Woodlands couplings OO Gauge.

When helping Colin with his Parkstone Goods, the couplings were operated by magnets . I have shamelessly stolen this idea as shown on the left.
Simply put, a mini staple tail is soldered to the dropper on a Bachmann coupling. Must be a Bachmann coupler as the droppers are nickel silver so will take solder. Also the apertures are smaller than their Hornby counterparts thus they can't raise beyond the bar.
So- a lot of soldering and swapping of couplings.

02 class 0-4-4T 30225-in 4mm.

This South Eastern Finecast built kit was found at the recent Wimborne show.
It is remarkable because it is extremely well built with a compensated chassis. It is also extremely quiet for a kit built loco.
I was contemplating buying one of the Kernow models but was rather concerned about hte non concentric way that the coupling rods turn not always parallel to the ground.
So this tank loco will be ideal for Woodlandswith the Hornby Non Corridor Maunsell rebuilds.

Hawkchurch.Peckett in 4mm.

 I was fortunate enough to obtain one of the Hornby 0-4-0 Peckett tanks.
Named Dodo, the loco cried out to be personalised. As the 009 locos have all been named after family members- what to call this one?
A recent holiday deserved remembering so Hawkchurch was chosen.
Perfectly etched and coloured by Narrow Planet, these were part of an order received including running in plates for Woody Lane- my next 009 layout plus nameplates for the signal box.

Hillbrow-finishing touch. 009 Narrow Gauge.

 Every so often you find something that is just what you want. So it was at Narrow Gauge South West at Shepton Mallet.
A new name to me- Jurassic Models. They make laser cut wooden rolling stock and bespoke signs.
I ordered the sign for Hillbrow, was sent a proof and then a well cut ,self assembly ,two piece kit to make the sign.
Spraying the letters white and the back a matt black, I am well pleased with the result and would recommend Jurassic Models as a satisfied customer.

Clyre Valley 009.

 At Wimbrorne exhibition was the Clyne Valley Railway- Cornish narrow gauge.
As shown in these few photos it is a lovely layout and full of inspiration.

Replica Railways 62ft Mk 1 suburban 00 Gauge.

 When we were at Romsey MRE, Replica Railways had a set of parts to make a 62ft Suburban coach both brake and 2nd.
Both have been made and await suitable numbering.
Another pair of coaches suitable for Woodlands.

Down on Woodentop Farm. 009 Narrow Gauge.

Well-many will be mystified by this title.
 Back in the days when I was a lad there was a programme in the BBC series 'Watch with Mother' called 'The Woodentops'.
One of the puppet cast was 'Spotty Dog', a dalmation. So Woodentops Farm it has to be.
Meanwhile, below,  a suitably suited farmer is checking on his beehives.
The figure is from Penduke Models who attended the recent Wimborne Model Railway Exhibition