georgeT's (7mm Workbench)

[Pencarrow]

The footplates on the rebuilt Rivers were lower and wider (as I've just discovered while contemplating a 4mm version...) as well as everything else, but a U of any stripe from an N is, well, it's not straightforward.

Adam

I did start converting a Bachmann N to a U about 10yrs ago. Soon realised that there were quite a few differences. The boiler is the same though...

 

[Steph Dale]

The boiler is the same though...

Chris,

It's even more 'fun' that that; most of the boilers are mostly the same - it depends on which batch of locos they were built with/for.

A deceptively complicated group of locos...

Steph

 

[georgeT]

Back to the drawing board for me l think, Thanks for all your valuable help folks, take care and stay safe..

 

[oldravendale]

Once you are decided what you're going for, George, let me know. I have (inevitably photos of Ns and Us in BR days in my collection which might help avoid some of the peasant traps you could be drawn in to with the preserved locos.

Brian

 

[georgeT]

Once you are decided what you're going for, George, let me know. I have (inevitably photos of Ns and Us in BR days in my collection which might help avoid some of the peasant traps you could be drawn in to with the preserved locos.

Brian

That's very kind Brian, when the owner tells me l will inform you thanks again buddy 31791 was just picked out of the air without any thought it just looked right, even though it was a U. Hahahaha

 

[AJC]

That's very kind Brian, when the owner tells me l will inform you thanks again buddy 31791 was just picked out of the air without any thought it just looked right, even though it was a U. Hahahaha

You can be forgiven - the height of the running plate from the rail is similar and of course the cab spectacles are also much the same. It's caught me out before now...

Adam

 

[Pencarrow]

No problems George. I would stick to one from the 31810 - 31875 range, the final batch of Ns in the 31400 - 31414 range had detail differences which from memory are not supported by the kit.

I have quite a lot of info collected on the N Class. Shout if you need anything.

 

[Lancastrian]

I have both an N and a U to build for a client/friend once I complete the two/three Schools class locomotives....all from the David Andrews stable. Spent two hours this morning making and turning up parts not included in the kit for added detail.

I'll keep an eye on how you progress George

Ian

 

[georgeT]

Once you are decided what you're going for, George, let me know. I have (inevitably photos of Ns and Us in BR days in my collection which might help avoid some of the peasant traps you could be drawn in to with the preserved locos.

Brian

Once you are decided what you're going for, George, let me know. I have (inevitably photos of Ns and Us in BR days in my collection which might help avoid some of the peasant traps you could be drawn in to with the preserved locos.

Brian

Hello again Brian, l have now got a number for you 31824 in the 50s, any help ? Pictures would be very much appreciated, Regards

 

[oldravendale]

Hi George.

With a certain inevitability I don't have a photo of that particular loco. However, I have 15 of other members of the class which might be helpful. All were taken between about 1959 and withdrawal so not quite early enough for your chosen date but they may provide some useful info. All are record shots, so not much in the way of specific detail but quality of most is pretty good.

I'll try to get them on to WT this evening or maybe tomorrow.

Brian

 

[oldravendale]

Hi George.

Here's a few to be going on with. More to follow.

31815. Ashford. 5 April 1961.



31831. Eastleigh. 23 May 1965



31862. Eastleigh. 23 May 1965


31874. Barry. 9 November 1968


31874. Barry. 9 November 1968


31874. Barry. 18 November 1967



Brian

 

[oldravendale]

Here's some more, George.

31858. Guildford. 2 May 1965



31858 with 33006, D3047 and D2284. Guildford. 2 May 1965


31842 with 33018. Guildford. 2 May 1965


31831. Eastleigh. 23 May 1965


31831. Eastleigh. 23 May 1965


31405. Feltham. 10 September 1965


31874. Barry. 18 November 1967



Just another four to come......

Brian

 

[Ressaldar]

Hi George,

joining in the fun with two that I built a few years ago now


31859 running on Pete Waterman's layout



31860 .

Both were David Andrews kits.

regards

Mike

 

[oldravendale]

Lovely stuff, Mike.

Here's the final tranche, George.

31816. Guildford. Date probably around 1965.


31858 with 34088. Guildford. Date probably around 1965.

31873. Feltham. Date probably around 1965.


31873. Feltham. Date probably around 1965.



That's yer lot!!

Hope they are useful.

Brian

 

[georgeT]

Thank you very much Brian and Mike for the input much appreciated, and very helpful thanks again, stay safe ...

 

[georgeT]

Work has started on the 3.500 gallon tender...

 

[georgeT]

P Pressing on with the valve gear, and finishing off the tender...

 

[georgeT]

More work on the tender...

 

[georgeT]

Making a start on the cab...

 

[P A D]

Very nice George.

I think it would have be easier to add the lookout beading to the cab front in the flat, but I'm sure you will still make a good job of it.
Cheers,
Peter