Andrew

Very realistic, Thomas. Looking good.

Goods to Go It was a freightful day in Dorking, and although we saw some wonderful wagons, there were also a few troublesome trucks (mostly in fact showing up track defects). First, a 9F came through Throstlebeck with a mixed goods train: Passing Foxdale Carr Hall Across Foxdale Bank and rounding Sycamore Curve Meanwhile, back at Throstlebeck Sidings a Black 5 was assisting with shunting and after being turned, departed with a rake of coal wagons Running off the Northern Viaduct across Foxdale Bank and passing beneath Black Ghyll Not long after, the 9F returned with another mixed goods which was last seen heading away from Foxdale Bank...

Fantastically realistic photos, now that you've mastered painting in the sky. Brilliant.

Back at the Ranch I like to get some winter running done, partly to show the doubters that it's nothing special. Outdoor operation is down to the weather, not the season. Today's chilly sunshine following a dry period was ideal. Mind you, I had to do quite a bit of gardening first to clear growth and debris off the track, but once the rails were rubbed clean and vacuumed the Class 66 with her newly acquired sound chip had a good day out, as did I. Now that the loco has a chip, photos can be taken with the headlights on which looks much better. Thanks, Josh. Memo to self: need to weight the containers to improve the poor riding - and to weather the wagons and containers... Not sure the pictures need any captions, except to say that the loco is shown hauling two different intermodal trains.