Ref: LB&SC Locos Pt.2: D1 Tanks
It’s been quite a while since I’ve posted to the Journal – a case of life getting very much in the way of model making, even of the armchair (I should be so lucky) variety. Fortunately Graham has kept you all rapt with his track making exploits, the results of which are stunning.
Something else stunning tumbled through the letterbox this morning; an exquisite set of etched number plates for No.299 New Cross. The model will be based on the Albion Models kit, so the plates are now safely stashed away with the etchings and castings for one fine day.
The plates are from Chris Watford’s Severnmill Models range, and there are quite a few LB&SC number plates in his catalogue, each priced £10. Other Brighton number plates not currently in the range cost £20 for the design and supply of one pair, and in the next few weeks Chris expects to be producing his last batch of etchings, so now is a very good time to stop procrastinating and order what you need (or might need if a modelling whim takes you!).
May 25, 2011 at 10:14 am
Surely in the world of Basilica Fields every day is a fine day?
Very nice plates and etched superbly. I do hope that you have not procrastinated and ordered all that will be needed for the intended engines.
Graham
June 17, 2011 at 5:10 am
Great site, but I *wish* your interest lay in narrow gauge! LOL
Cheers,
Chris
June 17, 2011 at 10:55 pm
Ha! Thanks Chris. Narrow gauge railways have never really featured in my modelling – not that I’ve adverse to their charms, mind. Good modelling is good modelling in my book, whether that’s urban 1980s BR Corporate image such as Jim Smith-Wright’s New Street, or the bucolic beauty of Charmouth and Bridport Town by Dave Taylor.
However, there is scope for a little narrow gauge on Basilica Fields in the future. The GER constructed a power station at Norton Folgate to supply electricity for lighting Liverpool St. and other nearby installations. A short standard gauge siding and headshunt ran into the bowels of the plant for the removal of ash and clinker via a chute. These waste products were moved around the site towards the chute in tipper wagons pushed by hand on a small narrow gauge system. A scene begging to be modelled! The old power station lives on as The Light bar & restaurant.