Compton castle
Western Thunderer
What number are you thinking of?
I'll have a look at what I have in my collection.
I'll have a look at what I have in my collection.
daifly
Western Thunderer
Peto's Register of GWR Locomotives Vol 3 from Irwell Press is a starting point. Locomotives Illustrated 60 also covers GW 0-4-2s. Both are long out of print but easily obtained from the usual secondhand sources.
If you have a specific loco in mind, as Steve says above, then WTers will usually be able to help.
Dave
If you have a specific loco in mind, as Steve says above, then WTers will usually be able to help.
Dave
Willy
Western Thunderer
Ah, that’s the point Steve, I don’t know what I want at the moment and this is why I need more information! Dave mentions Peto’s Register of GWR Locomotives Vol 3 and perhaps that is where I should start!
Nevertheless, thank you for your kind offer and when I have more of an idea I will be back to you.
Willy
Willy
Western Thunderer
Thank you Dave, that sounds as though it is what I need so I will keep my eyes peeled for a copy.
Unfortunately I am just starting my research and my knowledge of this class is not good so I don’t yet know what I want in the way of a specific loco (see my reply above) .
Willy
Willy
Western Thunderer
I have quite a few copies and I don’t remember seeing anything Alan, but I will have another look at the weekend.
Willy
There is an online build of this kit on RMWEB if that helps. I also have a large collection of close up photos of the 14xx that's preserved at Didcot if that helps in any way.
Mark J
Willy
Western Thunderer
Compton castle
Western Thunderer
Here's a few pictures for reference.
I hope these can be of use to you
Note one with Top feed & one with out.
I hope these can be of use to you
Note one with Top feed & one with out.
Willy
Western Thunderer
Anything is of help thank you and this sort of example is very useful, especially showing such differences as you point out.
I had a hunt around in the garage last night and I found 22 &23 of Great Western Railway Journal and they do indeed have an article on the 48xxs and this too will be useful.
Thank you all again for your help and advice.
Willy
Willy
Western Thunderer
I have settled on a loco from the last batch built (4860 - 4874) and there is an excellent photo on page 336 of GWJ 22 of 4863 which is exactly what I want. It is just before the war, ‘Shirtbutton’ livery and no top feed and it was taken at Gloucester which is the right area. The photo is obviously one side only, the right side, so a tall order I know but if anyone has a photo of the left side of this loco, or one in similar condition at this time, I would appreciate it.
Thank you all.
Willy
warren haywood
Western Thunderer
I think when there is no topfeed there is also no whistle shroud
Willy
Western Thunderer
Thank you, I am very interested. As long as they are in a similar condition, i.e. no top feed, etc then yes please.
Willy
Mr Grumpy
Western Thunderer
Hi Mark,
Could you possibly insert a link to the RMweb build thread?
I haven't been able to find the build.
I would like to build one of these locos later this year and would be interested in a sneaky preview if poss!
AJC
Western Thunderer
A quick search for 'MOK' on the RMweb site search gives Cynric's build thread on his blog:
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/60/entry-206-mok-14xx/
Adam