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The Dapol Dean Goods is one of the older models no longer in the current range. (But now made by Hornby) Based on a design which goes back to the 1880’s and continuing right
into the mid fifties it’s a must for any “Western” layout. My example started life in GWR green because the locomotive shown
above was not then currently available, so I had to do the paint job myself. Other than a overall coat of black paint (Railmatch dirty black) and
HMRS “pressfix” transfers very little was done to make a superb little
engine. I removed the tension lock couplings for a start. I added screw
couplings and different vacuum pipes to both loco and tender. Because of the open cab I also picked out the
back-head detail in the appropriate brass and copper. Crew, fire irons and
real coal to finish plus a set of cast number plates. A tender fall plate was
made from brass chequer plate to help hide the large gap between loco and
tender. Weathering was done using a very light brushing with Carr’s
weathering powders. The locomotive is tender drive with the electrical pick up from the
engine. The loop of wire can be shortened improving the looks even more. |
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Ex GWR Mogul 2-6-0 Modified Bachman RTR has real coal,
sprung buffers, screw link couplings, wire vacuum and steam pipes, crew and
enhanced cab detail including screw reverser. The livery is black with early BR
crest. Weathering was done with dry powders. |
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Collett
goods 0-6-0 22xx A Bachmann “Blue Riband” model and a superb runner. Modifications include, Screw couplings, wire vac
& steam pipes, lamps, real coal and crew. To help protect the crews from foul weather
(especially on an exposed line like the Cambrian coast) a tarpaulin was
stretched across from the cab roof to the tender. This is represented on the
model by masking tape suitably coloured and weathered. As in the picture this was usually folded back on
the cab roof in fine weather. |
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Standard class 4 75039 An early Bachmann model. The heavy weathering was
inspired by pictures from the book “On Cambrian Lines” by Dereck Huntress.,
and is exactly how I remember seeing some members of this class. The model has all the usual modifications such as
screw couplings, crew,lamps, real coal etc. It is shown here crossing the trestle bridge on my
layout Llaffan. |
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7812 Erlestoke Manor Another early Bachmann model. Weathering was kept to
a minimum here as Manors turned out for use on the CCE were usually fairly
well cleaned for this duty. All my usual bits were added, lamps, coal, couplings
etc. The angle iron support frame at the front of the tender was to attach
the tarpaulin sheet stretched from the cab roof. An essential piece of kit on the Cambrian in foul
weather! The locomotive also carries the later type (BR)
Cambrian Coast Express headboard supplied by Smiths models. |
