GNR 'Trestle' Wagon??

[wehf100]

I recently aquired this model, which once upgraded a bit will prove an interestin addition to my nautical themed layout; problem is I can't locate any info on the prototype!



Nothing In Tatlow's book looks exactly correct. Anybody have any ideas./info? wheelbase is roughly 9ft.

I intend on adding finescale wheels in modern Etched D&S W-irons and ABS GNR axleboxes/ Self-contained buffers/ Ambis etched brake lever guide, etc

I am particularly wondering if the brake arrangement (1-shoe, simple lever handbrake) is accurate, underframe detail, livery (although I'd like to leave the livery alone as it has a great patina) etc.

many thanks for any assistance you may be able to lend,

WIll

[richard]

Did you try Vol.1 of his new LNER wagon book?

The one shoe brake suggests an early wagon - one that might not have survived into LNER ownership...


Richard

[wehf100]

d'oh, that's a good point, I assumed it survived to 1923. What are the standard GNR wagon books then??!! I admit I don't know much about the GNR

[richard]

I don't know - Tatlow Vol.1 would have been my first place to look!

I know with the NER some of the hoppers I've been researching aren't in Tatlow Vol.2 because they didn't survive long enough.


Richard