I'm kicking this post off with a couple of photos of 1455 hard at work shunting milk tanks, since this shot was taken I've been busy modifying some Ratio fencing which now extends along the whole length of the track and have more or less completed the scenery beyond the level crossing.
I doubt that much traffic will build up whilst the crossing gates are closed for the shunt to take place, which is a good thing considering my relaxed attitude to layout operation. Work on the allotments is still in progress and a few typical tatty sheds will soon take root amongst the weeds and unkempt grass.
Meanwhile an old Fergie tractor has made an appearance, rather than open my wallet and purchase a well known expensive cast kit I've opted to see what I can do with an el cheapo Oxford Diecast model. So far I've chopped the one piece front axle in two and made a pair of stub axles as per the prototype. They have been glued in place to give a touch of right hand lock, the steering wheel has been thinned down and I'm currently working on a three point hitch which is sadly missing from the model but what do you expect for four quid. I've also applied a light coat of farm yard muck over the entire model in hope of giving it a well worn look.
I rather like this view of the bridge between the building and tree, the telegraph pole is a modified Ratio offering and another dozen are yet to receive the same treatment. Rainwater goods are yet to be fitted to the cottage and the stone trough needs some supports not to mention a water stack pipe and tap.
Finally 4560 rumbles over the crossing and river bridge with the pick up goods.
Though I've plenty of small detailing jobs to do the layout is more or less finished now and I'm looking forward to building a couple of auto coaches and a selection of BR goods stock.