Very nice detailing on the tractors. WHere did the Ford spring from !!!! Is it a 1/64 Ertl too? Need to get me a couple of those as well for an 80s layout. I do have some but the are Britains 1:32 scale so a little too large HAHA
Have a look at Everard Junctions Youtube channel, I know he modded his 60 and I think the 31 & 56. I think the video is the one where he looks at his fleet of locos. Photo look superb by the way, top notch !
I think that is a current Class 08 used by Network Rail. It is very nice though. I think forum member Big Jim drives the real thing. He even had a model figure of himself to put inside it
http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/103896-big-jim-modern-diesel-driver-3d-print-available-through-modelu-soon/?p=2252943
Looks like springs for the contacts, but haven't we had issues with spring contacts in the past with other locos? 56 and 43 (HST) that is why they are now wired?
You then rely on the body shell being attached to the chassis. Looks like limited room inside so I would think the wires would have to be short.
Looks to be a great model and photos can be deceptive, but is the body shell painted or is it cast in the colour? The first set of photos gie the impression of coloured plastic ala Esso Sentinel.