Time for another fun wagon project. For something a little different I decided to build a LNER Jubilee coal wagon, Parkside Kit #PS01. I probably had this kit in my stash for the better part of 7 years, so it's about time. A straightforward build, brush painted with Tamiya acrylics. Awaiting weathering and a removable coal load to be made up. I only have 1 other LNER wagon currently on the railway so this will make a nice addition.
Just a couple classic Great Western Railway locos featured in this weekend's photos. What more can one say, great models, of great locos. Dapol does a great job with their models. Cheers
Just some snaps from the railway this week. No time for any progress. But it's always relaxing to escape to my miniature dream world, if only for an hour or two. The GWR syphon is a favorite, such a neat looking design.
No progress to report, a depressing week for many reasons. It was quite a tonic to just sit, shunt some wagons, and watch the trains pass by, while sipping a drink & some jazz on the Hi-Fi. It is good to have a hobby to retreat into at times. The magical world of an O scale model railway is what works for me. What works for you ?
A GWR 45xx brings in the goods to Windrush Junction, while Manning Wardle Niki departs Boxer Bay with the branch goods. Both lovely models by Dapol & Minerva.
A little diversion took me into building a classic Motorkits 1934 SS1 Airline Saloon white metal car kit. The inspiration for this little deviation was a happy memory of seeing a similar car at our local vintage sports car shop. I should point out that seeing such cars on the Oregon coast is quite rare to say the least ! The model built up nicely with little trouble, always nice to see Made in England. I feel the paint finish came out okay for a model railway, it's a little more glossy then the photos let on. Now back to trains !
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A new addition for the docks at Boxer Bay, something completely different, a Diesel ! Wow, didn't see this one coming. It's such a neat looking little thing, and at £130, I just had to have one. After all, Colonel Stephens utilized internal combustion power on many of his lines, so why not ? With the earliest examples being built in 1937, I figured I could justify having one. Her job will be to shunt the docks. Just how reliable over Higgin's Horse she'll be, time will tell, so she's "on trail". She may or may not stay in this color scheme, but will be customized, not sure how yet. She runs beautifully, and weighs a lot, so well done to Heljan.
