A Duchess and her Chariots
It’s safe to say that the last twelve months have been my most productive period of modelling in a very long time. I find myself finishing the projects I hoped to get done by the NG Now exhibition in Mansfield on the 26th October with a week to spare. First up, the Corris pair. As mentioned before, both are Iconic Rail kits. I took a scalpel and saw to the brake van side, opening the door. Inside I’ve added the bench seat across the back, the handbrake and a guard figure of a guard having a brew. The four wheeled tram car was a dream to assemble, falling together. I’ve add a solitary figure, presumably most of the passengers prefer the added comfort of a bogie carriage even if it is third class. Both have been finished in the same green livery as worn by the two bogie versions. I’ve quite a train of Corris cars now, shall need a bigger layout at this rate! Also finished is my Port Wynnstay England engine. Decided to christen it with the name ‘The Duchess’ as being a suitable title b
