It's official: Hornby is making the Thompson L1 for 2010.

Therefore sadly I am cancelling my kitbash, but turning towards making something else using the same pieces I picked up for the L1. Another thompson machine perhaps...

I am thrilled by the presence of an Express Passenger blue A4 train pack set - I will buy two, one to match with a non-corridor tender and rename/number, and the other to keep as is to match that one.

That, and the absolutely stunning USA Tour Flying Scotsman...

Expensive year for me, 2010!

Well done Hornby.