Robert Shrives

Well tanks black and stating on transfers also got some Railtec tank transfers ordered to add variation. phots later perhaps. weedkiller pack arrived so off to dig out a part finished ( don`t be surprised!) GSV to see what can be done. Robert

PH Designs back in 2010 did the GSV etch overlays - not in stock at this time Peter has just let me know but is getting a price for me next week so these might give a good way of making the control vehicle. My pack arrived today and a big thanks to all involved - great models crying out to be weathered. Gives something to wrap around the Sperry while faffing with a control coach, given advice above I will be able to finish it without fear of the rtr one coming along shortly after.... Robert

Likewise good to read recovery in progress - the ballasting good therapy hopefully and I guess the dreaded work thing will get in the way at some point ! I notice you have had fertilizer delivered as well . take care and stay safe Robert

I guess the bunker staff will be enjoying this thread while looking over the CAD for the coach and the slide options for the full range of gen vans. !! Too much to hope on decent MK2 b and C models given nothing decent in UK and with NIR and IR relevance as well to follow the 80 class..... Robert

Not too far off topic but BR / RT/ NR have five RAL warning yellows in the "ok " range today. Who would be a manufacturer. The yellow is less lemon than the loco but brighter than coach and tanks - the tanks are very faded and dirty anyway. The coach suffers from chemical attrition due to overspray and age so this photo shows four differing yellows on a bright day... so good luck on that one RAL 1004 is golden Yellow and shows on several plan paint listings for class 66s FWIW. Best not mention scale colour at this point.

Hi I have had NIR hunslet, C Class from John and excellent productions, so indeed a shame pic fuzzy . At £43 for a kit not a bad punt to save filler time but looking forward to the RTR version... Ordered pack just now and could repaint a Old lima BG in yellow as it was over length IIRC .. while waiting. Robert

http://silverfoxmodels.co.uk/ir-ie-weed-van/ Might be a suitable short cut and inevitably if I purchase one the boys in the bunker will announce a full range of GSV options ! - (please) Robert.

Stephen, There is a very good 47foot 3D print model available https://www.shapeways.com/product/RG6PYUFWH/cie-47ft-lx-container-flat-wagon. or https://www.shapeways.com/product/M447LJEE9/cie-47ft-lx-container-flat-wagon?- better finish. I have three two in bauxite/ grime and third in black. The SSM bogie and sideframes with peters spares 10.5mm wheels only need central hole opening out to take pivot on print - this I have drilled for a 1.5mmX 5mm self tapper and washer . Bogie has coupling extension soldered on and await a Kaydee fitting session. Sperry container fits over/ on wagon nicely . Robert

Just to bump this one . Thanks for the pics very useful for adding the zillion transfers.. A simple question when did the container enter traffic ? Thanks Robert

Well if the good gents at IRM do not produce these or a Rotem 22000 in the next decade I would be surprised but in mean while i Iwould think 3 D print body , hornby bogies and a modern vinyl wrap would give a DIY method . The driver trailer would be fun - in a non fun kind of way... 201s well a differing matter. I guess in not too many years these and the DD sets will be just memories and the railcar will win out. Robert

A clockwork Rotem 22000 then ...

Hopefully more will appear in time but risk of money tied in stock . Perhaps bogies will also appear and the weed tanks in time. Given froth on 121s IRM bunker will move on to Mk3 pp stock after the GSV/ weed control version and class 80 projects - just saying ! Robert

Des kindly supplied bogie frets and sides for the 47 foot sperry and some very nice transfers so that should get things back into swing except for wheels - out of Peters spares PS33 10.5mm wheelsets - but more in production as advised today so hope fully not to long to have sperry and flats as a train to display.

I guess it is a nod to heritage liveries best not to ask too much as some happy soul less corporate image munchkin might swing their mouse in frustration at continued good classic image in use and stamp their cloven hoof and demand new image... Robert

Small brook junction to Ryde on the IOW was in winter time was run as a pair of parallel single lines with the scissors junction out of use. If you take it that point work off scene - hinted at by signals visible then just two lines as above quite feasible. By some careful signage you could imply one line was bidirectional with a cross over off stage left and the single lead turnout off stage right , like Cherryville . Equally if you placed a platform between the lines you could do a Manulla junction. I get my coat ! Robert

Hi Thanks for that ! Currently Cov 19 has added a layer of fun to gain access but it is always fun to shovel through old papers, helped save a load of old Ffestiniog railway papers many years ago - gems such as correspondence on horse hire charges from 1850s and correspondence to old managers about broken slates. Robert

Hi, Gang sadly no further forward. Translink/ NIR advise the drawings they had are no longer with them. The draws they were in are still extant and labelled 70 class- but empty! Believed to be with Public records office northern Island (PRONI) who have a search engine designed by James Watt and while it seems to have "UTA diesel train - some papers 1968 " as a listing nothing more useful. This means 252 drawings are some where... Lockdown issues might mean the work has not been added to data base or they are just dumped waiting attention. All I am after is the GA end of the power car and a dimension of the hopper windows esp the dividing bar - to hopper or otherway so it can be etched correctly. Robert

Yellow panels are a bit of a moving feast as well with yellow getting bigger on 113 and then shrinking a bit. 111 was small yellow until 8111 renumber but its larger panel looks to be smaller that 8113, with it starting higher up the front and 112 still small from pics seen. Also to add fun, and it cannot have been for long some pics of 111 on test with no logo on the side I spotted on internet today. so much fun to be had with just three locos and a "common paint scheme."

Just to say at the time of these locos being painted I worked on the Ffestiniog railway and I painted a large fluorescent/ reflective red exclamation mark on Glanypwll shed roller shutter door as it was thought less likely to be shot at then a bullseye stop roundel. This faded in about 5 years to an orange just as seen in the photo history of these engines. Perhaps a failing of the product in UV light. I have just painted and older Resin 071 in the light blue - I call it french blue, with the older angular NIR and a small MIR yellow 111 style warning transfer. Is this right ? Robert

Just to say I think the new office fan is a bit overrated...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/36034969@N08/33471802856/in/album-72157622814077260/ Hi Pic show a comparison between red and orange stripes. Robert

sorry about that mods ...

Hexgon 789 it is up on the web, hope ok to show but that is how it came up when I put link on this reply. https://www.flickr.com/photos/mjyrailphotos/galleries/with/72157684923669506 might be of use.

Hi just to hinder but in Irish Railway memories - A decade of change 1984-1994 by Paul Heywood ISBN 9781840338195 has a great pic of a brand new 113 on page 43 on a test to Dublin and it has an orange panel - small like 111/112 , August 1984 or mid July 1984. It is also unnamed. I would say it is a darker blue than the french blue 111 was painted in the early days of operation. Happy research Robert

Shapeways print mediums have changed over the years and WSF - white strong flexible that B1Lancer used for the 121 now is unavailable. Smooth detail and smoothest detail while more expensive give a better finish and some N prints I have had from Recreation 21 are much better. This still eclipsed by some home printers using PLA - I have had from Lenny Sweenny via ebay in 3mm have been as good as production plastic models. It was good to read Shapeways have in partnership with a materials supplier overhauled the range of materials available - but it seems the originator has to upload materials choices or you get the cheapest option by default which is a WSF furry lookalike. So hopefully if folk play ball Shapeways will continue to provide a good resource for modellers and many other users. I do agree that sanding SWF is nigh on impossible and that the Normal viewing distance and some imagineering will help (gloss over) the layering. Robert