Penrhos1920

At the turn of the century what was the maximum length and width of a carriage that could run from one company to another? In the last few years of the 19th century carriages grew rapidly in size. In 1908 the GWR ordered two lots of carriages that were almost identical except that the first lot was 56’ and the second was 57’ long. As far as I’m aware no one has discovered why. It has occurred to me that some companies might not permit the longer carriages. Even as late as 1936 60’ carriages were not permitted over a good few lines.

Definitely. I’d like to have either 3119, 3129 or 3140, all are known to have made it to Penrhos when they were lent to the Barry in 1920. Comparing photos of the Dapol sample to photos of 3131 & 3146 there are some errors. The bunker is too big; it’s still the 5101 bunker which had a deeper rear overhang and different shape coal space. The chimney shouldn’t have a copper top. Have they changed the roof to the higher arch?, I’m not convinced. If these get corrected then I’ll be buying one, but if not then I’ll hold out and hope that Hornby do a better job.

What’s chassis please? I’ve got a body that needs one.

Is there any news on ADR numberplates for the Victory?

I tried to use a use a red brown that portrays varnished mahogany. Without checking I think the colour is what html calls mahogany!

There's some excellent work here. I've not been around for a while so I'm only just starting to catch up. Not wanting to throw the cat among the pigeons, but you do realise that there were 2 versions of the Dean 8'6 bogie? Up until about 1896, possibly September 1895, they appear to have had 6' springs which necessitated the outer ends of the springs being attached to the bogie frame by cast brackets attached the corner of the bogie frame. It's possible that the changed occured when the 10' bogie was introduced. By Hugh Llewelyn (edited by R Spratt), Dean 8'6 bogie on GWR Dean 45'6 Brake First Saloon No.8231, later 9055, Diagram G31, Lot 804 built at Swindon 1896. At Blaenavon, P&BR, 09/11. Uploaded by Oxyman, CC BY-SA 2.0 <https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/2.0>, via Wikimedia Commons Part of GWR drawing 10573, 52'-0" underframe, March 1893, superceded September 1895 - see the carriage shed on GWRCoaches.org.uk for the full drawing

Which FDM plastic is easiest to sand please? I read someone comment that PLA was difficult to sand smooth and I know from experience that Shapeways WSF, or whatever they call it now, is nigh on impossible to sand.

Do 16.4 b2b EM wheels work?

I wish more TC sides would appear more often as I’d like to make a rake of Rhymney coaches just like @corneliuslundie

Could you post a link please

I think you you need a colon after that.

In general all GWR coaches had a foot step for the guard a couple of feet off the ground so that he could get on/off when not at a platform. A couple of supersize images here: http://www.gwrcoaches.org.uk/1930taper.shtml#E140

I need to go and correct my website after I’ve been to Bernard Castle. It’s Brecon & Merthyr, not Barry. Built as a 5 compartment third in 1894 by Metro C & W. Taken out of revenue stock in 1924 and converted to a Mess & Tool Van for the Engineering Dept, renumbered 80948. Condemned at Shrewsbury in 1971. So it had a much longer life in departmental service than revenue service!

Are you referring to the mixed bag train in platform 5? There’s something with a very flat roof. It appears to be have been absorbed into GWR stock, so I’d say the photo is post 1923.

When was red lamp and a white lamp introduced for shunting locos?

Tasty.... If only it was 1 in 6 I'd bite your hand off.

Will there be 1 in 6 diamonds and slips available soon?

As I understand it the LNWR had running powers over the Rhymney Railway and they had their own goods depot in Cardiff docks. Where the running powers limited to only through goods trains? Were they allowed to drop off or pick up wagons on the way? What motive power was used post WW1?

So you didn’t say that the only pest you needed controlling was right in front of you?

Here’s a bit of wildlife from my garden that I don’t recognise.

We call it hawkweed.

Think that one of the v-hangers for the brake handles should be moved since the longitudinal rod is offset to one side:

yes 4mm, 1915 - 1925ish thanks

I’m thinking of building some South Wales trams to go with my South Wales railways. But where do I start? Cardiff appears to have had the bigger system but as far as I can see there is only one kit for a Cardiff tram. On the other hand there’s kit for at least 80% of the Newport fleet; although it appears that some of the earlier trams were rebuilt with enclosed top decks at some point. But I’d prefer to model Cardiff trams as they fit better with my existing modelling. Does anyone know of other Cardiff tram kits or kits that can be altered to suit?

According to my wildlife book we live south of the Mersey and Humber!! Speckled Wood