Another Parkside by PECO kit, this time a vanwide which now comes with transfers specifically for the wagon produced by Modelmaster.
Using the Smart Models Magnetic Clamps to ensure square corners, this kit goes together easily and with the minimum of cleaning up.
https://www.smartmodels.co.uk/magnetic-clamps.html
All ready for spraying- red oxide primer is an acceptable substitute for freight stock Bauxite- and a lot cheaper- this years top tip!
From an e-bay seller I have dealt with before this example was found and, although Christmastime, the Post person pulled out all the stops and delivered within the 48 hour time.
So, this is just about perfect and will join the roster for Woodlands once the third rail is installed.
And no it won't be DCC I like easy wiring!
On the right is one of Hornby's latest offerings and to the right is an earlier batch which he has converted to an Isle of Wight bunkered version.
The latter is lacking in several areas- mainly pipework but otherwise captures the prototype rather well.
Thus it happened that trains, once again, ran through this rural bywater on a sunny Sunday.
The track is now a pathway but is largely intact due to some excellent conservation work.
A rare meeting saw several scales running on our host, Nigel's, test track.
These included Nigels own class 33 and 08 plus Roberts two class 47@s, one a white metal kit, the other a resin casting. The 47's had Tri-ang TT adapted class 31 bogies.
The Brutes in the lower photo are to 0 gauge.
My three Pecketts which, quite honestly, withthe exception of one don't really fit into any of my plans. But I love them. They run superbly putting larger engines, with more pick ups in the shade for their size.
Hawkchurch, Stephen and Kilmersdon deserve a layout of their own- we shall see!
As usual they are from Narrow Planet and well worth the wait. They are in Peckett style.
Apart from a crew this one is complete and ready to join the S&D fleet.
They were mounted on L shaped plasicard first and then affixed to the footplate.
I have used the Wills point rod kit and this will be more of a representation than a faithful reproduction. This is due mainly to lack of forward planning and the fact I am not going to dig out the ballast.
First a coat of track dirt and it's ready to position.
Found this in the bits box. A quick paint and its ready to be placed in St Mewans coal yard.
You may wonder why the lifebelt. Well being near the sea, the area is prone to flooding so it's better to be safe than sorry- the toilet paper is also waterproof!
So I ordered these three items on Monday afternoon and they arrived on the doormat today- Wednesday lunchtime.
Easy to order on a live website and paid via Paypal with debit card.
Recommended supplier and credit where it's due.