Below is the flyer for the Bressingham O Gauge Exhibition 2026. There will be approx. 20 layouts representing many types of 7mm modelling including Steam and Diesel standard gauge and a mix of narrow gauge types. There will also be Traders, Demonstrations and Society/Local Club stands.
The entrance fee is £10.75 and for that you get into the Exhibition, Steam Museum and the Gardens. This will be a great family day out.
This is my first post for over 2 months. This hiatus was because of a fall and then recouperation which took longer than expected! I did no modelling at all during this time due to pain caused by the fall. I hope to get back into the routine soon and do the work I love.
I have not purchased very much recently, but I spotted this loco on a selling website several weeks ago and thought about purchasing it. A couple of weeks passed and the price was significantly dropped. I purchased it straight away and awaited delivery.
On arrival I test run the loco and I am pleased to say, it ran very well, smooth and controllable. After research I realised just how many differences there were between a LNER variety and a BR version and the purchased loco was in LNER. Again research taught me that the change of boiler from a type 500 to a 500A boiler changed a few things and they would need to be addressed to model a BR version.. The loco has a bit of paint flaking, but a partial repaint is required anyway. The back-head is fine, but will be re-done.
I have purchased a snifter valve, a new dome, stand alone safety valves and a new loco whistle. I will also need to make drain cock pipes. From photographs it shows that some tenders were changed or modified, but some remained as in LNER days – a case of pick the right engine with the correct tender.
This is a medium term project,
