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.
