Porth Illtud - Rheilffyrdd Dyffryn Mynach a Chwm Pwyll

[rhobat bryn]

Below is a picture of my first step towards building the above layout.  It's a Meridian Models Leek & Manifold Kitson 2-6-4T decked out in Barry Railway livery (now Rheilffordd Dyffryn Mynach livery).  It still needs nameplates and probably a works plate which I hope to get by Christmas.  It will be called 'Illtud' and I'd like to number it No 1 but I'm not sure where to put the number without creating a cluttered appearance for the loco.  I'd like to claim credit for its construction and painting but that honour belongs to a member of staff at Lord & Butler Cardiff.  My only reason for not naming him is that I have not obtained his permission to do so.  What I can claim credit for however is the poor quality of the photo.  It would appear that I'm learning how to photo model locos as well as how to paint and put together plastic cattle vans.

[SWTH]

Those L&M 2-6-4T's certainly have presence. Always been tempted myself.

Looks very nice.

[JulienW]

The real L&M locos had a combined elliptical name and number plate but I suspect that getting anything other than plates for the 2 L&M locos would mean commissioning somthing.

Remember that the name and number plates should be quite small - a 1 mm high letter on the model would be 3" tall when full sized.  I would be tempted to put the nameplate on the tank side with the number plate on the side of the bunker (aft of the cab door).  The problem is that I can't recall where the works plate would sit on these locos...

[rhobat bryn]

The real L&M locos had a combined elliptical name and number plate but I suspect that getting anything other than plates for the 2 L&M locos would mean commissioning somthing.

Remember that the name and number plates should be quite small - a 1 mm high letter on the model would be 3" tall when full sized.  I would be tempted to put the nameplate on the tank side with the number plate on the side of the bunker (aft of the cab door).  The problem is that I can't recall where the works plate would sit on these locos...

Yes, you're right about the combined name and number plate and I am intending to put the nameplates on the tank side.  The works plate went on the bunker hence the clutter problem.  I suppose the number could be painted on the front buffer.  I don't know whether Narrow Planet do specially commissioned nameplates; I'll be going to Warley next month so I can ask them then, unless someone knows already.

[rhobat bryn]

We won't be at Warley but the answer is yes, we do.

steve, Narrow Planet.

My apologies, I see from your website that it's ExpoNG you're going to not Warley.  I'm disappointed that I won't be able to chat to you as I was hoping but pleased that you do specialised nameplates.  That leaves me with the quandry of what type of combined number and nameplate I could have without slavishly copying the Leek & Manifold version.  Is there any literature on the different prototypes of number and nameplates used?

[JulienW]

The Roger Gratton (?) book published by Roy Link is probably the definitive work and has details of all the plates carried by the locos.

[rhobat bryn]

We won't be at Warley but the answer is yes, we do.

Will you be coming to South Wales or the Bristol area anytime in the near future?

[rhobat bryn]

I'm planning to go as a visitor to Narrow Gauge South near Winchester next April, I'd be happy to bring some samples along then.

I've never been to Narrow Gauge South as I normally go to Shepton Mallet.  However it would provide a good excuse to widen my horizons.  Perhaps I'll contact you nearer the time and we can arrange a meeting at Sparsholt.

[invercloy]

I'm sure Cornelius will be around my layout, Isle Ornsay, at some point during the day  :)

[rhobat bryn]

I didn't realise your new layout will be at the exhibition.  Another good reason for going has just been added to the list.

[rhobat bryn]

We won't be at Warley but the answer is yes, we do.

steve, Narrow Planet.

I have an idea for a nameplate I'd like to commission but the shape of the plate is a little unusual.  I would like to send you a copy of the design but I don't know your address.  I believe I sent you an e-mail asking for your address but have yet to receive a reply.  I understand that you may only wish to correspond by e-mail for reasons of privacy in which case I don't know how I can show a copy of what I'd like to commission.

[rhobat bryn]

I don't seem to have received an email matching that description so perhaps you could send it again? info@narrowplanet.co.uk

Or a private message on this forum or NGRM.

Have sent you a private message on this forum as requested.