Welsh Yorkie

Is it true that these brutes were meant to replace M7 and other small passenger locos, and were to be used for 'branch lines'? If so, perhaps a redefinition of branch line is in order here -- I couldn't see them working on bucolic BLTs!

Re varnishing, I've started using Pledge (new formulation), and that looks OK. Perhaps you could trial it on the underneath to check it out?

I think my wife would love my workbench to look that tidy, so would I! Like the blog.

Dowlais Central was my first thought as well -- until I saw a deck chair in one of the back gardens!! (Photo elsewhere). Now I think it must be nearer Swansea! Great street.