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Well the class 25 as slowing come together, still waiting for the new gearbox probably turn up this week hopefully. Ran out of low melt solder and as been ordered so have done as much as possible with standard solder, now at a stage where only low melt solder can be used.

Well, it’s taking shape now the body is about finished. Things to do boiler handrails smoke box door handle and hinges buffer bodies etc. the cab detail is on hold while a new gearbox is on order as the other box is too big. Tender is the next thing

Well done quite a bit more today can fitted with the inner spectacle plates, splashier cab and the first of the two smoke box liners the second will have the rivet detail on it. The reversing link box setting next to the behind cab plate on the right side neck to boiler looks like a silver blob in the image. Plus other bits

Sorry if this as already been shown, I did look back a few pages and couldn’t find it.. but my eyes are tired. Anyone need a Deeley dock tank. Now’s your chance, a real bargain. Honest guv. https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/KIT-BUILT-Hornby-OO-GAUGE-CLASS-0-4-0-DEELEY-SHUNTER-LOCO-/203790237337?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&_trksid=p2349624.m46890.l49286&mkrid=710-127635-2958-0

Well it’s not perfect in the conservatory but it’s warm enough to get some modelling done. Thought I’d start with a London road models class 25. The gearbox is two big so will need to get a smaller one later in the week. Gone for plunger type pick ups on this. See how I get on. The little bag in one image as the breaks in all built up just need fitting. Here a few images of the build so far.

Still not any real modelling done, concentrating on the garden at the moment trying to get it all done before the growing season kicks in, don’t want another year playing catch with thing. However I have bought a 3rd LRM kit a L&YR 0-6-0st which looks like it’ll be a nice build. Also bought a new toy to help with building brass kits and the bike build I’m also doing. A ultrasonic cleaner hopefully it will help in a better finish to the paint, I’ve seen other modellers use them so thought I’d give one ago. If it’s not worth the effort well there’s room in the under stirs cupboard.

Well I was going to do both signal box’s at the same time, as there’s differences other then just size I think I’ll do one at a time. Boxes will be detailed and light inside. I’ve ordered some brass window frames and a tool to help cut straight lines in plastic card after digging around on this site. I’ll start with single box 3 first. Some images found on the website I believe mentioned back on page 1. Plus some out off books acquired from the L&Y society.

Finally I’ve got the doors painted and on the shed.. the the centre doors are glued to each other and are resting on the floor in front of the shed but when they are in the right place and not resting on the jack as in the image you’ll never know. Gutters are also done so I can call it a day on the shed until it gets fitted onto the layout. i bought one of those Hornby six wheeler coach to have a look at with thoughts of repainting to go with my LNWR Crain. I’ve since ordered a couple more with lights to go behind some of the smaller locos. The one without will be stripped and painted for the Crain just need to decide what is the next build signal boxes I think to be honest unless something else comes to mind.

The Comet P II’s are lovely coaches I’ve built the pII composite( I think) and have a couple more to build when it’s warm enough in the conservatory to do so. All ways good to see your builds look forward to updates.

Now I’ve always had a soft spot for the Jones goods especially in that yellow, but a RTR model was not expected. To buy or not to buy that be the question: Whether 'tis nobler to buy Yellow jones to suffer The siding full and arrows of outrageous fortune, or to buy LMS black and be skint for the year.

The prices don’t seem to be shocking me at the moment, however that might be because I am concentrating on my bike project at the moment. Those prices are eye watering! ( probably shouldn’t have bought a Ducati 748) though to be honest Hornby already as my sole due to some black 5’s and a princess.

Well I have just had a email saying Rails have taken payment for something. £187 ish so I’m guessing it’s a loco. But it’s that long ago I had totally forgotten about it. I remember thinking about ordering one but no idea which though. So it will be a surprise I suppose.

Thank you Gordiebo1, I have to say I’ve surprised my self with this build. Though just before Christmas I had few unexpected bills to be taken cared of one being £2000 repairs in the roof of the house. So no modelling done of late. However things have been acquired for further work this week. So the shed should be finished in the next week or two. Then onto the next build probably two signal boxes numbers 3 and 4. Or the coaling stage. The London road models are here and I’ve got most the bits to build it. Apart from the driving wheels themselves. I tend to build stock in the conservatory much better light but it’s winter and it’s too cold. So no rush.

Yes totally different, I haven’t hard the real thing but on YouTube there’s a video of a gauge 1 live steam not a perfect match but you’ll get the idea. There’s no beat like a normal steam engine. More of a fan sound similar to a diesel in a way. The video is brilliant so you need to listen.

That’s a stunning looking model great modelling enhanced by a blinder of a paint job.

Have the prices gone up thats obviously and people are very concerned about it. But watching the news we are all heading for a bad year in inflation on everything this year. (Maybe I should stop watching the BBC news! ) Could Hornby have future proofed their prices for this year, and other companies won’t look quite so good come this time next year. I remember coming back into the hobby getting on for 20 years ago, went out and bought some new trains the class 20,24,25 and the 45 for £49.95 each… ok the 45?was expensive at £51! With in only a few year they had doubled and everyone was up in arms at the end of the hobby the world and the monarchy (that one might not be true). But everything went up including wages and here we are. The other thing is the new boys, Accurascale Manor looks really good and if I was a GWR I would be very pleased about it’s forthcoming release. And the excellent updates are very welcome I’m sure for all and as shown the game as really changed. However has this played into Hornbys hands. They know just as much about the model as everyone else. So if Hornby as been watching and taking notes they are bond to come out fighting with their own main stay model. what better then a Black 5! They have said it’s the most advanced model to date the black 5. with sound, smoke plus working lamps and firebox glow it’s already sounding good. It would be unfair to compare Accurascale Manor to Hornbys older tooling so I am looking forward to seeing the cad work from Hornby for the new Black 5. to see if Hornby are in it for the fight. Similar to Bachmanns investment of new class 47.

Well they won’t as it’s Hornby website only so your retailer isn’t getting any anyway

What’s the big deal, you pre-order and cancel if it turns out it’s not what you want. Or you don’t order run the risk of missing out. Where’s the problem? More information will come along shortly and probably either this months or next month signal box.

There’s been talk on the thread about the possibility of the black five, but with Hornby’s announcement of the retooled release I have my doubts about writher that is still a viable idea. I wonder if the Red five might be a better option now. The Bachmann model is still a good model but it’s not perfect and it’s pulling power isn’t brilliant to be fair not to mention the lack of LFB only the Stanier and Fowler tenders offers along with the one piece smoke box saddle also limiting the class members and running ability could it be another steel from Bachmann. Oh yes no domelss boiler option either I tend to be totally wrong on predictions so please put me down for two black 5’s

I have to say that, The Black Hats speciations are very good with only one missing, he must have forgotten to add when he was writing the list. something for the poor L&YR modellers, ‘it’s very cold being left out side all the time!’ just don’t do the Class 25 for crying out loud as I’ve not built mine yet!

I knew I shouldn’t have looked on here, thought last year I’d get the City of Leicester and that will be it, but now I’m not so sure.

I really don’t think there is room for both. Many people are happy with the old railroad version with all its failings, others are happy with the old detailed black 5 such as myself plenty of them out there on eBay and in peoples collections. I have six and have removed the tender lip and sorted the smokebox saddle recessed. weather coaled etc. Their good runner and pull good enough. On the standard black 5s I really not going bother replacing all of them. And these quite a few people have done the same with theirs. That dosent mean I and others won’t get one as another wouldn’t be a bad thing but it’s got to be something different so long wheelbase or a capprotti even though these are out of my modelling period and and common sense says why bother, but then why do we play trains in the first place.

Sorry I was re adjusting my answer i parity sure the lamp bracket was a BR thing too. I’ll check my books tomorrow if someone doesn’t answer before hand forward top feed are post war, domed and domless are pre war LMS however you’ll need to keep a eye on the loco numbers, as some where built after the war.

They’ve done domless, domed and forward domed boilers. along with riveted part rivets and smooth tender, buffer beams both riveted and smooth. atomiser high and low mounted plus short and tall chimney. Short and long wheel base. Along with top and right sided smokebox door centre lamp bracket I don’t think I missed anything. if I remember correctly the the forward dome boilers are post LMS the same as the long wheel base engines.

I fully expected a Class 25 as I’ve just got the kit to build. Maybe next time ready for when I finish it.