You'll have noticed from the frequency of blogs that a lot of projects are getting completed while I'm on summer leave. Apparently one's quality of life is increased by doing lots of things you like. In which case I'm right on it. Here's another long term project brought to completion.

The side tipping wagons are from the splendid RT Models etched kit. The Hunslet 50t 325hp diesel hydraulic is from the Judith Edge Kit, which I bought at an exhibition in Burton some years ago. I designed and built my own chassis and gearbox for this in order to get a P4 compensated chassis with the drive line completely out of the cab.

I can just see this lot storming the tip road. Lurching and swaying on the shonky track with a plume of black diesel exhaust trailing behind. Although for storming you really need a steam loco. Couldn't help noticing that Judith Edge do a 16" Hunslet as well. Another new project?