Bradstock Loco

[Alan]

The actual number plate just pings off, bu you are left with the surround in which you put the new plate. It might need some filing to make it fit.

 

[Quintus]

As Alan says, inserting a scalpel blade between surround and numberplate and twisting should ping it off.
However!
I ordered new plates from Light railway stores, and asked for the "Dapol" size, which is a bit smaller to fit within the surround.
I have used these for the 14XX and they are a nice close fit within the moulded surround.
The pannier surround seems slightly larger, and there is a slight gap, as can be seen in this photo.
I have now ordered "standard" sized plates, which hopefully will be a better fit.

 

[John Duffy]

Thanks both - appreciated.

 

[Quintus]

A shot of half of the layout prior to dismantling today in preparation for the trip to SWAG next Sunday. The baseboard join can just be seen at the bottom right track joint.
The photo unfortunately includes part of my rather untidy work space, if space is an appropriate word, as there is very little of that on the bench.

 

[Quintus]

With most of the steam locos and coal wagons safely boxed up, Bradstock Loco is looking a little deserted.
D3747 now has open season to roam the layout, and is seen here on the coal road.
The loco is from a MOK kit.
The coalies seem to be keeping busy however, no doubt in anticipation of a busy day on Sunday!

 

[John Duffy]

Lovely stuff Mike.