When building kits, there comes a point at which it begins to resemble the prototype. In the case of this little kit, it's fitting of the engine compartment top and cab roof.

After a few days exile from my shed, I've managed to add these parts.

I've also enclosed a picture of the supplied "Bullant" power unit. This has had about 30 mins running in, in each direction, as well as having the wheel centres painted black - done whilst running in by applying the loaded brush to the moving wheel.

At this stage, it also becomes apparent how much space I have within the superstructure to locate a DCC decoder (Loksound micro), speaker and resistors for the lighting system.

As well as weighting it with lead to improve the haulage capability and pickup efficiency.

Mick