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David,

Those are pretty cruel enlargements and, to my eyes at least, it looks a very fine model.

I was very impressed by how well your re-wheeled Jubilee ran on Barrow Road - better than my Brassmasters based version, much to my dismay. It goes to show that provided the track is well made and laid, simple conversions to P4 can work reliably and smoothly.

Dave.

Dave, Thanks. I find taking photos very often shows up imperfections that I can then rectify. The standard Bachmann chassis for the Pannier tank has some vertical movement in the centre axle, and runs really well. Will be giving it a run out on the Nottingham Area group test track as the final test. The model cost me £65 of eBay, which is less than the cost of a standard OO one and the Ultrascale wheels cost almost that as well. I find that stuff with poor paint jobs are the ones to buy. Next job is to give it a light weathering and make up the fire irons for the bunker.

Hi David, before you weather it you might want to consider reversing the cycling lion emblem on the right hand tank side. The Bachmann pannier is a real easy conversion and runs ever so well.

cheers...Morgan 

Morgan, Thanks.

 

David