Mind your Manors!
This locomotive is amongst some of the oldest models I own.
It's a Bachmann GWR/BR Manor class synonymous with the Cambrian section of BR Western region.
I was looking round for some quick fix modelling jobs to do over the Chrismas/New year period so decided to do a bit of an upgrade on this....
I had already done some work to it 11 years ago when I bought it new, It's already had new name and number plates and a few other jobs done but, just look at that chimney!
Absolutely terrible, looks nothing like a Manor chimney so out with the razor saw and files!
Off came the chimney to be replaced with this turned brass item.
Whilst I was on with the job I decided that the smoke box door dart had to go as well and that was replaced by a Mainly Trains item, also to go were the buffers to be replaced by some Slaters sprung items.
Just a quick paint job and here it is ready for the road
Just visible between the cab and tender can be seen a metal frame painted in red oxide. This was copied from a photo of the original locomotive at Cemmes Road in the early 60's.
I believe it was to attach the weather sheet from cab to tender to.
Others have argued that it was something to do with OHLE safety. As the Cambrian was never OHLE fitted I stick to my version of its use.
It's unlikely to see any active service on Pen Y Bont, not with that headboard on anyway, but, it will be great on Morfa Bach with a rake of BR Blood & Custard Mk1's.
Just looking around for a few more little jobies!
Cheers for now
Frank
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