The chassis has now left the paint shop and apart from the fitting of balance weights has been re-assembled.

These days I have settled for Clostermanns black etch primer for all brass and nickel silver with chemical blackening to wheels, coupling rods and axles.

Now that Mashima motors have gone into retirement I have discovered Branchlines gearboxes and Canon 1833 motors a more than suitable quality alternative for around fifty quid.