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Bit simplistic I think. When EWS ordered the 66s , the only way they could get them at the spec, price and in the time was order from abroad. The 58s were non standard and it has been said, a part from one wouldn't go in another. The 60s simply sidelined as work finished / was gained by other companies.

That's great info thanks. Hope to build something similar in the future.

Brilliant atmosphere. Are you going to exhibit it ? I'd be really interested to know how you made the curved DBS shed, as I'm contemplating something similar, but not sure how to proceed.

Another great layout !

Fantastic model, So much patience to complete the detail to such a high standard ! Well done

Nice work in the 56s, never saw many of these dahn sarf, but I had a soft spot for them in transrail

They look good mark, I've got 2 FV432s crying out to be on these as well as two scimitars to build. Just gotta convince my OCD brain that they are oK without the widening panels - which I guess would only look odd if I get warriors to put in them

And not just yours, same at bottom of bescot beasts signature

Yep that's the one

Gotta say that thing looks pretty cool in GWR green.look forward to seeing one here in Swindon

There is a problem with those photos !

I wonder how long these will run for ? Getting pretty old, will the spares be available or do they share much commonality with the sheds ?

We all have different parts of this great hobby that interest us more than others - your thing is DRS and locos. I don't see any DRS stuff down here in Wiltshire so for me it's EWS, DB, bit of colasand a bit of freightliner....that creates the interest In The current day

Finally ! Good to see, looks like fun !

Re sticking down,, I've got code 100. I drill a hole in centre of a few sleepers and put a track pin in, when I have ballasted it, I rely on that to keep it glued down, remove the pins, fill the holes and paint with sleeper grime colour

I know people that have done it, but my attempts with T cut didn't work, One corner if the logo was stubborn and I couldn't shift it, eventually went right through to the grey paint

I think you'd have to commission one. R3sprays.co.uk Do a lot of DRS stuff, they may be able to help

Thanks guys, The space I have is a disused flatends of an old BBQ in the garage....hi tech....

Deserted kebab van

That's sometimes the issue with blue box wagons.....one offs, so I can't buy ten and run them as a rake. Missing a trick a little. As an aside I'm guessing DB schenker/ EWS licence is more expensive than others judging by the cost differential on upcoming class 66s

I have three cans of testers and am less than impressed. Far from being the holy grail I found it gives a Matt but blotchy finish, TBH I found humbrol better

That's really nice, and something a bit individual. I'd certainly like one of those but the number of unfinished projects gathering dust is out of hand !

Stil haven't the courage to try mine - had it since April 2016 ! I'm in a catch 22 , need nice weather to spray , can't be arsed when it's hot and sunny though especially as it all sounds such a PITA

Glad it's paying off ... One thing I think would sell ( not to me much but I'm not pie in the sky ) and seems to be asked for a lot is a refurbished nose 45, seems to be on recurring wish lists .... Of just stick with the jockanese stuff !

To be fair, It would be better to highlight any " dogs " as 99.9% of the Bachmann stuff is fantastic. I have no experience of the steamies, but the 37s are great ( after they sorted out the first shape ),47s do the job ( dodgy rivets and pain in the butt cabside clips excepted ). 66 is a 12 year old tooling now but still holds up well. Wagons are excellent - i love my polybulks , and not forgetting the inspection saloon.... I always feel bachy are like Ford or Vauxhall , churning out the stuff we need day in day out. Customer support seems good and the collectors club is a bargain .