DMU conversions for Sheffield Exchange

This is more a "What to do with these old models". The Hornby 110 has been with us for some time a I still recon it is a good starting point for many a model, I am not alone in this as Jim Smith-Wright has also been busy with converting these models. I will admit to using his examples to inspire me trying to copy him. The Lima 117 model again still has potential despite its age. I will start with the 110 conversions. Some time ago I commenced on conversions to a Derby 3 car "heavy weigh

Hi All At this years DEMU Showcase I came away with a bag full of bits from the Replica models stand. Well I had a bit of a fiddle with them and this is what has happened. It seems like I am making a class AM4/2. These were LMR units so why is Ex-Essex man making one of them? Two reasons, first unlike many of the units it does not share a single coach body that is the same as the other four car units, the AM4/1 does. Second reason a small number were loaned to the ER while the Shenfield and