Couplers...too many choices and weathering wagons
So over the past month I have been acquiring stock off of ebay - most has now arrived having taken weeks thanks to the postal systems of the UK and Sweden (pictures to follow).
I managed to get a selection of built and unbuilt Coopercraft open wagons (3, 5 and 7 plank) as well as a few Minks and a provendar wagon (Q1).
I have managed to fit a small selection with Alan Gibson wheels and everything seems to run smoothly although a few of the built ones will need some paint work and the decals could be improved. I have now, however, hit an impasse. The first is couplers - I have removed most except for a few which are fitted with Sprat and Winkle couplings. What to do? To be honest I have read lots but am none the wiser.......
I quite like the idea of 3-link as they look good but...are they practical?
The second is what state should these wagons be in? Should they be heavily weathered, lightly or what? Most of the books say that Edwardian locos were kept immaculately as were the passenger stock but I am sure that can't apply to the goods stock. Any advice?
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