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Nice work!!  I've been trying to get ahold of the Bachmann model for a while, they don't seem to come up too often. She and 46527 were regulars on the Dursley branchline. I was born to late to see steam on the line, but apparently saw diesel.

Top stuff, Mark. 

 

You've managed to convince me that I 'need ' one of these little chaps at some point........

 

Want one...

 

 

Rob. 

Edited January 23, 2021 by NHY 581

12 hours ago, Blackthorn said:

Nice work!!  I've been trying to get ahold of the Bachmann model for a while, they don't seem to come up too often. She and 46527 were regulars on the Dursley branchline. I was born to late to see steam on the line, but apparently saw diesel.

 

Thankyou Blackthorn. 

 

Bachmann have done a 46526 as you are aware. This one started off as a 46521 model. 

 

Thanks as well for sharing the a Dursley branch memories. I was tempted to do 46527 but it wasn't fitted with a 85B shedcode plate hence my chosen number. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark 

4 hours ago, NHY 581 said:

Top stuff, Mark. 

 

You've managed to convince me that I 'need ' one of these little chaps at some point........

 

Want one...

 

 

Rob. 

 

Thankyou Rob for your kind words. 

 

Some good bargains secondhand and new to be had.

 

The not so loved LMS version could easily be turned into an unlined black ER example

 

I'd like to see your take on one of these Ivatt's especially with your excellent weathering. 

 

Cheers, 

 

Mark

Nice work and weathering to finish it off Mark...

4 minutes ago, bcnPete said:

Nice work and weathering to finish it off Mark...

 

Thanks Pete

 

There's a couple of heavy freight locos (8F/9F) on the workbench for the ironstone layout which will need heavier weathering so a bit of variety. 

 

Watch this space..

Well, I was going to dispose of one of these as part of a larger package to a large emporium that takes second-hand stuff, but now, thanks to this and the relentless propaganda from Sheepiedoo, I may have to consider the possible commencement of the review process, that could result in a decision to contemplate a possible change to that decision.

 

 

Who ? Me? Never dun nuffin, Guv. Nah. Not me. Cross me 'art.  

Edited February 18, 2021 by NHY 581

(Very) minor point. Barnwood was 85E, then 85C. 85B was Horton Road. Takes nothing away from some great modelling.

3 hours ago, Captain Kernow said:

Well, I was going to dispose of one of these as part of a larger package to a large emporium that takes second-hand stuff, but now, thanks to this and the relentless propaganda from Sheepiedoo, I may have to consider the possible commencement of the review process, that could result in a decision to contemplate a possible change to that decision.

 

 

Great news indeed CK. 

 

I'm glad you have decided to retain a green Ivatt 2MT at Kernow Towers. 

 

A nice useful addition to the roster

 

That Sheep Bloke can be very persuasive of course. Going all Eastern Region I'm sure he will be acquiring an Ivatt 2MT no doubt?

8 minutes ago, pH said:

(Very) minor point. Barnwood was 85E, then 85C. 85B was Horton Road. Takes nothing away from some great modelling.

 

Duly noted..

 

Thanks for pointing this out pH and also for your kind words.. 

 

6 minutes ago, 46444 said:

 

Great news indeed CK. 

 

I'm glad you have decided to retain a green Ivatt 2MT at Kernow Towers. 

 

A nice useful addition to the roster

 

That Sheep Bloke can be very persuasive of course. Going all Eastern Region I'm sure he will be acquiring an Ivatt 2MT no doubt?

 

Um............there's a long queue of Eastern Region themed purchases emerging........and yes, an Ivatt is in amongst it all. If I can find one at a sensible price....but not yet....Once again I need to lie low for a bit......just had a bit of a faux pas on Amazon which will take a bit of explaining if I don't intercept the postman.......