Further to my post here on 17th December announcing the Hornby SR/BR(s) planned releases for this coming year it should be noted that I edited that post 21/12/12 with respect to the planned release R3160XS Rebuilt West Country Class No.34046 “Braunton” DCC Sound fitted in BR Brunswick Late Crest livery (Qtr1). I have noticed on … Continue reading Hornby 2013 release R3160XS Rebuilt West Country Class – now 34108 Wincanton – a confirmation
Tag: Bulleid West Country Class
Dapol’s Bullied Light Pacifics in N – First Cads
Last year Dapol announced their intention to produce Bulleid Light Pacifics in both original and rebuilt form. This is in addition to the 2012/13 range announcements made earlier this week. They have now released the first off CAD images for these new products as seen here. I should stress on behalf of Dapol that these are the very first CAD … Continue reading Dapol’s Bullied Light Pacifics in N – First Cads
Talking Stock #7 Bulleid Light Pacific original style cabs
Further to my post Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations about the many Bulleid Light Pacific class variations this post provides expanded information on the modifications I make to represent the original style cab as Hornby have yet to do a Bulleid Light Pacific body variation in this style. To recap, when first introduced … Continue reading Talking Stock #7 Bulleid Light Pacific original style cabs
Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations
When first introduced 21C101 to 21C163 had the original Bulleid style cab with narrow front lookout and two large side windows, the rear one of which slid forwards behind the front. Complaints were made due to a restricted forward view, not helped by the position, inside the cab, of the vacuum ejector controls, in front … Continue reading Talking Stock #4 Cabs and Deflectors, Bulleid Light Pacific variations