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The Thompson flush sided coaches were painted in pseudo teak to match the Gresleys, some time pre-BR. I don't know that they were considered as experimental in the same way as the others refered to in your reply. 😀

Hi LC&DR Thank you very much for the info. I've been convinced, in my own mind, that I've seen a photo of one of these at work in Southampton docks. Actually at the bottom of number 7 Dry Dock which was being built at that time for the QMary and QElizabeth. Of course, when required the photo cannot be found. But I've now got confirmation that it was memory and not imagination!!Thank you. 😉

Believe it or not I'd forgotten the P2s and the W1, although I certainly would not include the Hush-Hush with the water tube boiler as a streamliner, nor the first 2 P2s l 😳

Of course there were also the Southerns pacifics, West Country/Battle of Britains and the Merchant Navies.Whether these were streamlined depends on your viewpoint - Bullied said they were Airsmothed. A Rose by any other name etc..... Most LMS Coronations were built streamlined Finally there was the contribution from the GWR - a streamlined 'King' and also a 'Castle'. Most people agree their casing looks as though they were taking the Mickey I can't think of any more streamliners in the UK 😉

Hi RAF There were 2 B17s streamlined, LNER nos 2859 and 2870, they were nicknamed 'Sandringhams after the first of the class. no 2859 was named Norwich City and renamed East Anglian when streamlined. no 2870 was originally Manchester City, renamed Tottenham Hotspur 5/37 and City of London when streamlining applied There was also the streamlined 'Schools'. Purely an experiment, it only had one main trip, from Eastleigh to Basingstoke. On arrival at B'stoke streamlined casing was found to be loose (it was only plywood) and the experiment was terminated. Hope usefull 😀

Hi John Found a photo /media/tinymce_upload/5068abfbc71073b908435f04245a5cd2.jpg

Hi John A class 60 is a diesel loco, as illustrated above. Introduced circa 1990 they were used for heavy freight work such as Coal, Aggregates etc., If I can put my hand on a photo i'll send it on 😀.

@SteveM6 I'm another 'oldie' and Parkinsons Disease means I cannot be certain of success, even using decals. I'll happily confirm to anyone that Steve did a brilliant job painting and lining a Black 5 for me. I'm seriously considering sending him a CORONATION to paint in a proper shade of Maroon, like Hornbys Bill Stanier because I don't like the brown/maroon used by Hornby. I suppose I ought to tell Steve how my mind is working. In the past I've used an airbrush and also Halford products, with variable result, but my best results have been with a brush. I must stress, however, that WTD is right on target when he says New, Good Quality, Brush and a New, WELL STIRRED tin of paint. Remember it could have been on the shelf for 6 months or more. 😎

@ WTD Perfect example of your comment is/was the sight of 2 9Fs flogging their way up to Consett 😉

Hi BB She has only recently entered service, from a 'Barry Hulk'. At present she seems to be running out of Carnforth but who knows if/when that will change. 😆

HI LC Quote....The subject is a minefield! Her Majesties navy taught me about mines and minesweeping but it doesn't help here 😉

Hi Sarah We are confused enough talking of trains without having canals added to the mix.! 😀

... Is there an 'official record' with a reliable shade referencing? Hi Al I'm older than LC&DR, and WTD and even I haven't seen the colour. 'Official Ruling' is PP is never wrong 😆

The fact it's named Dark Battleship Grey proves nothing - does anyone remember seeing it in grey? Reminds me of a couple of guys I saw at Didcot about 5 years ago having a row about the shade of 'Sand' applied to the 43xx Mogul. No-one alive who remembered that! Cigarette box colours are no basis for model colours 😉

Hi At no time have I ever seen a mention of the 'Hush-Hush' being any colour other than Battleship Grey. This is a difficult colour to be certain about - the navy had two (at least) shades of this colour. Home Fleet grey was significantly darker than the grey used in the Mediteranium and West Indies which is the colour used today. Don't ask where I saw it (can't remember) but I have seen a superb model of the loco as built but it was mid-grey, similar to Humbrol 96. After rebuilding the loco followed the colours laid down for A4 - Garter Blue etc.

In Scotland the class 20 were often used as a single unit. Therefore one way or another would be nose first. After steam finished most turntables were scrapped. Diesel locos have a 'front' and 'rear', known as the no1 and no 2 end 😮

Sorry to learn of Adam having left the company. My own contact have been very irregular but he has always helped when requested. We are the losers 😉

Interesting selection, from what I've seen. I've got fed up with being unable to see everything, or at least waiting to view the complete list. Same thing happens every year You will have kept Margate/SoT happy with the 'Unknamed Streak' - I don't know know his views on the Hush-Hush (He's kept them to himself) Yes, nearly a joke!!! I'm not interested in that one. I like the 2 types of Thompson A2, although of the two I prefer Cock of the North. I'm not sure whether to get one of each. It's getting a bit expensive now and as it's only for the cabinet..... SWMBO is supportive but I don't want to ruin the goodwill. Anyway had enough for the day. 😮

/media/tinymce_upload/02bd06c399f37f6174e54a53edfcbc75.png Photos re Burma Star The 'funeral' train conveying the body of Earl Mountbatten of Burma was hauled by 33027 and 33056. About a year later 33027 was named Earl Mountbatten of Burma and 33056 Burma Star to reconise the fact. The two locos had their roofs painted white (different styles). I've put the only photos I've got above but as you will see the roof is now rather dirty, but by now it's had the 'white' roof for about 5 years.

Hi LC&DR Going off at a great big tangent - the Brighton Atlantic crowd at the Bluebell have announced in the new Railway Magazine that when the Atlantic is done the next one will be a Wainright E (Sorry, I should have made clear 305: 1) Great joy at Chez LC&DR 😮

Hi Tony Regret you're getting confused. West Meon was on the Meon Valley line South from Alton to Fareham, closed around early1950s. Ignoring the Watercress line the only other branch was from Alton to Basingstoke. This closed, I believe, in the 1930s. This line was used for filming the movie "Ghost Train" and this included a derailment. Private Godfrey, from Dad's Army, was involved in this. Just to wrap this up the branch you mentioned going to Fawley left the Bournemouth line just west of Southampton. I've never heard of Lynchcomb Abbas. Usual disclaimer from me, a NER fan talking Southern - keep a lookout for LC&DR putting me right! 😆

I use a phone for phone calls - I use a PC for computer work. 😮

Hi Doc Most impressed with the P1 - not many people have done this one! However (there's always a however, or 'but' ) both locos were withdrawn July 1945 and therefore should be in LNER black Nevertheless all of these locos are seriously impressive. Happy New Year

Hi Sarah The name/number do not match on the Princess - 46201 Princess Elizabeth whilst 46205 should be Princess Victoria. I'm not sure it was "unusual" (I had one) although accuracy decrees they should be BR green. Happy new year to all

There is an article in the current 'Railway Magazine' telling the Virgin Story 🤔