Chris56057

Thanks Fran. Looking forward to them arriving.

Seems to have gone a bit quiet on the 37 front? Batch 1 can't be far from shipping now?

Didn't think the North Norfolk Railway had a 33? Is it not the Mid Norfolk Railway?

I've spent a few hours this afternoon working on the layout. From September my modelling time is probably going to be nil due to work circumstances, however this has enabled me to set a bit of a deadline to get the layout progressed a lot more by this point. For reference I usually get distracted with loco or rolling stock projects. Woodland Scenics blended turf is the base layer and then 2mm and 4mm static grass comprising of spring, summer and autumn blends all mixed together and then a straw texture to finish. I'm by no means an expert with this so don't know whether it looks any good 🤔 I'm not happy with the Ratio crane so this will be swapped out for one from Goodwood Scenics at some point. The benches are being painted into an NSE style red and will be placed on the platform. Lights to go in and some station signage. Lot's to do..

Of course this needs to be taken into account. Up to the individual to do their research if they want to model a particular loco or be prepared to modify as appropriate. All part of the fun in my opinion.

I'll just be modifying some Heljan 47 ploughs with some brass rod for the supports.

I understand its not within the reach of every modeller, however it could just be renumbered and renamed to another one? However I fully appreciate a different running number would of been welcome.

Some privatisation liveries such as Loadhaul, EWS, Mainline would be great to see in run 2 on any of the sub classes!

It received black headcode panels sometime between 92/93 along with the number change you have mentioned.

More Scottish 37/4 - very pleased to see these in the range.

On all my Hornby 60's I've pulled out the OO wheels on the original axles, they seem to run fine for any home based operating sessions - in time I'll pop some EM wheels under these. For the Bachmann 37's these have all been re-wheeled - I wasn't happy with the running qualities pulling out the existing wheels. The 56's will need new wheels, probably from EMGS stores.

What have you used for the orange ETH bits please Neil?

I picked up some packs of vac/air pipes from Replica Railways at DEMU.

Perhaps the issue with the ploughs are a general annoyance, however I can see that Bachmann have probably gone doen the road of keeping it within the NEM pocket as most people will be running the model on trainset curves and need the required clearance etc. It wouldn't be difficult to modify the ploughs with a couple of sections of brass rod to imitate the brackets and attach it to the bufferbeam but I do appreciate this shouldn't have to be done on a model at this price. The Heljan 33/26/27 ploughs attach just behind the bufferbeam which work well.

Difficult decisions Rich. I landed myself into the world of EM after purchasing Motts Lane from Will and must say I'm pleased I did, as it has pushed my standards further. I've had a look at the Finetrax kits myself and will be using them on any future projects, the range can only get bigger over time. Enjoying the layout updates and stock modifications, gives me the impetus to get M L completed. Chris

Models coming into stock within the next month? I thought the first batch was due in October? Any sooner wojld obviously be positive! :)

I think you may be getting confused with the 2 47's they've announced?

Excellent job there, always liked that livery on the 158's.

Very impressed with these PCA's - excellent wagons. Just need converting to EM now.

56036 is now ready to enter service on the layout, probably on an engineers train of somesort. This has been an enjoyable project, loco was in base dutch livery, renumbered and sector markings added by Railtec, driver and fitter in the leading cab and then weathered plus bufferbeam detailing. Smiths 3 links have also been added. Just needs EM wheels and a decoder before heading across to Motts Lane.

Okay, looking to place an order today all being well.

Looks like these are all sold out on the Accurascale website?

The project to complete 56036 is now on the home straight. I've finished off adding all the transfers, placed a driver and fitter in the cab and started the wash to get dirt in all the recesses before ending with some light airbrush work. It'll need replacement wheels from EMGS and then should be ready for an engineers train on the layout. The Cavalex 56 looks very promising and I've certainly got a few on order, however these Hornby 56 still deserve some detailing and weathering as you can never have to many 56's..

These can't be far off reaching us now?

Just advising the user on the process. I'm already on the list for a Porterbrook one but I'm not holding out much hope!