LM186

Cheers for that. Dive Controller It's one for modelling  all right ,though  an FIF 30footer would probably look good as well.

8 hours ago, DiveController said:

Looks longer than a 20' but not quite 40' box. Maybe a 30' like the FIF on page 2 of the thread which is an odd(ish) size 

I had noticed the large number of corrugations on the side (close to 30) but assumed that it was a 20 footer. It's Gross load of 20321 kg is very close to the two containers in the photo (on page 3) with the caption "The blue tarp is on a B&1 40' ". Are there clues as to size etc  in the painted on data?

I spotted this on the R 334 betwwen Ballinrobe and Headford on 10-09-2020. Not a young box,by any means.

1 hour ago, murrayec said:

Hi @LM186

Tenshodo motor bogie also known as the 'Spud', Branchlines in the UK have the best price on them

Eoin

Thanks Eoin, I presume I'd have to fashion some kind of wee chassis to carry the dummy axle?

Hi all! It's time that I stopped just watching the action on here and finally posted something. Almost inevitably it's a request for information that I start with. I've taken a notion to try building one of the Valve Design E Class ,shunters  from Shapeways and was wondering what motor bogie to use. I found one thread on here which suggested using a BullAnt from the Hollywood Foundry, but unfortunately they shut up shop last June and supplies seem to have dried up. Can any of ye please tell me what alternatives are out there.

I've quite a few years experience as a modeller ,but am endowed with only moderate skills and words like 'Brass' and 'Solder' induce a cold sweat.

Cheers in advance

,Joe