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Looking good so far. Ed

Thanks for the informative replies, everyone. I've started on a Hornby DRS BSO today. Does anyone know what the lights on one end of each vehicle are for (as shown below) and whether similar lights are available in 1:76? Ed

Hi all, Does anyone have any pictures of/detailed information about the pair of DRS Mk2E BSO escort coaches (9506 & 9508)? Specifically, I'm interested in the internal and external modifications made to these vehicles for their use in escorting MOD nuclear fuel workings. I can only find a few photos on flickr and the internet more broadly (I'm not looking for the older Mk2A pair, 9419 & 9428). Thanks in advance! Ed

73961 with a Dollands Moor - Derby test train at Sandling today: Presumably this was the same ensemble - if so, it was 73965 at the rear. Ed

A couple of shots of today's East Kent working at Sandwich: Ed

37025 'Inverness TMD' & 37099 'Merl Evans' on a test train through Snowdown today: Quite an unusual sight (and sound!) in East Kent! Ed

Hi all, Some more progress on the level crossing: It isn't fixed in place yet but this gives an impression of what it should look like in time. Ed

Hi all, This view shows the extension with the new sidings, with the small depot/loco servicing facility at the far end. Today I've been working on the level crossing, using the Wills Modern kit. I started by mounting the road/track panels on a piece of card with PVA, for ease of painting, using some spare track lengths to get the spacing right. I then primed the panels with Halfords grey primer. The next step was to start painting, using a mixture of black, brown and grey acrylics from Humbrol and Vallejo. When I was happy with the rough colouring, I started on the road markings. Next up I'll tackle the rest of the lines, followed by the anti-trespass boards and the barriers. Ed

Spotted on Flickr: a rather impressive O Gauge Grid. Ed

Hi all, I realise I haven't posted anything for quite a while! Lockdown has allowed me to devote much more time to modelling and I have made good progress with the new yard. Here is a short video of an MoD train on the layout, hopefully to be supplemented in the not too distant future with some Cavalex KFA Warflats from Trains4U. Ed

Top job as always! Ed

Not too surprising for a tunnel... Ed

For those who are interested, Heljan have provided an update on the Cargowaggons on Facebook: Ed

I asked KMRC about a month ago but they didn't have a specific delivery date. Ed

Steady on! Ed

Impressive, but the colours look a bit off... Seriously, though, can't wait for mine! Ed

I don't know the true specification but Halfords red primer gives quite a good rusty red look that isn't a million miles away from the prototype. Ed

Congratulations on a superb wagon! My three DRS examples do not disappoint in any respect. In anticipation of their arrival I started on an approximation of a full-height LLW container. Accurascale PFA by Ed, on Flickr Ed

Now on the KMRC website (about two thirds of the way down the page). Ed

This is excellent news! These have been on the wishlist for a while. Ed

Hi all, Some time ago I saw a photo of an RAF tug (one of these Schopf machines I believe) as part of the load of an MoD train. However, I can't find it or any similar images anywhere on the internet. Can anyone here point me in the right direction? I'd also be interested in any other obscure military loads for Warwells, Warflats, OCAs, etc. Thanks in advance! Ed

One from earlier today - 68009 on a run through the Chilterns. 68009 by Ed, on Flickr Ed

Another vote for Cargowaggons! Ed

A real pleasure to see this layout in the flesh at the Canterbury exhibition yesterday. Here are a few views of the layout: Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr Loftus Road by Ed, on Flickr It was also good to have a chance to meet the maestro himself, Mr Makin. Ed

"That'll buff out!"