GWR 45xx in Steam

Just had to give the Dapol Great Western 45xx a run,  a superb model.  Definitely needs some weathering.  Here she is passing Windrush Junction with a train made up of some of my favorite wagons.

Long Time ~ No Train

 It's been a long time since the last update.  Work & life have kept me away from the hobby for the Summer.   I hope to get back "on track"  and "steam ahead" on the railway.   To start off I had a fun little operating session tonight.  Here's BBR "Niki"  departing Windrush Junction for Boxer Bay with a short goods.  Nice to be back.  P.S.  it can be beneficial to take a short break from the hobby to re-stoke the boiler. (I'll stop now)

Peckett Perfect !

 Haven't featured the excellent Minerva Peckett for awhile.  I really need to get around to finishing this model for the BBR,  with lettering,  nameplate, crew, & of course,  weathering !  Still contemplating going crazy and hacking the back cab off & opening up the footplate.  We will see.  In the meantime,  here she is, shunting a single LMS refrigerator wagon into Gordon's Brewery.

What's playing at the Roxy ?

 What's playing at the Roxy ?   I'll tell you what's playing at the Roxy,  Marx Brothers, Mary Astor, Laurel & Hardy.  That's what's playing at the Roxy.  Boxer Bay now has a cinema.  A simple card kit,  but good fun,  and quick too.  Still some finishing touches to do.  The high street is slowly getting there.

GWR 45xx & BBR Wardle

 Not much new,  working on a couple shops for the High Street.  Decided to just play trains this weekend.  Here's a couple photos of GWR 45xx with the branch train to Windrush Junction.  Shortly followed by BBR Manning Wardle hauling a short goods from the docks of Boxer Bay.  All good fun.

Sunday Snap (& Film)

A fun afternoon playing trains.  BBR #8 "Hilda",  An Ex Midland Railway 1F, shunts the goods yard at Windrush Junction.

Bonus B&W film of the afternoon Mixed Branch Train.  #8 has been running great since the worm gear was swapped out.