The Westwood & Loscoe Light Railway

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Sat Jul 30, 2011 10:54 am

Why thank you ver much Mr. M!

I applaud you for some excellent editing

It was easier than making the loading chute "work"

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 4:54 pm

I'm pleased to be able to give a "progress report" on the Caradoc - she's now just awaiting her name and number plates before officially entering service!

(Modellers Mecca are now on my "favourites list" for mail order paint! - the Phoenix paint for the dome arrived within 48hrs of ordering

)

On shed at Brinsley Lodge and presenting her starboard side....

while her port side is seen here while passing through Westwood.....

Sir haydn · Post by **Sir haydn** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 5:32 pm

Excellent Greg!

I had your nameplates waiting for you yesterday

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Wed Aug 03, 2011 6:29 pm

It looks different to its first run....on the CVLR 32mm

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Looks great now you have chucked some bling on it (& the western dome of course). Look forward to seeing it named.

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:18 am

Just after midnight and another of the "current projects" reaches an almost completed state

Despite being run ragged by "work related tasks", I've had the Caradoc, a coach from Jack (90733) and a pair of cattle vans from Tom steadily ticking over.
As already shown, the Caradoc is just about done and tonight.....

.... so's one of the vans

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:38 am

You are a git!! I want W&L cattle vans!

Oh & should there not be open bits on the lower sections as well?? My W&L books show these, were they later fittings!

Talking of which, what did you make of this pic I posted in my W&L visit thread....

What's going on with the chassis? Is it an original van with a replaced chassis or was this one of the intended VOR cattle vans??

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 12:56 am

I was tempted to comment but didn't want to let the cat out of the bag

Your photo is a bit of a puzzle - as far as I know, the original 2 original (Pickering, No.s 7&8) vans had the open planking filled in on the lower sections.
Only 1 of this pair survived 'cos the Ffesty butchered the other

The same with the later (GWR 38088 as per your pic, and 38089) pair, which has obviously been removed at some point during preservation. Probably the lowermost planks suffered rot ans so were replaced with planks from higher on the body?

Anyhow, once again, mine's correct for this "W&LLR"

Marquis DeCarabas · Post by **Marquis DeCarabas** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 4:01 am

Pendo Pilot:57155 wrote:r was this one of the intended VOR cattle vans??

Yes - pair to Van 59 on the Noggerbahn, IIRC.

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 2:55 pm

Very nice Greg

Are you not going for your full W&LLR Lettering or was that how they were on the Cattle Vans? They'll look cracking with the rest of your fleet of W&LLR stock =]

Pendo Pilot · Post by **Pendo Pilot** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 3:51 pm

Marquis DeCarabas:57161 wrote:
Pendo Pilot:57155 wrote:r was this one of the intended VOR cattle vans??
Yes - pair to Van 59 on the Noggerbahn, IIRC.

Cheers for that, I was wondering why the chassis was like that..

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu Aug 04, 2011 8:17 pm

Tom:57176 wrote:Very nice Greg :D Are you not going for your full W&LLR Lettering or was that how they were on the Cattle Vans? They'll look cracking with the rest of your fleet of W&LLR stock =]

Cheers Tom, the number and lettering is how they were supplied from Pickerings except I'm missing the "&" at the mo'

The centre strap on the door/ramp is too raised to take the rub-down lettering, so I'm gonna have to paint it in freehand - when I'm feeling brave enough

Because the door/ramp on the other model is non-prototypical, I can feel free to "do my own thing" on that one, which will make life a bit easier

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 6:32 pm

Well, despite one of the most hectic weeks on record, burning the midnight oil has outshopped another two "in-hand" projects as well as detailing the Caradoc! - both items of rolling stock aquired directly on here from other Forum members (Many thanks Tom & Jack

)

First up, one of a pair of cattle vans (as previously mentioned, but here out in the sunlight!)............

Repaint of sides & roof
Ironwork picked out in black
Axleboxes drilled out to accept Accucraft wheelsets
DJB rub-down lettering applied and varnish oversprayed

..........and secondly (and mentioned elsewhere for Jack's benefit) an IP 3 Comp joins the "C" set

Solebars removed for re-gauging
Duckets (ex-MDLR, thanks Brian) fitted
Repaint of sides & ends
Lettering & W&LLR coat of arms applied and varnish oversprayed
Glazing cut & fitted
Replacement of 2 axlebox bearings and re-gauged with spare IP wheelsets
Painting and fitting 4 Model Town passengers
Missing door handles replaced with last 4 in stock and made up "levers" for the Guard compartment
Replacement of (wobbly plastic) roof with one cut from ply
Replacement of missing buffer retaining nut & hook, buffers fitted
Oil lamp tops fitted

That just about clears away the "round tuits" before I go on holiday next week - now, what will this years Holiday Project be??

dougrail · Post by **dougrail** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:05 pm

*arches his fingers intently*

A loco or rolling stock?

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:28 pm

dougrail:57225 wrote:*arches his fingers intently*

A loco or rolling stock?

Mmmh. - One week to decide

James-Buzz · Post by **James-Buzz** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:41 pm

Berry Hill Works has a competitor

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Fri Aug 05, 2011 7:53 pm

James-Buzz:57235 wrote:Berry Hill Works has a competitor :lol: :lol:

Not even in the same league mate! (and FYI, Matt detailed the Caradoc smokebox

)

Tom · Post by **Tom** » Sat Aug 06, 2011 8:06 pm

Wow Greg!! they look great! and I'm glad the Cattle Wagons are settling in OK

Now, looking at what you have done to this one then that can only mean good things for the second one of the pair

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Thu Aug 11, 2011 10:13 pm

A photo of another restoration project -

After negotiations with the management of the MDLR, it has been agreed that the Association Coach would be preserved on the W&LLR.
Naturally it will be re-gauged and receive extensive repairs to the vandal damaged roof, but will continue to carry the traditional MDLR livery as a homage to this popular line.
It's also been agreed that the coach will carry "MDLR" lettering. Though un-prototypical, this will readily identify the vehicle to visitors.

Now, while taking the photo of the MDLR coach from Westwood Station car park, I noticed a change to the skyline -

It looks as though great progress has been made on the restoration of the old Goods Shed,

I went over for a closer look, no-one was about 'cos of the weather!

Still plenty to do around the yard area, but that can all wait until after the holiday!

Narrow Minded · Post by **Narrow Minded** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 6:41 pm

The members of the Trent Industrial Tramway Society have now become actively involved in the preservation scene!

For some time now they have bemoaned the loss of the Mamod "Jane" (exported to Japan), especially after the re-opening of "The Works" branch with its limited loading gauge which is currently worked "Diesel Only".

They have therefore raised the funds and aquired a replacement - an ex-Black Country colliery loco as well as parts from an ex-CVLR engine which had found their way into Yorkshire.
Along with brand new parts ( boiler, buffer beams and 45mm wheelsets) and parts still in stores from maintaining the "old" loco, a restoration project is now underway.

(Actually parts from dougrail, 90733, Dream Steam and the bits box

)

dougrail · Post by **dougrail** » Tue Sep 06, 2011 7:21 pm

I see a consist of mostly ex-DougStar Works parts at the moment - wondered where I'd seen SB's v1 steel rods before

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