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1990- ERA 00 GAUGE REVIEW
4mm
1992
Cardiff
s
scale
'Dutch' 37/0
CARDIFFCANTON Class 37s arepopular working infrastructuretrainsonthe pristine condition with
modelling subjects, makingthe reissue Paris-Marseille TGVroute during its accurate coloursand comes
ofthe ‘OO’ gaugesplit-box Class37/0 in construction. complete with etched stainless steel
‘Dutch’ livery as No. 37046 agoodmove Uponreturn from France,the double arrow emblems and Cardiff
by Bachmann (32-792). locomotivewas placed in storein2007 Canton depot plaques for£169.95. « Auseful example of an early1990s
Ordinary,non-celebrity locomotives and eventuallyscrappedatBooths of Examination of photographs shows Class 37/0, as allocated to Cardiff
(such as No. 37046) which carriedno Rotherham in September 2009. that the model is aclose match to Canton, has been released in ‘OO’ gauge
nameplates or special embellishments, the full sizelocomotiveinthat period, by Bachmann as No. 37046.
areimportant models to produce The model although the upper yellow band is atad
because theyshouldmakeupthe bulk The model is finished in yellowand grey too deep. It is atypical exampleofthe to be used on earlyprivatisationera
of anymodeller’s stable andoffer scope infrastructurelivery known as ‘Dutch’, Bachmann Class37with its updated layouts as an EWS-ownedlocomotive,
forrenumbering with dueattention to as applied to manylocomotives in the six-axle drive, 21-pin DCCinterface but without thestainless steellivery
the detailapplied to it. early1990s. It has split boxesand andworking running lights including fittings.
The prototype locomotiveled ribbing overthe boiler compartment cablights. Upon testing, the model
afairlyuneventful lifeafter its roof,common to Series 1Class 37/0s, performed well and negotiated second
introduction to trafficinJuly1962, and is modelled without squareframed radius curves without difficulty. FEATURES WE LIKE
which included ashort stint in Scotland. headlights, aretrospectivefittingtoNo. Bachmannhas helpfullyreleased ■ Neatlyfinished livery applied to a
It is typical of manyClass 37s which 37046 which appears in photographs auseful modelfinishedina popular BR common locomotivetype.
were not included in the heavy of the locomotivearound mid-1992. livery whichwillbeauseful resource ■ Etched double arrow and depot
general repairprogramme.Working This sets atimeframe of around 1990 forthose wanting to addtotheir Class plaques.
freight trafficand infrastructure to 1992 forthe model as allocated 37 collections.Being aplain, unadorned ■ Correct communication door detail.
duties when based at Cardiff Canton, to Cardiff Canton forinfrastructure member of theclass, the modelis ■ Digital sound ready.
it attracted attention through its duties (although it did perform on some open to renumberingtomodelother ■ Working running and cab lights.
various stints in France when operated Regional Railwaysservicestoo). similarClass37/0sand the fitting of
by EWS and wasregularlyrecorded The model is neatlyfinished in square framed headlights will allow it
® Modelled details
arecorrect for
No. 37046,
including
communication
door hinges
and ribbed boiler « Thelivery is neatly applied withgoodcolourdefinition. Etched stainlesssteelliveryfittings are
compartment roof. supplied in thebox alongside adetailingpack. The yellow band is atad toodeep forNo. 37046.
GrimyScotRailMk.1s 1980s ERA ‘N’ G
GAUGE
2
2mm
scale
s
END of lifecondition Mk.1 coaches in BR BSK and SK
blue and grey livery have been added One coachisfinished as No.34668,
to theGraham Farish ‘N’ gaugerange, aBrake SecondCorridor (BSK)coach
finishedwith ScotRailmarkings. (374-197);whilst the accompanying
The models arebased on the up-to- SecondCorridor (SK) coach represents
date ‘N’ gaugeMk.1 coach tooling with No. 18360 (374-066). Bothmodels
separate flush glazing units and opaque arefinished with aslightlyfaded tone
injection moulded plastic body shells. ofBRblue whichgoes well with the ® Two
Close coupling cams arefitted to the general layerofframe dirt andgrime end-of-life
coachframes alongside vacuum brake applied overthe underframes,bogies, condition Mk.1
equipment and individual moulded truss the lowerbodysides andpartly on coaches have been
rodding. B1 bogies arefitted to both theflush glazingtoo, indicating that instead of the blue/grey shade released in BR blue and
coaches with correctlysized metal disc weatheringwas sprayedonafter applied to ex-worksBRblueand grey livery with ScotRail
wheels. Roof detailincludesridgedome assembly wasmoreorless complete. grey coaches. Both models are brandings and acoatofgrime.
ventilators, prominent roof ribbing and Roof colour is also suitablygrimy consistentlyfinished, so match each
wirewater tank filler pipes. with an evencoatofdarkroof dirt grey other well.Priced at £43.95 each,
theyare an interesting addition to the Highland or Inverness-Aberdeen line
Graham Farish range. services, afew morecoaches finished
To makeupatrain in similar condition would be required,
commonto1980s West including Mk.1 TSOs.
FEATURES WE LIKE
® Corridor Second (SK)
coach No. 18360 (374- ■ Neatlyappliedflush glazing with
066). In common with its windowlabels.
partner,itfeatures flush ■ Ausefuland once common livery.
glazing, interior detailing ■ Closecoupling cams and metal
and separatelyfitted wheels.
underframe details. ■ Interior compartment detail.
■ Weathered and faded livery.
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