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by Scrat
Tue May 14, 2013 8:08 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headlamp code
Replies: 9
Views: 11000

Re: Headlamp code

The lamps arrived yesterday. They are fantastic. I will try and fit a yellow LED inside. The bottom three will receive a plug at the bottom and will be powered by a battery hidden under the frames. For the top lamp there are 2 Problems: #1 Some pictures show the top lamp iron above the polished ring...
by Scrat
Mon May 06, 2013 10:46 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headlamp code
Replies: 9
Views: 11000

Re: Headlamp code

Hi Eddie,

thanks for the information. I just ordered a set of headlamps from Mr. Tipton.
This leads us to the next question. Which embellishments are correct and where do I fit them?
As all four lamp brackets will be occupied there is not much room left.

Best regards

Holger
by Scrat
Fri May 03, 2013 8:33 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headlamp code
Replies: 9
Views: 11000

Headlamp code

Hi folks, I am looking for info on the headlamp codes. According to lner.info, some Clauds were used for the Royal Train: From 1924, Clauds were occasionally seen on GNR routes into King's Cross for special passenger services. Typically these would be Royal Trains to Cambridge or King's Lynn. King's...
by Scrat
Tue Apr 16, 2013 7:56 am
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Claud Hamilton / Super Claud
Replies: 6
Views: 11464

Re: Claud Hamilton / Super Claud

Update: After a visit to Bressingham I finally have the right shade of blue paint. Injector clacks sorted out Just some minor detailing work to be done (dummy air pump, handrails, etc) Axle pump is not reliable. It was not included in the design, but Manfred (aka Master Mechanic) managed to squeeze ...
by Scrat
Tue Apr 09, 2013 2:55 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Headlamp Drawing
Replies: 0
Views: 3088

Headlamp Drawing

Hi Folks,

does anyone have a bigger/better version of this drawing?

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by Scrat
Thu Oct 25, 2012 10:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LBSC Minx
Replies: 3
Views: 13298

Re: LBSC Minx

Hi Alan,

thanks for the info. Is there any website? I tried google and found lots of Tiptons, but not the one I was looking for.

Best regards

Holger
by Scrat
Tue Oct 23, 2012 10:25 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: LBSC Minx
Replies: 3
Views: 13298

LBSC Minx

Hi Folks,

just putting my Minx back together after working on the motion.
The previous owner turned it into a Southern loco.

Where can I buy matching headlamps for this loco?

Best regards

Holger

PS will spend 3 weeks in the UK, starting next Sunday
by Scrat
Mon Sep 24, 2012 9:43 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Suppliers of Shed Plates??
Replies: 2
Views: 4498

Suppliers of Shed Plates??

Hi folks,

work on the Claud is progressing. As some were based in Norwich (and I have a very good friend there) I am planning to get a matching shedplate for Norwich Shed (32A).
Which supplier would you suggest?

BEst regards

Holger
by Scrat
Sun Aug 12, 2012 8:31 pm
Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
Topic: Loco Coal Only
Replies: 2
Views: 6921

Re: Loco Coal Only

Well, in Germany "Bahnhofswagen" are quite common. They do not leave the station and are used mainly as storage facilities. Some have not moved for years. This was what I was thinking about when seeing this picture. Looked to me like "for internal use only".
by Scrat
Thu May 17, 2012 12:20 pm
Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
Topic: Loco Coal Only
Replies: 2
Views: 6921

Loco Coal Only

Hi Folks, just reading a book dated 1928 "Trains and their control". I found a picture of a coaling stage with a Midland 5 or 7 plank wagon in the background. The wagon was marked: M R LOCO COAL ONLY Would it be correct to have a wagon like this in a regular freight train or were these wagons only t...
by Scrat
Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:40 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lamps reloaded...
Replies: 6
Views: 10993

Re: Lamps reloaded...

Hi Mike, thanks for the info. I do not have any Turnout older than 2011. Of course I know that no Super Claud was blue but I have seen several models of blue Super Clauds (last one at antiquesteam.co.uk) and I liked the colour. The Claud Hamilton was blue, so my version is a kind of "what if one Cla...
by Scrat
Sun Apr 15, 2012 5:56 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lamps reloaded...
Replies: 6
Views: 10993

Re: Lamps reloaded...

Can anyone give me a sketch/dimensions of the necessary lamp irons for the Claud?
Did any Claud carry headboards?
How are these mounted?

Best regards

Scrat
by Scrat
Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Claud, looking for the right number.
Replies: 9
Views: 11445

Re: Super Claud, looking for the right number.

Hi Richard,

some time ago I ordered a complete livery sheet from Blackgates. This is very helpful.

Best regards

Holger
by Scrat
Wed Mar 07, 2012 3:21 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Claud, looking for the right number.
Replies: 9
Views: 11445

Re: Super Claud, looking for the right number.

Hi Richard, even if it is not authentic, I will stick to the blue livery. Even in Germany, there are some "what if" liveries. A few years ago, the famous 18 201 was repainted red. It ran in that livery for a year. The reason was that red had always been the colour of German highspeed steamers like 0...
by Scrat
Wed Mar 07, 2012 9:01 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Claud, looking for the right number.
Replies: 9
Views: 11445

Re: Super Claud, looking for the right number.

Hi Folks,

now you got me confused. Among others I found this pic on the net some time ago. Belpaire Boiler, big smokebox and blue livery.

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Do you think this is incorrect?

Best regards

Holger
by Scrat
Wed Mar 07, 2012 6:51 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Claud, looking for the right number.
Replies: 9
Views: 11445

Re: Super Claud, looking for the right number.

Hi Eddie, thanks for the info. Yes, I have seen photos of another Claud in blue with vermillion buffer beams and white cab roof and the decision was taken at once. Du you know a supplier for the letters/numbers/crests? I must admit that I´m absolutely untalented using waterslide transfers... Best re...
by Scrat
Tue Mar 06, 2012 9:08 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Super Claud, looking for the right number.
Replies: 9
Views: 11445

Super Claud, looking for the right number.

Hi folks, lately I read an article that one Super Claud had almost been preserved. The stors goes that "do not scrap" was written on one cab sinde but the wrecking crew approached from the other side. That article did not mention any number and I am not sure if that is true. Can anyone give more inf...
by Scrat
Wed Feb 22, 2012 10:42 am
Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
Topic: Tipping a coal wagon to unload Video
Replies: 2
Views: 5605

Re: Tipping a coal wagon to unload Video

If you want something I think hair-raising, look here:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=unhXEQQk8G8

Best regards

Scrat
by Scrat
Mon Feb 20, 2012 1:24 pm
Forum: Freight Rolling Stock
Topic: GWR LORIOT M LOW MACHINE WAGON
Replies: 1
Views: 5055

GWR LORIOT M LOW MACHINE WAGON

Hi folks,

just a question. Is this Loriot only useable for road vehicles or could I also put a bit of track on it and use it to move a Sentinel Steam shunter?

Best regards from South Korea (business trip)

Scrat
by Scrat
Tue Jan 31, 2012 6:42 pm
Forum: The Workshop
Topic: Lamps reloaded...
Replies: 6
Views: 10993

Lamps reloaded...

Hi Folks, As the Super Claud is approaching the finish line, I still have no idea which kind of headlamps I need. Can you help? I will fit a battery box between the frames in front of the smokebox saddle. There´s plenty of space. During my research on the web I found several different versions of a ...