New Characters

 One of the most enjoyable small projects I like to do for the railway is paint some of the excellent figures that are available from many small firms,  like S&D Models,  Stadden,  Omen & many others.   I tend to paint them in batches of 5 or fewer.

 Here's a shot of Boxer Bay High Street.  Becky is just leaving the Primrose Tea Room and Mike is sitting on the bench,  with his afghan companion Annie.   The vintage "motor" is a Rio diecast Fiat.  Still lots to do to develop the village scene.

I couldn't resist taking a photograph of this scene after playing trains today.  GWR Pannier tank rounding the curve at Guys Bridge with the afternoon goods.  I'm hooked on B&W photographs !

Tunnel work

Some scenic work has taken place on one of the tunnel mouths,  nearest Windrush Junction.  Still experimenting with different materials.  This time it's dried lichen & shredded sponge "flocking".

Sunday Snap

Photographed at the Windrush Junction loco shed,  BBR # 8  "Hilda"  is brewed up for the day ahead. Signalman Frank,  has a chat with navvy Ernest, "Think the old girl will make it ?"

"One can but pray to the good lord ! "

Sunday Snaps

The goods yard is busy today.  BBR #1 Manning Wardle will have a long afternoons work sorting things out.   GWR #7711 passes by with the afternoon goods.   Which do you prefer,  colour,  or black & white ?

Sunday Snaps

 A small scenic addition,  but they all make a difference.  The new addition this week is a wood fence along the countryside road.  Here's a few photos.  BBR #8  "Hilda"  arrives at Windrush Junction with a short goods.  It looks like rain !

 

Two New Wagons

 Two new wagons have been added to the railway.  First up is a newly built Slaters MR Fruit Van,  modified to have opening doors,  just for fun.  A straightforward build otherwise.   Second is a converted 5 plank open wagon that was originally lettered for the GNS,  it has been re-lettered for my own railway,  the BBR,  utilizing old transfers from HMRS.   A few photos showing the new additions.