Mike 84C

Would anyone have any idea of the number series for the H vans that were converted to bulk grain wagons? Mine has doors in the sides. I cannot see the numbers on the ones illustrated on p90 of Rails Through the West Limerick to Sligo by JHB. Thanks for any help. mick

Looking really good, your carpentry on the baseboards is first class and I must remember the cocktail stick next time I solder droppers.

Hi David, What a handsome loco, I'm with Eoin and Ken. Those that know will appreciate it for what it is. But, it is your loco so rule one does apply.

Free time whats that? totally agree Ernie, how did we ever find time to earn a living. Mick

Hi Wrenneire, if Colin does not take all whats left please pm me. Brake 3rd and cattle wagons are of interest. Regards Mick

Thank's for all your help and ideas guy's. I never really thought it would be a go'er but one lives in hope! The subject is maybe just a bit too esoteric so maybe I convert my Baldwin drawing to 4mm scale and do it the old fashioned way and scratch build. just don't expect photos of progress anytime soon. John, that nzfinescale is enough to tempt a man to change scale! beautiful castings and models. And now perchance to dream!! I wonder what happened to the DSER 2-6-0 that was floated as a kit how many years ago? Mick

I have used cork floor tiles from diy store Wickes. The sealed ones used sealed side down, it does make a difference if a chassis is noisy. There is a company in Walsall who supply cork for all sorts of purposes Charles Cantrell. I bought 7mm thick strips that they sell as expansion joints for wooden flooring. They curve beautifully and two side by side are good for a single track main line. Browse their website for ideas. Just a satisfied customer.

Thanks for that Colin, a friend of a friend does artwork for etching and I think that the designers time costs for producing the artwork will be out of my reach as a minimum of 20 would need to be sold to cover costs. But you never know! Regards Mick

Is their any interest in an etched kit for one of the Baldwin 0-6-2 tanks the CB&SC had up to about 1914? I ask as I would like one for myself. And I am just testing the water!

Hi Whizz, Please pm me whats left could be useful for Bantry. Mic

I'm just an old git but I started work December 1962 and the Midland Red always got the guys to work at the Aluminium factory in Banbury , even from villages 7/8 miles away, for a 6am start. I often cycled the 6 miles to work on BR in the snow and we had lots of it. I believe it lasted till late Feb/March. I think that these events are hyped up so that large numbers of the population stay at home so the authorities do'nt have to spend so much money on snow clearance , hey its a cost saving.The insurance companys take a hit and our premiums increase next year, so who pays ?! Maybe I should do more modelling!

Back this evening from a weekend at the Lincoln model railway show at Newark showground. Helped David Holman to run Arigna Town, had a really good w/e, a good exhibition and you all missed my pathetic antics with the shunting pole 'cos Arigna is three link couplings, all good fun though.

Hats off to you guys; your standing in the model world is increasing by leaps and bounds. You deserve your success.

Was in Digitrains today with an A class to have some sort of sound installed. Jeremy has compiled a sound file for the Crossley two stroke for the Heljan Co-Bo. Based on the Utube films of the Australian WAGR X class and verbal recollections. I have never seen a Co-Bo but have watched the Utube film. Check out Digitrains Facebook pages, I like the noise! so thats what my scruffy green A is going to sound like!

Have just finished reading "Saga by Rail: Ireland" by J.I.C. Boyd pub; by Oakwood Press. Although Boyd is not my favourite railway author I have really enjoyed this tale of trips to the west of Ireland taken from the late 1930's to the early '60's, strong narrow gauge bias but a decent amount of 5' 3" . And clear photos, if a little small, one or two per A5 page. The best thing is, a new/like new copy can be had from Periwinkle Press in Canterbury. (email cswain1805@aol.com. )for a lot less than £16.95/e26.50. I think mine cost £9.00. Sorry if this sounds like a book review but I had never come across this book before and thought you guys may enjoy it. I have no connection with any of the people mentioned above.

How about a bit of distressing with a fiberglass pen? works for me.

That looks good John. The colours look just right and such a change from BR regional liveries.

I agree with Baz808 the finish is very good, I think they run as well as a normal Bachman DMU. It has had little use on the layout so far but is going to Digi Trains to be chipped and have AEC sound fitted.

Oh dear, severe workshop envy I have, makes a very ancient Unimat, look, very ancient! and such an organized work place. Must start a major re tidy!

Why do I get an error code 1s160/2 page does not exist before I access this site? Mick

Definately a superb conversion, the running after fitting the new pickup is a revelation! The line on the foreshore looks very good, well done.

Has anyone got a drawing and dimensions for those strange signal posts that look like an upturned cricket bat with holes in them? I believe they were made by the Railway Signal Co in Liverpool and I have traced their records to a library in the ;pool. But ask here first! This type seems to be at Bantry in the 40's/50's and at some intermediate stations, but not all and does not appear to have a corresponding junction signal.

Found these in the Locomotive Magazine Jan 15 1934

That looks the business Eoin, the split chassis is a good idea in principle but! I have also had erratic running from some after disassembly for cleaning but others were fine. Have had poor running in one direction with Hornby 4 pin dcc but am told the Hornby chip is not very good. Pit stop chip change at Digitrains and it goes like a good'un!

Hello David, Arigna Town is excellent but your Clogher project is a quantum leap forward. I look forward to its launch onto the exhibition circuit. Maybe both layouts at the same show? would that be a first?