Sparrow_Hawk

Its unfortunate to hear that Mainly Trains finally closed, but its not a surprise. I always had excellent service from them, and they were the only source for many parts and tools that I couldn't find here in the US. I also purchased a number of their wagon detailing etches throughout the years, which helped me complete multiple projects. The owner was always helpful, and friendly. I wonder if their etches and castings will become part of another range.

Adam, great job with the weathering, the Slope Side Mineral wagon and Strip Coil in particular. Nice detailing job with the Shunter's Truck, I actually have one of the Cambrian kits for these to build. Looking forward to seeing the finished 21T Hopper.

Adam, I found your thread a month or so back, and have watched with great interest. You have put some incredible work into your wagons, and it has inspired me to get back into kit building. I look foward to seeing progress on the Coil R's and your current wagons, I didn't even realize they dated back to the steam era until now. What was the livery for these during your era? Also, great job with the Herring, what was the source of the brake gear etches? I might be after some for the two Herring kits I purchased this week. Regards.

Purchased my "Regular Range" P2 from a main box shifter, and it arrived last week with a few points of damage. The loco's right hand buffer was broken off in the box, and the right hand plastic valve gear was snapped in three places. The engine's brake rods from the detail pack were also snapped in various places. I plan to replace the buffers with sprung types anyway, and I'll contact Hornby about obtaining a new detail pack, but I am fairly disappointed, as I haven't had problems with a Hornby product in a few years.

Thought of one more, Gresley K2s in various forms. I also agree with the 15xx, it is difficult enough to find the kit, let alone actually building it. Plus it does have that unique appeal to it, I would certainly purchase one.

How about some Southern based Tank engines such as the E1, B4, Adams Radial, or some sort of Brakedown Crane?

Ordered a Beattie Tank and some wagons last year from Kernow. All I can say was I had excellent service and fast delivery. Very helpful staff as well. Hope to order from them again soon. As far as I know, they don't accept Paypal, as that was how I wanted to pay originally. But this was a year ago, so they may have changed that policy.