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Looks better than ever Bob. Well worth the effort I reckon. Ian

Well they do say the camera doesn't lie.

All looking really good Bob. Ian

That's a smart looking job so far. I use humbrol matt black and leather for underframe dirt. I like the 25's and 24's. They're loco's with character.

I think it might be an idea to advise what region, type of working and period you are trying to replicate?

Thanks Phil. I have the Train Department Valves ready to fit for control and the Barley Pit Burner was next on my list. I'm having it looked at by an approved repairer next week. I thought all Accucraft loco's lit in the smokebox? All the ones I've seen do, as does mine, although it quickly settles down. to burn where it should. I believe it's the way the gas vents from the tank when full.

Thanks for the reminder about Roundhouse spares. I have made use of the Roundhouse spares facility in the past. At the moment I have other things on my shopping list more important than a slo-mo and non insulated wheels at the moment, but having seen several locomotives close up fitted with slo-mos and owning a Lady Anne I know you'll be delighted with the Silver Lady/Slo-mo combo. I'll bet you can't wait until May? The only person I am aware of that has a Silver Lady and a Slo-mo is Tom on the Garden Rails Forum. He may be worth asking about the drain cock issue. I have no idea what's wrong with my Caradoc. It is second hand having had at least 2 previous owners and some home made mods and some repainting. At the last steaming there appeared to be a steam leak and some burning of oil or paint! Like you I'm hoping it's nothing terminal (or expensive!). Good luck with your Mortimer.

I'm sure you'll be pleased with your Silver Lady. I have the similar Lady Anne. There are some people who have reservations about the slo-mo and have the view that it adds wear to the motion. I have no experience of the slo-mo, Because my Lady Anne has insulated wheels I can't fit one. However I have found that with care and practice my Lady Anne is very controllable. I could go down the route of working drain cocks though. Something to contemplate perhaps. First I have a poorly Accucraft loco to sort out.

Bob, The coach is an LMS inspection saloon. Usually used for all sorts of purposes such as by engineers for inspections, and route learning. There's a thread on here which might help. https://www.flickr.com/photos/131767300@N05/albums/72157702713569445 It's been done in O gauge too, see this thread. http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/100802-ex-lms-diag-d2046-inspection-saloon/ Ian

Great to see it all coming together Bob. I'd have been surprised if your pictures didn't include the dog. Lol. Ian

You're being too modest Bob. Ian

Yes, fascinating. I loved the shots of AC electrics on 16t unfitted mineral wagons. A most unlikely combination. Thanks for sharing. Ian

I thought your plan was to take it easy this week? Your progress certainly puts me to shame. Ian

What a wonderful railway. Well done. I love all the pictures. Ian

Hi Ossy, Who makes the track templates please? Ian

Rule 1 applies. It's Bob's railway. In practice you are correct Don. On the ELR there is normally a hammer, adjustable wrench and hand brush in a bucket which is always carried on the footplate. The wood is stored in a shed (And it's in considerably bigger lumps than what I would describe as kindling. Lol).

The kindling would be for lighting up. purposes. Ian

Hi Paul, Phil is on holiday for a week but I'm sure he'll reply on his return. Ian

I know. It's not a regular occurance. Bess is looking good. Ian

Just a late night sorting out the accounts for a small business. I was engrossed in setting up everything on a new accounts package and lost track about the time. (sorry about the pun) Ian

You're going to run out of projects. Lol. Looking good mate.

Nice to see the corporate garden railway colours transferred to the 009 layout. That diesel looks like a miniature version of your 16mm version too. I hope you've got a long list of things to do. Winter lasts a long time and you get through your projects quickly!

Bob, For me I read these and other forums for inspiration. I do post to show my appreciation for other's work. It's not about viewing figures or being top of a list or anything else. Your railway is one of those I follow for inspiration. I often look back at your threads. I have visited other lines, but yours, for me at least is the best I've seen. We'll have to arrange a steam up before the onset of winter (just lately on some days it feels not far off!).

If airbrushing with acrylics I use a home brew of thinners, comprising IPA, water, flow retarder and flow inprover. I stop and clean the airbrush tip regularly. Enamels are more forgiving for airbrushing in my experience, in so far as they are less likely to clog the airbrush. The drying times between coats is one advantage of acrylics. I've been able to apply several coats in a day sometimes, whereas with enamels I leave days between coats.

Coming on great. Got anything running yet? Ian