Train of the week #6

 This week the little independent light railway's ex-Midland Railway 1F 0-6-0T half cab locomotive "Hilda" heads up the branch with the daily goods. The locomotive is kit built, traditional worm gear arrangement giving good performance. The wagons a mix of various kits like Peco / Parkside / Slaters and a scratchbuilt GWR fruit van.

Train of the week #5

Time for the train of the week film.  A longer daily goods heads from the docks up the branch past the junction towards Taunton, with trusty Pannier tank 7711 yet again in charge.  The branch Autotank can be seen in the background.  The Great Western locos have taken over the layout in recent months.  The BBR locos have been away (workbench) getting a minor overhaul, wheel & pickup cleaning, lubrication etc..  They'll be back soon.  Always nice to change things up a bit.

Sunday Snap

 14xx with the morning Autotrain,  gliding smoothly through the Somerset countryside on a fine Summer's day.  The artist is still there,  trying to get it "right".

Any News ?

 Any news George ?  Nothing good Mr. Peacock,  nothing good.  Stick to the comics I always say.

Train of the week #4

 Weekly train of the week film.  A newly built / finished Slaters tank wagon appears in the daily goods train, with pannier tank 7711 in charge as typical for the line at the moment.  A local artist attempts to capture the scene. 

Salvaged Tank Wagon

Latest rolling stock to leave the workshops.  A salvaged Slaters 14T tank wagon that was purchased cheap off the Bay of E.  Missing lots of parts and was "converted" to a German type tanker.  I added brake gear from my spares box,  and scratch made support straps and the cross wires.  Painted,  and utilized spare transfers to make up a fictional livery for a suitable looking "layout wagon".  Not too bad for $9.