The LNWR had a large number of disparate vehicles fitted for motor train working (or Pull-Push as the LMS called it), and these were both conversions of...
Frank I pointed Mike at Branchlines in this instance rather than ABC because reading between the lines I felt this would be more suitable for him. I do use ABC...
Steve As Philip points out the 0-6-2 Coal Tank was used. There are three sources for that loco. Gladiator, Shednaster and another that I can't remember. I have...
I don't what the traffic people did when using them but I have designed Oil tankers and it wasn't a requirement to fit any earthing points. We did fit...
Bob, Phillip Thanks for the comments/advice. I now have the basic information I was looking for. I was considering building my own small layout to try a few...
Hi all, I have two of these here for painting and a further two coming. I think they are excellent value for money. They run superbly straight from the box. I...
Brian No GWR content in the coach underframes - sorry. Do you think that there is a requirement/market for a replacement siphon chassis and/or bogies? regards ...
Err... (treading on dangerous waters here), some of the Kirk Moulding are a bit 'chunky'. This has stopped me purchasing this particular item. A pity, for they...
... siphon chassis ... Peter I've built a couple of Ian's kits and in both cases used metal bogies and added various bits and bobs to the underframe, both for...
First I have to admit to a distinct lack of knowledge of things GWR. However I do know that siphons came in a number of different guises. So the question is...
Hi, I recently painted one of these engines for a customer. The overall appearance was quite good from a distance but the assembly was sloppy with parts not...
Hi Chaps, I received this report via an English County Council, but it has lost little in the translation from Danish: "A patient broke wind while having...
Hi Peter, You require :- GW Siphons by Jack Slinn & Bernard Clarke. Published by HMRS in 1986 ISBN No 0 902835 10 6 The definitive book on siphons, Regards ...
Shame on you Peter. But it is never too late for those, who truly repent, to receive forgiveness and redemption. (Or, as the bard would say, 'Tis not enough...
... It has added lanolin ... smells like acetone but I can't read the contents as it was purchased in Indonesia! Thanks Richard, I've just noticed that I've...
G'Day All I think that the same might be siad for Gloucestershire, as my uncle (the publican) was one of the few in the village with a car Local station...
... That's probably a good idea - just to be safe. Also OT: the local winos in London used to drink "red biddy" which was a mixture of meths and cheap...
... That's probably a good idea - just to be safe. Also OT: the local winos in London used to drink "red biddy" which was a mixture of meths and cheap...
Hi, The sun is shining, the coaches are ready to be painted. I have bought a propogator to dry them in. I have purchased an airbrush and borrowed a compressor...
Stev, I have an unopened tin of Precision Paints P125 BR Southern coach green (dull) which you can replace when more are available. Tin does not state size but...
steve, depends how desperate you are? if you fail to find the model industry equivalent to BR SR green then why not use the real thing! T & R williamsons of...
Sorry folks, the last message was posted with the last few lines missing! I would like to think some paint of this type exists on a shelf in a shop or a...
That is very kind and generous - I will try Roxey Mouldings first and contact you off list with my details. I will ofcourse refund all P&P plus paint. many...
Hi Steve, Yes - I will resist the urge to made any unhelpful suggestions. Please forgive my ignorance, but what colour was BR SR Coach green? Railmatch list...
Hi Steve, I have several jars of Railmatch SR Maunsell dark olive which is probably entirely the wrong colour!. I also have a jar somewhere of SR Coach green...
Hi Brian, The Malachite is as you say for the locos and the railmatch 314 is apparently a pre-nationalisation colour of a lighter shade, according to the...
