Background:

This is a Hornby model which originally came with an unbranded tender and BR numbers on the cabside.  It has been renumbered with the Modelmasters pack (which included transfers for the numbers as well as the etched plates.) The BR number plate was carved off the front (with the Southern ring hiding the remains)

Usage:

This is intended for use on one of the more unusual workings through Brent.  There was a regular passenger service which for which the loco was provided by the Southern in order that their drivers could maintain route knowledge in case of closure of the Southern mainline.  (There was also a regular freight turn with an N Class mogul, and reciprocal workings on the Southern mainline with GW engines.)   So working from photos it will be running with an M Set comprising BCK, TK, TK, BTK.

Work still to go:

There is major job which is still required, for my period Tavistock had a narrow cab (of the type not produced by Hornby).  I have an etch from RT Models for the narrow cab, but it is going to be a lot of work with some complicated forming and a full respray (so needless to say it is not currently a priority.)  I also want to do something about the huge gap in the lower firebox / ashpan area.

The loco also needs the usual details of a crew, lamps, Dingham couplings and real coal adding to the tender (all of which can be done prior to doing the work on the cab at least).