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Gresley A1's
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 4:08 pm
by Brian Carter
I have gone blind trawling for info on the Gresley Pacifics, A1's in particular. Can anyone wise me up as to which ones ran with the LNER corridor tender, and when was the 'teardrop' dome introduced? I am in the process of re-naming/numbering some models, and like to be at least authentic in the basics.
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:07 pm
by mick b
Hi
The RCTs relevant part will cover all your questions
Mick
RCTS
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 6:37 pm
by Brian Carter
Thanks, but I don't have copies of RCTS publications, and rather hoped that someone may be able to point me to a website. Doubtful my local Library has them, anyway.
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 7:06 pm
by richard
In case you haven't found it yet, general info is here:
http://www.lner.info/locos/A/a1a3a10.shtml
I believe RCTS Vol 2A is still in print. As you can probably imagine, it is probably one of the most popular, so it has had a few reprintings and is readily available secondhand. Also the A1/A3 Gresley Pacific volume of Yeadon's is still in print (about GBP20/vol.). This is more of a reference work and will give you these (and other) modifications of every Gresley A1/A3.
Richard
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:34 pm
by Brian Carter
Thanks, been through that webside backwards, forwards and sideways.
However will take your tip and trawl the 2nd hand book outlets
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 10:43 pm
by richard
I (and others) can look up specific locomotives, but if you've got a few then it is probably worth investing in one of them.
Richard
Posted: Wed Feb 13, 2008 11:07 pm
by mick b
Hi
I have both books mentioned. If you any particular favourites i will have a look for you.
Mick
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:54 am
by Brian Carter
You're a star! Made my day! I'll check thro' my listing, and come back to you. My local Library reacted as if I'd asked for a shovelful of Martian soil!
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 11:58 am
by Brian Carter
Hi Mick, I have current interest in St Gatien 2572, Sir Hugo 2582, and Flamingo 2749. Which tender? -- GNR railed, LNER non-corridor, or LNER corridor. Thanks
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:05 pm
by mick b
Hi
2572 St Gatien GN , Stream 12/36, GN 10/37
2582 Sir Hugo GN
2749 Flamingo GN Corr 2/29 GN 3/29 Stream 2/54
Banjo Domes I believe? are when to A3 conversions / 94A Boilers
2572 11/45
2582 12/41
2749 9/47
Mick
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 8:44 pm
by Brian Carter
Thanks, Mick. Most useful. Do I take it by the term 'stream' you mean the high-sided higher-capacity LNER-type tender?
Brian
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 9:55 pm
by mick b
Yes the Streamlined Version
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:10 pm
by richard
Mick got to the thread before I did.
Probably because I was gawping over my Y7 kit which has just arrived
(this will be my first brass kit)
Richard
Posted: Thu Feb 14, 2008 10:56 pm
by mick b
mick b wrote:Yes the Streamlined Version
that is the tender with the fairing around the water filler etc
Corr means Corridor version
Mick
Posted: Fri Feb 15, 2008 1:06 pm
by redtoon1892
The pages on this site may give you some inspiration of what can be achieved.
http://www.crphillips-models.co.uk/lnermodelspage3.html