This is just a renumbering and weathering job. The Loco was well made and painted from an unknown kit. This is one of those almost there kits that in truth, could have been a bit better. There was no draincocks on the cylinders and the chimney just does not look right. I think a better chimney could be purchased and with a close up photo of the draincocks, I am sure a decent representation could be made.

It was a North Eastern based loco, but after renumbering it has become an East Anglian based one. I needed rather a lot of 7’s for this change and I did not have enough, so I had to look around for a different make to my usual ones, which have become very expensive. I have purchased a lot of Modern Image transfers from Railtec, but never Steam ones. I investigated further and I ordered some as a trial, they were really good and went on very well, giving a realistic finish.

After varnishing, a light to medium weathering was achieved by my usual methods.