Just over an hour ago, 30926 Repton steamed past our lounge window. Very atmospheric in the dusk and brought back some happy memories of thousands of miles driving and firing it. Not nearly as light on her feet as many would have you believe, but more experience needed than for many other classes. She does like to sharpen her claws if you'll let her!

I bet it was cold for the crew in that open cab today - with the low tender and relatively short cab sides and roof, I can almost feel that cold Whitby wind wipping across the footplate??!!

Interestingly however, when Ivatt designed longer and more sheltered cabs for Stirling's Singles, the crews initially rejected them on the grounds that they were for 'softies,' such was their pride in the original design and their loyalty to Stirling!!

Can't say I'd necessarily agree - being a bit nesh myself!!

Well I've been busy...on December 18 I had no OO/HO stuff,, dropped a few quid and stimulated the eBay economy,

If you want some coach and wagon kits this is the site to get them from, (no connection with myself).

http://www.hamodels.co.uk/

Supplier of Plastic Coach & Wagon Kits from Parkside Dundas, Cambrian, Mailcoach, Cooper Craft & Ian Kirk in O, OO, 009 & N Gauges. Slaters OO Gauge Wagon Kits coming soon to H&A Models Website