Based on the results gathered so far from the survey, there is scope for several variations.
As always, what can be offered will depend on demand and the costings involved. However, I am considering these options:
- GER 789 in Royal Blue with vermilion lining; this would represent the completed new build, albeit with an F5 cab as it was originally built with; because only two were built with the F6 cab (at a much later date), tooling would most likely prevent this modification. That said, it has not been ruled out. It would have the large Westinghouse pump as depicted in the works of Eddy Dodwell.
- BR Lined Black, Early Crest. No number presently decided on, however, given the association with the Ongar Branch, 67200 may be opted for, with cut-down stove pipe chimney and Westinghouse also. An alternate example may be a number that resided at Lowestoft, that also had the cut-down stove pipe chimney.
- LNER. Images of the class from this day are few. In those I have seen personally, the vermilion lining on the tanks is hard to make out, if it is indeed present. I would again like to release a version in this livery, but with condensers. No number yet selected.
I cannot stress how important demand is. Priority lies with option 1, given that is the loco that will appear. At present, the survey shows that as the more popular choice, with BR Lined Black with Early Crest following closely behind.
As far as additional details go, the destination boards, that were displayed on the smokebox and bunker, would accompany; I am attempting to research what destinations were offered on there. Lamps would also accompany, with a small selection of fire irons. There have been a few requests for crew figures, which I will investigate also.
Despite some criticisms, interest is picking up. Can we make it happen?
Owen Hayward
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