Diesel bashing

Cliff Williams

Western Thunderer
It's been a while since I posted.
Some shots of developments.
A new layout is coming together thanks to Norman Solomon, almost finished my 26 from a JLTRT kit backdating it to pre-refurbished state.
Timbertracks has made me a kit based on Old Oak Common 3 road fueller, tweaked to fit the space I have. Pic courtesy Bryan Robertson from Timbertracks stand at Reading yesterday of the kit test build, mine will come next week as a kit.

Next fleet of diesels started. The two 37s are the same loco separated by 30 years and still in service.
24 coming along nicely and the Peak just needs a few things done.
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Big Train James

Western Thunderer
Sometimes I think that models look more interesting, if not better, before receiving paint. I love to see how all the parts go together.
 

Healey Mills

Western Thunderer
Hi Cliff,

Looks like you have your hands full there with two 37's a peak and a 24 as well.

You're going to be very busy with the spraying!!!

The headcode box fitted 24 and 26 look excellent.

Cheers
Lee
 

Cliff Williams

Western Thunderer
Some more 37/4 bashing pushing some locos towards the finishing line.
These are JLTRT kits with a few mods to spec them to 37401 and 37408 with 37403 not quite ready to show its face.
They will all have full lighting, sound recorded from 37401 and synchro smoke.
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Silverystreaks

Western Thunderer
Cliff
As someone who spent a lot of time photographing on the WHL particularly around the Crianlarich area I hope you will be running updates on this new layout project. Re your latest image update the DJH 37 stands out..... great in its day but dare I say eclipsed by the JLTRT variant
Bob
 
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Cliff Williams

Western Thunderer
I agree the DJH 37 is totally eclipsed by the JLTRT ones, but as it is built, paid for, heavy and emits clouds of reek while rumbling away it is definitely remaining part of the fleet.
 

P A D

Western Thunderer
Hi Cliff,
"Soon be time for a MOK kit"
Leave it in the box, you won't enjoy it!

All nickel silver etching that it perfectly, easy build slot and tab features, excellent nickel and brass castings, etc, etc. Where's the fun in that?
Cheers ,
Peter
 
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