For a long time I have wanted to add a Serco test train to my 1998 fleet.  There are two candidates that I have been considering, the rebuilt 101 tractor unit (for which I already have Lima / Bill Bedford parts) and the Structure Gauging Train.

in the end i have decided to start with the latter, mostly following Mick Bryan’s posts as a guide using a Bachmann mk1 BSK and BCK, mk2a and a VBA as a basis.

last night I started work on DB975289, redundant windows were squared off and plugged with sections of 60thou plasticard.  These were left standing proud of the side, and were then carved to match the profile of the coach this evening.

The redundant doors had 10thou square strip glued in the gaps before cutting flush with the side.  The next step is going to be adding a skim of filler to fill any gapes around the joint between the infill

and the body.  Then it’s onto the next coach which needs additional windows splicing in.