The return of High Level meant that I got the RoadRunner gearbox for the Armstrong Standard Goods so the chassis is built. I'm not too happy with the brakes that came with the kit but they fit and will be mainly hidden behind the outside frames. I have finally standardized on 31.75mm for the axle length on these outside frame locos and they just clear the platforms! Occasionally they clout the loading dock in the yard but I can sort that.
Here the fittings have just been plonked on for the photo. Looking a bit like a lost Dean Goods without the springs; missing the front sandboxes, the springs of course and a tender! That's the next job.
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