Well long time since last post, but hands are pretty full having two boys; 4 year and a 18 month. But we now have a basic 8x4 layout slowly growing in the attic conversion, so at least I get to play trains more now;-)

So I have had a go with the pipe insulation method again and crated some more wagon loads; lumpy (real) coal, ballast and gravel. Just like the MGR ones is did sometime back. Very happy with the result and they are so easy to pick out of a wagon and very robust in kids hands too! Plus they are very light as well so no issue with weight.

Next load will be scrap metal as I have just bought a couple of Bachmann POA wagons.