This is one of the three remaining Network Rail Class 97’s. I picked this one because it was fitted with snowploughs quite a while ago. I know the under-tanks were re-modelled when the new signal system on the Cambrian lines started, but until a 3D printer person comes up with a replacement, this will have to do! Did it run with the original tanks in this livery before the new fitment?

The Mates I let have a look at the below photos all said – that’s a bit loud, when are you going to weather it. In truth, they always seem to be kept more or less in immaculate condition, we will see!

I have seen two of these engines in East Anglia over the last ten years, so running them in my region is quite possible.

This is a model recently purchased by a friend. His instructions were a light weathering on the body and chassis – just like it was a couple of months in service since overhaul. I have given the roof a slightly dirtier touch, just so it does not look so plasticy and more 3D.

This was a second hand loco and only half the accessories had been added and some that were promptly dropped off, I added and/or secured all bits and pieces before weathering.

I think it is fair to say that the investigation into the history of this Loco took longer than the actual weathering. I think the livery offered by Heljan is towards the end of its life, and the only photo I could find in this livery was at the yard where it was being scrapped, even then the thoughts were that the livery was very ‘faded’.

This was of course from the Heljan/Accurascale Sale with a 30% discount – runs like a dream!

Only comment I will make is, remember to weather the interior as well – it was open to the elements. I have given it a very dirty look, with a tiny bit of rust on the chassis.

This is yet another buy at a very low price made by my Son from the Accurascale Sale. Believe it or not – this is the first O Gauge Class 58 I have ever weathered. I have two of my own, but not been touched since I purchased them!

This is a quite lengthy process as there are lots of nooks and crannies on a Class 58. The main thing to do is to get some shadowing between the bodyside doors, this has to be done very carefully with cotton buds after a wash of dilute matt black.

I am pleased with the results, I hope my Son is! I am calling this a light weathering.

I purchased this lovely little tank engine on Sunday. I was at the KLOGGIES Summer bash, and there was about six traders present. One of them had this engine on sale for £150, a good price I thought, nearly £75 saving on a new one from Minerva, and after giving it a test run I paid up.

It was in an unlined maroon livery and effectively in new condition. I have a small collection of Industrial tank engines that used to run on an old layout called Norfolk Coke and Tar Ltd. I gave it to my Son when I finished with it, he re-invented it as Grubb Lane, and it is still on the Exhibition circuit.

All of my Industrial locos are Black and weathered, here it is after three days work, on and off due to being about 35C for last two days. I have left the wheels spokes maroon, just to be a bit different! It is still to have a light weathering,

Dare I say it, yet another purchase from the Heljan/Accurascale Sale by Graham in Australia. This is again one of Grahams favourite locos and one he saw regularly when he was based in the UK in the 1970’s and early 80’s.

It again has been given a medium weathering. The nameplates are Fox and the transfers Railtec.

This is a freight Class 27 purchased in the Heljan/Accurascale Sale by Graham in Australia and delivered to me. It arrived with an early seventies head-code, numbers and letters. I have done a temporary fix with some old marker dots, but some better ones are on order.

As this was a freight loco, it has been given a medium plus weathering.

Yet another Class 37 from Heljan/Accurascale Sale. Again purchased by my Son for his Ashwell Moor layout. While weathering this Loco I needed to remember it was used on some Passenger Services as well as a few freight workings. I therefore did a wipe of the sides after the weathering was complete, this restored a cleanish finish and quite a pleasing difference.

Here we have a Dutch Class 31 with isolated ETH. It is another Heljan/Accurascale buy from their current sale. This was purchased by my Son for his Ashwell Moor layout.

All my usual methods used, no re-numbering etc required – straight out of the box! This is a medium weathering.