Are you a BR transitional era Modeller?

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Do you model the BR era, in particular the first twenty years of British Railways existence, known as the transitional (from steam to diesel) era? If so you may be please to know that the old 'demodellers' Yahoo! group has been reactivated to deal specifically with that period.

It's hoped that the group will provide a discussion forum for all aspects of those exciting days when steam first reigned supreme only to be gradually displaced by the new fangled diesels, electrics and even the odd gas turbine, finally to disappear completely from main line use in August of

1968.

If that's your period of modelling interest, or indeed you have a non-modelling interest then feel free to join us at

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John.

Jane Sullivan · Accepted Answer

In message , John Turner  writesWho is the list owner?

Jim Guthrie · Answer

I think ir is Mr. Turner :-)    Not the previous owner.Jim.

John Turner · Answer

"Jane Sullivan"  wroteMoi.John.

Stuart Smith · Answer

Is there still a list of banned opinions?Regards,S.

John Turner · Answer

"Stuart Smith"  wroteNow't to do wi' me mate - refer to the previous management.John.

John Ruddy · Answer

Seeing as John is the list owner, I think I can safely say not. He'll probably even let me claim southern region models ARE popular!

Steve W · Answer

Steady on, John! Divergent opinions are one thing, heresy is another!Cheers,Steve

John Turner · Answer

"John Ruddy" wrote< chokes > < splutters > and retires to bed in absolute disbelief! ;-)John.

Jane Sullivan · Answer

In message , John Ruddy  writesSouthern Region EMUs are popular with me. Unfortunately, none of the RTR manufacturers that John sells makes one.

Barbara Mitchell · Answer

Hi Can anybody tell me about the Queen Mary brake vans? Where they ingeneral use? Where they used on special routes or circumstances ect. Howmany where built? I have visited the Southern E Group who have some pictures& some info. Having just aquired one my interest is some what stirred. Anyinfo would be welcome. Many thanks in anticipation Roger.

BH Williams · Answer

IIRC, they were meant for two main traffic flows- the fast fitted freights carrying imported produce from Southampton, and the traffic from Continental Europe via the train ferry at Dover. Two batches were built- the initial one used the underframes from ex-LBSCR motor coaches, rendered obsolete by the conversion to third-rail electrification, and the second being new build. There are still a few used around the network today, mainly in Departmental use, though some have been used to allow BTP to ride 'shotgun' on certain car-carrying trains that have been prone to theft. Brian

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