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.

Sunday Snap

 Just a quick upclose photo of the GWR small prairie about to depart Windrush Junction with the afternoon goods.  Something about these 45xx locos,  I just really like them.

Tale of 2 Railways

A tale of 2 railways.  The very impressive GWR 45xx gliding by with the morning goods.  An example of a mighty railway company that reaches far and wide.   The other,  a small, struggling independent light railway of a handful of miles, that can just about make it yet another month in existence.  Held together with a few dedicated souls, spit, wire & a prayer or two !

Note the economizing, both the converted Itala auto/rail car and the shed, have utilized the same tin of paint !