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Cheers James. She's coming along nicely. Good runner too if a little noisy. If you look at the RT Models site you can go to town on these J94's.

Evening, After my 009 diversional therapy (see previous entry) I thought I better get back to the micro-layout I'm building called Juniper Hill (JH) which is based on the ironstone quarry lines of Northamptonshire around Kettering/Corby. I really need to get in the garage and start the track laying and wiring. Once this is done I can at least start playing trains However, there were a few bits on the workbench to finish including these two locos that will form part of the motive power. I'm tempted to get a Hattons/Heljan ex BR Class 14 in BSC ownership as well. I've seen some nice shots of these locos running around Corby in the 1970's and the shed at Gretton Brook looks interesting. Here's a link with a few photos of Class 14's in that area: These two locos I'm building do not represent any protype's as such and are based on the motive power that worked the quarry lines. They also carry names which were carried by locomotives in real life. First up is an Hunslet design which began life as a Hornby J94 in private owner livery. I've made a few alterations basing the look on the RSH built locos that worked around Corby. I've added headlights made from Cambrian wagon kit sprue, opened the cab roof vent and replaced it with one cut from sheet brass. I'm waiting on a new set of buffer beams to come from RT Models then these will be added along with a set of Comet BR buffers. I've sprayed this loco in the style carried by the RSH designs using Tamiya acrylics. I've preshaded the panel lines before spraying the green on which I think worked well. Masked off the lining with Tamiya tape before spraying. At present I've sprayed 'Klear' over the loco to provide a nice sheen prior to weathering. Narrow Planet provided the custom nameplates-this loco being called 'Cranford'. I'm just waiting on the Hunslet builders plate to come when the next batch of etching is complete. Next up is a Model Rail Sentinel. This started life as one of the GSR of Ireland versions. I thought this would be the easiest to strip off the numbers/crests etc as it only has a small number on each side and on the buffer beams. I've put new handrails on it in the style of Chris Nevard's take on his Sentinel. I didn't alter the moulded coal though and have left this and will put real coal in once finished. This Irish version didn't come with a whistle so I found an Hornby one in my spares box which as been fitted. I finished this loco as above with custom nameplates from Narrow Planet once again. This Sentinel carries the name 'Twyell' Obviously this loco is loosely based on 'Isebrook' that worked at Thomas E Gray's in Burton Latimer and is now preserved at Quainton Road. There are a few bits to do on these two locos and I will post an update soon when finished. Now where's that soldering iron and the track cutters?!! Cheers, Mark I think the driver of the Sentinel must have fish paste sarnies because there's a few cats around!

Blimey thought farmers weren't meant to tip milk into rivers?!!

This is all coming together very nicely. The weathering is lovely and subtle and captures a work weary look. I really like the eclectic mix of motive power/rolling stock too. This layout is going to be something special when its finished. Cheers, Mark

Looks good Chris. Nice model of something you don't often see and rack railways do have a certain charm about them. Nice bit of diversional therapy away from the Midland stock. Cheers, Mark

Great to see this model finished. The pictures look really good. Nice piece of modelling and really captures the prototype well. Cheers, Mark

Beautiful modelling. Just gets better each time. The valance/awning project sounds like it's going to be interesting. Cheers, Mark

Really excellent work Tim. Think it will all pay off in the end. Stiff drink? Make that a double! Cheers, Mark

Nice work Frank. Looks like it's all coming together nicely. Cheers, Mark

That looks like they're coming together really nicely. Looks like a lovely kit of an equally charming Ruston design-a favourite of mine too. Look forwards to the next instalment. Cheers, Mark

Coming together nicely Tim. There's a real sense of atmosphere developing even at this early stage. Isn't it written in tablets of stone that you must have a Coopercraft AEC on your layout!

Ah! A little taster of things to come Good choice

Excellent work Missy. Really look forwards to seeing this finished. What colour are you going to paint the Peckett? Cheers, Mark

A truely brilliant piece of modelling. The outdoor shot is nice too!

Evening Chris, There's some nice work there. How are you going to finish the 2-4-0? Cheers, Mark

Blimey Pete! You're one step ahead of me! Nice 'n' neat by all accounts Cheers, Mark

Some beautiful modelling there with close attention to detail. Cheers, Mark

Morning Jamie, Standard 2 would be good. I just know Bachmann will produce one soon-so I keep telling myself!!!! Cheers, Mark

Nice work on a beautiful model Jeremy. Are you sure 56013 never made it down to Moorswater? Cheers, Mark

Morning Ian, Would love to have seen your restoration at Peterborough this weekend but sadly I'm working. Be interesting to see what you do with the chassis. I've added so much weight to the loco and tender which has certainly helped running quality. Re: 46466 in unlined black large logo and large Eastern numbers. The picture I found of this loco was in 'British Railways Steaming Through Peterborough' (Page 34) Someone may have a copy to hand seeing's your in Peterborough for reference. To make things even better the loco is clean and on a local passenger. I may do this loco in the future using a Bachmann model.

Thanks Andy. She doesn't look bad does she? The lining is farly straight forward on these Ivatt's and the Fox decals produce a first class result. Just a shame they don't put a few more corners in though! Hint