O-EM-OO9 workbench - paint my 7mm wagons

[adrian]

What I really like is how the curve starts out - I can't find the photo I found now, but in plan view it is like this:

The NLS maps extract of Romford lower goods yard is below. Operationally was interesting as there's no run round because wagons were reversed down the incline to the yard. They always had to have brake van at the siding end direction, which in later years was a SR Queen Mary van in ER territory.

Flicking though Col's Bow Street thread I spotted the photo you may have been think of.

Bow Creek Wharf. c.1946. S7

Well JB got the ball rolling so I thought I'd add my contribution, firstly a plan in the style of Rice. I will add further info, sketches etc. in time. ATB, Col.

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[Yorkshire Dave]

Ok, so I'd been telling myself for weeks I don't need one.

But I kept looking at this photo (copyright in image) and fell off the wagon.

The NLS maps extract of Romford lower goods yard is below. Operationally was interesting as there's no run round because wagons were reversed down the incline to the yard. They always had to have brake van at the siding end direction, which in later years was a SR Queen Mary van in ER territory.

Tony

I also had a look at NLS OS maps and see the line ran to Romford Brewery, who had an internal rail system with two steam locos. I've often heard the name Romford Brewery but didn't realise it was part of Ind Coope as it was then.

If you're basing a small shunting layout around Romford Brewery it looks like a second Ruston will be required -
Double Rustons Works Wonders, Works Wonders, Works Wonders
Double Rustons Works Wonders so buy a second one today

 

[76043]

Double Rustons Works Wonders, Works Wonders, Works Wonders
Double Rustons Works Wonders so buy a second one today

Oh very good. But did you know it's back?

DOUBLE DIAMOND // SESSION PALE ALE // 3.8% // 440ML - Kirkstall Brewery

BREWED AS A PALE ALE. DRINKS LIKE A LAGER. TASTES BLOODY WONDERFUL! 440ml Malt: Maris Otter & English Cara Malt Hops: Columbus, Citra & Mosaic 3.8% ABV

www.kirkstall.shop

 

[Osgood]

Oh very good. But did you know it's back?

DOUBLE DIAMOND // SESSION PALE ALE // 3.8% // 440ML - Kirkstall Brewery

BREWED AS A PALE ALE. DRINKS LIKE A LAGER. TASTES BLOODY WONDERFUL! 440ml Malt: Maris Otter & English Cara Malt Hops: Columbus, Citra & Mosaic 3.8% ABV

www.kirkstall.shop

Could be worse

 

[76043]

So painting continues on the 7mm wagons. The minerals are ready for assembly, I'm not keen on wagons having non-removable wheels, so the w-irons are removable as previously detailed on this thread five years ago.



These two vans were made before the acquired wagon series and as such I realised the label clip on the LMS van side was moved to the solebar by BR days, so off it came and a quick blow over with top coat.

The GWR van is missing the door catches, it looks to me that the ones Slaters use on their BR vans fit the bill, but I don't have any spare, so for now that's it, onto transfers next.

It's only been five years.



Tony

 

[adrian]

It's only been five years.

That's quite spritely by my glacial standards - but a useful reminder I could do with running a few items myself through the paint shop to clear the bench for the next project.