Only a little more progress today (and unfortunately its too dark to take photos tonight but I will try and get some done tomorrow)

First up the pony truck mounts,

This morning before I headed to a revision course I glued the two Bachmann mounts into position on the chassis. Once I got back this evening I then fitted on the two Bachmann pony trucks, which after testing have held up nicely.

The only problem is that I really dont want to use the Bachmann part (given it is far too narrow).

Unfortunately Comet's component is not available separately from their chassis, and the same is true for the alternative etched options.

This leaves two options, hacking apart the Bachmann plastic and making it wider, or alternatively using a similar available Comet part (LS2) that would need shortening and other modifications.

Still need to work out how to reattach the sand boxes, just trying to work out their exact position.

Then its back to waiting for crank pins............