Quote from: Crepello on June 26, 2026, 02:54:46 PMI'm hoping for an RTR model!

Wizard for a while did built versions of their kits. They were not cheap though. I have a pair on my display shelf along with a 26000 and an EM2 I must finish some day.

No idea what I could ever use them for though

Bogie vans were used by preference for the milk train runs for the ride amongst other things as they ran fast. However the trip freights with a few from the dairies would generally have been down branches and probably not even able to run at high speed

Some nice examples at https://www.cornwallrailwaysociety.org.uk/the-hemyock-branch.html

Once the regs were changed the milk trains would not have needed a separate brake as they were fully fitted so the guard was allowed to sit in the back cab of a two cab diesel instead.

@Stingray.  I saw that episode of Later... Wasn't quite sure what to make of them in the silly outfits but the micro-tonal looped music was quite interesting. 
 
I preferred Arlo Parks on that programme.

I used to religiously watch every episode of Later... and have been in the audience a couple of times when it used to be recorded in Maidstone. Quite an experience, if a little tiring standing up for the entire evening.   More recently I've looked at the acts scheduled and a lot of the time nothing grabs me as a "must watch".  I probably should make more effort and catch more shows.

Quote from: port perran on June 26, 2026, 06:47:04 PMBy the way, those milk tanks were always externally filthy but spotless internally.

How do we know ?

That's weird @Stingray. That's all I can say...

Tim

I'd go for a Toad for the mixed goods. I don't think it's a rule but remember the guards duty is to keep an eye on the train, not on the scenery

I make no apologies whatsoever!

For the mixed goods the grey unfitted will be the best option.
Those open wagons have no vacuum brakes or through pipes.

Jan

Kevin

I think that any of those three brake vans will be spot on.

In your scenario the two, three, four milk tanks are being conveyed from a branch line setting to a main line station where they will be added to a full train of tankers heading for, as an example, London.

That was the case on the GWR/WR with trains starting at Penzance with maybe three tanks then picking up extras through Cornwall and Devon until they had maybe 12-15 heading onwards.
Those main line trains, running at express speeds, would have the full brake in the consist usually at the rear but not always.

By the way, those milk tanks were always externally filthy but spotless internally.

Here's how I run mine :



By the way a Siphon G, conveying churns, would also look good.

Lucky you , I've been trying for a few years to get the Class 22 at a reasonable price. Some are now selling for over the £100 marK.

Enjoy the model and I'll follow this thread with interest.