jamesg

The decoder is a basic Hornby X9659 4 pin decoder, chosen because I could be sure of fitting it into the locomotive.  I think it's possible to get 'candle effect' LEDs that flicker on their own, I have no idea how they work, or if they'd be anything like a decoder effect.

Yes, I've added it to the original post.  The decoder is hard wired and fits into the smokebox, making the shell easy to remove.  I intend to run the locomotive on DCC only, but the LED will be lit when travelling forwards on DC power.

No, I think this is closer in date terms than the terrier.

I'll see tomorrow if there's anything even less appropriate to run on the layout.  The tree backdrop was inspired by Cheltenham Racecourse station on the GWSR; the tall trees make a good backdrop for photographing locomotives, on the prototype and the model.

Hi Gary,

Thanks for your comment - I'll upload some more photographs soon.  Tomorrow's job will be fitting some more lights to the buildings.