threelink Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 I found a wrecked Hornby Duchess of Sutherland in LMS maroon at a train fair, bought it for a tenner and repaired it. The smoke deflectors were missing. On investigation it seems that this loco ran with double chimney and smoke deflectors and in maroon livery, as modelled, only from mid to late late 1945(when the deflectors were first fitted) to mid 1946 (when it was repainted black). This seems a very narrow time window for any model and I wonder if I have misunderstood what I think I have read? Any clarification would be much appreciated. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 As with many preserved / heritage locomotives, they've got 2 lives: Those in normal operation from fabrication through to possible cutting up. Those after preservation. There may have been a limited time it ran without blinkers in 'normal use', perhaps with single chimney initially, then double - several variables throughout the class. After preservation, 6233 DoS was preserved and fully operational at the Bressingham Steam Gardens, near Diss in Norfolk. I personally visited on several occasions and rode in her cab - and definitely without blinkers. Blinkers have been added subsequent to her change of ownership, refurbishment and general operation, for the many practical bonuses of 'lifting the smoke' out of the way. Personally, I much preferred her without blinkers. Elegant nevertheless with or without. Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About The Bee Posted May 1 Share Posted May 1 Nothing to add about the Duchess, but good to see you back ThreeLink! Bee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 Thank you, Bee. Medical issues, I'm afraid , hence the rivet counting on the Duchess point - nothing better to do! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
threelink Posted May 3 Author Share Posted May 3 @ Atom Thanks, Atom. I was interested in your opinion of her without deflectors - I agree: much better looking without blinkers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
atom3624 Posted May 3 Share Posted May 3 Thanks, many actually don't agree. I don't dislike her with blinkers, but much preferred her without them - some say the 'steam chests' (??) above the cylinders are too bulbous on the Coronations ... each to his/her ... (I still remember those rides now, DoS blasting the branches of the trees apart - perhaps deliberately? !! 😉) Al. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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