1 minute ago, Clive Mortimore said:

Wot you don't want an APT or an Azooooomerrrr.

 

I am looking forward to the BR class 2 to share duties with its Ivatt cousin. 

An APT-P would be interesting. I was in Scotland at the time it was in trial service, although despite three attempts I never actually got a ride on it. However, as I never had any direct connection, it doesn't fit as part of my "historic" fleet of trains that I've had some involvement with over the years.

Zoomers are far too modern and anyway from what I've heard I'd end up with a numb bum if I sat on it too long.

The only 2-6-0 I need is a new Dapol one to replace my clapped-out Mainline/Bachmann hybrid.

The only grade on the layout is the rise up from Brighton Cross Wharf. The lower yard limits trains to 5 or 6 four-wheelers, but most movements will be just a few. But I don't want to get ahead of myself.  The grade is locked in and there are plenty of other things to do after all this time .