Hi Peter,
really liking your layout and photos, first rate modelling and realism, the moreso as you say you don't have an airbrush (I am in the same boat)! And the track weathering is superb, really disguises the fact its code 100.
My late friend Jack Warren ran a detailing and repainting service many years ago and used a spare car wheel to power his airbrush via a moisture trap, just pumped it up to the required pressure and off you go!
Living in North Wales I remember the mid 80s well, it was an interesting period and I have stacks of photos. The lunchtime Holyhead ex Euston service sometimes featured an ex Crewe works loco piloting the train loco "on test", I recall seeing at least one Scotrail liveried 47/7 and even a 56 on this train. Crewe works also had a rake of filthy Mk.1 coaches for the same purpose with plated over windows, which was a regular sight.
Your RMB looks really good too with the mods you've carried out, I don't recall seeing many "down the coast" as the Euston trains generally had a RBR if I remember correctly (with nasty orange plastic seats!).
I am looking forward reading further instalments!
Regards,
Martyn.
