Yes, but not normally silver I don't think, except maybe on very modern (FM, etc) vans. Either black or mid-grey, same as the interior of the van. Any other...
... Even in the oldest vans around prior to the introduction of the FM's, the bars were a silver colour. ... Most vans had a cream or light grey interior as I...
I didn't mean to imply a black interior, just black bars. I still see grey or black bars in my mind's eye, but am only working from memory. Peter ... From:...
... I certainly remember them being black, but my memory is getting rusty as well. Could be they seemed black due to a silhouette effect. Or maybe black...
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You are a sick man Mr Kennedy... BTW the handrail knobs worked beautifully, thanks. Russell ... From: <nelsonk@...> To:...
... Sorry Peter, I couldn't resist. -- I travelled in guards vans only a few times in the South Island, and I can't recall noticing the colour of the bars, but...
I will look at photos of guard's vans with renewed interest over the next few weeks, but I suspect that as with many details of painting the man with the brush...
It is my sad duty to inform the list of the passing of Brian Elliston, owner of the Santa Fe Model Shop in Auckland. Brian, aged 64, died from a heart attack...
Yes, it has moved. It is now in downtown Napier. It is upstairs in either Dickens Street or Hastings Street. I believe it is somewhere near Platform 1 Model...
Hello, my name is John Dudson; I am a newcomer to the chat group. My interest is 1 64 scale and I am a member of a fledgling modular group in the South, One...
John, The layout is definitely not HO. It is the 1/64 NZR layout that will be going down. There have been numerous photos in the journal over the years but...
Don, where in Canterbury. If anywhere near the capital you must get in touch when you've settled in. Either e-mail me or John or turn up at Colin Barry's (see...
Yeah, they are a good group over there. Them and my monthly IPMS meetings are the only things I miss about Canterbury. Damn it is hard living in paradise. ...
Peter, Flying down today (Wed) to have a look at a property on Oxford Rd. (15 acres, lots of room for a layout and workshop) So won't be too far out and I...
Hello, One New Year Resolution has been done at last. I have revised The Railway & Locomotive web site format http://www.railsoc.org.nz is the location. It now...
I have been hearing rumors of 1/64 modular groups, one from around Auckland and one from the lower north Island. Can any one provide me with more information. ...
Does anybody out there have pic, plan layout or info pertaining to the above station. Looks like a nice station to model in the 50/60's era Grant [Non-text...
Grant I will have a talk to the restoration group who are preserving Carterton as a working station and see what they have available. I know they have very ...
Thanks - I'm down their this weekend - house hunting. will endeavour to go to the station and get some good pics of the area. Grant ... From: "Ian & Ann...
Grant I am in Masterton. Give me a ring on 06 37703603 or 021 2646945 Ian ... Ian Galbraith... Interests. NZR Modelling in Sn3½ Ann Galbraith...Interests....
Hi All , I,ve just finished a Bay Line Models Nb wagon and would like to know if any body has a lettering diagram . I phoned Dave and he hasn't but thought...
Several 1992/1993 Journals ran lettering diagrams. I can't spot one for N wagons, but the L (June '92) should be close. If you don't have it let me know and I...
Greetings all, hope you are all safe and well. Can anyone please help me with plans and or photos of YH ballast wagons. I have the basic measurements, but need...
Never mind the States, Bob, it can't even find it's way to Auckland! Cheers Colin PS. how about the February Journal? It's nearly March where I am! ... From:...
I heard an unconfirmed rumor that the guild exec got so sick of waiting they decided to produce the February issue themselves. Also heard another rumor it is...
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