New inspiration + Jubilee wagon finished

 It's something I think all modellers go through from time to time,  a lack of motivation.   Mine was fueled by lack of time,  work and family "stuff" taking precedence.  Sometimes a break can be what the doctor ordered.  I stumbled upon a "new" book by Wild Swan that I had to purchase, postage / tariff situation be damned !  I promptly ordered a copy of "The Kent & East Sussex Railway" by Brian Hart.  It arrived in timely order and what a magnificent book it is.  My motivation to get right back to the workbench was boiling over.  Although the BBR is fictional (Highly fictional),  it's inspiration draws from the fascinating little Colonel Stephens lines such as the K&ESR.  I thoroughly recommend it to anyone interested in that era of steam railways.  A nice little time machine in hardbound.

The Jubilee wagon has had the tension lock couplings installed,  she's now ready for service on the railway.  A little more progress at the dock,  just awaiting the water,  and ships !  All for now.

A new Shed

 After a bit of a disappearance,  I'm back and with a new shed.  A small lamp / storage shed to be installed next to the signal box.  A nice little resin kit by Skytrex,  very reasonable,  quick to assemble.  Just needs a coat of paint and blending into the scene.  

A second photo, showing a lot of steam action around the other slightly larger shed !  All for now.

Weathered ~ LNER Jubilee Coal wagon

 A wagon project completed.  Amazing how much weathering can make a difference,  even with my limited artistic ability.  But hey,  it looks good 2 - 3 feet away,  so it works for me.  

Sunday Snap

After a hard weeks work of shuttling wagons to and fro, the meandering Manning Wardle has returned to the shed for a rest.  The loco is an excellent model by Minerva,  very well detailed, economical and runs faultlessly.

Meandering Manning Wardle

Just a photo for the day.  Not much work has taken place on the railway,  just too much work to do at this time of year.  Still manage to run some trains on the weekend.  Always great fun.   

BBRs  #1 Niki Manning Wardle takes a goods train down the branch to the docks at Boxer Bay.

BB Signal Box #3

 Coming to the home stretch on this little project,  and I must say I'm quite happy how it's turned out.  It's a really neat little kit from Peco,  fun to put together.  I had a good time tossing together some interior details with no cost.  Painting & weathering has really brought it to a nice conclusion.  Last final touches will be the Boxer Bay name board,  and the down spouts need to be installed.  All for now.