Graham Farrish "the Highlander" set contents

ntpntpntp · October 10, 2020, 08:26:13 PM

Code 55 looks better and is stronger, but as has been said there is no sectional track only flexi. There are no code 55 points as compact as the Setrack points - that's not necessarily a bad thing as the Setrack points can be tight for large steam locos.

It really depends whether you want to make the leap to bending and using flexi now, or maybe get a basic layout or two under your belt first using code 80 and Setrack to gain experience of N gauge?

class8mikado · September 12, 2022, 02:20:59 PM

Quote from: ntpntpntp on October 09, 2020, 05:57:54 PM
It seems to be a popular set for breaking and selling the loco and stock separately.

Which is how i have come into owning a couple of Green and Cream Mk2's, now after the Coach Pack with another Mk2 and the DMU end hopefully for less than the silly money usually required.
... is that a factual thing ? did they run with a DMU end; was it just as an observation Car or Driving trailer ?.
In terms of Motive Power suppose it can only be a 37 (?)... has one eve rbeen done in Scotrail ? or am i best trying to rebadge a regional Railways to look something like ?

SD35 · September 12, 2022, 05:21:59 PM

It was used as an observation car for a small supplement.

Not at home at the moment but off the top of my head I had the following to Kyle on that set:

37156, 37240, 37294 - "Dutch" grey and yellow
37402, 37404 - IC mainline

class8mikado · September 12, 2022, 05:48:21 PM

Super info. What Years were you travelling.

tunneroner61 · September 12, 2022, 08:33:47 PM

I commend you (and all others) to check out this super site for models N Gauge. Class 37 page linked: http://www.ngauge.org.uk/bac_dloco_37.php

SD35 · September 12, 2022, 10:07:30 PM

Quote from: class8mikado on September 12, 2022, 05:48:21 PM
Super info. What Years were you travelling.

That was the summers of 1991 - 1994. The pair of green 26s may have dropped on it too although I have no evidence.

SD35 · September 12, 2022, 10:29:11 PM

Ah...

https://www.flickr.com/photos/143849755@N02/49857902958/in/photostream

class8mikado · September 13, 2022, 09:21:57 AM

So these would be last 2 class 26's that were repainted into an earlier livery to commemorate their service prior to withdrawal ? and this trip a bit of a one off, still they are easier on my eye than a blue 37 and one better than 'rule 1'.
My thanks !

class8mikado · May 22, 2023, 03:29:26 PM

Update, i think i have managed to get hold of a Dapol 26 - its in the correct livery but thinking of getting it renumbered and rebadged as d5300 (26007) complete with Scotty Dog. or perhaps d5301 (26001) with an Eastfield nameplate ...
Can anyone recomend an outfit capable of doing this for me ? beyond my skill level...

Newportnobby · May 22, 2023, 04:15:13 PM

Try dropping 'Ozymandius' a PM to see if he could help

class8mikado · September 15, 2025, 11:46:13 AM

Well i stumbled upon the dapol pair of 26's set with the appropriate badges etc, and had a few extras added courtesy of Grimy Times. Completed a 5 coach rake with the Farish sets plus a spare TSO renamed and numbered with w/s decals from RailTec. did a bit of Bogie decoration and underframe filth.. so looking up some pics i couldnt help but notice that in real life this rolling stock was green and 'white' why on earth are the models green and yellow...