BR ferry wagons

Torsten Jerzembeck · 2007-10-15T14:50:49+00:00

(I am crossposting this to both the prototype and the modelling groupas my question refers to both sides.)From the 1920s until shortly before the opening of the channel tunnel, adiffering number of rail ferry links operated between the continent andthe UK. Because of the differences in loading gauge and braking systems,special rolling stock had to be used. The "continental side" of this ismore or less documented, and H0 scale models of at least some types ofwagon used are available.I'm currently researching the "british side" of this, which doesn't seemto be as well documented, at least from a continental point of view. Awebpage I stumbled upon[1] mentions that the british railways (beginningin the pre-BR times, but continued by BR) had rolling stock operating tothe continent also. The webpage gives interesting examples, although hemakes some errors (he doesn't seem to have understood the meaning og"RIV" or the UIC wagon numbering scheme completely).The author mentions an article about BR ferry boat rolling stock by PaulBartlett and Trevor Mann in the "Model Railway Constructor Annual for1985" (published by Ian Allen Ltd. in 1984, ISBN 0 7110 1409 4). I can'tlocate this publication in any library over here in Germany. Has anyoneaccess to this publication and could send me a copy or scan of saidarticle? Is there any other publication about this rolling stock,especially with drawings? And are there any models of such wagons in H0scale?Many thanks in advance,=ToJe=------1

Oct 15, 2007 28 Replies

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rail 18 years ago

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Which one? We are suffering from a surfeit of Doctors on this group at the moment. And there was me thinking it was vicars that were traditionally rail enthusiasts.

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BH Williams 18 years ago

Rob Vlland, who was the original user of the Doctor alias. Brian

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Sam Wilson 18 years ago

Some old bloke with a funny old car and a black bag. "Janet, Janet!"

Sam

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beamendsltd 18 years ago

Wasn't the original some old bloke with a Tradis?

Richard

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beamendsltd 18 years ago

.... and a Tardis

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John Salmon 18 years ago

"BH Williams" wrote

Correct - well, almost, just needs an 'o' inserting. Not the one who posts as 'The Real Doctor', and definitely not 'The Good Doctor'.

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simon 18 years ago

Didnt she suffer from heartburn ?

Cheers, Simon

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MartinS 18 years ago

Including the Bishop of Wakefield, Eric Treacy. The NYMR has a Black 5 named in his honour.

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MartinS 18 years ago

Oooh, Doctor Finlay! (Actually, the old bloke was Dr. Cameron.)

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