The LNER Encyclopedia

This one covers a subject which never occurred to me until I saw it.
Then I began to think. Of course the water troughs would have to be cleaned out.
I bet it was stinky, cold work.
Which reminds me, has anyone modelled, or seen a layout with water troughs represented?

Malcolm

I have never seen troughs modelled, perhaps they would be too long for most models. This must be a challenge for someone, model troughs with a loco picking up water!

52A wrote:I have never seen troughs modelled, perhaps they would be too long for most models. This must be a challenge for someone, model troughs with a loco picking up water!

My local model engineering group built one for a bit of fun once and got it to work.

52A wrote:I have never seen troughs modelled, perhaps they would be too long for most models. This must be a challenge for someone, model troughs with a loco picking up water!

Triang used to manufacture water troughs for their track. Purely cosmetic, of course.

Hands up all those who have done these jobs.
First time I got conned into dropping a fire I remember nearly choking to death, much to the great hilarity of the assembled onlookers.

Malcolm

Done both of those jobs, smelly, dirty and sometimes sustaining a burn for your pains but I wouldn't have it any other way.

Is he straddling an A1?

Is he straddling an A1?

Don't know at the moment, but I bet his eyes are watering waiting for the photographer to say "okay".

Malcolm

Is he straddling an A1?

Just checked some of my photos, and he's straddling an A3.

Malcolm

And now the obvious question.... Which one? is it Papyrus?

Another job that has to be done.

Malcolm

That looks like S&D Crossing Box with the old YN&BR shed on the right.

And you would be very correct 52A.

Malcolm

Is that chap on the A3 just keeping his testimonials warm?

And now the obvious question.... Which one? is it Papyrus?

If any, it should be 2580 "Shotover"

Malcolm

Oi! Bert! Ya missed a bit yer sloppy sod!

Malcolm