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Greetings everyone,
First let me begin by saying thanks for all your information while I aquired all nine pieces for my LNER Mallard rake. The final is as follows:
2 Gresley brakes
3 Gresley coachs
2 Gresley sleepers
1 Thompson teak coach
1 Pullman parlour
So, that project is complete. I will be getting a few detail parts from the UK over the next few months and personalize them a lil more. Which brings me to my latest venture. While I was looking through on of the books Pete Thorton loaned me, I came across one of the most beautifuls cars I have ever seen. Looked somewhat reminisant of the heavyweight cars used in the US during the 20-30s. If you have access to the 1969 book Historic Carriage Drawings in 4mm Scale by Jenkinson & Campling, take a look at page 47. This is the GSW 12 Wheel Dining Car. The vents above the windows are framed by stained glass. Just from this single side elevation in OO, no measurements at all, I fell in love. I saw so much potential for this model.
Since I'm sure it will be a few years before I get a 1:32 English LS engine of my own, I figured building this really neat late 20's car was a close 2nd. Then I could bring it to steam ups and find british trains requiring the services of a fine dining car. Haggis, Blood Pudding and Mutton on the menu.
My 1st objective is to get full plans for this car, and any photos or additional history I can find on it. That way I can see the interior and have an idea if I'm totally off my nut wanting to build this from scratch. Any info or links would be greatly appreciated.
First let me begin by saying thanks for all your information while I aquired all nine pieces for my LNER Mallard rake. The final is as follows:
2 Gresley brakes
3 Gresley coachs
2 Gresley sleepers
1 Thompson teak coach
1 Pullman parlour
So, that project is complete. I will be getting a few detail parts from the UK over the next few months and personalize them a lil more. Which brings me to my latest venture. While I was looking through on of the books Pete Thorton loaned me, I came across one of the most beautifuls cars I have ever seen. Looked somewhat reminisant of the heavyweight cars used in the US during the 20-30s. If you have access to the 1969 book Historic Carriage Drawings in 4mm Scale by Jenkinson & Campling, take a look at page 47. This is the GSW 12 Wheel Dining Car. The vents above the windows are framed by stained glass. Just from this single side elevation in OO, no measurements at all, I fell in love. I saw so much potential for this model.
Since I'm sure it will be a few years before I get a 1:32 English LS engine of my own, I figured building this really neat late 20's car was a close 2nd. Then I could bring it to steam ups and find british trains requiring the services of a fine dining car. Haggis, Blood Pudding and Mutton on the menu.
My 1st objective is to get full plans for this car, and any photos or additional history I can find on it. That way I can see the interior and have an idea if I'm totally off my nut wanting to build this from scratch. Any info or links would be greatly appreciated.