Nearholmer Posted November 29, 2018 Share Posted November 29, 2018 (edited) Yes, they seem to have made theirs at the same time that Hornby shelved the plans for what would have been a far superior product, 1951. Edited November 29, 2018 by Nearholmer Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim15B Posted November 30, 2018 Share Posted November 30, 2018 Good luck with the house. Horses and houses and their associated financial commitments (manifesting in apparent constant work) seem to be something of a bar to modelling. I've not been on the forum for over a year due to other commitments. Hopefully there's light at the end of the tunnel for you. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Compound2632 Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted November 30, 2018 (edited) Probably needs an NLR expert to answer, but did the LNWR reprint any of the coaches in their scheme after they took over? A great while ago we spent many pages pinning down the identity of a grounded coach in the background of a photo of a M&GN Class C 4-4-0 at Norwich, said to be c.1896. This was eventually identified as being a North London Railway carriage, of which 28 were purchased - probably before the formation the Joint, so by the Eastern & Midlands. What was striking about the body was the rather neatly-executed livery of pale upper panels (lower panels not visible) with mouldings picked out in a dark colour. This doesn't, as far as I'm aware, correspond to any livery style used by the E&M or M&GN. A photo has been posted recently on the LNWR Soc's Facebook page, showing several ex-NLR carriages in a LNWR train near Leicester, sporting what appears to be the standard LNWR carriage livery of white upper panels and lake lower panels and beading. This would match the style of the Norwich body. However, the photo is dated c. 1924! The LNWR took over operation of the NLR in 1909, though formal amalgamation came a few months before the Grouping. So, the explanation I offer for the colour scheme of the grounded body at Norwich is that there was a prescient LNWR enthusiast on the shed staff. Edited November 30, 2018 by Compound2632 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ianLMS Posted November 30, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted November 30, 2018 Good luck with everything James. I am hopeful that everything will work out this time. Remain positive and just look forward to the "railway holiday". Ian Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted November 30, 2018 Author Share Posted November 30, 2018 A great while ago we spent many pages pinning down the identity of a grounded coach in the background of a photo of a M&GN Class C 4-4-0 at Norwich, said to be c.1896. This was eventually identified as being a North London Railway carriage, of which 28 were purchased - probably before the formation the Joint, so by the Eastern & Midlands. What was striking about the body was the rather neatly-executed livery of pale upper panels (lower panels not visible) with mouldings picked out in a dark colour. This doesn't, as far as I'm aware, correspond to any livery style used by the E&M or M&GN. A photo has been posted recently on the LNWR Soc's Facebook page, showing several ex-NLR carriages in a LNWR train near Leicester, sporting what appears to be the standard LNWR carriage livery of white upper panels and lake lower panels and beading. This would match the style of the Norwich body. However, the photo is dated c. 1924! The LNWR took over operation of the NLR in 1909, though formal amalgamation came a few months before the Grouping. So, the explanation I offer for the colour scheme of the grounded body at Norwich is that there was a prescient LNWR enthusiast on the shed staff. I still say it's in West Norfolk Railway green and cream. 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 1, 2018 Share Posted December 1, 2018 (edited) Yes, they seem to have made theirs at the same time that Hornby shelved the plans for what would have been a far superior product, 1951. HomeBargains are selling a near-S gauge plastic toy train (Battery loco, two coaches and some plastic track), for a tenner at the moment.... Ideal for a semi-disposable round-the-tree xmas decoration. I'm thinking of getting one to repurpose as the Wyrm of Limerick*, a Corbettite Railway** express service***. Ok, completely off topic but hey, only 23 more days to go to the Yule Madness!!! * http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20140307#.XAMCozHLi9J ** http://girlgenius.wikia.com/wiki/Corbettite_Railway *** I agree, I do read some dreadful tosh.... Edited December 1, 2018 by Hroth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Annie Posted December 2, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 2, 2018 HomeBargains are selling a near-S gauge plastic toy train (Battery loco, two coaches and some plastic track), for a tenner at the moment.... Ideal for a semi-disposable round-the-tree xmas decoration. I'm thinking of getting one to repurpose as the Wyrm of Limerick*, a Corbettite Railway** express service***. Ok, completely off topic but hey, only 23 more days to go to the Yule Madness!!! * Wyrm Of Limerick s.jpg http://www.girlgeniusonline.com/comic.php?date=20140307#.XAMCozHLi9J ** http://girlgenius.wikia.com/wiki/Corbettite_Railway *** I agree, I do read some dreadful tosh.... Oh I don't know about that, I've been following the 'Girl Genius' webcomic for quite some time now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guy Rixon Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Yep, Girl Genius is well worth a look. Special kudos to the first person to model the flamethrower in the smokebox. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 2, 2018 Share Posted December 2, 2018 Yep, Girl Genius is well worth a look. Special kudos to the first person to model the flamethrower in the smokebox. How about the coal-firing tender? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Regularity Posted December 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2018 Yep, Girl Genius is well worth a look. Special kudos to the first person to model the flamethrower in the smokebox.Externally* gas-fired tube within the boiler shell, as per Roundhouse et al 16mm live steam locos? * I know that you will see it described as “internally fired” because the fire tube is surrounded by water, but internally fired means that the drought for the fire is provided by the engine exhaust. Externally fired means that it simply uses the air that is available. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold ChrisN Posted December 2, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted December 2, 2018 James, Hope all goes well with the house. Completion in two weeks, have you already exchanged? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 James, Hope all goes well with the house. Completion in two weeks, have you already exchanged? Yes, thank you. We have exchanged. I had to work again this weekend, but managed some time yesterday afternoon on the Drill Hall. So far,so good, however. That modelling holiday sounds appealing. Perhaps I could take a couple of extra days over the Festive Period for starters? 4 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Yes, a modelling holiday can be very refreshing. Don’t forget to pack your pipe and leather slippers. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Yes, a modelling holiday can be very refreshing. Don’t forget to pack your pipe and leather slippers. Nurse! My Brain needs bleaching!!!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Talltim Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 It’s not really the weather for a skirt like that Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Aaagh! What has been seen cannot be unseen. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caley Jim Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 But if the weather is anything like it's been here today, you'll certainly need the long johns! Jim Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Edwardian Posted December 3, 2018 Author Share Posted December 3, 2018 .... you'll certainly need the long johns! Jim Arrrrgh, Jim lad! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin S-C Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Hold on a moment... Edited December 3, 2018 by Martin S-C Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Northroader Posted December 3, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted December 3, 2018 Wheres yer buccaneers, Long John?? Under me buckin hat, matey!!! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hroth Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 (edited) Arrrrr, me'earties! Oi've this fizzin in me lug'oles! Edited December 3, 2018 by Hroth Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Les le Breton Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Is that Long John Saliva? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brack Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Arrrrr, me'earties! blackbeard.jpg Oi've this fizzin in me lug'oles! Thankfully modern medicine has given us easier ways to remove a build up of earwax. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nearholmer Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Or, possibly not. 'Ear Candling' is very popular (for instance https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/biosun-traditional-ear-candles-60026476?skuid=026476 ), although tests have shown it to be quackery that can do more harm than good. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
brack Posted December 3, 2018 Share Posted December 3, 2018 Or, possibly not. 'Ear Candling' is very popular (for instance https://www.hollandandbarrett.com/shop/product/biosun-traditional-ear-candles-60026476?skuid=026476 ), although tests have shown it to be quackery that can do more harm than good. I suspect selling 3 birthday cake candles for £23 does the power of good for someone... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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