It has been a bit chilly for modelling but I have pushed on with the details and bodywork to the point that I reckon that is fit for service. Same livery as the first loco with a bit of light weathering. At some point it will need a number and stuff, but I still haven’t decided on that. Seems to be a solid if slow runner, I see it as a heavy shunter and perhaps short trip duties.

Removal of the body for battery changes is straightforward, the cab can just slide back a bit on its magnets. The push button on/off switch can be operated with the body on using a cocktail stick pushed down the exhaust port.

Some pictures;

I rather like the look of it. Simple unfussy lines. I always liked single cab narrow hood diesels though the challenge here was to get the batteries, uncoupling servo and the electronics into a space just 30 mm wide. Then again the entire point of the 1/50 project is to challenge my abilities.

Finally a posed picture of a bit of a train. Harsh against a white background, but I feel it does demonstrate what I am aiming for.

For the record I reckon the materials to make that cost about £80. Add in various bits from stock, perhaps £100. Thats for about 10 weeks sitting at the bench actually modelmaking. I’ll let folk draw their own conclusions.