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Hi All,
I'm modelling GWR (and beyond) based on Cornish China Clay branchlines. I'm looking for a straightforward kit for a 45xx 2-6-2T or a small Prairie. Is anyone aware of the available kits for these locos? The plan is to build at least 3 with the worst result going onto eBay!! (sad isn't it!)
For those specialising in Clay and its transport, there is a newish Yahoo eGroup too.
Just to explain more about my layout plans - I have designed a 2 level layout with two Cornish Clay dries on an upper level branchline above a seven bay fiddle yard. There is a GWR station planned at the (exposed) junction and a second halt on the upper level. Based on Burngullow West and Crugwallins and foreshortened due to lack of space, the halt and station are fictitious so I can use a collection of GWR railcars!
The plan is to build modern clay dries as well as linhays for each siding on the same foot-print. This will enable me to switch eras very quickly. Half the fiddle yard will have GWR and the other half a selection of diesels from Warships through to EWS 37's. Naturally the BR blue William Cookworthy is included!
Looking forward to hearing about the 45xx kits....
Nick
I'm modelling GWR (and beyond) based on Cornish China Clay branchlines. I'm looking for a straightforward kit for a 45xx 2-6-2T or a small Prairie. Is anyone aware of the available kits for these locos? The plan is to build at least 3 with the worst result going onto eBay!! (sad isn't it!)
For those specialising in Clay and its transport, there is a newish Yahoo eGroup too.
Just to explain more about my layout plans - I have designed a 2 level layout with two Cornish Clay dries on an upper level branchline above a seven bay fiddle yard. There is a GWR station planned at the (exposed) junction and a second halt on the upper level. Based on Burngullow West and Crugwallins and foreshortened due to lack of space, the halt and station are fictitious so I can use a collection of GWR railcars!
The plan is to build modern clay dries as well as linhays for each siding on the same foot-print. This will enable me to switch eras very quickly. Half the fiddle yard will have GWR and the other half a selection of diesels from Warships through to EWS 37's. Naturally the BR blue William Cookworthy is included!
Looking forward to hearing about the 45xx kits....
Nick
