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Managed to have a play . They run very smoothly and made a nice long rake of vans, 4 Sfins, 9 Dapol IWB and 2 IZA pairs. Got quite a bit of weathering to do.

Cheers

Simon

The Revolution IWAs have arrived this morning. They look superb, ordered 2 plain silver and 2 Cargowaggon livery. Will hopefully get chance to run them later though did manage to take some quick pictures.
Thanks to the Revolution team for another superb model.

92009 Elgar has joined the Dallam fleet. This is the unnumbered version I won in the Kain Harkins raffle on the UK N gauge modelling FB page. This version comes with a sheet of transfers with various numbers, names and logos. I decided on 92009 Elgar which is not on the sheet so got the 3D plates and numbers from Railtec and used the Railfreight Distribution transfers from the sheet supplied. This will be left now and varnished at a later date, etched arrows and Crewe Electric depot plaques will be added then along with the 3 rings on the side. 
I may also renumber 92003 using the spare decals on the sheet.

30 minutes ago, Scott B said:

 

Chassis & roof required as the NGS kit is only the sides & ends, same goes for the VDA kit.

So in other words, you need the Farish VAA/VBA van as a doner if you are going down that route. Chuck the van, keep the chassis & roof.

I believe the tool for the roof became damaged or something like, hence there being no roof in the kit.

 

 

 

That does make a difference then! Fortunately can just stick with this one (for now!).

Cheers

Simon

2 hours ago, Steven B said:

 

I assume you've used a Farish OAA/VAA chassis for the VCA?

 

I've been wondering if the Chivers/Five79 OCA/OTA would be a useful chassis donor for the exTPM VCA, VDA and coaltainer kits. It's easier to get hold of than a Farish OAA/VAA and probably costs less.

 

Steven B.

Hi Steven, the TPM kit already had the Farish chassis with it. I think the NGS one now comes just as body only so will require a chassis.

Another simple project for a Saturday. This VCA van kit has been built from a TPM kit, which although no longer available from TPM, the N gauge society now produce. The MOD purchased a quantity of ex VCAs during 1999 and overhauled them  for general traffic. They were painted blue sides  yellow ends and recoded PDA. This will be another vehicle for the 6O12 Enterprise working on Dallam. Also a picture from a running session earlier.

6 hours ago, Duncan. said:

Happy New Year Simon.

You must be busy /excited about the plethorea of new products available that are suitable for Dallam. It is a bit quiet over at Shirebrook, looking forward to the Revolution Class As and PFAs. Currently just back dating 5 class 56s and I have a Peak to detail/modify and repaint! 

Sometmes I think you have repainted your entire loco fleet- excellent variety now Simon.

Cheers

Duncan

Happy New Year Duncan,

Yes got a few items on the way from Revolution. Also got a few NGS kits to finish.

With the resprays, it has certainly felt like I have done all my loco fleet! Got 3 90s which will be getting started over the coming weeks along with quite a bit of stock to weather. 

Cheers

Simon

A nice simple project this evening, building 20ft MOD containers from the C-Rail kits. Will leave for a day or 2 for the solvent to harden before cleaning up ready for painting. With regards the KFA types used, looking on Flickr shows both bogie types in use for MOD traffic. Just need to make a few VCAs up in MOD blue and yellow.

Cheers

Simon

19 hours ago, DavidMcKenzie said:

Happy new years. The holidays have allowed a bit more modelling time than usual. The 31 and dogfish wagons are both almost finished (update to follow soon hopefully), but the 92 is finished first. I am looking forward to getting it out and running on the layout. 

 

 

 

All the best,

Dave

Hi Dave,

The 92 looks spot on, great weathering.

Cheers

Simon

Along with the 325, a 175 would be good! Although would a 317 be more likely to go alongside the 313 and likewise a 318 to go with the 314?

Cheers

Simon

3 minutes ago, bmthtrains - David said:

 

 

All I can say is 325, 325, 325 please!

 

David

Ditto to that!

2 hours ago, Trev218 said:

Was thinking more the unmade kits 

 lol, yes just read your post again! 

28 minutes ago, Trev218 said:

Wow that's a result! I've got 3 unbuilt TPM class 60 kits stashed away...I'd built a couple a few years ago in BS blue, Loadhaul black & EWS...then when Farish brought out their models, the kits have taken a bit of a back seat. Maybe they'll be handy for a scrap line in a future layout! 

Hi Trev,

They look very nice  Would be a shame to have them on the scrap line!

Cheers

Simon

33 minutes ago, Timmy84 said:

That’s great thanks.

 

I’ve got a Dapol FNW 153 which bizarrely comes with Northern branding so I need to back date it. You’d think the manufacturer would apply the original branding for the modeller to change if they want to but clearly not!
 

Tim.

Will PM you.

Nice work on the figures, looking at those last pictures would struggle to guess whether N gauge or 00! 

Cheers

Simon

2 hours ago, Timmy84 said:

Hi Simon,

 

Nice work on the pacer. Not easy.

 

Were those First Northwestern decals from the Precision range or customs?

 

I can't find them on their website.

 

Tim.

Hi Tim,

Thanks, yes the 142 was a bit of a challenge with working out how to do the masking. 

I just used the contact form on the Precision website, I had used the same for the ex GMPTE 142s that I did. John replies usually in 24 hours.

Cheers

Simon

Mk3 sets could be either DVT, 2x FO, 1 RFM, 5 TSO, loco or DVT 3x FO, 1 x RFM, 5 xTSO. For added interest, additional vehicles which were being moved between depots were added 'locked out of use' between loco and stock.

Virgin West Coast HSTs 2 x FO, 1 x RFM, 4 x TSO, 1 x TGS. There were 3 Virgin West Coast HSTs, set numbers VW40, VW41, VW42. The spare kitchen car 40619 (usually kept at Longsight) retained Intercity livery so would add variety to a full Virgin rake.

Oxley Push Pull sets consisted of DVT, Mk2 FO (2or 3) Mk3 RFM, Mk2 SO x 5.

Cheers

Simon