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Excuse the reference to a couple of pages back, but would someone kindly explain why a headboard would be displayed backwards? My logic is that if the name of the service is not displayed, then the presence of a headboard is essentially moot, and the board itself could ride ‘on the cushions’, but that must not be the case. thanks in advance, Andrew

...must be a very obscure Victorian ex-GNSR 4-4-2 tank engine I've never heard of...

Thanks a lot for the feedback. It is so tempting to go straight for a kit because the prototype is so appealing, yet what you're all saying makes sense - something more realistically achievable is a better bet to build experience and confidence to take the next step in the future. I had also read elsewhere that 4-4-0s and 0-4-4Ts can be difficult to balance. My previous soldering experience was probably 15 years ago now with a few whitemetal wagon and building kits. I'm sure my best bet is to refresh myself with a few more of those before attempting a loco. If I am going to make it a project for this winter, I better get on with ordering something, because I will have to wait for it to get mailed to Canada! Thanks again for the feedback, I don't want to hijack the thread with another 'what kit should I build?' tangent. Looking forward to seeing further updates on Grantham.

Robert, Your layout is right up my street, great thread and I love the social history aspect to the discussion being generated. Quick question: how would you rate the complexity of the LRM D2 kit? I am considering either that or their J3 as my first attempt at loco kit building. Andrew

Industrial backscene gets my vote behind those warehouses!