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RussellD

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  1. I think Bramley station in Hampshire on the Reading-Basingstoke line still exists? https://www.google.co.uk/search?rlz=1C1ARAB_enGB467&biw=1366&bih=637&tbm=isch&sa=1&ei=I0i9WsmbBcjQgAaIr7HIDA&q=bramley+station+hampshire&oq=bramley+station+h&gs_l=psy-ab.1.0.0i24k1l2.18637.18929.0.20632.2.2.0.0.0.0.113.223.0j2.2.0....0...1c.1.64.psy-ab..0.2.223...0i30k1j0i8i30k1.0.gQ4w5k5D1fI#imgrc=_
  2. Also I don't know what Oxford intended for the roof covering texture, but it doesn't look like slate to me.
  3. The "New look" Birmingham standard buses have already been produced in 1:76, see http://www.forwardmodels.net/ although they seem to have gone very quiet recently.
  4. I received mine today, 5808 in GWR shirtbutton livery. A surprise as I wasn't expecting it until after Christmas, well done to Hattons and the Royal Mail for getting these delivered quickly. What nobody seems to have picked up on yet is the hinged opening cab doors. I agree with the previous poster, the number plates really aren't an issue at all in my opinion.
  5. RussellD

    Hornby D16/3

    Even better it's in colour here http://www.colourrail.com/Category1.aspx?class=LNER although you have to search for D16/2 as its been wrongly labelled.
  6. I think this is the version you are looking for with the lower cab roof. http://www.hattons.co.uk/69489/Hornby_R3230_Class_J15_0_6_0_7524_in_LNER_Black/StockDetail.aspx
  7. I agree that this set is just a generic ambulance train set so is not 100% prototypical. I know that locos were painted in grey or khaki primarily for cost reasons and to save time . However my reason for thinking that there would be no polished brass was that there was a staff shortage on the railways due to men being called up to serve in the armed forces and given the extra workload they were under I doubt whether polishing brass was high on the list of priorities of the railway staff. I accept that perhaps on some quieter rural routes, away from the busier main lines and docks, there may have been some proud crews who had the time to devote attention to their engine.
  8. Surely the safety valve bonnet and splasher beading wouldn't have been polished brass during the war?
  9. I pre-ordered a loco from Hattons, but when it arrived it had some broken detail and a gluey fingerprint on the side. Emailed them to say I would like a replacement and got a reply within the hour! Unfortunately they haven't got any more in stock but have agreed to refund and place an order when they come back in stock. Usual disclaimer applies; no connection just a happy customer.
  10. The new Bachmann train sets and packs look really good, particularly the Western Wanderer set is ideal for my requirements. Also they seem excellent value for money compared to buying the components separately. The good news for me is that Bachmann have finally made a pannier in GWR livery with a shirtbutton roundel, the bad news is that the real 3650 has the later squarer cab (as shown here http://www.didcotrailwaycentre.org.uk/locos/3650/3650.html) and as the model shown in the picture on the Bachmann website has the earlier cab with round spectacle windows it would need to be renumbered.
  11. Tempted by this year's wagon, I've finally decided to join the Bachmann Collector's Club.

  12. Picked up the Wynns Heavy Haulage Scammell Highwayman (76SH001) last Saturday. At £11.95, its good value although the lack of flush glazing for the distinctive wrap-around windscreen slightly affects the otherwise good rendition of the prototype. Here's hoping that Oxford Diecast tool up a tanker trailer and do one of the very attractive in my opinion Shell BP or Esso fuel tankers. I would also like to see the earlier squarer cabbed version and hope they do the variation with the boxed in front wings rather than the cycle type mudguards that are on this particular model. Can't wait for the Pickfords version to come out and also looking forward to the Scammell Pioneer and Showtrac!
  13. Just been admiring my exquisite Bachmann SECR liveried C class. Despite being a fan of the copper capped chimney steam engines, I have more non-GWR locos in my fleet now! The forthcoming Bachmann Dukedog should redress the balance though.

  14. Update on progress with this model on website with CAD pictures posted and one extra model announced. http://www.kernowmodelrailcentre.com/index.html?action=23
  15. My Bachmann Midland Compound arrived today, beaytiful model but getting the cab glazing back in that had fallen out was tricky!

  16. Admiring my new Bachmann "City of London" model.

  17. The Bachmann "Collett Goods" is not the same as the old Mainline one, it was the first of their high-detail "Blue Riband" models and was completely retooled around 1998 if I remember correctly. I have one of the previous versions of these (32-304) and whilst it isn't up to the latest standards it is more than adequate. It would be desirable to have a representation of the inside valve gear (like the Hornby T9) rather than the flat chassis block under the boiler but I can live with it like it is. I wouldn't say no to an all new model, but doubt it is likely to come soon and I would prefer a GWR loco that hasn't been modelled before.
  18. Went to the Southampton Model Railway Exhibition today. Had a good time, bought some bits and picked up lots of useful tips and info.

  19. Yes, its been announced here http://www.goldstarstockists.net/live/catalog/pre-order-oxford-76bn6001-bentley-mkvi-ivo-peters-176-p-49719.html
  20. There are a few good websites I have been using whilst researching ideas for my GWR branch line layout. There are sites on the Lambourn branch http://www.lambournvalleyrailway.co.uk/index.htm, the Fairford branch http://www.martin.loader.btinternet.co.uk/Fairford_Branch.htm and the Abingdon branch http://www.abingdonbranch.co.uk/home.aspx. All of them have lots of information and excellent pictures.
  21. Had a quick look at my Beattie Well Tank today. Excellent model, well done Dapol and Kernow. Can't wait to run it when I get home!

  22. Visited Pendon on Sunday. What can I say but amazing!

  23. Student Finance England must be the most incompetent goverment agency ever...

  24. This month I've spent £77.50 on a passport renewal and £73 on a Hornby 28xx. I know what I consider to be better value...

  25. I came across this Land Rover fire engine today whilst marshaling on the Ipswich to Felixstowe run. It said BR Engineering on the cab door, so does anyone know if it is genuine?
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