James's workbench

[Atlantic 3279]

I've probably still got my instruction sheet somewhere. If necessary I'll look later in the weekend, unless somebody beats me to it.

[Jk60113]

Thank you Graeme any information would be greatly appreciated. I will hopefully post some pictures later this evening.
Thanks James

[Jk60113]

Good evening all
Following a days playing with my miniature a couple of GWR iron milk wagons have come my way they for conversion into NER gunpowder wagons. I was wondering does anyone have a method for this as I am struggling to find any photographs to aid this. If anyone can help with the best method it would be appreciated.
Thanks James

[jwealleans]

I did one of those into a GNR wagon a few years ago - it's on my thread - if that helps. I didn't try an NER version - maybe because of a paucity of pictures.

OT, but has anyone looked at making the Parkside GWR gunpowder van (angled corners rather than curved) into the GER one?

[Jk60113]

Thanks jw I found your thread and the GNR one I am beginning to think I will go down the same route. After reading the particular bit of your thread I was wondering how far you took yours.
Thanks James

[Jk60113]

Good Morning all, its been a while since I have actually posted anything due to family and work commitments but last weekend it was the model railway event at Ruddington on the GCRN. I thought I would post some photos that a good friend Nathaniel Parker took of some of my locos in action on Ruddington Model Railway clubs "Ruddington layout"
Thanks James

[Jk60113]

Some more pictures from Ruddington.

[Jk60113]

Good evening all,
I wonder if anyone can help I have just acquired a nu cast A2/1 and the front footsteps have disappeared can anyone recommend a source for replacements.
Thanks James

[earlswood nob]

Good morning all

I don't know if they are different, but South Eastern Finecast do the Peppercorn A2.

SEF will supply all kits parts separately, which is very useful for scratchbuilders etc.

If you send Dave a SAE, you will get a parts list by return.

Earlswood nob

PS. I have no connection with SEF other than being a happy customer.

[Jk60113]

Thank you earlswood I will give them a call.
Thanks James

[Pebbles]

SEF now hold the moulds/masters for the Nu-Cast range.

[mick b]

Hornby do the B1 steps (easy enough to alter to fit) as part of the B1 accessory pack, that also includes vac pipes and other useful bits. Available via ebay.

The last SEF steps I got were dire, a lot of their older kits have the same problem.

[Jk60113]

Thanks for all the help guys I have actually found the one that had broken off in the box and I can't believe I didn't see in there the first time.
Thanks James

[Jk60113]

Another good running day on Ruddington with the guys from GCRN and thanks again to Nathaniel Parker for the images.
Thanks James

[Jk60113]

Some more pictures from Ruddington.