Well I've finally got around to removing some of the old Wills point rodding, and the ground has been prepared for its replacement. In fact the first section has since been installed, some photos should appear next week, once the whole job is complete. Then the layout will be dismantled until the New Year, as space will be needed for family visits over the festive season. My so called dedicated modelling room becoming a store for Christmas presents, and furniture as the house is rearranged.
In the meantime a few recent photos of some trains, which makes a pleasant change. I have plans to model a sister engine for 1455, but with top feed. Not sure which it will be yet, but it will be to the same spec. ie) a modified Airfix body on a Comet chassis, with Gibson wheels, Mashima can, and not one of the Hattons / DJM models
A rare outing for the Bubble Car, and a glimpse of the new point rodding.
Finally the returning pick up goods coasts down through Llangunllo behind Collett Goods 2217. This is the maximum train length that can comfortably be handled by a tender engine on the layout.