Background:

This started off as a Bachmann model already in GWR livery and DCC fitted to boot, it has been renumbered to Newton Abbot's 5798 with a set of Narrow Planet plates and some HMRS transfers.  A set of RT Models sandbox linkages were added to the front.  The moulded rear lamp irons were replaced with the Finney etch, while the missing front / side lamp irons were added also with the Finney etch.  A Hardy's Hobbies crew was added, and the loco was weathered / coaled.  Finally the incorrectly positioned incorrect yellow RA indicator was replaced with the correct blue circle above the number plate.

Usage:

The prime use will be the Newton Abbot - Kingsbridge freight, along with some of the other local freights.  Of course there is a slight issue in that currently there is not any fiddleyard space in which to put it.

Remaining Work:

Two jobs remaining on this one, fitting Dinghams (for which the holes are already prepared) and adding a lamp on the front. 
 

photos taken prior to sorting the RA branding 

alongside my 74xx for comparison