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4COR

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I have a Terrier, and it's tiny compared to everything else (and very much Rule 1!). Would quite like an E4 or an E6 as well - the latter is available as a kit, though wheels are tricky to come by at the moment with Mark of Markits sad passing. (There was at least one E6 stationed on goods at Norwood/Croydon, which is in area for me)
 

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Another addition to my fleet of 37s. I had to push my budget cap slightly, as I had been failing to secure a Regional Railways example many times over, but it did the trick, and I now have this Lima model of 37429 in my possession:

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And here's the real thing, at Crewe back in 1999:

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Cut up in 2008.

I think I might have space for one more on the shelf...
 

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Another addition to my fleet of 37s.
How many tractors is that now? :lol: Reckon a new shelf is next on the shopping list! ;)

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I had some eBay dabbling arrive - an old Bachmann Ivatt 2MT Tank (41250). Managed to get it cheaply, and it's not a pull-push fitted one which is important as I'll be looking to renumber (and add extra route indicator irons) to 41319 which was a long time 75F resident.

Seems to be in good condition bar one front step and one of the tool holders top right that I fixed up quickly. Might not be able to have the front steps depending on curves, but could fashion a replacement. Needs a little clean but runs nicely.

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xotGD

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How many tractors is that now? :lol: Reckon a new shelf is next on the shopping list! ;)
18 37s. Plus a 25 and a Deltic. My wife bought me a set of shelves for my KWVR rolling stock collection, so I think I'd be pushing my luck to request more shelf space!
 

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I must be a glutton for punishment as now have three Ratio Bogie B (28T ex-SR) kits in the to-do pile... Date on the instructions on this is Dec 1980, and they are still sellotaped up with the brass etchings inside...
 

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I’ve recently picked up some Bachmann Mk2’s to work with an under-utilised Class 67 on the layout, to supplement my Scotrail Class 156. Nice coaches.


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I’ve recently picked up some Bachmann Mk2’s to work with an under-utilised Class 67 on the layout, to supplement my Scotrail Class 156. Nice coaches.


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That absolutely looks the part. :)

18 37s. Plus a 25 and a Deltic. My wife bought me a set of shelves for my KWVR rolling stock collection, so I think I'd be pushing my luck to request more shelf space!
I’m just waiting for you to start on the 50s now…

I must be a glutton for punishment as now have three Ratio Bogie B (28T ex-SR) kits in the to-do pile... Date on the instructions on this is Dec 1980, and they are still sellotaped up with the brass etchings inside...
Could you post some pictures of them when they’re done please?

I’ve only ever done a couple of kits but I like seeing the results of other people’s work.
 

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I’m just waiting for you to start on the 50s now…
Don't give me ideas!

Meanwhile, a parcel arrived in the post this morning. "The Northern Lights". A phenomenon I have never seen, and a 37 I never had for haulage.

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The shelf is now officially full, but then again I don't yet have an example in "Dutch"....
 

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Don't give me ideas!

Meanwhile, a parcel arrived in the post this morning. "The Northern Lights". A phenomenon I have never seen, and a 37 I never had for haulage.

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The shelf is now officially full, but then again I don't yet have an example in "Dutch"....

I think I had a run behind that one in that livery on the sleepers in Scotland back in the day.
 

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So after depicting the Class 37 fleet, I thought I should share an image of my accumulated fleet of models representing the rolling stock at the KWVR:

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There's also a BG, but there isn't space on the shelves.
 

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My son has been on eBay again, he purchased a Bachmann 66718 body only for around £50, he tells me the complete model is difficult to find.

Then he bought another more common Bachmann GBRf low emission class 66 loco, which went into works for a body swap!

I found the four screws obscured by the bogies on this particular Bachmann difficult to remove, but they eventually gave way.

The roof grille was missing on 66718, so I used a sharp scalpel to remove the one on the other body. This is simply glued on and relatively easy to remove. I glued it in place on the 66718 body.

The light fittings and cab front in between on the chassis were repainted black from yellow to match the real thing.

Only then did I notice a missing lamp bracket, so had to make a new one which is shown in the attached photo.

It was boxed, even that was ripped and needed glued!

Not bad for a couple of mornings graft.

Edit- got a bit brighter here during the storm so lighter photos added.

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4COR

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Looks like another nice restoration job! Sell the old 66 body for some recompense as well! I have some recent purchases from the bargain finding end again, but they are at home and I am away so will post later :)
 

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Finally arrived after a rather long wait - The Accurascale Class 89!

Just got to wait a bit longer for the decoder now…

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Originally ordered in June 22, with an initial estimate for delivery of Qtr 3 2023

It’s been worth the wait though, looks fantastic. Sure it will run nicely as well.
 

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I promised myself I wouldn't buy anything till I had a layout to run it.... But this has been on my want list for a long time (a large logo 37 not this specific model), so unfortunately for my bank account I had to get it.... PXL_20250809_193217568.jpg
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