A quick update. Back in England and some progress has been made. Smokebox dart fitted, a great improvement. But the brass fret of lamp brackets, oh dear, so small and fragile and my eyesight not good enough and my fingers like lamb chops. I need to buy a desk lamp for my workbench before trying again.

I finally bought some Isopropyl alcohol at Maplins and have removed the BR lion, lining and number. I have also fitted the Comet PCBs for eventual electrical pickup.

Once the lamp brackets are in place (and I can always use some 0.7 wire as an alternative) it will be primer and dirty engine black on the chassis and body.

I have also bought a second hand copy of the Great Western Railway Locomotive Allocations for 1934. This has helped me to identify potential numbers for the roster of locomotives:

Dean Goods - 2551 (Worcester 85A in 1934 and 1947)

Collett 48XX - 4804 (Worcester 85A in 1934)

57XX - 5724 (84E Tyseley in 1934)

Dukedog/Earl - 3203 (Tyseley in late 1930s)

I am hoping I can get brass plates for all four from 247 Developments.