myself

Accidents do happen...

Like I've said before, when it comes it comes...

Found these resin wagon loads for Oxford's ICI Hoppers on ebay if anyone is looking... RESIN WAGON LOAD FOR HATTONS ICI HOPPER WAGON OO GAUGE RESIN WAGON HEAPED LOAD FOR HATTONS ICI HOPPER WAGON OO GAUGE

Patience is a virtue... according to Bachmann's updated list on the 26th October, 'South Foreland' is now in stock.

One question though, would've 2259 have had panelling over her cab windows during the war?

When they come, they come...

And I've got one Bachmann Collett with ROD on it's way to me. Was destined for 'GREAT WESTERN' but Wartime Black takes priority now!!

I think I must have some good luck on my side when it comes to finding GWR Wartime Black photos ... this time of GWR 2251 Collett 2259 with ROD tender in 1953. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/PHOTO-GWR-CLASS-2251-0-6-0-LOCO-NO-2259-BANBURY-19-11-53/362454916166?hash=item5463ff1c46:g:7ZcAAOSwq4VaSkRd:rk:1:pf:0

I have four of these myself that awaiting building. However I model the Grouping era and I am struggling to find any information on these wagons during the LMS era

Potentially found a GWR Dean Goods in Wartime Black livery; GWR 2538 on P52 of The Railway at Kidderminster in the 1940s.

BR version R6834 has arrived with Kernow according to their newsletter

Asked Oxford Rail on their Facebook page about the tankers. Had a reply;

Ian Allan today had a few of the Great Western livery Dean Goods' for sale today at £60 if anyone is interested...

GWR 813 is heading to the Battlefield Line Gala between the 13th/14th October