00 Gauge Replica Railways Collett Goods.

Proof that you can make a decent model from a long out of production model. This one is a Replica Railways Collett Goods from the late 80's.

The moulding is very good- almost as good as the present rendition by Bachmann.

Purchased as a non-runner- it has been stripped and new parts added as needed. Add to this the addition of lamp irons, coal irons to the tender and a crew makes this model into a gem.

Cruelly enlarged images show how effective even the slightest of adds can lift a model into the super detailed idiom.

This one has had the couplings removed and loops for Sprat and Winkle etched couplings substituted. This loco is destined for use on the GWR era of St Mewan, my micro 4mm layout based near St Austell.

Crushed real coal and a crew- Dapol figures, complete the modifications and after testing, was deemed ready to take its place on the loco roster.

 Please excuse the two crew members fighting under this loco- lockdown heh?