Hornby Shark brakevans
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The model is very heavy.
Part of the "privatisation" of the Devan and Summersett ( for new members - my layout), sees changes to rolling stock as knuckle couplings are being used to replace the old 3 link, etc. (irrespective of the fact that I have been using Kadees from day 1 on my UK outline stock, technically rolling stock is being updated when purchased by the D&S from GWR, BR, etc - that is my railway story)
So I had decided to update this brakevan
Buffers & all axle guards, etc under side frames removed
Bolster for bogies & centre sill installed = Kadees fitted
Bogies fitted & side frames & buffer beams painted a very dark green - almost grey/black
The D&S Logo installed ( the bogies are Victorian Rail H0 units - wheels non-magnetic by Steam Era Models) - still slightly damp from a dull coat applied.
Shown coupled to a EWS hopper which in time will also get updated.
It tracks through all my home made 3 way & commercial Peco code 75 points like a dream - far better than the 4 wheel version.
I can only blame Ian SA for this as I saw one such 4 wheel van he had put bogies on at the recent Exhibition I helped him with.
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your eyes Max, I just double checked it & the bogies are equal distance from ends.
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It's a Hoptical Illusion.
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I will have to re-coat with Dullcoat based on the photo, then start on the weathering. ( It will hide any mistakes)
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That's cheating.
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You've turned it around, Ron!
That's cheating.
Is this better then quest:
The camera never lies - we all know that exclam:
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Job well done, it looks good and probably runs better.
with bogies.
BTW Sol, you didn't mention that a certain British outline diesel ( with sound ) and rolling stock were running on my USA based exhibition layout.
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Any DCC is better than no DCC
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Now Ron, don't blame me for your mischief. Why not??? I have to blame somebody !!
Job well done, thanks it looks good and probably runs better.
with bogies. it does
BTW Sol, you didn't mention that a certain British outline diesel ( with sound ) and rolling stock were running on my USA based exhibition layout. Yes my Class 25 and 6 different 4 wheelers - there was even some South Aust loco & stock in the collection.
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[user=265]Iansa[/user] wrote:Now Ron, don't blame me for your mischief. Why not??? I have to blame somebody !!
If the cow calved and broke its leg in the attempt it woulod be my fault
Job well done, thanks it looks good and probably runs better.
with bogies. it doesBTW Sol, you didn't mention that a certain British outline diesel ( with sound ) and rolling stock were running on my USA based exhibition layout. Yes my Class 25 and 6 different 4 wheelers - there was even some South Aust loco & stock in the collection.
Your not inferring MNWR are you Sol.
Ian
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Even my mate Robbo thought it was OK, in his opinion, I only spoilt it with my Road Nme - it is small - I will try to make it larger.[user=95]Sol[/user] wrote:[user=265]Iansa[/user] wrote:Now Ron, don't blame me for your mischief. Why not??? I have to blame somebody !!
If the cow calved and broke its leg in the attempt it would be my fault Of Course
Job well done, thanks it looks good and probably runs better.
with bogies. it doesBTW Sol, you didn't mention that a certain British outline diesel ( with sound ) and rolling stock were running on my USA based exhibition layout. Yes my Class 25 and 6 different 4 wheelers - there was even some South Aust loco & stock in the collection.
Your not inferring MNWR are you Sol. Who me ? Never !
Ian
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Cameras are cruel but from the normal operating position of around 2 feet away, looks OK to me & I am the only one to keep happy!
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… or hand brakes?
Don't see many of those about in any form.
Good work.
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