The bench is all ready for me to start working on, I am still a bit short of something to sit on though. But I do not want to get to comfortable there as I still need to do small jos in there for my daughters visit in March.

I have today started moving my modelling kit to the new workshop, or should I say some of it. I have decided to keep the wagons where we are, with the hope of building a few.

I did have a pleasent suprise whilst going through the cupboard.

It looks like I really need to do myself a layout. Looking at what I have for myself there is enough to stock a small layout. A lot of work but that is half the fun. I have 20 plus wagon kits one is assembled and needs painting, 2 brake vans. I have always thought I was light on coaches and NPCC's. But there in the cupboard was a Maunsel brake and composite from Westdale, and a composite from Classic, a S&DJR 6 wheel PBV from Blacksmith, and a siphon F from DJB. There are also the 2 gated coaches I am sort of scratch building. So I have enough for 2 short sets, which should be enough for a small layout. Plus if I get another BTK I can have a 3 car set or two 2 car sets. On the loco front I have The Beattie well thats half built, there is a lovely DJB M7, there is for the goods a superheated 700, and an A12 that needs some castings. I am also worried about how big the layout will be as I found enough parts to build 3 rail post signals and 1 lattice. I think I need to rethink what needs collecting.

I also found a GE/Acorn kit for a 350HP shunter, one of the 13XXX series. To me it looks like an O8, but the instructions say different. I may put this on the bench next if I can get some wheels over to here. It looks interest, God knows why I bought it diesels arn't really my thing. There are another 3 or 4 loco kits to build to sell. So plenty for me to be doing.

More bits and bobs are going over each day. I will bit the bullet soon and take some tools soon too.