Getting the balance correct and avoiding mistakes.

[Trainfish]

Funny you mentioned a John Deere 6820 (early to mid 2000) and a Ford 7610 (mid to late 1980s).

I don't think a MK1 Capri and a MK3 Cortina would look out of place together.

I used to see all of these together which is why I have the JDs, Capris and Cortinas on my layout. Just a shame I can't find any 7610, 6610s etc etc. Have you tried buying a 7610 in N scale? Green generally rules in this scale which is why I made the comment. Living in rural Wiltshire and having served my apprenticeship for an agricultural company/dealership for Ford I would actually rather have blue tractors than green as I would also like to have New Holland combines rather than the Claas combine (built from a kit) and Claas balers which I have. Massey Ferguson were second most popular around here but again, you don't see too many in N scale although I do have a couple on their way to me right now.

Only if it's a Field Marshall.....much better to go with a decent grey Ferguson or a dark blue Fordson Major!

Just a bit too early for my layout though especially when I have a rake of 33 tractors on their way to the dealerships.

[PLD]

I'm looking for a bus for a Welsh 1930's layout, any ideas?

That very much depends on what part of Wales... in the north, Crosville (then 50% owned by the LMS) was dominant, with a fleet of mainly Leyland vehicles in Maroon with gold lining. In mid and Western areas, Western Welsh were the largest operator, with a mixed fleet including Leylands, Daimlers and Bristols in a bright red and cream livery. The South Wales valleys were mainly served by Municipals and Independents in a rainbow of different colours...

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@PLD
Thanks for that, I keep looking at Oxford diecast offerings but nothing really suitable.

[PLD]

@PLD
Thanks for that, I keep looking at Oxford diecast offerings but nothing really suitable.

Yes- the earliest bus in the Oxford range is the Wartime Utility Guy Arab.
You'll need to look to kits for earlier eras. Langley do a late 30s Leyland Tiger, PD Marsh do a early Bedford WLB, a 1930 Bristol K Double Deck or a 1950 Bristol LWL single deck which differs from the pre-war version only in being 3ft longer

[Foxhound]

A tractor is only "just a tractor" if it's green, Fendt, John Deere. Maybe a blue Ford sometimes or even a red Massey Ferguson occasionally but in general green tractors rule

"A tractor is just a tractor, isn't it?"

Ooh, fighting words, @Trainfish   

I am of course in the green corner these days although in the 1980s I was definitely in the blue corner for this fight.

I have driven both a blue and a green one. Have to say the ride quality of the green one was better than the blue, but I found the blue easier to handle.

Back to the OP, I also have to agree that the railway has to look like the scenery got there first, and yes, a Mk1 Capri and Mk3 Cortina isn't beyond the realms. There are some cracking 1970s/early 80s photos out there that show all sorts of random road vehicles cheek by jowl, so you do have a good degree of artistic licence.

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@Foxhound

"I have driven both a blue and a green one. Have to say the ride quality of the green one was better than the blue, but I found the blue easier to handle."

Depends on the model and spec, the 7610 only had a 20mph gearbox, sprung suspension seat, as far as I'm aware, air con was an option. Also, I could be wrong but front axle suspension on New Holland's is an optional extra unless you have the blue power model, Deere's front axle suspension is standard. Deere use a solid beam axle which doesn't give you the best ride. Quad link types are far more comfortable but aren't the best for field work according to Deere.Not sure if that last statement has been proven?
Today most tractors come with air conditioning and air suspension seats. Rear suspension is available on some models but at a cost and British farmers like British people in general go for the cheap option.