... :36 from: Martin Wynne Tim Lee wrote: On the off chance... you wouldn't have any ideas where I might look for some prototype information/drawing/photo which would tell be what the tie and stretcher bar config would have been in this era? Hi Tim, Most pre-group companies used forged round bars as stretcher bars, fitted into holes in the switch blades and secured with cotter pins or wedge keys. Usually there would be two such stretcher bars. This Midland Railway drawing shows that: 2_041023_280000000.png Sorry I don't have any information about the drive arrangements. Sorry I don't have any more info about your specific location or period. Your best bet is probably the Midland Railway Study Centre in Derby: http://midlandrailwaystudycentre.org.uk They are likely to have a better quality version of the above drawing, or direct you to where to find it. Also the HMRS Study Centre at Swanwick Junction is in Midland territory and likely to have material: http://hmrs.org.uk/museumstudycentre/ regards, Martin. posted: 4 ...