So, a little bit outside the usual sphere of operations for this blog - early 90's Southern region EMUs.

With Trainwest at Melksham only a couple of days away, work is progressing well with my 4CEP. The photo shows Farish mk1s prepped to take Electra sides, with TPM ends fitted to the driving cars. The motor is from a Bachmann USA diesel picked up cheap, which it appears the TPM mk6 motor bogie frames are designed to fit. I had great fun chopping the block down with the minidrill! The chassis was bought when I was still at school, as it was affordable. Does seem to be pretty solid though, so hopefully will have the grunt to shift 4 cars.

Until I get to see BHE at Bristol, the unit will retain mk1 coach underframes, as at least there is something there. I've also got an MLV shell to stick on a coach underframe to get it rolling for Saturday.

I really must mention the brilliant fast service from Adam at Electra, even with Easter and the Royal Mail to deal with!

I know it doesn't look it from the picture, but most of the hard work is done, and it's now just a case of re-assembly

Normal (dieselised) service will be resumed shortly

jo