Background:

This loco was a very long term resident of my workbench, it is a Mitchell kit build for the body (using one of the last sets of etches / castings Malcolm had left over) along with a heavily modified Comet chassis which has been fitted with the Mitchel detail overlays, a PDK chimney and a set of Markits insulated wheels.  It has been coupled up with a Hornby Churchward 3500gl tender which was resprayed to match the loco.   From memory the tender has been fitted with a Dingham coupling (and I think there is a screw coupling on the front).  The loco is currently not powered.

Remaining Work

It still requires fitting with a crew, and the tender needs topping up with real coal.  Eventually it will require a High Level motor and gearbox and a DCC decoder to get it running.

 Usage

In 1947 the Manors had yet to take over from the Bulldogs providing assistance over the Devon banks, but initially at least that is the use for which I will be using 7804 (along side my Bird).  Eventually it will get replaced by a second Bulldog at which point it will need to be powered to move to its intended use on secondary passenger / freight services.