Robert Shrives

Harland & Wolff 0-6-0DM LMS 7057/NCC 22 One of only a handful of locomotives built by the Belfast shipbuilders, this loco was delivered to the LMS as 7057 in 1934. Sold back to the buiders in 1945 it was modified, re-gauged to 5'3' and became NCC (later UTA) No.22. Either version can be built from the kit. Prices: 4mm scale £48 + £3.50 p&p Well having asked about the DH shunter and Mike saying maybe sometime etc... I noted a comment about the H&W shunter and not much Irish Interest - well having learnt something new - it was made it is outside my era but could well be of interest I add it here , apologies if already noted on the forum - I admit to not having looked in all the many corners for the loco. Thanks Robert Should have added of course it is a Judith Edge kit . https://www.ukmodelshops.co.uk/catalogue/judithedge.html

Lovely looking track on that board part of a large opus?

Hi Looking good , Railtec do some Irish wagon transfers https://www.railtec-models.com/img/4mm/5789-1.jpg and https://www.railtec-models.com/img/4mm/5788-1.jpg these would give some official marks to go on the underframe and perhaps others in the range will help with the others. Robert

Yes A short life effort by FM rail IIRC it ran a few trips but business ran out of money, pretty certain some of the stock ended up with DRS. Robert

Hi Steve has introduced a pack for 208/209 and packs for Sub 80 class, Sub 450 and Translink 450 . : 5720 for NIR/ Enterprise @£5.90, 5737 for 80 sub@6.50 .5805for 450 sub @£7.50 and 5807 450 translink @ £7.50. Enough for a couple of locos and one set of railcars but choice of 3 sets of numbers on each sheet - which will give enough numbers for other sets easily enough. cheers Robert

Inside it is a bit of a mismash but the train has created a first ... a Guards trailer first - also guards office enlarged and to ensure catering is top notch the buffet car has been rebuilt to a Trailer Restaurant Kitchen - all seats out and enlarged prep and kitchen fitted. The windows in the saloon end are mainly plated over. The Mismash I am told is seat coverings are a bit mixed up but nothing a bit of cover shunting can fix unless it is part of a social distancing master plan. No yellow end having had front lighting upgraded to searchlight standards and gained the cyclops top head light. Currently another short rake being used for training with PUL 1 back undercover after first outing canned by LD2 in the UK - potential for mid Dec run from press reports. Certainly captures the spirit of the former pullman with a self contained luxury train, I really hope it gets nationwide use. Robert

A clever cheap wagon in model and real size. I guess suitable for any palletised load. Been off air a few weeks so great to see new pictures and yes my favourite on here as well- for many reasons of subject and presentation. Stay safe and keep well! Robert

Hi Mike, Viz the 121 I would have thought No 18 - 20 as these have the NEM tails so a direct swap for the TLC close/ too close couplings with 18 perhaps with 19 or 20 for that awkward crossover reverse curve.... FWIW track on 22 road fishplated at weekend .... Robert

Interesting input by all, thanks . I will be adding transfers and then some rust colour so the rail grey will be grubby, but not for a few weeks anyway as off air for a while. I look forward to "tuning in" in a couple of weeks . Robert

Looking good . The will make excellent fillers for a depot concrete pad scene.

A very shiny ex-works one as well, the ones behind await the spray booth. What date Arran? Robert

JHB, If I may thread from BC shows Bell in White/ light grey but also a one in blue on the same wagon so anything goes ! Have to say not so sure about the quality of the walkway on the Tanktainer - I suspect I can model that very easily ! Robert

Hi, I am certain Arran you got the right colours but I was trying from my large stash of tinlets to get close, perhaps not close enough on the blue but masking was such a faff I think they will stay. I look forward to more 40 fts from C Rail stable in time - meanwhile this does for me and can always get used as scenic land fillers. Thanks for great pic - weathering really useful and a good find of the box. happy modelling Robert

A couple of views: side view ,then top down of one and a comparison . I have added 20grammes of sticky wheel weights to the floors ready to refit once transfers are applied.

Having got masking off they might be a shade light compared to the 20 foot I have but look ok all the same and I blame some time in a sunny climate has faded them !

Hi I bought 4 unpainted 40 foot boxes from Arran at C rail the other week and Bell transfers from SSM For painting I have found that the Bell magenta is a good match to P297 Precision paints First group Magenta (dull) The blue I used P140 BR electric blue and this matches very well to the 20 foot container to my eye The roof is P151 BR rail grey. Pictures to follow when all dry and masking removed. The door gear seems to have started magneta as well but also just plain galvansied grey/silver so will do two in each . The blind end and door end and sides to 10 ribs in Magenta, checking several on line phots. When transfers land I will do a final pic. Hope this helps somebody else in time Robert

Noel . Indeed but the pages afterwards make it look so complex for some one who does not even have or want a mobile phone and for the last 50 years has had models with two wire dc. TBH I am sure the 121 is the pinnacle of DCC made easy given how easy to install but on here ( a bit) and on mainstream Rm Web a lot of column inches on chip angst of many other models and chip choice and operation , but guess it is horses for courses. happy modelling regardless as it is a great wide hobby! Robert

The 5 is a trail ok on coaches but having seen DCC have Symbola mounts Might try as they have less to interfere with bogie and offer a NEM mount so can experiment with 18 - 20 couplers. DCC seems a veritable minefield, the new 121 comes with a bespoke chip for sound etc yet yards of thread explaining issues and solutions quite enough to put me off. I have done the pop the lid and fit chips for others but left the fiddly bits to others, like you I have a man that does at work so if ever tempted (often) for sound fun I know where to go. It does seem that a chip needs fine tuning to user DCC control systems and plug and play may well be a bit of a yet to happen, the battles of MAC V soft or Beta V VHS still seem to play out in DCC model land. So good luck. Hope all well otherwise and apology for a major hyjack of the thread have your green boxes moved on ? Robert

MV chassis pics Side view - noticed bogie frames not same height - will have to correct ! top down Hornby 25 weights, IIRC replica cab units 80 and 60 thou plasticard. vero board to link bogies - It would be possible to mess with black bettle and arrange use of a rtr PCB board to support lights etc. being a dino this might happen in the 22nd century ! Mk1 Bachmann coach with pickups and SF sideframes, coupler mount for Kaydee 5s- plan anyway. Black bettle as power base , Just see Eion`s cast weight. lovely job and adds weight low down. Finish off with matt black and a dust of frame muck.

Never liking having stuff finished these resting pending sorting square ends and adding resin doors I started looking at Enterprise stock by butchering Eurostars - got photos and a drawing for dimensions so £30 on ebay for 4 spares and repairs and a power car - which as an aside will give a good supply of grill sides for many a year for 80class etc conversions.. And in a fit of fun fitted Kaydee 5s to a MK2 cut and shunt for a tea car mk2a - Arfix shell with bachman MK2 windows and plasticard. I struggled for a while trying to see why Bachmann chassis not fit, coaches differ by 5mm, so Arifix chassis fitted and Kaydee mounts.

Hunslet in maroon got glazing added - canopy glue and glaze . The blue hunslet needs a bit more thought as that has etched frames.

Well pics to wet appetite having read comments, I retrieved a MM version and see what fun needs doing , along with an SSM upgrade etch and potential for name plates from Railtec being advertised yesterday I hope to over come initial reservations. Last pic I guess is "on the ramp" at the works! Body popped on 219, I think that the boxy tanks can be upgraded with saw and plasticard , traction weight could go higher up along with a slug of liquid lead in the tank spaces. Generally the body holds up well against MM version but faces worthy of a work provided paints match, unless I go for 216 in blue..

To add update 5 beet wagons got an upgrade and lick of paint and the long sitting Ammonia tanks got a bit of a push with brunswick green sprayed on to all six tank underframes - quite a masking extravaganser . Have to admit CIE will not be happy with only two having brakes. Hoping on inspiration and perspiration by Des at SSM to capture etch details on to one sheet - no rush being a hobby.

Hi The problem with vehicles without end covers and the middle deflector plus the side angle fillets flat areas become temporary home for stone which then have unerring accuracy to hit passing windows on other traffic passing! A loads inspector would require all cleaning off before departing a worksite - all time and money preventing something that still happened despite efforts on site. The self cleaning effect of the sloping sides is a much more efficient way of keeping work to time and remove the risk of broken windows and injured bystanders on platforms. Clam shell bucket on a 360 head very effective at clearing a wagon out so only the odd shovel full left. With the paranoia over dust dangers I guess that washing out a dismounted body would do the same. The whole scheme works very well and allows wagons to be used for revenue work if required in the future. Much cheaper solution to the various bogie and 4 wheel shallowsided box wagons produced by Railtrack and Network rail. Robert

Along with refreshments ! A great way to spend a few hours. Robert