In my previous post, I showed pictures of the E4 in ex works condition, without means of propulsion.

In view of the loco being used on "Blackwell Brewery Company" (an EM layout of the Mid Essex MRC that's appearing at the St. Neot's show over 14th and 15th March 2015) I spent a little time tonight adding the propulsion fuel and making the loco look as though it's been working in the real world, rather than living in a shed. There are now 2 jobs to do and I ill then declare the loco finished - the first is to finish the front coupling and the second is add the fire irons in the tool tunnel of the tender. After all, although the fireman is obviously looking after the most important job of the day, getting the cuppa sorted, he does have a real job to do!

For those who look at the pictures and wonder what the stock is behind the loco, the two carriages nearest are a 51ft Gresley Full Brake (can't remember the diagram, sorry!) from a Kirk kit and a Thomson 6W PBV from Comet sides with scratch built chassis based around a Brassmasters Cleminson chassis kit. Both will be at St Neot's, should you want to see them.

Behind the kit built stock is the R-T-T stuff - some Hornby Gresley and Thomson coaches. And Yes, they will look the part once weathered!

Phil