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Thanks guys. As a side issue, for once, and something I should have done from the outset when I started this, I’m thinking of spraying the track prior to ballasting. As I don’t have an air brush it has to be a rattle can, but I don’t fancy paying just short of £15 for say a tin of ‘sleeper grime’. C...

Well, as with the prototype, engineering possession will run beyond the weekend :o . This was the result of three and a half hours work; the bottom tracks are fitted and wired up, most of the time was spend adjusting the levels between the boards, down to the half mm, just to avoid a ‘derailing jump...

So, as engineers wait to take weekend possession for track laying on the new section…… https://i.postimg.cc/fJmhh53s/IMG-1948.jpg …. a new acquisition simmers for the next fish train (a coal load and crew would help :lol: ) https://i.postimg.cc/D8BRhD2t/IMG-1947.jpg The engine’s actual last shed was...

Excellent, and brush painted, inspiration for those of us without air brushes, and unlikely to get one

Lovely canoes, I’ve not got round to painting figures yet, but with my bunch of banana’s, hmmm

Some progress; the lower section has been hinged and clearances checked. https://i.postimg.cc/JHQCz6JX/IMG-1851.jpg As the top section hinges on the left, I might have to rethink the framing to allow the bottom section to clear, or just make it a fully lift out section. https://i.postimg.cc/w184Gcm8...

Fast progress there, admirable.

You certainly had the best of the weather. I know the area well, it’s stunning. We visit the hamlet of Hubberholme, just off from Buckden, regularly. In fact one visit I was given a pannier tank by our hosts. Winner winner

Than you both. WTD - very neat indeed. Steve - well spotted, I’ve cut a recess out so the section will lift past the batten. I’ve had a read of Brian’s online article, it adds further clarity, I have to admit I didn’t know about raising the hinges, but it makes sense now. Hopefully I’ll be back in t...

Well with day off work it was time to take the bull by the horns; after much ‘not so gentle’ persuasion the so called lift out section was removed…. https://i.postimg.cc/Bj1tmyrj/IMG-1776.jpg …. and a start made on the two hinged sections; the upper level I might just leave as a lift out as it’s onl...