Quote from: PLD on Today at 04:44:43 PM

Quote from: Dalek on Today at 04:25:32 PMSo this Driving Brake Third, any examples of what would be on the other end?
Steam only?, i seen a mention of a motor on it on this thread?

I've only really came across the auto coach and pannier before.

Craig

As per earlier in the thread: in Push-pull operation a steam loco fitted with appropriate Vacuum control gear. Pre 1948, mainly an assortment of pre-grouping design tank locos (currently nothing available RTR). Post-war the Ivatt 2MT tank is common and a small batch of Jinties confined to South Wales.
Not compatible with locos of any other region: GW used a mechanical linkage, NE was a different air pressure system. SR  technically matching but IIRC, hoses wouldn't connect.
Could of course be used as ordinary coaching stock with any loco with compatible Vac Brakes...

The carriage was not fitted with a motor (not self propelled) - the term "motor train" was one of several descriptions applied to the formation as a whole of Loco+intermediate coaches (with necessary pipework)+Driving/Control coach.

Thanks for the explanation 

Craig

Hi all

Maybe there is scope for one of the 3D printers to produce a resin body for the Stanier 0-4-4T to fit the Dapol M7 chassis, I know its been done in 4mm scale.

Ian

Quote from: Dalek on Today at 04:25:32 PMSo this Driving Brake Third, any examples of what would be on the other end?
Steam only?, i seen a mention of a motor on it on this thread?

I've only really came across the auto coach and pannier before.

Craig

As per earlier in the thread: in Push-pull operation a steam loco fitted with appropriate Vacuum control gear. Pre 1948, mainly an assortment of pre-grouping design tank locos (currently nothing available RTR). Post-war the Ivatt 2MT tank is common and a small batch of Jinties confined to South Wales.
Not compatible with locos of any other region: GW used a mechanical linkage, NE was a different air pressure system. SR  technically matching but IIRC, hoses wouldn't connect.
Could of course be used as ordinary coaching stock with any loco with compatible Vac Brakes...

The carriage was not fitted with a motor (not self propelled) - the term "motor train" was one of several descriptions applied to the formation as a whole of Loco+intermediate coaches (with necessary pipework)+Driving/Control coach.

No coop in any of the villages I lived in, not worth travelling the distance required to some in the UK, over 6 hours from one village.

So this Driving Brake Third, any examples of what would be on the other end?
Steam only?, i seen a mention of a motor on it on this thread?

I've only really came across the auto coach and pannier before.

Craig

Quote from: KevTheBusDriver on December 08, 2025, 05:29:55 PMfirst sound of Christmas in UK is when you hear 'Last Christmas' by Wham! This year I heard it at Coventry Arena shopping centre on 30 November.

On a landrover forum they play Whamagedon, who can say they heard "last Christmas" last.
I managed till Dec 20th last year..

Quote from: Steven B on December 09, 2025, 04:19:02 PM

Quote from: Dalek on December 09, 2025, 03:48:42 PMCan anyone help with a typical rake of these please ?

Suburbans marked in bold:
1964:
Windermere-Oxenhome BS C BCK BSK CK BSK (bold = suburban, others Mk1 heading to Euston)

Manchester Vic to Blackpool: BS C BS S BS C BS S (all suburbans, front BS C BS S from Southport to Blackpool Central, second set from Bolton to Blackpool North). Note brake vehicles not at end of train!

Manchester Vic to Blackpool: BS C BS S S S CK BSK (CK and BSK corridor stock for Fleetwood).

Manchester Vic to Blackpool: BS S CK BS BSK SK CK BSK (SK/CK/BSK all corridor to Barrow). Initial CK also coridor.

Manchester Vic to Blackpool: BS C BS BS C BS S CK BSK + 3x fish vans

Quote from: Steven B on Yesterday at 04:02:59 PMFrom the Comet/Wizard models instructions:

BT/T (with van inboard)
BT/C/BT
BT/C/T/BT
BT/T/F/T/BT
BT/C/BT/BT/T/BT
BT/T/F/T/T/BT

No mention of locations or dates.

Thanks both 

Well done Dapol 

Craig

I can still remember my mother's and grandmother's numbers.

Very unusually,  there was a Co-op pub in Harwich where you could have a pint and a packet of ciggies, and get divi.

Pub still there, but renamed and long sold off by Co-op.

Martyn

Quote from: port perran on Today at 02:02:49 PMI recall the scheme but not our family number.

Likewise. It seemed at the time everyone was 'in the Divi'

 

Has anybody further knowledge/experience regards this item please? It seems a good idea.

Having looked at several sets of specifications, there are various platform lengths given but nowhere can I see the platform width. 

It seems to only be available in kit form which may be a bit of a challenge for more elderly customers like me, and I wonder how easy it would be to maintain/repair once assembled.