Brush Type 2/Class 31s, as 'any fule kno...'
...never travelled over the Buntingford Branch (come on, please show me I am wrong...anybody??) but did ply their trade on the Hertford Branch. Thus it is no surprise that I saw the issues with the Hornby 31 as a chance to make some old LIMA 31s more presentable. After a little sweat and a few lower deck expressions, the first has emerged, though not yet primed even.
I thought I would share some photos as it really is that easy! All the bodywork detailing is shown up as brass on my 'LIMBY Skinhead' with the exception of the 'tube' that will seat the Shawplan fan.
The chassis is a simple reinforced LIMA one lined with lead as described here (thanks for the notes, chaps!) and now weighs some 10g more than the Hornby lump it replaced.
I haven't done the cabs yet - still thinking etc. nor has the proposed conversion to P4 occured as I am waiting for Ultrascale wheels and, fingers crossed, the Penbits bogies I have heard are on the way...
This will be finished in pre-TOPs blue, but I'm not sure of the number yet...so far 5510...give me a few days to get the paint on...
The next will be GFYE with double arrows as 5624 - as it was on 17/2/1971 - the day it fell off Hertford North Station!
Anyway, hope you like it and feel inspired to drag that dodgy Hornby out of the cupboard...
Best,
Marcus
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