Kent Area Group Meetings

[invercloy]

Excellent stuff Tom, some super models on show as always. Now come on, let's see some more of that fascinating modified Cyprus Govt 4-4-0 that there is the merest glimpse of in one of the photos please!

Mick

Sadly I don't have any more photos of it, Mick.  From what I recall it's a standard Roxey Cyprus Govt 4-4-0 with a slightly widened footplate using plasticard.

I'm sure Charlie could be persuaded to bring it to Sparsholt ;)

Nice photos, Tom, and excellent modelling by Charlie. I like the Terrier conversion - it has some Highland Railway properties with the Stroudley cab and tanks, not surprising since Stroudley worked on the Highland Railway as wel as the LBSC. A novel Scottish connection on the narrow gauge!

It's not something I'd have thought of doing myself, but Charlie's come up with a really nice loco there.  I have two Hornby bodies awaiting the chop!

[CharlieI]

Excellent stuff Tom, some super models on show as always. Now come on, let's see some more of that fascinating modified Cyprus Govt 4-4-0 that there is the merest glimpse of in one of the photos please!

Mick

Fear not, Mick, she'll be at Sparsholt, since she will be joining the roster on Winter Overcotes.  It is, essentially, the Roxey Cyprus 4-4-0, with:
a) the footplate widened  to match its width at the cab
b) a new front spectacle plate with round glasses
c) a GW safety valve bonnet
d) a Swindon top-feed


She also has a very growly Farish chassis!

Charlie

[MickT]

Fear not, Mick, she'll be at Sparsholt, since she will be joining the roster on Winter Overcotes.  It is, essentially, the Roxey Cyprus 4-4-0, with:
a) the footplate widened  to match its width at the cab
b) a new front spectacle plate with round glasses
c) a GW safety valve bonnet
d) a Swindon top-feed
She also has a very growly Farish chassis!
Charlie

Thanks Charlie:
a: OK
b: OK - my Cyprus Mogul has a Pug front spectacle plate
c: arrgh more milk churns!
d: Hmm just about acceptable as some Southern engines also had the same I think

Look forward to seeing the beastiue, I'll try to remember to bring my Mogul for comparisons

Mick

[invercloy]

For anyone interested, our next group meeting is at my place on the outskirts of Maidstone this Friday from 19:30 onwards.  It's a bring a kit evening.

If you'd like to attend feel free, drop me a PM for directions and more details.