Dave777 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Welcome to the ‘Modelling BR Blue' group Originally I had intended to create a ‘Modelling the 1970s’ group, but since so much of the things that defined that period overlapped into the 1980s as well, why not expand the range to a more general ‘corporate blue’ group? So what will we be covering? Well I’m not looking to move anything from elsewhere into this group – I don’t want to split RMWeb by having some layout threads in here and others in the ‘Layout topics’ forum for example, but I would like to have links to threads and articles elsewhere on RMWeb that are relevant to this era. And it’s that ‘reference’ aspect that I’m really hoping to create & develop. My own interest in a 1970s group was based around the need for reference materials and information to improve the accuracy of my own modelling, so that will be the primary focus of what we’re trying to do here – links, references, and discussions on how to go about modelling the BR blue period. Thanks for joining, and let’s see where we go from here. 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon020 Posted May 26, 2011 Share Posted May 26, 2011 Dave, Sounds like an excellent manifesto. I'm looking forward to seeing how this develops. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 2, 2011 Share Posted October 2, 2011 is large logo allowed as BR blue? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold CovDriver Posted October 5, 2011 RMweb Gold Share Posted October 5, 2011 I don't see why not it is my favourite livery after all you can't beat a large logo 37 or 47 on load 6 !!! :clapping_mini: 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 i've now got a blue 33 in the stable so i'm official! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
iankemp Posted November 12, 2011 Share Posted November 12, 2011 I have got a nice fleet of BR blue stuff. including classes 20, 25, 31, 37, 44, 45s, 46, 47, 56, 81 and 86. I have got some other loco's but they are in BR green! the a nice small fleet of steam loco's. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROADTRAIN1979 Posted January 12, 2012 Share Posted January 12, 2012 Lets see.... Im 'n'gauge and have Two 37s one 47 a 33 24 73 dpi deltic 101, 105( conversion from 108). 2 class 501 emus a 4cor 4 cep class 50 ilustrious, and a 44.So that makes me one of the team. Mark. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I have a lot of BR Blue stock 5 Class 501's and few others Classe's 03,04, 08, 20, 22, 24,25, 28.31, 33, 35, 37, 40,42,44,45,46,47,50,52.53,,55,56,70,73,74,81,86,101,104, 105,108,110, 114, 117,120,121,122,124,128,411, 416/3, 504,! can I be part of the team please? XF Edited January 15, 2012 by Xerces Fobe2 3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BROADTRAIN1979 Posted January 14, 2012 Share Posted January 14, 2012 (edited) I have a lot of BR Blue stock 5 Class 501's and few others Classe's 03,04, 08, 20, 22, 24,25, 28.31, 33, 35, 37, 40,42,44,45,46,47,50,52.53,,55,56,70,73,74,81,86,101,104, 105,108,110, 114, 117,120,121,122,124,128,411, 416/3, 504,! can I be poart of the team please? XF No! you havent got enough Mark Edited January 14, 2012 by BROADTRAIN1979 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
scottishlocos Posted February 2, 2012 Share Posted February 2, 2012 Hi all I am all for modelling the BR blue period happend totally by accident tho I had always modelled the mid 1990's to the present day as this is when I grew up. However I decided I needed a class 26 for my Muirness layout was going to go for the dutch liveried one but spotted a bargin on one of the box shiffters websites and duly purchased 26024 in BR blue (always a good performer at Boness diesel galas) I got the loco and two BR blue MK2 coaches for less than 90 quid and that was the start of my BR blue modeling! In addition a house move led me to using my Inverknowes Yard layout for the first time this was meant to be a diorama but with the addition of a small board it was fully operational again this was intended to be a mid 1990's early 2000's layout but I found the modern locos class 56,60,66 just too large when shuntting wagons the shorter wheelbased class 20 and class 26 both in BR blue were perfect for the task I have just got a class 06 as well and have purchesed some BR 16t minerals. Nothing looks better than a single class 20 nose first with an open wagon OBA,OCA and a brake van!!!!!!!!!!!!!! regards Dave 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado64 Posted January 4, 2013 Share Posted January 4, 2013 quite by accident and with no intention of modelling BR blue or a layout for that matter here i stand building up stock to build my signal box area from 1981-82 it started by buying a Hornby 47 for a poseable model for an oil painting i am doing and sort of escalated i also enjoy restoring basket cases the 31 below is the one above after much restoration 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shed Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Good save on the 31 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasslands Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Indeed, but must admit that the Class 31 with its weathering looks just like the version of D5578 i am planning to recreate. Here is a link to my blog on converting a Craftsman Class 07 to fit on on a Bachmann Chassis http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1198/entry-10338-converting-a-Bachmann-br-03-shunter-chassis-to-fit-inside-a-craftsman-br-07-shunter/ And here is my recent project to make a Class 13 http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1198/entry-10812-the-master-and-the-slave-creating-a-br-class-13-pt1/ 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado64 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 Indeed, but must admit that the Class 31 with its weathering looks just like the version of D5578 i am planning to recreate. trouble is that that wasn't weathering that was the previous owners none too tidy use of evo stick 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grasslands Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 What a mean thing to do to a Brush Type 2. You must admit though, not a million miles away: http://www.flickr.com/photos/59835095@N02/6260141365/in/photostream/ Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
tornado64 Posted January 5, 2013 Share Posted January 5, 2013 ah i follow your meaning now , have to say that is another unusual livery !! 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colwick38A Posted July 21, 2013 Share Posted July 21, 2013 Hi there, I too am all for the “corporate era”. I suppose it all came about from my Dad who worked for BR first with Steam at Colwick M.P.D then finished during the 80’s at Nottingham. I was spoilt for choice when it came to Loco Types ranging from 08’s, 20’s, Peak’s to the mighty Deltics. For me being born in the early 70’s BR Blue dominated but there were some that still carried the very faded BR green. As for modelling, it all started with steam, as Dad was trying his hardest to convert me to his era on the railway by showing me pictures in books and being dragged around the baron waste land of the former Colwick Loco I was always drawn to the Diesels simply because they were there and I could watch them from the end of our street! There are times where I wish I could turn the clock back just to re-live some of the sights and sounds that I experienced as a kid, but alas we all can but wish. Today I am able to re-live some of those moments be it in 00 as I have taken some brave pills and between me and my brother have constructed a layout of “Grimsby Town”, an area of the Eastern Region where anything goes so to speak! 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40126 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Love the pictures of 'Grimsby Town' on Facebook. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
40126 Posted December 9, 2014 Share Posted December 9, 2014 Hi all I am all for modelling the BR blue period happend totally by accident tho I had always modelled the mid 1990's to the present day as this is when I grew up. However I decided I needed a class 26 for my Muirness layout was going to go for the dutch liveried one but spotted a bargin on one of the box shiffters websites and duly purchased 26024 in BR blue (always a good performer at Boness diesel galas) I got the loco and two BR blue MK2 coaches for less than 90 quid and that was the start of my BR blue modeling! In addition a house move led me to using my Inverknowes Yard layout for the first time this was meant to be a diorama but with the addition of a small board it was fully operational again this was intended to be a mid 1990's early 2000's layout but I found the modern locos class 56,60,66 just too large when shuntting wagons the shorter wheelbased class 20 and class 26 both in BR blue were perfect for the task I have just got a class 06 as well and have purchesed some BR 16t minerals. Nothing looks better than a single class 20 nose first with an open wagon OBA,OCA and a brake van!!!!!!!!!!!!!! regards Dave Hi Dave, Have you any photo's of your buys ?. Steve Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Alex TM Posted September 8, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted September 8, 2019 Hi everyone, Can BR Blue expand to include green diesels that are post-steam but haven't yet transitioned to blue? (Currently fleet extends to three in blue, with another two in green, all with pre-TOPS numbers.) Thanks. Alex. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
rob D2 Posted October 24, 2019 Share Posted October 24, 2019 On 08/09/2019 at 20:05, Alex TM said: Hi everyone, Can BR Blue expand to include green diesels that are post-steam but haven't yet transitioned to blue? (Currently fleet extends to three in blue, with another two in green, all with pre-TOPS numbers.) Thanks. Alex. Clue is in the name 1 2 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jhb171achil Posted June 20, 2020 Share Posted June 20, 2020 In what part of Britain did class 31s operate most (in the blue era), and on what type of train? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
DK123GWR Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 On 20/06/2020 at 20:47, jhb171achil said: In what part of Britain did class 31s operate most (in the blue era), and on what type of train? There is a table about 1/2 way down with the distribution in 1974. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/British_Rail_Class_31#Operation Others will be able to provide more detailed information but my understanding is that they took on a variety of duites (e.g. ECS moves between Paddington and Old Oak Common, Passenger trains in the South West, and various freight workings). 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
crompton 33 Posted June 22, 2020 Share Posted June 22, 2020 They ran out of kings cross on passenger services . Stratford/March/old oak depots had a lot of class 31's. For freight . There where none allocated to the southern region. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium brushman47544 Posted August 17, 2020 RMweb Premium Share Posted August 17, 2020 They also worked passenger services between Birmingham and Norwich, and Cardiff, Bristol and Portsmouth. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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