Ceptic

Not exactly passenger stock, but, seven Maunsell TPO vehicles, four Sorting Vans (POS), Nos. 4919 - 4922 and three Stowage Vans (POT) Nos. 4958 - 4960 were re-painted to Blue / Grey. All, except 4919, lasted until 1974. P.S. Edit :- These were the only ex - SR loco-hauled stock to carry B/G.

Yes, they should. The rake of the firebox top looks spot on, but, the line of the wash-out plugs should also match. I.e run parallel with the top. In fact this angle of the plugs is identical on both original and rebuilt locos, as it was the same boiler underneath. Also, the handrail, alongside the firebox needs to curve down towards the cab, to match. Regards.

Oooh Nooo,...I'm gonna have to log off now,....and think of something/one else... Thanks anyway.

I'd be more impressed if Hornby were inclined to re-address all the criticisms raised, regarding the 4-VEP,....but, ...There, again...I doubt it

This is England..... What more do you expect ?.....

I'd recommend Muswell Models for a large, etched brass range, covering most companies / regions. http://www.muswellmodels.co.uk/4mmvalancing.htm

Possibly / probably, more appropriate for a Curry take-away ?

That's the Bee's Knees..

Both Bournemouth Model Railway Centre and Setchfields of Poole appear to have been re-stocked with all three versions. I couldn't see whether they included the DCC Fitted types tho'. Plus, Notification from Hattons, today. " Hornby R3162A 2-BIL, BR(S) Green, DCC Ready, - Latest information from supplier suggests delivery date on, or after Mon. 22nd. July.....Information to be used as a guide only "

The human face of the railway. Pleased with his job, and proud of his station.

A Wickham Trolley ride,..yes... starting from the Bincombe tunnels' summit....down the Upwey bank,....no propulsion required,...relying on a clear road and brakes only,?..... ....I'm riding it now,.......An early bath (without a coat)... is the only outcome

Weymouth Quay, alongside the Condor Ferries terminal, suffered a substantial collapse of it's foundations, just over a year ago. http://www.dorsetecho.co.uk/news/9617058._Urgent__repairs_must_be_made_to_Weymouth_s_crumbling_harbour_walls/ Urgent repairs were instigated, http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-dorset-17595983 Hopefully, to be completed in time for the 2012 Olympics..?...... ...Reading between the lines...I'm guessing that the work is still 'in progress'. I.e, No update / news, and no mention of re-instating the Quay branch.

Details aside,.. ...It's looking good Bulleidboy .

Lancing - Ex -LB&SCR. Opened 1849. Plenty of poles about, but none carrying the 'Double arrow' and station name. The existing part of the original station building, still, with it's 'Snapped' flint walls. The contrasting extension was added in 1893. The eastbound (Up) platform, now bereft of any substantial building. In the last photo, the approaching unit is approximately level with the connection to the one-time Lancing Carriage Works, which curved away, in the down direction, to the SW. The Works covered an area of some 66 acres, with it's southernmost extremities barely 150 yards from the coast / beach. Edited to add more pics. Lancing signal box. Still carrying it's NSE branding.* *At one end only. And finally....What greets the weary commuter, upon his / her return home ?...... Once, the pride of Lancing.......'The Luxor'. Now, not quite, 'Cinema at it's Best'

" Good grief !!, .....Where's this damn Sat-Nav taken me now ? "

If you're looking for 'Basics'....then, look no further... Holton Heath 11/05/2013. Ex - L&SWR. Opened* April 1916. Photos taken on the trip back from the Swanage Railway's Diesel Gala. Station approach. Up platform's facilities. Footbridge and Down platform. Looking NE, up the line, towards Poole. On the left is the Holton Heath Trading Estate, now occupying most of the site of the, once, Royal Naval Cordite Works, a few buildings, of which remain. The Works had it's own narrow gauge system, with both the locos' wheels, and the track, being made of brass. to minimise sparks. * The station was originally built, solely, for use by the plant's employees, not being opened for public use until July 1924. X marks the spot where the 'Holton Heath' signal box once stood. This box controlled the Up-side reception sidings and the access to the works.

4-VEP roof shots.

St. Denys - L&SWR, Built 1865. To facilitate the connection with the West Coastway line, this station replaced the original one, built 1/4 mile to the north. Then named 'Portswood', it was renamed 'St. Denys', ten years later, to avoid confusing with 'Portsmouth'. Now, barely visible from passing traffic on the Thomas Lewis Way. Now privately owned, the main building, including the booking office and waiting room, is Grade ll listed, Passenger facilities (such as they are) are catered for on, and contained within, the island platform's (2 & 3) building. Note the staggered platforms 1 & 2. Looking north from the south end of platform 1. Looking north from the footbridge above platforms 3 &.4. Looking north from platform 2. Looking south from platforms 2 & 3 Looking south from footbridge above platforms 1 & 2. 'Horseshoe Bridge', in the background, replaced the level-crossing, once situated approx. where the radio mast stands. Not only served by SWT. XC , Southern and FGW also call. Lastly, a few details. Remember these ?. Steps in the platform side-wall.

Even from a distance, that back of the bus is instantly recognisable as a London Transport RT. In fact, it's an RTL. Bournemouth trolleys ceased their operations, as Western Sunset's previous post points out, on 19th. April 1969. Hants & Dorset buses didn't change from Tilling Green to NBC Poppy Red, with a White, mid-deck, band, until 1972. The fleet name was also White, on the forward lower body panels, shortly later to become 'Wilts & Dorset'. Regards, Ceptic.

It looks as if Ks,... instead of giving Albert Goodall a call,... relied too heavily on the 'O' gauge drawings, published in the July 1972 'Model Railways' (Now defunct MAP mag.). The plan view shows a severely tapered firebox, with a parallel boiler, i.e. no tapered boiler ring adjacent to firebox. Shown below is, long timeee - no finisheee, K's MN with firebox and boiler, re- modelled to Albert's dimensions. Alongside is Hornby's 'skinny' version. The firebox does taper in from cab to boiler, but only by about an inch or so. Plus, the cab roof has been re-profiled. P.S. There was a review, by, one, Dave Lowery, in the Jan. 1984 edition of the same mag. Regards. P.P.S. Edit : A slice of the MN's firebox / boiler G/A, backing up Albert. Of course, the cladding should be added to these dimensions.

Not only the ridges and colour. The vents, themselves, are less in number and spaced, across the roof, in line with those of the DMS and the DTC. http://www.semgonline.com/gallery/class205_01.html Regards.

Yep, same 'ere. As always, time is the bottom line. All the best.

Hi tender. If you're looking for RTR, then Replica's loco hauled 64' suburban 2nd. is the only option. Even this needs quite a bit of work to get it to blend in. As can be seen from these pics, it runs too high on it's bogies, the roof needs smoothing and vents re-positioning, buffers removed and rubbing plate added, u/f equipment replacing ..aaaand,...painting to match... etc. etc. Maybe DC Kits or Comet would be quicker ?. All the best.

Hi Colin. In fact, the Hornby VEP is good, dimensionally. (Apart from the gangways and around the cab windows / cable recesses) It's Bachmann's EPB and CEP bodies which are too high, by approx. 1mm. Cheers.

Not forgetting the Floral Clock, and the typical Bank Holiday weather.... (See Hastings, above, in 1928)