Lee Clarke

I think it spoils locos when they fit these modern lights, same on class 20s ......but that's progress I suppose

Hi @APTfan I'm same boat as you thinking of returning to the hobby after about 20 years, I've got two of those Lima 47s with etched brass replacement grilles with working fans on little motors. I've got at least 9 good locos and 3 multiple units and an HST, all hardly used, been in boxes in the loft for 20 years .....I'm avoiding getting my stuff from the loft because I don't want the disappointment if I don't have any track (can't afford to buy any at present) can't remember exactly what is up there.... getting more tempted every day,.... sooner or later with all the good stuff I'm seeing from other modellers, I'll have to climb up and retrieve the boxes.

Ignore me....Nothing to say..... just testing the new avatar but now I'm thinking it could alternate between a dog, and a train, and be suitable in more places.

Would we expect to see weathering a bit more concentrated above each of the three tracks where trains have passed under and deposited smoke? Also where the pipe goes through the wall, a bit of flashing may help. I'm being super-critical .....what you've done is great.

Matt black/brown with a dab of shiny black in the centre to look like grease

Finished model looks great

Great idea, not my era, but I'm sure these will appeal to lots of people

Sounds interesting

Looking great