March Update - Security Problems

Hello thanks for stopping by to take a look at what has been quite a busy time here at Colwich.

Work on the MGR train is still on going, with weathering being the order of the day. With just over twenty HAA’s now in the rake it’s about time that the pristine look disappeared.
Working with a few simple paints and powders the wagons are now hopefully becoming a little more realistic in their appearance.
I’ve been using “oil brushers” from the the Mig Ammo range (rust/ grime/ mid grey) to tone down the shiny metal hopper sides & also using some TAMIYA weathering pallet powders to further dirty the wagons.
The under frames & running gear have had a quick blast with the airbrush (when time has allowed!) I’ve been using RailMatch sleeper grime & plain old Vallejo black for this task, so far I’m pretty happy with results.
Attention now turns to the factory weathered Hornby wagons, which to be fair aren’t too bad, so hopefully they will be a quick turnaround. This time I’m currently thinking that I will stay away from the graffiti as I’ve used that on quite a few of my other freight rakes…
EFE Rail class 58 039 has joined the roster here over the last few weeks & it’s a belter!
One of my favourite diesel locos in real life & since the arrival of the Cavalex 56 & hoppers, it’s given me the perfect opportunity to indulge in owning what to me is a brute of an engine. Definitely not a looker, function over form is definitely the order of the day.
I would have liked 039 in Coal sector livery as it was named “Rugeley Power Station” - which stood not far from my house until a couple of years back…maybe that could be a future purchase?
As per usual I turned to ‪@roadsandrails‬ for an 8pin Loksound sound chip & double mega bass speaker sound set up, which hasn’t disappointed, it’s a powerful sounding beastie!

🎦Now I must move on to what is the elephant in the room - Security🎦

Massive shout out to ‪@doubleodave‬ at “Liberty Junction”
Check out his channel if you haven’t already, it’s brilliant & funny!
Quite unique, there’s a possibility that “Ladder Man” has been spotted here at Colwich. Not 100% sure it’s him, but he has been in a spot of bother up north, so he might be trying to lie low for a while, I’m not really sure…

Disclaimer I promise that I won’t be doing anymore of your style security clips Dave!

Thanks for taking time out to stop by.

Stay safe & happy modelling.

John b🥸

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