Notes for the meeting on 3rd September, '25.
The meeting was attended by Alan G., Alan O'R., Brian, David, Henry, Lee, Mark H., Peter and Paul.
Apologies were received from Alan P., Bob and Mark R.
We had a lot of useful discussion about issues specific to 00n3 and changes that were possibly in the pipeline along with different techniques and approaches to modelling.
Alan described how he made the chassis for his next project, the Ballymena and Larne Beyer Peacock 0-6-0 tank locomotive Number 6. He also showed a list of all the components he used and explained how many of these were no longer available due to the closure of the manufacturers. He is currently trying to source alternative suppliers particularly a replacement for Markits driving wheels.
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Brian writes "Work on the OOn3 stock continues with another van and open wagon completed but the main addition has been the C & VBR Kitson No3, a David Hurst body on a regauged Kato chassis. The bogie runs very well and the regauging was straightforward. I'm considering using another in the Worsley Works Drewry railcar etch I have 'in stock'."
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Brian also noted his success using the 3D printed CDR coach bogies from Model Engine Works (David Hurst). Ed: Maybe if demand is high enough David may also reintroduce the smaller T&DLR coach bogie.
David M. showed us two Isle of Man E vans he had constructed from Worsley Works etches. Each was completed in a different livery. A small error had been noted with one of the vans and this has now been corrected; the van shown in the photo is E4.
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Paul updated the group on various projects he had been busy with. These included the drawn-out construction of the Model Scene 1926 Thornycroft lorry; cab crew for the CVR No 4; altering a level crossing gate at Clogher, progressing the build of Clogher station (which is now essentially complete) and a start had been made on painting the Branchlines CVR First Class Coach.
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PLEASE NOTE: THE MEETING ON 1ST OCTOBER HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
The next meeting will be on Wednesday 22nd October (confirmed) at 8.00pm and joining details will be circulated nearer the time.
The meeting originally proposed for the 1st October has been rebooked for Wednesday 19th November (confirmed). This will be a meeting of photos of 'prototype inspiration'; photos of actual railways or railway artefacts, "preserved" or still public service carriers of about 3' gauge (say from the Swedish 3' to metre gauge and a little bit more).
s.p.t. 10-9-25