LMS Van - long shot request

Hi all,

I appreciate that this may be something of a long shot, but does anybody out there have or know of the existance of a drawing for the sliding door fitted to LMS vans. Specifically the diagram 2103 12T Plywood van - like this one at the Bluebell?

Bluebell Railway Wagons - LMS 12 Ton Plywood Ventilated Goods Van 524178

I am looking at making a new door, and its always helpful to have a drawing...

Thanks in advance for any info.

James

 

Potential sources are:
Search Engine at the NRM
Midland Railway people at Butterley
Historic Model Railway Society (also at Butterley)
I think there's also an LMS Society?

Hope this helps.

 

Camera, tape measure, pencil and paper, and a nice day out at the Bluebell!

 

Or, depending which bit of London you're in, a nice day out at Didcot:



LMS Nos 516673 and 517791 (painted nos are ex MOD Bicester). Currently in use by the 2999 group. I know they're a different design (slightly earlier), but the door runner mechanism looks to be the same.

If you give the office a ring (01235 817 200) & ask when the next Saint working party dates are, you *might* be able to have a decent poke about.

Pete S,
C&W Dept.,
GWS Didcot.

 

Thanks for all the replies.
James

 

In case it helps, this is the link to the HMRS drawing catalogue, just seach under LMS then Goods Van. They're cheaper if you are a member.

HMRS: Drawings Search Form - British Isles

Cheers
Dave

 

I could similarly do with drawings for an LMS D1891 van door but as rebuilt by BR in the mid-50s with vertical instead of horizontal planking.

At present my plan is to measure the remains of the old doors, but a drawing would certainly be nice, so just in case one turns up, please bear me in mind!

Not a 2012 or even a 2013 project, so no rush. Well, unless the old door completely collapses first, which is looking increasingly probable! ;-)

Phil