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I suspect that the Bulleid will be a BSL then Mike. Thanks a lot. I've heard from Larry and he did the paint job on my Bulleid after a Lawrence 'builder' (he had a Team) had done the build! Phil

I have no idea Rob. Phoenix? Larry might remember or someone like Chris might know. Phil

The acquired Coach from that chap in Ripon is a 1989 build, but is perfect. Doubt it's seen any layout use. It's not a Comet Kit. Yesterday I discovered that in real life it was part of a 10 Coach Set on the BR/SR Western Division from 1961 until 1964 (then became part of a 3 Set) and was one of 4 SKs in that 10 set. Other Coaches were 2 BSO's, 2 CKs and 2 SOs! So, today (and not ten years) I fitted Baccy Fish Tail T.L. Couplings to Parkside (adapted) Coupling 'Pods' stuck to the Bogies. Just the correct height and really good spacing achieved. That was quite lucky and not a faff. I also created that 10 Coach Set from my hidden stash of RTR Bulleids. In reality I suspect it would have been a Weymouth Set, but for my purposes it will run to Exeter and Salisbury/Waterloo on Summer Extras and I could use it for a Special in 1964, hauled East from Seaton Junction by Evening Star. Really just saying that if the other Coaches are as good, and they should be by Goddard, then my offer that was accepted that was just over £100 notes, has given me good value and also forced me to do some modelling! Maybe go for some with an offer? He does returns and that is really handy. I will be painting the Roof though (VERY carefully) as it's just too light a Grey. I don't think it needs any other modification. The Set runs without falling off and the RTR lot are in the process of being fitted with Gangway Bellows. It will become one of my 'fixed' Sets, so will remain in Set order on use. (I number the Coaches in these 'fixed' sets, for reference when unpacking from their storage box). The Gangways also hide the T.L's. Just for info, the Goddard Coach isn't heavy! All the best, Phil

Just checked and no mention of any fitting on BR Database. Phil

Sometimes the 'Engine Record Card', that Derry may have used, stated something that actually didn't happen! Phil

I've had a look through my few Books and can't find a pic of 02. The Box may have been carried under the Cab? I'm going to have a Google this afternoon. ATB Phil

I've just put the Goddard Coach on the Layout. It looks really good for what I think is a 1989 build? However the Bogies needed 'spacing' from the UF with some washers (about 0.03mm?) and that was easy as they were just held in place with a small Spring and a Nut that was tight but removeable. I popped Oil on the Bogie ends and yes they aren't in Pin Points, but it now runs as freely as most of my RTR Bulleids! There are no couplings yet, so I can't pop it in a Train as such. I'll maybe pop some wire across the buffers and lob it on the end of something. I can then see how it likes my Trackwork! Further tests as a 'proper' Set Coach will follow at some time in the next 10 years. P

I've just received the Bulleid. It isn't a Comet Kit BUT it is beautifully Finished including the interior. Looks as if it's never been run let alone handled! OK so. at £110 it was twice the Cost of a new RTR, BUT I've now got got a Larry Coach after all these years. This seller knows his stuff too. Superbly Packed so it could have been thrown here and would still have survived! Got a returns policy as well. If the GWR stuff is of the same quality I'd think seriously about it IF I was a GWR modeller. P

Kit built King or Castle might do the work Ian? Think you are correct about the 'collection' of ER Stuff and the GWR (looking beautiful). I bought the 'rogue' Bulleid for an 'Offer'! Never been able to afford a Goddard Coach before. The Willets Suburbans (ER) are lovely and I built a couple of those kits some years ago for a 'Client'. Lovely Kits. Phil

They look beautiful Rob and a gr8 price as you say. Looks like a decent Trader too. Not heard of the Shop before. Phil

The Bournemouth run was relatively flat, going south west and the 73XXX were fast machines if not super powerful. However having travelled behind 73096 I thin k it was, a few times during 1990s, including Honiton Bank and Sapperton en route to Gloucester from Guildford( Honiton topped at 46m.p.h with 9 on and a trailing Diseasel and Sapperton a real gallop) I'd say they were pretty hot. Phil

Scheduled 73XXX Timetabled going East from Exeter Central, was a fully fitted XP Vans from Central to NIne Elms, around Tea Time even on Summer Saturdays IIRC, circa 1960/1/2. I could dig out further details. I've also got crude yoof's spotting notes for Central and or 72A, from 1960/61 and '62 that includes 73XXX and deffo includes 73110 and 73111. NO idea why they were there though as stated I was a crude yoof! I've never knowingly saw a 73XXX leaving Central on an Up Passenger. I do have a pic of a 73xxx on the 3rd section of the final Up ACE in 1964; think it was 73084, but could check. Phil

Or it's flooded, as the GWR was frequently and had to go the 'proper' way West! Oliver

Same with Loco Crew Neal. I've been using Modelu HO on Engines for some time now. Accurascale Manor for example and also Dapol 63XX the standing figures look far too 'big' in those Cabs. Not thought too much about passengers before and tend to only use Window seat figures as these good Modelu ones are a tad expensive compared to cheapo Chinese rubbish that I use for in-fill! Cheers Phil

@woodenhead...blimey, you've shown me how to do this. After years of failing. Cheers dude. @Mallard60022