Now where was I... oh yes Lord B was waiting to be coaled, that was a few days ago.

With the coal and ash (I use white sage ash for that) deposits added. It was time to add grease, oil and water deposits to the loco as appropriate for the condition. I use Tamiya Smoke for this as it is very effective for me.

So finally here's a very dirty Bulleid:

No for a quick update on the renaming/numbering front

Currently on my workbench is a rebuilt West Country donor being stripped of its identity (34026 Yes Tor) ready to become 34101 Hartland

After that a Merchant Navy renaming project, with a twist I'm doing a rebodied 5,250 gl tender to sit behind it. Not sure which one that will be yet.

And finally I've acquired this very day a suitable donor Schools to become 30919 Harrow.