Southern survey

[Dorsetmike]

I get the impression that we who model the SR/BR(S) or earlier constituents seem few and far between. So could you fellow Southerners give us some idea of your particular period and area of interest which may enable us to help each other at times example knowing who to ask about a particular item. Maybe followers of other railway companies/areas/periods could do something similar.
For myself
Period; mid 1930s , so Maunsel green livery, too early for Bullied
Area; not too specific basically in ex LSWR territory around east Dorset, this is what I remember from school days just before nationalisation, school was alongside the main line between Bournemouthh and Poole so I do allow a few S&DJR visits.
Biggest gripe - no RTR Southern 4-6-0s. in fact not that many SR prototypes at all; 3 from Union  Mills all ex LSWR types T9, 700 and 0395,  Dapol, Schools Terrier and M7, Bullied pacific?  Farish, Mogul (and ex SECR C class ?) Bullied pacific
Kits Langley, S15, E2, E5 Q1 MN, N Brass G6, C and L class. BHE N15.
I must admit  I've not kept up with everything Farish, Dapol  and kit makers bring out so may have missed one or two

[leachsprite4]

In theory I have a preserved railway in the south west on ex southern line.
I agree with your view on wanting a southern 4-6-0 (I'd like a king Arthur) which isn't really appropriate.
Personally I'm waiting very impatiently for Dapol West Countries in original form would also like one as rebuilt.

[LASteve]

I'm from the BR Blue Diesel pre-TOPS era; locale southern Hampshire, from Basingstoke to Southampton/Salisbury and east to Portsmouth and west to Bournemouth/Weymouth.

My wishlist would be RTR third-rail EMU's, particularly 4-VEPs which were ubiquitous through the region and 4-REP/TC sets on the Waterloo-Bournemouth fast and semi-fast services.

The Hampshire Diesel Class 205 "Thumpers" would be great to see also, and an RTR Class 71.

[Bigmac]

my main interest is BR ( LM ) and Western--having grew up in berbiggubb and spending countless hours spotting at New st or Snow Hill  in the late 50's/ early 60s.

However--i had the chance a few years ago to buy an Olive green M7--and a terrier 8 freshwater + several converted coaches and wagons with Isle of Wight connections--where ive lived since 1971. Ive since added several other Southern locos..+ a few in BR (s) livery.

[GScaleBruce]

Stoneham Yard is set somewhere near Clapham Junction and Peterborough (simultaneously), in the early to mid 1980s, so BR TOPS era blue. I'd love to model Southern Railway pre-war olive green, but that's a rabbit hole I can resist.

I'd really like to see a 4TC, which would be so versatile for Southern modellers. A 3H/205 - again, not dependent on third rail. 4VEP, 4CIG units... a class 71 or 74 (again, not third rail dependent) would be nice but a bit out of era for me.

[Bob G]

My modelled location is a pastiche of Eastleigh Station/Southampton tunnel/Fratton EMU Sheds/that tunnel between Weymouth and Dorchester and a fictional loco depot split between steam and diesel (Hither Greenish).

The main station is called Bishopstoke (a real place near Eastleigh), and a smaller station called Lower Upham (another real place near Bishops Waltham/Botley area).

My first modelled era is 1950s-60s steam and green (or black) diesels, green EMUs and DEMUs, and I can run crimson cream or BR (S) Green coaches.
I have some nice period EMUs in green.

My second modelled era is 1970s BR blue. the blue-grey EMUs include TPM inlays (4-CIG and 4-VEP) on early Mk 1 Farish coach bodies with class 158 chassis as power units. I have a 71 and 74 both on Dapol hymek chassis and I'm very proud of them!

I allow WR and SR locos to mingle, as they did with inter-regional traffic from the north to Southampton Terminus and from Cardiff/Bristol to Portsmouth Harbour.

Like Mike, I want some southern 4-6-0 locos. It is embarrassing that the WR roster is complete, and the SR roster is, shall we say, gappy.

Bob

[Newportnobby]

For myself
Period; mid 1930s , so Maunsel green livery, too early for Bullied

Biggest gripe - no RTR Southern 4-6-0s. in fact not that many SR prototypes at all; 3 from Union  Mills all ex LSWR types T9, 700 and 0395,  Dapol, Schools Terrier and M7, Bullied pacific?  Farish, Mogul (and ex SECR C class ?) Bullied pacific

You'd think Southern afficionados would know how to spell 'Bulleid' 

[TomE]

Personally I would love to see a Class 205, Lord Nelson or S15, given my current project is part of the the Mid Hants Railway! A U would also be nice, but unlikely I feel given the similarity to the N.

Tom.

[Bob G]

I have a U and a U1 both on the go at the moment.
They are 3D printed by @Snowwolflair from a design by Rudi of Newman Miniatures commissioned by @Highland Handlebar. They use parts of the N and fittings by N Brass. The U1 has a Dapol Schools tender top.

If you ask either gentleman you can get a print for a reasonable sum 👍

Bob

[chrism]

For myself
Period; mid 1930s , so Maunsel green livery, too early for Bullied

Biggest gripe - no RTR Southern 4-6-0s. in fact not that many SR prototypes at all; 3 from Union  Mills all ex LSWR types T9, 700 and 0395,  Dapol, Schools Terrier and M7, Bullied pacific?  Farish, Mogul (and ex SECR C class ?) Bullied pacific

You'd think Southern afficionados would know how to spell 'Bulleid' 

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[GrahamB]

My Southern layout (Southwark Bridge) is Southern Electric so my wishes would be for a 71/74, 201/202 or some of the earlier EMU's.

[Southerngooner]

Brickmakers Lane is set around South London in the 58-62 era. My big need is for suburban EMUs but the BR versions can be converted using Worsley Works components on 4CEP chassis. The big gaps for me are rebuilt Bulleid Pacific's, King Arthur, L1/D1/E1 and the electric locos like the 70 and 71, plus MLV.

However, I've got the KA and L1 under way using plastic "kits" made on my Silhouette cutter, with a Farish Scot chassis and B1 tender drive for the KA and Schools chassis for the L1. I also have a W from Rue d'Etropal, Q from Pendantic mongrel and P from Jimsan all in the works. Mr Sprue is working up a lovely 71/74 hopefully (no recent news though!) and I've pointed Jimsan at the Booster, with Worsley Works doing an etch if that doesn't come off. The MLV may be Worsley Works too, or maybe sides from the Silhouette. With that lot done I've not really any major gaps, although anything RTR is welcome! Hopefully the Dapol Pacific will emerge at some point.

I've got a lot of work to do with the scenic once it comes back from being wired so stock production will slow down a bit, but in the main I'm happy to wait for anything new RTR, especially in these financially tightened times.

Dave

[Steven B]

I have to agree with the lack of a SR 4-6-0. It's a big missing link - how many were there?

I'm not a Southern or BR(S) modeller but would like:
BoB 34092 Wells/City of Wells
Merchant Navy 35028 Clan Line
N15 30777 Sir Lamiel

All in 1980s condition/livery.


Steven B

[ODRAILS]

For myself
Period; mid 1930s , so Maunsel green livery, too early for Bullied

Biggest gripe - no RTR Southern 4-6-0s. in fact not that many SR prototypes at all; 3 from Union  Mills all ex LSWR types T9, 700 and 0395,  Dapol, Schools Terrier and M7, Bullied pacific?  Farish, Mogul (and ex SECR C class ?) Bullied pacific

You'd think Southern afficionados would know how to spell 'Bulleid' 

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Also in the OP - IT's Maunsell not Maunsel

[Dorsetmike]

@Southerngooner - rebuilt MN Langley do a white metal kit, L1/E1/D1 hack from a Farish 4P, King Arthur BHE white metal kit but not on Farish black 5 chassis, try Peco Jubilee with UM drive or possibly Farish Jubilee or Scot., if you're not to fussy on wheel spacing then a Farish Duchess, Q  hack from a 4F.
For the later Arthurs the BHE cab roof is the most obvious hack needed.
I have a Shapeways W, but those steps foul the N valve gear, so I'm contemplating an H16, however it doesn't look that viable , it would need a 4-6-2 chassis which would need a fair amount of hacking to fit a  body intended for a 2-6-4, lopping a fair bit off the front and adding at the rear.
You may ask how I would justify an H 16 in Dorset - same as many other cases - running in turns from Eastleigh.