I've been building a cattle dock for a few weeks. It's amazing how long it takes to feed in all the wires for the fencing. It's not quite finished, but enough to put in place...
I remember when that version came out, with the odd recessed plates. Pretty sure mine came with 'real ones' in the box to stick over the top.. They also have a bad reputation for being iffy runners, but mine with a zimo in has been fine. No stay alive or sound, but she has been pretty solid.
Thanks for the photos, that's quite fleet of locos you have there! I'm surprised about your comments on the collett though, I've a modern one and don't remember any issues.
That 3 wheel milk van looks really nice. I've a couple of the old kits and often thought I should try and make my own replacement chassis with the printer, all 3 are not the best runners..
My Dean goods started messing me around. Kept sticking and once shorted the whole layout, I was getting worried. However, stripped down, oiled and cleaned it's all good.
So here she is on a short goods waiting to depart. Oh, is that a siphon in the background 😀