wagonman Posted April 10, 2018 Share Posted April 10, 2018 The K class were built over an extended period (1864-1914 = 50 years!) so I guess there might have been the odd variation or two... Various bits like fluted safety valve covers etc are available from S&D Models. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Osgood Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 For anyone interested in Manning Wardle classes, a new book has just been published: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Locomotive-Builders-of-Leeds-Hardback/p/14722 To A4 size, he first half deals with a detailed study of the development of the early designs emanating from the Railway Foundry, Leeds from 1830s to the 1850s (many early railway companies used the products of Leeds - think Jenny Lind 2-2-2s, David Joy). The second half (94pages) looks at the products of Manning Wardle from 1858 - in particular the std gauge 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 saddle tank classes. Very detailed G.A.s are included for all main classes, mainly to approx. 7.5mm / ft scale with a few 0-4-0s at 11.5mm / ft). Most are side and half-plan elevation, with a few half-end section elevations. Plenty of excellent photographs in here. 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted April 27, 2018 Share Posted April 27, 2018 Might have to get a copy Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted April 27, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted April 27, 2018 For anyone interested in Manning Wardle classes, a new book has just been published: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Locomotive-Builders-of-Leeds-Hardback/p/14722 To A4 size, he first half deals with a detailed study of the development of the early designs emanating from the Railway Foundry, Leeds from 1830s to the 1850s (many early railway companies used the products of Leeds - think Jenny Lind 2-2-2s, David Joy). The second half (94pages) looks at the products of Manning Wardle from 1858 - in particular the std gauge 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 saddle tank classes. Very detailed G.A.s are included for all main classes, mainly to approx. 7.5mm / ft scale with a few 0-4-0s at 11.5mm / ft). Most are side and half-plan elevation, with a few half-end section elevations. Plenty of excellent photographs in here. LBL1.jpg LBL2.jpg Part 2 looks interesting but if I was really interested in The Railway Foundry Leeds designs up to 1850 I'd have bought Ron Redman's book on that when it presented itself. But Mark Smithers usually does a good job. Possibly this is a series which will include Hunslet, Hudswell Clarke, Fowler, Kitson and the niche builders as well? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted April 28, 2018 Share Posted April 28, 2018 For anyone interested in Manning Wardle classes, a new book has just been published: https://www.pen-and-sword.co.uk/Locomotive-Builders-of-Leeds-Hardback/p/14722 To A4 size, he first half deals with a detailed study of the development of the early designs emanating from the Railway Foundry, Leeds from 1830s to the 1850s (many early railway companies used the products of Leeds - think Jenny Lind 2-2-2s, David Joy). The second half (94pages) looks at the products of Manning Wardle from 1858 - in particular the std gauge 0-4-0 and 0-6-0 saddle tank classes. Very detailed G.A.s are included for all main classes, mainly to approx. 7.5mm / ft scale with a few 0-4-0s at 11.5mm / ft). Most are side and half-plan elevation, with a few half-end section elevations. Plenty of excellent photographs in here. LBL1.jpg LBL2.jpg I shall be ordering one. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted April 29, 2018 Share Posted April 29, 2018 I shall be ordering one. Yup. Me too (no hashtag there...) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold wenlock Posted May 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2018 I hope that I am not causing any manufacturing headaches for Chris! I am very eagerly anticipating this model. I have always fancied the 0-6-0 Manning Wardles, but one look at a Slaters kit some years ago convinced me not to even bother trying. Etched Brass and I don't get a long at the best of times. The Slater's version is actually not a bad kit, I haven't built their 0-6-0, but here's my F class 0-4-0 Having said that I'll still be buying a Minerva K class to join Lady Jayne:-) 6 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Tooling has started for the Minerva 0 Gauge RTR Manning Wardle K Class 0-6-0ST locomotive. Each model will be supplied with three different cabs designed to clip into the locomotive. The models will be supplied fitted with the full extended over-the-top weatherboard, with the large and small weatherboards supplied as loose items. The handrail around the chimney was an optional fitting and will be a loose part that can be attached by either drilling holes into the front or top of the saddle-tank. The model will also include an accessory pack of tools. Details about how to order are on the Minerva website at: https://www.minervamodelrailways.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/Manning-Order-Form.pdf 11 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold PaulRhB Posted May 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2018 I know I'm going to weaken eventually when you offer options like that. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold NeilHB Posted May 16, 2018 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 16, 2018 Ooh this just gets better and better - wonderful news! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpgibbons Posted May 16, 2018 Share Posted May 16, 2018 Are the expected DCC/DCC Sound prices still GBP310/GBP380 as these don't appear on the order form. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 17, 2018 Share Posted May 17, 2018 Are the expected DCC/DCC Sound prices still GBP310/GBP380 as these don't appear on the order form. They are expected. We will confirm when he have received and fitted the first engineering prototype. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I know I'm going to weaken eventually when you offer options like that. Face it – resistance is futile... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Am I imagining it, or did the Cambrian have one of these? If they did I might end up ordering two as I quite fancy the idea of a Cambrian loco. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Am I imagining it, or did the Cambrian have one of these? If they did I might end up ordering two as I quite fancy the idea of a Cambrian loco. You are not imagining things. The Cambrian Railways inherited one when it took over the Mawddwy Railway. There are a couple of photos on this web page: https://spellerweb.net/rhindex/UKRH/GreatWestern/Narrowgauge/Mawddwy.html 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poggy1165 Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 Heck, I need a small lottery win. So much temptation. I love the Victory class so much that I'd ideally want another of them too! The different cab options for this loco is a masterstroke, BTW. I am still rooting round for a photo of the GC version in later days, but I strongly suspect it just had a weatherboard, so the options planned are damned near ideal for me. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Young Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 You are not imagining things. The Cambrian Railways inherited one when it took over the Mawddwy Railway. There are a couple of photos on this web page: https://spellerweb.net/rhindex/UKRH/GreatWestern/Narrowgauge/Mawddwy.html The Cambrian had more than one. Andrew Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 The Cambrian had more than one. Andrew The Cambrian inherited a couple more from the Van Railway – they became Cambrian nos 24 and 25. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I think nether are the one on offer 1 is correct cab wrong smoke box door and the other correct smoke box door wrong cab. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 I think nether are the one on offer 1 is correct cab wrong smoke box door and the other correct smoke box door wrong cab. Marc There are more cab variations on the MW K Class than one can shake a stick at. We are providing three, but the Minerva model will, for many we hope, provide a sound base for conversions just like we used to do with Airfix kits. I remember someone converting the old Triang-Hornby Midland 3F into a GWR Dean Goods using the tender and other parts donated from the Airfix "City of Truro" kit. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 (edited) How easy will it be to replace the smokebox door? Yes I know, some b*ggers are never satisfied... Edited May 21, 2018 by wagonman Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MarcD Posted May 21, 2018 Share Posted May 21, 2018 There are more cab variations on the MW K Class than one can shake a stick at. We are providing three, but the Minerva model will, for many we hope, provide a sound base for conversions just like we used to do with Airfix kits. I remember someone converting the old Triang-Hornby Midland 3F into a GWR Dean Goods using the tender and other parts donated from the Airfix "City of Truro" kit. Its sort of what I was expecting to do. Changing the cab is not a great issue but the smoke box could be a bit more of a challenge. Marc Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Dava Posted May 21, 2018 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 21, 2018 Heck, I need a small lottery win. So much temptation. I love the Victory class so much that I'd ideally want another of them too! The different cab options for this loco is a masterstroke, BTW. I am still rooting round for a photo of the GC version in later days, but I strongly suspect it just had a weatherboard, so the options planned are damned near ideal for me. The variations of MW Class K are many and varied. Part of the solution is in the wonderful SWA Newton Collection of Leicestershire Museums. http://imageleicestershire.org.uk/view-item?i=11959&WINID=1526938046606 35 years ago I bought the remaindered booklet 'Contractors Locomotives GCR' [from 1974] for 50p, edited by none other than Neil Cossons, who became Director of the Science Museum. It has a photo taken at Finmere and drawing of 'Corea', works no. 971, with full overall cab. Finally there is a useful table of other Class K locos photographed in the collection. Happy hunting! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
81A Oldoak Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 How easy will it be to replace the smokebox door? Yes I know, some b*ggers are never satisfied... The smokebox door is a separate part that sits in a recess in the front of the smokebox moulding. It will be held in place with adhesive that can be softened with a common solvent, details of which will be available to customers on request. Its sort of what I was expecting to do. Changing the cab is not a great issue but the smoke box could be a bit more of a challenge. Marc See above Marc. The entire smokebox moulding can be detached if necessary. The variations of MW Class K are many and varied. Part of the solution is in the wonderful SWA Newton Collection of Leicestershire Museums. http://imageleicestershire.org.uk/view-item?i=11959&WINID=1526938046606 35 years ago I bought the remaindered booklet 'Contractors Locomotives GCR' [from 1974] for 50p, edited by none other than Neil Cossons, who became Director of the Science Museum. It has a photo taken at Finmere and drawing of 'Corea', works no. 971, with full overall cab. 20180521_221619.jpg 20180521_221637.jpg Finally there is a useful table of other Class K locos photographed in the collection. 20180521_221300.jpg Happy hunting! We have this excellent booklet too. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
hartleymartin Posted May 22, 2018 Share Posted May 22, 2018 Nice cab options. I might have to buy three to collect them all! Otherwise, I might find a way to make them interchangeable so I can pose them as different eras. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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