O Gauge Class 20 – weathered

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Although I have said that I weathered this Loco, it was in fact a lot more than that. When I received this loco it was in a bit of a state! It was a very poor repaint, with ‘orange peel’ finish and poorly applied weathering powders. I do not think the shade of BR blue is quite right and looks to have been some sort of ‘faded blue’. The original colour was R/F Grey and some of this was still showing through! It was also numbered into the centre head code batch of Locos although it was a disc variety! There was a half hearted attempt to put on a orange cantrail stripe and some parts of the original black window surrounds were still present. Overall a real mess! I wish I had taken some before and after photos – but did not! Anyway below is what I have turned it into after nearly five hours work. It is now backdated to 1968-70 with the slightly faded paint and scuff marks being left.

J15 in OO with Tender Cab

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Here we have a Hornby OO J15 with an added Tender Cab. This is a 3D printed item from NIU Models. This is a straight forward addition with the minimum trimming needed, but it will need a small painting job, a little weathering will help blend Tender Cab. We chose the Loco number from actual photos to ensure the finished model is prototypical.

Little Sefton At Bury St. Eds. Ex.

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I thought you would all like an update on this Layout. It is now owned by Group member Graham, but is still using my rolling stock until Graham ‘Spratts’ his stock.

Graham has made some changes to the layout, mainly a switchable system between DC and DCC, but also the layout now has working Yard lights. The layout is still available for Exhibitions and is bookable through this site. I like to call it ‘Little Sefton at dusk with sound’

I would like to thank the BSE Club for their great hospitality and a superb Show – Looking forward to their anniversary Exhibition at the BSE Cathedral with a different layout.

Another excellent set of photos by my Wife.