“Up North”

Back home after a short break “Up North” the weather was rather inclement rain snow and blizzards. The main reason for our trudge north of Biggleswade was to celebrate my daughters 40^th birthday. While we were there I had an invite form one of my old army chums who I served with when we defended the country from the threat of Soviet invasion in the mid ‘60’s. Alan invited us to stop off for a spot of lunch during our trip back south. So not to miss a free lunch (only joking) we headed for South Kirkby to meet up with Alan & Linda. I had the opportunity to photograph Alan’s railway layouts. Thanks you your hospitality and don’t forget your both welcome to come and stop over “Darn Sarff”.

 

New Toy

My new toy arrived today and what a stunner absolutely mint and with all the parts for the high bunker and stoker chimney instructions included. She looks as if she has only been test run the tyres have very slight discolouration hardly run I would say. I have not tested her yet but I am confidant she is in fine fettle. and at a bargain price of £25.50 delivered

 

Fire

When I arrive to do some more work on the pug I found the tool shed had been vandalized by the local Chavs nothing is safe form the yobs fortunately the fire was not to severe but considerable damage had been done at one end.

 

Not bad for a couple of hours work. I need some green paint to run down the joints between the boards and darken the underside

 

 

 

 

Abandoned

Nicely toned down with some grey and silver mix I think that will do for today.

Rust In Peace

A little more rust this time with a touch of red added highlighting the rotten parts.

Next stage a little grey and gunmetal dry brushed I think.

Unloved!

OK now that the weather is on the mend it time to see how my LYR Pug has faired. If you remember she was bought with the intention of motorising, as per normal my plans changed and I bought a High Level chassis for the Hornby/Dapol LYR Pug and a body and cylinder assembly from Hornby spares. Well the Dapol LYR Pug kit went into the storage siding with the intention of rebuilding when time allowed. Alas the winter weather has not been kind the old girl and severe deterioration has set in.