First of all I know the mermaid code is a BR creation, but given the GW didn't even allocate a diagram to these wagons it's a bit tough to know what else to call it

As per the thread in help I have been converting the Cambrian mermaid kit into the gwr version,

Work has involved

New buffers

Single side Morton breaks

Removal of vac mount

New break leavers (once I find something suitable)

I am unclear as to whether there are any body details which are different between the original and BR versions, so if anyone knows better please let me know.

The body has a little damage (it was built years ago and chucked in the bottom of a bits box) so this still needs repairing. My plan now is to add another 4 or 5 of these to make a bulk working from the quarry en route to some engineering work elsewhere on the network.

Also seen in the below photo is my Kirk ballast open, finally fitted with a pair of parkside break leavers.

Both are now ready for paint. I have no photos of the gw mermaid, so currently haven't a clue how to letter it...