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Fingers crossed again for a Class 25/3......must be more chance this year as I’ve converted on from a 25/2 now.

I can a 63ft DMU coming along. c117 would be good c119 better....3H even more so.

New wagon, FFA/FGA container flats.

New liveries on the 100ton tanks likely.

They arrived at Monk Bar Models in York today.

53 minutes ago, Waverley47708 said:

 

Thanks, had not realised these ones were potential donors.

 

Unfortunately a quick look on the web and (annoyingly) even places with them listed with a price are "Out of Stock".

 

Will keep my eye out.

 

Are you able to confirm the old Lima body will fit onto these Railroad chassis.

 

Even using that R number still can't find a Hornby service sheet.

 

Of course all this assumes the railroad motor is better than a serviced, wheels kept clean Lima motor in the first place!

 

Just to add to the confusion there is an old Hornby version of the Virgin HST aswell.

Monk Bar Models in York have several sets in stock they will do mail order  via the web or over the phone 01904 659423 http://www.monkbarmodelshop.co.uk

I work there a couple of days a week and we still had sets yesterday.

Only the powered car is DCC ready and has headlights but no tailights. The dummy car doesn’t have any pickups hence no head or tail lights.

10 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said:

 

Where? Can't see them making obscure LSWR era 4-4-0s with watertube fireboxes.

 

 

 

Jason

The red spot says Hornby ambitious plans for 2020.

My email from the RM/CM yesterday has a tantalising clue on the front cover.

The RML has now had adverts and decals added and the detail picked out in appropriate colours. Once Christmas is out of the way I’ll get down to some proper work on the layout.

The RML is now completed.

This is the proposed cover, rear image subject to change, of my next book. Due out in the Spring.

1 hour ago, Mike Harvey said:

If Oxford wanted to exploit the RM family some more then it probably would not retool the RM, because a new tool for an RML would be have better financial prospect altogether, and cover a whole lot of liveries not suitable for the RM. If it used the clear plastic body format then flush glazing, indicator ears and a better platform arrangement could all be incorporated. Probably needs someone to make a detailed case for it and put the case to Oxford.

Whilst I’d be all for a better RM/RML Mike, I’d rather have some common 1960s 1970s and 80s cars....and some lorry cabs of a similar vintage. 

Decals and adverts have been added to the RML and everything given a coat of satin varnish. I’ll post some pictures once it’s properly dry and reassembled.

The RML conversion has progressed nicely. It’s now painted, loosely assembled and awaiting detailing, adverts, logos etc.

Good luck with that.....train planning is a bit of a dark art. Even with all the computer systems we used to find the odd error crept through. Usually one unit being used twice or a train being formed of a non existent inbound service. It got to the stage where they used to supply a weekend list of E&OE!

Yes I agree Grahame. There isn’t even any glazing for the rear window on the lower deck. 

Glazing now cut to fit and bodies assembled. Just the detail painting, decals and adverts to add.

Certainly towards the end the Exec livery were mostly B4. As always check against photos.

Some progress with the RML. more details on the main thread.....see above......

The RML has had a squirt of red paint......

Wheels have been fitted to the chassis and the front wheels have had a bit of turn built into them. The glazing will be the next thing to be cut to fit. I now need to find the Mabex LT logos and my spare adverts.

Continues to be a work of art. Fantastic stuff.

A quick squirt with the grey primer this morning....a bit more filler added.

The body components are now glued together and a first fitting. A bit of filler required and then to the paint shop.......probably in April when the weather is better!

The Genetic experiments with RMs continue.....

the RML is now in its main component parts. I’ll leave the glue to set for 24 hours before filling any gaps etc.

Like Dr Frankenstein there always the bits left over..........

The four main body parts have had an overnight bath in Nitromors. I’ll get them cleaned up today and after making sure everything fits glue the front and back halves to each other......pictures to follow.

I don’t have a piercing saw so had to make do with the Dremel. If I do another conversion I’ll probably get one.

The four body parts have had an overnight bath in Nitromors. Final clean up and glue together today.

I’d second the more modern bus.

Less than 60000 Ranchos built between 1977-85. 

The latest vehicle from RailNscale is the Simca Matra-Rancho. Not in 1/148 yet but I’m sure they will scale it up if asked.

https://railnscale.com/2019/12/06/matra-rancho/