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Ok, this really is the last post about roads for a while... But at least it's a video! We modellers always test our track when it's been laid, so why not do the same with roads? The road surface seems pretty good for the truck, it has enough grip although still wobbles a bit - I blame Base Toys for not making round wheels. Need to work on that turning circle too!

It occurs to me that I left a few details out in what I am planning so let me add them on. I will be modelling in 4mm scale with a optimal layout length of 50' and width of 12' and will comprise of a folded figure 8 track plan. This will be possible as the layout will include the 1:72 gradient that Shap possesses. The fiddle yards will be under the scenic area. Granted the area modelled will have to be squashed a bit to get it to fit in and at present I do not have a location to build which is why I am focusing on the Rolling stock side of things. I will however work on finalising a track plan. Rolling stock wise I am working on fitting sound to all my locomotive of which I am almost there. I am working on recreating a 11-coach WCRC excursion train with Scots Gaurdsman 46115 on that duty. In regards to this I have modified a Bachmann BSK MK1 Coach to be the support coach for this train. Just like to really thing I have blocked up 2 windows on either side and added the roller doors to either side. Now just waiting for good weather to give it a as-close-as WCRC paint job. Also most of the way through creating a 15 car KFA Timber train as used by Colas. These just need weathering and loads which I will show through my other blog - KFA continued

Another of my stash of wagon kits finished. This time it's a Cambrian Kits pre-grouping wagon, finished as usual with POWsides lettering. This is the last of 7 or 8 Cambrian pre-grouping open wagons I bought a few years ago. Next up are going to be a pair of POWsides/ Slaters opens.