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Thanks all, I will also keep looking. Regarding the safety valve cover, the ROD engines originally had two separate safety valves as their LNER 04 counterparts and it wasn't until later that the GWR "Swindonised" them by fitting the typical GWR cover. However, from what I have read, the locos hired from the Government after the war were not so altered and I believe this also applied to the no-so-good locos the GWR bought which they decided to run into the ground. As an aside I have found one photo but I cannot make out the number and I think they might have "GREAT WESTERN" in full on the tenders rather than the black patch: (any idea how to make the above a hyper link?)

After experiencing a great deal of difficulty obtaining the split pins (the type used to secure Smiths and Cambrian 3 link couplings) I have now virtually finished my Stanton Sl@G Ladle wagon (currently waiting to see if some wheel inserts print successfully). So here are three views as promised.

As usual, I am looking for something slightly different for my layout and want to produce a particular version of the RODs used by the GWR shortly after WWI. I recall seeing an early photo of one in original ROD condition (no GWR safety Valve cover and possibly still with the Westinghouse pump). The livery was still plain black but with the ROD lettering and number on the tender painted out using rather obvious patch in a different shade of black. I believe it was possibly one of those hired to the GWR or one of the 50 in poor condition bought by the GWR which they ran into the ground. The only trouble is I do not know where I saw the photo! I've tried Google but to no avail. Can anyone help? If a copy cannot be reproduced, all I need to know is the loco number (and confirmation that it was on a GWR number plate), if the Westing house pump was indeed still fitted and if the buffer beams look to be red (i.e. in a different shade of grey). Many thanks for any assistance. Steve PS. not to be confused with the LNWR versions

@ Mike 1943, I think the J94 is the only route open to you as there isn't much in LNER although other companies (GWR and SR) have two classes in both scales. However, I am very intrigued as to why you might want the same loco in both scales. - Are you filming perhaps?

The BR Class 23 "Baby Deltic" used a single smaller 9 cylinder version of the Diesel engine whereas the Class 55 used two larger 18 cylinder power plants otherwise nothing to add

Are you looking to touch-up or repaint a model? If ity is to touch up you will find the original green is pre-coloured plastic which if it anything like the oldest one I have is nothing like anything in the Railmatch range. If it is a total re-paint, the correct green is Standard Loco Green.

I notice the option of using paypal has gone and is now asking for a "bank wire" transfer. Any Idea what this is?

My latest purchase is a Bachmann LNWR Bachmann ROD 2-8-0. All I need now is an LNWR brake van!

If your wagons are fitted with the "Silver seal" (plastic with shiny metal rims or the old all plastic type, Have you tried replacing them with modern Hornby three hole discs? I've yet to test run my rake of MGR hoppers but I have solved derailing problems on other models fitted with the "Silver seal" wheels by changing them

I would say definitely modified and repainted. As I am not an expert I definitely agree with the others when say the condensing pipes are modifications. But what I am certain about is the replacement Screw and 3 link couplings - The original would have had the PECO/Hornby type..

I just hope someone buys the range.

If anyone is still wondering why the original PECO track worked, I seem to recall that the code 100 come in two types, one of which was called "universal". I dont think you can get it now but the flange-ways through the frogs were wider. However, the only ones I had were a couple of small radius inulfrog points.

After applying the decal/transfer. Make sure these are thoroughly dry before applying any varnish (possibly a couple of days) as any damp can cause matt varnish to "bloom" (go white).

Currently on my workbench is a see "Livery for Airfix 15T Booth Rodley Crane Kit (now Dapol)" for more details (the match truck is just a mock-up).

My understanding of the Midlands decision to abolish second class was more to do with downgrading their existing second class coaches rather than upgrading their third class stock.

Regarding my Booth Crane project, it is now a two crane project! One will probably be my original intention to make the bogie version, if I can ever find out what colour to paint it. The other is of the BR rigid chassis version which is almost finished (see below) Although painted the cab is on;y lodged on so I can access the cable drums to enable me to rig it once the button thread arrives. I am also awaiting another Macaw H to form the basis of the match truck rather than carve up one of my more decent GWR versions. The chassis and match truck superstructure are 3d prints. I may also replace the brake wheel as the one shown (from the kit) only has four spokes as opposed to six - but am I being a little too fussy!

Thanks RAF for the above photo, as it brings back memories. I remember being woken up by the report on BBC Radio Oxford concerning the event. I am not sure if it was a school-day but I was very disappointed that I was unable to get there as I remember the reporter saying that one (if not both) of the cranes were steam powered! I do not know the exact date but it was very late 1970s and I was very interested that the photo shows the crane on the right to be yellow while the other looks to be black. I had always imagined that they were red (thanks to the Hornby Triang model!) BTW the location is Botley Road, looking east next to Oxford Railway Station. Ironically Botley Road is currently closed while they are taking out the replacement railway bridge as part of the Station redevelopment.

Does anyone know what screw threads were used on the terminals or where I can get the knurled nuts from sadly I lost all four of mine.

Might it be possible that the new Hornby Deltic might use Hornby's Class 37 bogies?

Hi Sammy Unfortunately the answer is not that straight forward. Although an HO gauge wagon or locomotive will be smaller than its 00 equivalent, HO gauge models are generally of Continental or American prototypes which were/are much bigger in real life than British rolling stock. As a result, when scaled down to their respective scales, you will find most HO gauge models just as wide as OO ones. Having said that I do have a an old LIMA HO gauge Class 33 which is around 1/8 smaller all round than their 00 gauge Class 33, but only a handful of companies ever made British outline models so your choice of stock will be limited.

Thanks Bee, The pin points have now gone! just a bout an hour filing and some trial and error until I got the axles the right length and the back to back right. I am now waiting for some split pins to hold some chain in place so once I have fitted them I'll take a few more photos

Above is my latest 3d print which is of a Stanton Sl*g Wagon (cant type it's full name hear as it contains a prohibited word). These wagons were used to transport the waste material produced when smelting iron at the former Stanton and Staveley Iron works. It was inspired by the need to use several 9mm Romford disc wheels and give something for some of my small industrial locos to pull. I still have some work to do like fitting a chain across the front of the hopper, grinding off the pinpoints from the axles and weathering further. I may also make some inserts for the wheels to make them look more like the prototype but they may be too thin to print.

Bachmann has been fitting 21 pin decoders to its steam locos for sometime and they didn't have lights etc. The ones that spring to mind are the Robinson 2-8-0s and I think their Cities as well.

There is a shop on Shapeways, Newman Miniatures who developed a kit/scratch aid that used one of these motor bogies to power it see: so it should work. Although yoy may need to use some modelers license to get the axle boxes to line up with the axles.I have used one of these bogies myself to motorise a 1:72 Soviet armored railcar kit but still have to convert it to DCC but there are instructions on the web on how to do this. The only thing is that he does make a Planet in 00 that used the 24.5mm Tenshodo aka Hanazono motor bogie with 10.5mm spoked wheels but unlike Lion there is no video of this.

I'll set the recorder when I can, thanks. btw my wife and I saw Pete Waterman at a railway exhibition in swingon a few years back when she got him to sign a book on model railways. We had tried to persuade a friend of ours to come along (it was to be combined with a visite to the outlet centre) but she declined. Sad thing was she was a great fan of his music and wouldn't believe he was a railway enthusiast until we showed her the book!