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N Gauge Discussion / Re: Stanier Suburbans from Dap...Last post by Stevie DC - Today at 04:38:18 PMQuote from: madchadbrad on Yesterday at 01:27:59 PMI just tried to express my interest in some BR lined maroon versions but cannot get their system to register any number other than "0" for the DBT 2P-010-404. All the other ones I selected had a pull down menu for the quantity but not that one! Hi, I've just tried this on my computer and didn't find any issue with the drop down menu. Could you try again please? If you keep experiencing the same issue, let me know and I'll raise this with the marketing team to see if it is an occasional glitch. Many thanks. #12
General Discussion / Re: MERRY CHRISTMAS, EVERYONELast post by Firstone18 - Today at 04:07:59 PMMy best wishes to all NGF members, I hope you all have a good time over the break. I also thank all those moderators and others involved directly with running the forum - greatly appreciated!
Any members in the Milton Keynes area, or even further afield, are welcome to contact me if they would like to visit the Silver Fox clubrooms in Wolverton on a Tuesday evening. Tea and biscuits on me! Happy Christmas! #13
N Gauge Discussion / Re: An imaginary cross country...Last post by port perran - Today at 03:44:56 PMHi Mick
Those times are current but I doubt that they varied much in the mid 60s so if you aren't going for anything too exact then you won't I think, be far off. As for traction, I'm not so sure about Peaks or Class 47s working right through in the mid 60s. I don't think they got as far down as Penzance until late 60s/early 70s. I can check for certain if you want me to look it up. And, were Penzance to York trains a thing? Wouldn't they take the Bristol, Birmingham, Sheffield route? Or is Rule 1 coming into play which is fine. #14
N Gauge Discussion / Re: An imaginary cross country...Last post by crewearpley40 - Today at 03:39:08 PMPossible Type 4 south on first leg, Western west of Bristol
Its Rule 1. A Restaurant Car be nice but Catering as Paul suggested useful #15
N Gauge Discussion / Re: An imaginary cross country...Last post by Newportnobby - Today at 03:34:36 PMQuote from: port perran on Today at 02:32:15 PMHi Mick Hi Martin, Thanks for the info but you often mention 'is' whereas I'm going back 60 years or so. Would that still apply? I have not factored in any stops other than those in my rudimentary timetable which is, of course, a work of fiction Quote from: crewearpley40 on Today at 02:43:34 PMMick I'll check those timetables out, Chris, but am not aiming for total accuracy. Steam does not feature in my imagined journey but coaching stock is up for discussion. Ta #16
N Gauge Discussion / Re: An imaginary cross country...Last post by PLD - Today at 03:30:48 PMQuote from: crewearpley40 on Today at 02:43:34 PMFormations maybe the odd Gresley or Stanier in the formationGiven the route suggested, it's most likely a NE Region train, so Gresleys/Thompsons are possibles but Stanier very unlikely, especially odd single coaches - they tried not to because of the need for a gangway adaptor to fit to mk1s... Quote from: crewearpley40 on Today at 02:43:34 PMSadly I can't help with steam locomotive haulageThat's OK - neither the Deltic not the Western mentioned are steam locos #17
N Gauge Discussion / Re: An imaginary cross country...Last post by PLD - Today at 03:24:20 PMThere would very likely be 2 or 3 stops for a change of crew on the way (due to route knowledge) but potentially the same loco would work right through if it was a type known to all crews. Brush type-4 (cl 47) were, and the other possibility is a Peak.
As to formation, the closest example I can offer up is a 1966 Newcastle-Poole (via York/Derby/Oxford) 'Summer Saturday only' which is given as Brake-composite/First/First/Buffet/Second/Second/Second/Second/Brake-Second/Composite/Second. Doesn't specify whether corridor or open, I'd guess probably corridor for the firsts and brake-comp, but the rest could be either. The Comp & Second after the second Brake are interesting - I'd guess at strengthening over the core formation, either Seasonal or Weekend so you could drop those two for a shorter formation. #18
General Discussion / Re: Ashes tour 25/26Last post by Newportnobby - Today at 03:17:12 PMEar wiggo again. Another dismal performance in the making
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General Discussion / Re: what are you listening to ...Last post by Foxhound - Today at 02:46:21 PMQuote from: port perran on Today at 02:40:48 PMThanks for that @Foxhound . That's the first time I've heard HMHB for a while - great fun.@port perran you're most welcome. John Peel was a huge champion for the band, and it was on his show that I first heard the glorious Trumpton Riots EP. They're still as vitriolic to this day, great social commentators. #20
N Gauge Discussion / Re: An imaginary cross country...Last post by crewearpley40 - Today at 02:43:34 PMMick
Have you considered working timetables Railwaybooks.co.uk Transportpasttimes.co.uk Sadly I can't help with steam locomotive haulage except rmweb Formations maybe the odd Gresley or Stanier in the formation but a brake coach or two, corridor, open and a restaurant/ catering vehicle would be included and maybe a portion for Newquay/ St Ives and the lovely coastal destinations would be included | Please Support Us!
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