Here we have a recent purchase from a trader. I do model a little BR(M) and this loco looked something just a bit different from the normal RTR Locos available and popular kit builds.

It came with a very good specification, with a Buhler motor and a multi cog gearbox. both the Loco and Tender were compensated chassis. The paintwork was tired and in LMS with a little doubtful weathering, that did not worry me as a partial re-paint and a new BR identity was required.

The Loco duly arrived on the stated day, and I was eager to open the package. Oh dear it had had a very rough journey, despite being quite well packed. Sadly the package did not have any ‘Fragile’ or ‘Handle with Care’ stickers to indicate its contents were delicate!!!! The carrier obviously treated it badly and evidence of one nasty bash or drop appeared on one of the ends.

I decided to keep the loco and repair it as it was a rare model not often offered for sale. It took me about six hours to put it back together. repaint and re-number.

It is an unfitted loco that spent some time allocated to the southern end of the Midland Mainline in the early 50’s – so may have visited Cambridge or March in my area, but no proof of that at all.

Below is the finished loco and I have to say I am very happy with the results – its in line for weathering, but sadly that will be a while, as I am way behind.

PHOTO AS PURCHASED BELOW