Bleat Wharf
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NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Not my fault, Stubbers. It's all those pasties those Cornish locos eat.......
Agreed although the portly Pannier will fit. The wonderful locomotives of the noble L&SWR will of course fit as will those of the magnificent Midland........
I thank ewe.
Rob
Yorkshire Dave
Western Thunderer
Ignore the GW 
. If you wanted a small shunting loco then why not have the Midland version of this NS battery loco.
. If you wanted a small shunting loco then why not have the Midland version of this NS battery loco.
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Thanks Dave..............but nope.
One prefers ones models to represent wheezy old steam engines........even if in reality they are powered by an electric motor in the boiler.
These photo's perhaps sum up what I am after.
The 3F and 2P is by HJ Sutters.
The 3F on a goods, though credited to 53A, looks a lot like a Norman Lockett photo.
The 3F shunting is one of mine, taken by Norman Lockhart at Sheep Lane.
This I hope illustrates what I am after with Bleat Wharf.
Rob.
One prefers ones models to represent wheezy old steam engines........even if in reality they are powered by an electric motor in the boiler.
These photo's perhaps sum up what I am after.
The 3F and 2P is by HJ Sutters.
The 3F on a goods, though credited to 53A, looks a lot like a Norman Lockett photo.
The 3F shunting is one of mine, taken by Norman Lockhart at Sheep Lane.
This I hope illustrates what I am after with Bleat Wharf.
Rob.
simond
Western Thunderer
Sounds like a successful outcome.
Unless you’re getting picky, clearances maybe divided into three categories. “Loads”, “Enough”, and “None”
The latter may be subdivided into “tight”, “ruddy tight”, “get a bigger hammer”, and “no”.
From what you say, it looks like you’re in the “Enough” area.
Loving the photos...
Best
Simon
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Oops. ....More clearance tests this morning.
No issues with this little beauty.
Little known fact. Highbridge shed retained a half-cab as well as a full cab 1F for use on the Bleat Wharf extension. This was despite upgrading the track work and the one bridge in the 1930s to allow the use of heavier motive power such as 3F and 4F tender locos.
Rob.
No issues with this little beauty.
Little known fact. Highbridge shed retained a half-cab as well as a full cab 1F for use on the Bleat Wharf extension. This was despite upgrading the track work and the one bridge in the 1930s to allow the use of heavier motive power such as 3F and 4F tender locos.
Rob.
Pencarrow
Western Thunderer
So much nicer than those offensive Panniers.
Stubby47
Western Thunderer
I do feel that is a little harsh, each has their merits and served their region without fame or glory.
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
If you mean the half cab jobbie, it's a 1F, Stubbers. More dainty than a 3F and quite a bit smaller, finer even.
I know what ewe mean. They can look a bit smug from certain angles. And let's not forget the part they played in the downfall of the S&D..........that's it. I'm off on one now...........Where's me Jinty?
Duck was quite famous.......but again he could look smug at times........a bit smirky........almost mocking..........
Rob
NHY 581
Western Thunderer
Just checking. I agree. The 3F or Bulldog as we say hereabouts is much nicer than the 4F.
The dear little 1F is not haughty. It's Victorian. They all looked like that, even those Gurt Western in gins.
Rob
Captain Kernow
Western Thunderer
Pure class, matey.
Captain Kernow
Western Thunderer
Pure bolleaux, chum!
Captain Kernow
Western Thunderer
Pure understatement, chumley.
simond
Western Thunderer
Yes, and in the case of the Panniers, from Folkestone to the north of Scotland, as well as their region!
Best
Simon