Good stuff, Scott! This was taken at the SSMRS Autumn Meeting in Exeter last October, right? Maurice's 'country boards' will be at several shows later this year (see notices in S 1:64. exhibition list). Hope to see you again soon. :-)

Yes Phil, the picture was taken at the Autumn meeting. Unfortunately I don't get the chance to attend many meetings so It was nice letting the 0-6-0T stretch it's legs, not to mention getting together with everyone.

This picture was taken at the SSMRS Autumn Meeting last September, the 'Country Boards' on which the train is running is the work of Maurice Hopper. More pictures from the meeting can be found on Maurice's blog.

http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/blog/1391/entry-12442-all-together-country-boards-and-visitors/

Maurice's craftsmanship is a true work of art. 

Can we have a post about the R lass 0-6-0T, please?

The 0-6-0T is actually an NBR class D, a little larger than the R class. Unfortunately I'm just setting off on a four week trip offshore. I still have a few pictures taken from when it was made so if I remember I'll try and post something when I get home again.