Monday, 30 July 2012

Long Overdue Update - Part 2

July is my birthday.

Despite dropping heavy hints the CFO (SWMBO) didn't see fit to say that she had ordered me in advance the new LGB Allegra set with sound (a mere £1,500 plus), the brass LGB/Aster shay or the Sports Car.   I do have a bit of cash to get a goods wagon with brakesman's hut that is raised up on steps, but the Jever versions seem to be commanding high prices on German ebay at the moment and it may well have to go to plan B for an alternative.   No news on that as I haven't ordered it yet and it will not now be done until after my return from holiday.

My brother - who if he had the time and money would I guess be a live steam fan (he has had Mamod's but I get the impression that the Accurecraft/Brandbright models are just so much better and powerful) -  sent me a wooden signal box to go with the tunnel he had made me for Christmas.


Together with some winter warmer for the signalman after he goes home.  

Roof, floor and base are all detachable.   I will probably fit some plastic "glazing' and paint it, although not sure about colours.  Meanwhile, the CFO is convinced that the "tunnel" is really an engine shed, waiting for some doors....






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